THE AIB-sponsored Irish clubs international team take on England Counties for the second time at Donnybrook this evening (5pm) seeking to emulate the team of two years ago.

UCD coach Killian Keane conceded AIB League defeat to Constitution long before the finish of this tie at Temple Hill on Saturday, and then boldly predicted that the Cork side would win the title.

THE result apart, there was little for UL/Bohemian supporters or players to celebrate after Saturday’s 16-8 victory over UCD in the first series of AIB League games at the University of Limerick.

PAUL O’CONNELL is on the verge of making his long awaited return to representative rugby, and appears certain to be available for Munster’s two remaining Heineken Cup pool fixtures in the New Year.

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