Newcomers UCD continue to set the standard in the top flight of the Ulster Bank Leagues following an impressive victory over Garryowen at Dooradoyle, a result that leaves the winless light blues propping up the table after three matches.

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Dolphin edged ever closer to their first Ulster Bank top-four finish when they produced an unlikely but fully deserved victory over Clontarf at Castle Avenue on Saturday.

Results, teams and scorers from this afternoon's league action.

Shannon’s resurgence continued as they dispatched Old Belvedere 28-17 on Saturday, their third win in five games helping them in their quest to preserve their Division 1A status.

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Cork Constitution will have the support of the nation — well almost — when they take on Lansdowne in today’s Ulster Bank League battle at Temple Hill, the outcome of which will surely shape the destination of the title.

Young Munster were unable to take advantage of Garryowen’s Ulster Bank League defeat to Lansdowne because their game against Dolphin was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Musgrave Park.

Results, scores and scorers from today's Ulster Bank League ties

Dolphin and Young Munster will be left twiddling thumbs this weekend after their eagerly awaited Ulster Bank League derby clash was called off due to an unplayable Musgrave Park pitch.

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Neither Lansdowne nor Young Munster can lift the Ulster Bank League Division 1A title, but they’re both in a position to decide who does as the chase for top club honours goes down to the wire next weekend.

AN administrative error cost Buccaneers their place at the top of the Ulster Bank League Division 1B but the club will not be appealing a decision to dock them two points.

CORK Constitution coach Brian Walsh described Saturday’s win over Ulster Bank pacesetters Clontarf at Temple Hill as vital, the Leinster side crashing to their first defeat.

LIFE in the fast lane is proving difficult for Ulster Bank champions Old Belvedere, as their Dublin rivals Clontarf and league specialists Shannon set the early pace.

DOLPHIN’S victory over Blackrock College in the Ulster Bank League at Stradbrook on Saturday has pushed them back into a stronger position as the battle for top four places intensifies.

CLONTARF followed Cork Constitution’s lead in the AIL Division 1B at Castle Avenue on Saturday, defeating nearest rivals Buccaneers to retain leadership of their section.

CHAMPIONS Cork Constitution got their All-Ireland League campaign off to a perfect start with victory at Blackrock College on Saturday.

Leaders Cork Constitution have been able to select Munster's Billy Holland in their back row for Saturday's AIB League clash with Dolphin.

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TOP Irish club rugby coach Steve Ford believes Friday or Saturday night fixtures could boost flagging crowd numbers in the AIB All-Ireland League (AIL).

AIB CUP FIRST ROUND: Saturday, September 26

Holders Ballynahinch have been drawn at home in the second round of the AIB Cup against Cork Constitution in a repeat of last season's final.

AIB League teams

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The teams for this weekend's AIB League fixtures have been announced.

OLD BELVEDERE’S resurgence continues apace after they beat Dolphin 16-11 to chalk up their third straight win of the All-Ireland League season at Anglesea Road on Saturday.

AIB Cup first round results

CHAMPIONS Shannon will face Shane Byrne’s Blackrock College in the AIB Cup second round in a repeat of last season’s final.

The draw for the AIB Cup took place earlier today in Dublin. The knock out cup competition brings together all 48 AIB League clubs from the four provinces.

Team news ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland League clashes.

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Terenure College fought back with four second-half tries to almost hand a shock defeat to long-time leaders Dungannon at Eaton Park.

All the team details for the opening weekend of the 2007/8 AIB League.

Cup holders Garryowen will have to wait until the second round to make an impression in the AIB Cup when they will travel to Lansdowne.

Former Ireland captain Willie Anderson has been appointed head coach of AIB League Division Three side Rainey Old Boys.

BRENDAN DEADY brought the AIB League Division Three trophy back to Kilballyowen Park on Saturday night and dedicated the famous win to Bruff player/coach Eoin Cahill.

Next Saturday's AIB Cup final will be an Ulster-Munster affair as Limerick stalwarts, Garryowen, meet their northern counterparts, Belfast Harlequins, in Dubarry Park, Athlone for the AIB Cup Final.

All the team news for this weekend's clashes.

IN A SEASON when their centenary (1906-2006) has been celebrated in style off the field, Sunday’s Well are living the ultimate nightmare on it. A side on the way up and just out of junior ranks, Rainey Old Boys, planted another kick in the solar plexus of a team seemingly heading in the opposite direction.