A LIVELY Ulster Bank AIL Division 1B battle at Dubarry Park culminated in a morale-boosting Buccaneers win despite playing with 14 men for nearly an hour.

SHANE LOWRY is hoping to join a very exclusive club and boost his chances of finishing the Race to Dubai on a high when he makes his debut in the 100th edition of the Ladbrokes.com sponsored Irish PGA at Seapoint today.

Former Leicester Tigers hooker Gavin Hickie has returned to St Mary's College ahead of their season opener at home to Dublin rivals Clontarf at Templeville Road.

Mullingar’s John Morris opened with a five under par 67 to take a one shot lead in the East of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at Co Louth yesterday.

Ulster have won the Youths' Interprovincial Matches at Castlerock with a closing five-and-a-half matches to three-and-a-half matches win over Connacht.

Munster could hold the ace card in the final action during the championship tomorrow (Sunday) despite losing five-four to Ulster on the second day.

On the opening day fo the 2001 interpros, holders Leinster were held to a draw by Ulster who finished last at Thurles 12 months ago.