Limerick rugby clubs chase precious Energia Community Series wins

LIMERICK'S six senior rugby clubs are due to face fixtures in Munster Conferences 1 and 2 of the new Community Series this Saturday.

In Conference 1, high-flying Young Munster are due to take on great local rivals Garryowen at Clifford Park at 2.30pm.

The scheduled Conference 1 fixture between Shannon and Highfield at Coonagh was cancelled on Friday night. A post on Shannon's social media channels confirmed: "Following discussions between the IRFU and Highfield RFC and the process put in place around matches affected by Covid 19, our Energia Community Series game due to be played tomorrow, has been called off. Both teams receive two points each and a 0-0 score shall be entered."

The remaining Limerick club in Conference 1 action on Saturday, Old Crescent, are scheduled to make the trip to Leeside to take on UCC.

Meanwhile, in Conference 2, Bruff are scheduled to host Midleton at Kilballyowen Park this Saturday, 2.30pm, while UL-Bohemian, fresh from their weekend win over Dolphin, are due to make the short trip to Nenagh Ormond.

Meanwhile in Munster Conference 1 of the Energia Womens competition, Shannon/LIT are due to host Ballincollig at Coonagh on Sunday, while UL-Bohemian travel to O'Dowd Park, Tralee to face Kerry, who include players from Abbeyfeale, also on Sunday.