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THERE were no upsets in the Bank of Ireland Munster Senior Cup at the weekend. Holders Highfield cruised through to next weekend’s quarter-finals with an impressive 57-7 away win at Bruff. Highfield will travel to Nenagh Ormond in the last eight, after the Tipperary side had a narrow 17-15 away win against Old Crescent. Cork Constitution saw off the challenge of U.C.C. 28-7 at Temple Hill. Shannon who defeated Cashel 27-21, will now travel to Temple Hill for next week’s quarter final. Garryowen, who received a bye in the first round, will host Clonmel after the Tipperary side defeated Dolphin 34-25 at Virgin Media Park. 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. UL Bohemian who defeated Midleton 29-14 at Annacotty, will host Young Munster in the other last eight tie. Josh Kahler, Joe Johnson, Conor Sheehan and Sean Quirke were the Bohs try scorers. Cian Casey kicked three conversions and a penalty.