Junior Rugby round up: Unbeaten Clonmel and Richmond battle it out for place in cup final

The big games this weekend are the two Munster Junior Challenge Cup semi-finals, with top-ranked Clonmel and Richmond facing up against each other, while the second semi-final involves St Senans against Galbally.

Both Clonmel and Richmond are unbeaten in the league and the Tipp club have home advantage. Clonmel sit at the top of the table and have been able to win games impressively or in digging deep to grind out results when required. Denis Leamy’s troops will be fully focused as they look to replicate their double from last season.

The kicking and general play of Conor Cooney could again prove crucial for Clonmel, who will also hope the likes of Ronan Crosse can replicate his excellent form. Richmond have shown great character to bounce back from the disappointment of relegation from the Ulster Bank League.