Junior Rugby Focus: Conor Cooney kicks leaders Clonmel to another victory

Clonmel extended their lead at the top of Division 1 of the Munster Junior League as their main challengers were idle because of the weather.

Four penalties and a conversion of a penalty try by Conor Cooney helped Clonmel to a 19-12 away win over St. Mary’s. Robin Gallagher and Sean Duffy replied with tries for the Saints and Eoghan O’Byrne converted one.

Bandon moved into second place — six points behind — after a last-minute try from Christian Mulcahy helped them to a 17-16 away win over Clanwilliam. Richard Walsh and Dan Swithenbank were Bandon’s other try scorers and Walsh kicked a conversion. Vivian Grisewood replied with a try for Clan’ which Niall Leahy converted along with three penalties.