REWARDING consistency has always been a Shannon thing, and it remains so under the coaching baton of Geoff Moylan in the build up to this afternoon’s AIB League final clash with Clontarf at Thomond Park (4pm).

Shannon 36 UCD 9, Coonagh

AGE-OLD rivals Shannon and Garryowen could give the AIB League a boost when they clash under lights at the revamped Thomond Park stadium tonight (7.30pm).

Shannon 25 Buccaneers 21, Coonagh

Shannon 6 Garryowen 31

Blackrock College 9 Shannon 12

UCD 14 Shannon 43, Belfield

BEATING Shannon in the AIB League was a welcome first for Dolphin as they preserved their unbeaten home record at Musgrave Park yesterday and jumped into contention for a top four place.

SUNDAY’S WELL all but secured their senior status with a 28-21 triumph over relegation-threatened Waterpark in the All-Ireland League Division Three at Musgrave Park yesterday.

Shannon 16 Galwegians 5, Coonagh

Shannon 16 Galwegians 5

Dungannon 25 Shannon 18

Shannon 3 Cork Constitution 0

SHANNON coach Mick Galwey had stern words for his troops despite a 14-points AIB All-Ireland Cup victory at the Mardyke on Saturday.

Lansdowne 19 Shannon 45

IT was a case of mind over matter as St Mary’s College ended Shannon’s perfect start to the AIL Division One season with a 10-8 victory at Templeville Road on Saturday.

St Mary's College 10 Shannon 8

Shannon 26 Blackrock College 7

SHANNON’S renowned spirit has rarely been seen to greater effect than at Clifford Park yesterday when they overcame a strong Cork Constitution side and the handicap of playing the last 20 minutes with 14 men to advance to the ODM Munster Senior Cup final.

Andrew Thompson kicked Shannon to an opening-day win at Anglesea Road against a battling Old Belvedere side.

An injury-time penalty goal from Andrew Thompson saw Shannon edge out Belfast Harlequins in a thrilling AIB Cup second round clash at Deramore Park this afternoon.

Shannon's dreams of a fourth successive Division One title are over, despite today's bonus point win at Coonagh.

CORK CONSTITUTION are in an unassailable position at the top of the AIB League following a sensational, record-breaking victory over Terenure.

Blackrock College 15 Shannon 26

SHANNON’S hopes of a possible AIB League and Cup double were dashed at Deramore Park on Saturday as Belfast Harlequins edged them 32-28 in a seven-try thriller.

Andrew Thompson helped himself to 16 points as Shannon won their first ever AIB League game at Coonagh, beating Lansdowne 26-17 for some valuable Division One points.

UL Bohemians 15 Shannon 6

Ian Hanley touched down twice as UL Bohemians beat their Limerick rivals Shannon 15-6 in the last ever match at the old Thomond Park.

Ian Hanley touched down twice as UL Bohemians beat their Limerick rivals Shannon 15-6 in the last ever match at the old Thomond Park.

The Ireland team to play England Counties in the AIB Club International on Friday, February 23 has been named today at a media conference in Dublin.

CLONTARF kept up their challenge for AIB league honours when they proved too strong for Buccaneers at Castle Avenue on Saturday.

Shannon 31 Dungannon 0

Shannon 31 Dungannon 0

A 28-man squad for the first AIB Club International of the season between Ireland and England Counties in Donnybrook on Friday, 23rd February has been named today.

Terenure College 22 Clonakilty 31

UCD 24 SHANNON 34

Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery saw second half action as Shannon got the better of UCD at Thomond Park.

A 49-man squad has been named to prepare for the first AIB Club International between Ireland and England Counties on Friday, February 23.

A 49-man squad for the first AIB Club International between Ireland and England Counties on Friday, February 23 has been named today.

Cork Constitution 17 Shannon 17

Terenure College 13 Shannon 27

GARRYOWEN winger Ciaran O’Boyle left his calling card with Shannon and a gentle reminder for Munster coach Declan Kidney with a three-try tour de force at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Shannon 11 Garryowen 19

Galwegians 14 Shannon 15