The Irish-born star began playing rugby with Bandon; while playing for the U18 side, they won the Munster under-18 and All-Ireland U18 Cup, with Crowley scoring 15 points to win against Skerries.

Cork’s Munster club hurling representatives, Sarsfields, have decided against bringing any U18 players into their panel for this Sunday’s provincial semi-final against Clare champions Feakle.

An eagle on the 21st hole from Dungarvan’s Michael Troy gave his side a thrilling 3-2 victory over Muskerry in the U18 Fred Daly Trophy Munster final at Nenagh Golf Club. Troy battled out a ...