Cork Constitution’s form in the capital has not been great this season - four losses in six trips - but a repeat of last April’s 19-16 semi-final win at Lansdowne would do nicely when they visit Terenure College this afternoon.

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BRUFF’S fairytale season continued apace as they earned a crack at the AIB All-Ireland League Division Two crown next month with a convincing semi-final win over Terenure College.

Ian Morgan has been made the coach of AIB League Division Two club Terenure College, it has been announced.

Terenure College 10 Shannon 35

JEREMY MANNING’S late penalty helped Cork Constitution record their fifth consecutive win in Division One of the AIB League after an 18-16 victory away to Ballymena.

UCD 18 Terenure College 15

Fittingly the two teams who finished in the top two positions in the AIB League Division Two table will contest next Saturday’s final at Lansdowne Road.

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Belfast Harlequins made a fruitless journey to Dublin yesterday and ended up with a €100 bill for extra long studs.