The Munster Junior League has experienced enthralling action as we approach the midpoint of the season. Let us examine the latest results from the top divisions.
In Division One, Mallow remains at the summit after securing a hard-fought 16-10 victory over Bandon. It was a tense match that witnessed Ryan Stewart scoring a crucial try for Mallow, with Jimmy Glynn adding a conversion and three penalties. Bandon put up a strong fight, with Matthew Crowley scoring a try and Dylan Barr adding a conversion and a penalty.
Thomond also engaged in an intense battle, narrowly triumphing over Skibbereen with a 33-31 victory. Luke Costelloe was the standout performer, scoring three tries for Thomond, while Pa Ryan added two more. Evan Cusack’s accurate kicking proved essential in Thomond’s success. Skibbereen displayed resilience, with contributions from Daniel Kitson and others in scoring tries, but ultimately fell short of victory.
Sunday’s Well is in close pursuit of the leaders, just one point behind after a convincing 28-12 away victory against Clanwilliam. The ‘Well witnessed tries from Fabien Loughrey, Kevin Maye, and Ryan O’Donoghue Kelleher, with Logan Henry impressively converting all four tries.
Thurles secured a hard-earned 17-14 away victory at Charleville to maintain their fourth-place position. Mark Cummins, Cathal Hayes, and Luke Kelly were the try scorers for Thurles, while James Maher’s accurate kicking made the difference. Charleville retaliated with tries from Dave Moloney and Josh O’Brien, but fell short.
In Division 2, Kinsale leads after a stellar 47-20 victory over Ballincollig, with standout performances from Brian O’Donnell, Mark O’ Connell, Dan Graham, David Looney, and Dylan Lacey. St. Mary’s closely trails Kinsale following a maximum point victory with a 36-7 win over Fethard.
Tralee kept their promotion hopes alive with a narrow 10-8 home win against Abbeyfeale, while St. Senan’s clinched a 31-27 victory over Galbally-Mitchelstown to maintain their league position.
Ennis remains the team to beat in Division 3 after a hard-fought 23-10 win over Scariff, showcasing a strong collective effort from the team.
With captivating matches and intense competitions, the Munster Junior League provides top-quality rugby action. The race for the top position is as thrilling as ever, and fans can anticipate more excitement as the season progresses. Stay tuned for further updates from the Munster Rugby scene.