Nenagh Ormond and Clonmel march into Munster Senior Cup quarter-finals this weekend
Tipperary duo advance with victories over Old Crescent and Dolphin as Cashel bow out to Shannon
Nenagh Ormond and Clonmel booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup as the new season got underway, while Cashel bowed out following a six-point defeat to Shannon.
Nenagh Ormond secured their passage to the last eight with a narrow 17-15 away victory over Old Crescent.
Oli Ayling was one of Nenagh’s try scorers, while Jonty Stewart kicked two conversions and a penalty. Junior Okafor and Ciaran Heagney replied with tries for Old Crescent, with Evan Cusack kicking a conversion and Ben Daly adding a penalty.
The victory sets up a quarter-final meeting with holders Highfield, who cruised through with an impressive 57-7 away win over Bruff.
Rian McFarland (2), Travis Coomey, Fionnbarra McSherry, Ben Murphy, Jack Quinlan, Michael Kennedy, Aidan Keane and Zack Pipper scored tries for the holders, while Shane O’Riordan kicked six conversions. Mike Cooke replied with a try for Bruff and Paul Collins converted.
Clonmel also advanced to the quarter-finals following an impressive 34-25 victory over Dolphin at Virgin Media Park.
Ben Masuku and Jake Coffey each scored two tries for the Tipperary side, with Keith Melboune also crossing for a try. Dylan Cadogan kicked two conversions and a penalty, while Dean Slattery added a conversion.
Liam Ormond replied with two tries for Dolphin, with Charlie O’Callaghan and Fionn Herlihy also getting one each. Conor Mulvihill kicked a conversion and a penalty for the home side.
Clonmel will now travel to face Garryowen, who received a bye in the opening round, in next week’s quarter-finals.
There was disappointment for Cashel, however, as they were edged out 27-21 by Shannon. Cathal Ryan and Alan Flannery scored tries for Cashel, while Ben Twomey kicked three penalties and a conversion. Shannon will now travel to Temple Hill for a quarter-final meeting with Cork Constitution.
Cork Constitution saw off the challenge of U.C.C. 28-7 at Temple Hill. Mike Cogan scored two tries for the home side, with Peter Hyland and Sean Condon getting one each. Aidan Moynian converted all four tries. Jack Casy scored College’s try and Gene Kareem O’Leary converted.
Elsewhere, Young Munster proved too strong for Thomond at Liam Fitzgerald, winning 57-15. Liam McMahon (4), Josh Boland (2), Tom Walters, Kelvin Langan and Josh Costello were the “Cookies” try scorers. Langan kicked five conversions and Jeff Williams one. Jake Connolly and Sam Birrane replied with tries for Thomond and Adam Guerin kicked a conversion and a penalty.
U.L. Bohemian, who defeated Midleton 29-14 at Annacotty, will host Young Munster in the other quarter-final tie. Josh Kahler, Joe Johnson, Conor Sheehan and Sean Quirke were the Bohs try scorers. Cian Casey kicked three conversions and a penalty. Joannes du Toit and Anton Agassi replied with tries for Midleton and Seamus Lyne kicked two conversions.
Bank OF IRELAND MUNSTER SENIOR CUP QUARTER-FINALS– Saturday, 5 September
Nenagh Ormond v Highfield, Nenagh, 2.30pm
Garryowen v Clonmel, Dooradoyle, 2.30pm
Cork Constitution v Shannon, Temple Hill, 2.30pm
U.L. Bohemian v Young Munster, Annacotty, 2.30pm