RUGBY: Mixed weekend for Tipperary sides in the Munster Senior Cup
Excitement levels were high in the second round of group games in the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup, with Bruff being the first side to book a place in the semi-finals.
Cork Constitution took a major step to qualify from Group 1 when they overcame Nenagh Ormond, while defeats for Cashel and holders Young Munster, means that Group 2 will see all four sides are in with a chance of claiming a last four spot in the final round of games next week.
Nenagh Ormond gave it everything against strong Cork Con side that made it two wins from two in Group 1 with a hard earned 28-11 home win. In a closely fought opening half Con’ led 11-8 at half time with with a try from Max Abbott and a penalty each by James Taylor and George Coomber.
Kevin O’Gorman gave Nenagh an early lead with a try and Ben Pope kicked a penalty. After the break, Abbott, Jack Kelleher and Alessandro Heaney added further tries with Taylor converting one. Conor McMahon kicked a penalty for Nenagh.
In Group 2, a large crowd made their way to Spafield for the visit of Garryowen. It was the visitors that were sharp and tuned in as they defeated the home team 34-5 scoring six tries in the process. Dylan Foley scored Cashel’s try.
A last minute penalty by Josef O’Connor earned Clonmel a 20-17 victory at home to Old Crescent. Andrey Daly scored a try for Clonmel, O’Connor converted and also kicked two penalties. They were also awarded a penalty try.
Old Crescent had tries from Conor Monaghan, Sean Donnarumma and Michael O’Hanrahan, with Ronan McKenna kicking one conversion.
The results from the weekend are here -
RESULTS:
Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup Group 1:
Cork Constitution 28, Nenagh Ormond 11;
Group 2:
Cashel 5, Garryowen 34;
Young Munster 21, U.C.C. 28;
Group 3:
Clonmel 20, Old Crescent 17;
Group 4:
Bruff 42, Midleton 19;
Transfield Cup:
Abbeyfeale 10, Newcastle West 27;
Bruff 3, Shannon 48;
Garryowen Cup:
Clonmel 17, Carrick-on-Suir 12;
Thurles 22, Clanwilliam 13;
McElligott Cup Group 1:
Castleisland 6, Abbeyfeale 5;
Killorglin 25, Chorca Dhuibhne 34;
Tralee 36, Killarney 12;
McInerney Cup: Presentation 14, Ennis 41;