YOUNG Munster kept their hopes alive of a top four finish in Division 1A of the All-Ireland with a 26-10 bonus point away win over local rivals Garryowen at Dooradoyle.
The visitors led 14-0 at half time with tries from Argentinian ace Julian Lesczynski and Samson Seinafo, with Lesczynski converting both.
Oisín Pepper and Stephen McLoughlin added further tries after the break with Lesczynski converting one.
Max Clein replied with a try for Garryowen and Dylan Hicks converted and also added a penalty, but the Light Blues are still rooted to the bottom of the table.
In the bottom of the table clash at Woodleigh Park, Highfield moved off the foot of the table with a convincing 36-10 win over Shannon.
Alex Long grabbed a try for Shannon, which John O’Sullivan converted, and he also added a penalty.
In 2A, Old Crescent lost at home to Greystones, 25-13.
Jonathan Byrne scored Crescent’s try and Ronan McKenna converted, and also added two penalties.
UL Bohemian kept their challenge alive for promotion from Division 2B with an impressive 47-33 home win against bottom side Malahide.
Jordan Mills, Liam Neilan, Alan Kiely, Darragh O’Gorman, Seamus Lyne, Joe Johnson, and Sean O’Grady were the Limerick side’s try scorers and Oisín Fagan kicked five conversions.
In 2C, Clonmel were 28-7 winners at Bruff.
John Bateman had a try for Bruff, which Seán Kilbridge converted.
In the Women’s All Ireland League, defending champions UL Bohemian are two points behind the leaders (Railway Union) after their 50-17 home win against Galwegians.
Stephanie Nunan, Maddy Kushner, Lyndsay Clarke, Eilis Cahill (2), Aoibhe O’Flynn and Rachel Allen were the winners try scorers.
Bohs were also awarded a penalty try and Abby Moyles kicked four conversions.
