Bruff were beaten by Shannon 19pts to 8pt in Kilballyowen inthe Munster Junior Cup on sunday.After a dreadful start where we conceded two soft tries after 10 minutes the Bruff pack took control but failed to score a try before half time.Shannon scored another breakaway try to put them ahead on 19pts to 3pts at half time.Despite being camped inside the Shannon twenty two for all the second half,Bruff made too many mistakes to convert the pressure into scores.Bruff finally got a try with 10 minutes left but it was too late.Bruff now contest” The Plate” and also the North Munster Senior Second’s Cup in the next few weeks.