Trying times for struggling Quins
The demise of Cork Harlequins as a national force was ruthlessly exposed by Banbridge on Saturday, as they claimed a facile 8-0 Irish Senior Cup first round win at Farmer’s Cross.
Are C of I out on their own?
Cork Church of Ireland passed one of their Munster title rivals off the park for a second week running as they saw off UCC 5-1 at the Mardyke on Saturday.
Big Cork derby bids to keep its lustre
Cork Harlequins will be out to prove they aren’t a spent force as their visit to Cork Church of Ireland brings up the first big derby of the men’s season at Garryduff tomorrow (3pm).
Bateman steps in as Quins start well
Former Irish international Ivan Bateman stepped back into the goalkeeper’s pads for the first time in years to help Cork Harlequins
see off Cork C of I B 4-0 on Saturday; in the women’s Division 1 it was all comprehensive victories for last year’s top four.
Depleted Quins on hunt for a goalkeeper
Cork Harlequins are facing a goalkeeper crisis as they open their season against Cork C of I B at Farmer’s Cross tomorrow (3.15pm).
Insta and C of I fire the first shots
On a day of one-sided results, Catholic Institute made the biggest statement of intent with an 8-0 dismantling of Bandon as the Munster season got underway on Saturday.