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Former Munster lock Hayes and Cairns named AIL top try-scorers

Cork Constitution second-row Brian Hayes and Ballynahinch winger Aaron Cairns will share the honour of top try-scorer in the 2019/20 Energia All-Ireland League.

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Energia All-Ireland League weekend round-up: Cork Con come good in last 10 mins

Cork Constitution came good during the final 10 minutes to overcome Terenure College 13-10 at Lakelands Park and move top of Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A.

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All-Ireland League - Division 1A/1B Round-Up

Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam winner Rob Russell got among the tries as Dublin University claimed the scalp of All-Ireland League leaders Cork Constitution to take a step closer to a historic semi-final place.

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AIL round-up: Students from UCC and Dublin University both enjoy impressive wins

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Gerry Hurley hails effort as Cork Con hit second spot behind Lansdowne

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‘Bad vibe’ led man to hit victim on head with chair

AIL Previews: Will Deasy come back to haunt Cork Con once more?

Previews of all today’s Division 1A/1B games.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2015

Clontarf play it tight to book place in decider

Three penalties from Matt D’Arcy proved decisive at Lakelands Park on Saturday afternoon, when champions Clontarf booked their place in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A decider at the expense of Terenure College.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

McKeon’s late penalty ends Terenure run

Ulster Bank League Division 1A

Sat, 15 Nov, 2014

Terenure battle back to keep perfect record

UCD 17 Terenure College 26

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

O’Neill’s try pivotal as Terenure tame Clontarf

Stephen O’Neill’s first-half try was the difference at Lakelands Park as Terenure College’s dream start continued in Division 1A with a 14-9 win over champions Clontarf.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Lyons leads charge for clinical Con

Cork Constitution 19 UCD 6

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Old Belvedere lose ground to leaders Clontarf

A late try salvaged a draw for Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road, but the Ulster Bank League challengers still lost ground to table toppers Clontarf.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2014

How the days of writing under a pseudonym may be numbered

YOU don’t want to get caught in the crosshairs of technology and gossip.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2013

Cork-based group motoring again thanks to turnaround in profits

Cork-based motor group Johnson & Perrott last year returned to pre-tax profit after two years of losses.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2013

Shannon defiant

Shannon 0 UCD 42

Mon, 06 May, 2013

Students hammer Shannon in promotion play-off

Shannon 0 UCD 42

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Ulster Bank League results

The scores and scorers from today's Division 1B action

Sat, 27 Apr, 2013

Ballymena claim only second win of season

Ballymena tasted victory in Division 1B for only the second time this season as they overcame fellow strugglers Bruff on a 29-14 scoreline at Eaton Park.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

ULSTER BANK LEAGUE: RESULTS:

Kick-off 2.30pm unless stated –

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

UCD halt 'hinch winning streak

Ballynahinch’s 10-match unbeaten run in Division 1B was ended by one of their chief rivals, UCD, this afternoon.

Sat, 16 Feb, 2013

Win keeps students' title hopes alive

Tries from back rowers Pierce Dargan and Jack Kelly helped Dublin University defeat Dungannon 24-16 at Merrion Road as the students held onto second place in Ulster Bank League Division 1B.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013

RUGBY: Ulster Bank League results

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

Sat, 26 Jan, 2013

Quinn helps Ballynahinch to victory at UCD

A 14-point haul from Chris Quinn was crucial at the Belfield Bowl as Ballynahinch continued their excellent start to the Division 1B campaign with a hard-fought 24-13 win over UCD.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Ulster Bank League Division 1B round-up

Malone have taken over from UCD at the top of the Division 1B following their 60-3 demolition of Ulster rivals Ballymena this afternoon.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2012

UCC give it socks but remain bottom after defeat

There are plenty of rugby traditions to baffle the uninitiated — New Zealand’s haka, the French smuggling cockerels into stadiums, clubs touring to the other side of the world for no practical reason whatsoever — and university rugby is no different.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2012

Ulster Bank League Division 1B round-up

A converted try fourteen minutes into the second half gave Buccaneers a tight 12-8 victory over Division 1B rivals UL Bohemian at Annacotty.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2011

Flanker Shine scores brace against Galwegians

Two tries from flanker John Shine helped Bruff come from behind to beat Galwegians 21-12 in Ulster Bank League Division 1B today.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Bruff battle from brink to earn shot at final glory

AT a pre-match lunch at Kilballyowen Park yesterday, visiting IRFU President Caleb Powell described Bruff as a remarkable club that embodied all of the positive things in Irish domestic rugby.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2011

‘Emmerdale’ actors set sights on Collins for soap role

‘Emmerdale’ actors want Joan Collins to join the soap.

Sat, 22 May, 2010

Stars flock to British Soap Awards

The soap world’s “Oscars” take place tonight, as 'Coronation Street', 'Doctors', 'EastEnders', 'Emmerdale' and 'Hollyoaks' battle it out for gongs.

Sat, 08 May, 2010

Terenure and Blackrock battle for Leinster bragging rights

TWO of the province’s most decorated and traditional strongholds of the schools game, Blackrock College and Terenure College, meet in today’s Powerade Leinster Schools Senior Cup final at the RDS (3.30pm).

Tue, 17 Mar, 2009