Person: Matt D’Arcy

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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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Con looking to go one better than last year as they meet Clontarf in AIL decider

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Barr has added guile to Con, says Hayes

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AIL roundup: O’Brien looks to follow in brother’s winning steps

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Terenure surge seals home semi with frustrated Con

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Cork Con put crowning touch to their season

Cork Con add league title to Bateman and Munster Cup trophies

Cork Constitution are Ulster Bank League 1A champions for the first time in seven years after avenging last season’s narrow loss to Clontarf in a gripping finale at a sun-kissed Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 07 May, 2017

AIL final a humble club game’s chance to shine in Aviva tussle

Five years, eleven finals, ten trophies.

Sat, 06 May, 2017

Andy Wood expects more fireworks in final clash between Cork Con and Clontarf at the Aviva

Joey Carbery and Darren Sweetnam have both moved on since starring for Clontarf and Cork Constitution in last year’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A final, but Andy Wood insists there will still be plenty of talent to savour as the sides contemplate another decider this Sunday.

Thu, 04 May, 2017

Lansdowne win table-top battle and forge clear

Ulster Bank All-Ireland League: Lansdowne will enjoy the festive period that little bit more than their Division 1A rivals after defeating Young Munster 30-24 in a supercharged top of the table clash on Saturday.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

Lansdowne last out in nine-try thriller

Lansdowne 33 Clontarf 31: Lansdowne roared back to the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1A with a confidence-boosting 33-31 bonus point win over defending champions Clontarf last night.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2016

AIL review: Old Belvedere edge way to summit after rivals lose

The ultra-competitive fare in Ulster Bank League Division 1A has seen Old Belvedere edge their way to the summit.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Ulster Bank League profiles: Clontarf off to a flying start in their title defence

Tony Ryan is a hugely destructive force, I’m amazed he hasn’t been given a contract but we’re happy to keep him.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Ireland Clubs pay for poor start

Ireland Club 13 Scotland Club 19: Having survived a possible slaughter in the opening quarter, the Irish clubs produced a very positive challenge for the Dalriada Cup against a well drilled Scotland side but ultimately came up short at Temple Hill, Cork, last night.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

‘There is a hell of a lot of quality in the AIL’ says Paul Cunningham

Ireland Club’s coach Paul Cunningham is expecting a stern test and plenty of top class rugby in tonight’s Ulster Bank sponsored Dalriada Cup clash with Scotland at Temple Hill, Cork (7.30pm).

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Cian Bohane with Bowen Watkin 11/12/2015

Munster A's power sees off Ospreys

Munster A 28 Ospreys Premiership Select 8: Munster further strengthened their hopes of pool honours in the B&I Cup at Rosbrien last night when they scored a bonus-point victory over an Ospreys Premiership selection. 

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Munster Rugby set to light up Kinsale in British and Irish Cup home game

Munster Rugby’s decision to move around their British and Irish Cup home games has been welcomed in several country towns over the last six years.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

Matt Darcy delivers as Clontarf see off Galweigans to stay top

Clontarf maintained their presence at the top of Ulster Bank League Division 1A, holding off a strong second half challenge from Galwegians to run out 16-9 winners at Castle Avenue.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

Mike Ruddock: Ireland in a happy place

Ireland will head into this month’s Rugby World Cup on the back of consecutive Test defeats to Wales and England, but according to former Grand Slam-winning Welsh coach Mike Ruddock, they shouldn’t be overly concerned.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

Brian Walsh expects Munster to click against London Irish as Pro12 looms

Munster assistant coach Brian Walsh hopes his charges will learn — and quickly — from the lessons of two successive pre-season defeats to Grenoble and Connacht.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2015

Munster may have unearthed a gem in Bleyendaal

Munster 29 Grenoble 38: A thoroughly convincing 30-minute debut in the red jersey by Tyler Bleyendaal convinced onlookers at Thomond Park that Munster may have come up with a priceless nugget in the New Zealand number 10.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Excited Tyler Bleyendaal ready for Munster debut against Grenoble

Having kicked his heels in frustration for the last 12 months as he recovered from a serious neck injury, 25 year-old New Zealander Tyler Bleyendaal is finally ready to make his first appearance in front of the Munster supporters when he lines out against French club Grenoble in this evening’s pre-season friendly at Thomond Park.

Fri, 14 Aug, 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

Cork Constitution used to tests as they face Clontarf in Bateman Cup final

Cork Constitution may be underdogs for today’s Bateman Cup, but with a three-in-a-row within their grasp they have players with the experience of managing such cup final occasions.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Scotland break Ireland hearts

Scotland 23 Ireland 18: Club International: Ireland suffered late heartbreak in Galashiels last night as Scotland won back the Dalriada Cup after a cracking encounter with their Scottish counterparts.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Matt D’Arcy delivers in style for Clontarf

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Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Clontarf hopes hit again

Clontarf 17 Old Belvedere 20

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Terenure’s mid term woes continue as UCD dominate eight-try thriller

Terenure College’s mid-season slump continued at Lakelands Park on Saturday as they were outgunned 33-24 by UCD in an eight-try Ulster Bank League thriller.

Mon, 22 Dec, 2014

Riordan pounces to punish Clontarf

Clontarf 17 Old Belvedere 20

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Dolphin avenge earlier home defeat to 'Tarf

Clontarf 26 Dolphin 31

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

ULSTER BANK LEAGUE: RESULTS

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

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Lansdowne capture AIL title for first time

Lansdowne 32 Clontarf 25

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

Clontarf convincing winners over Young Munster

Ulster Bank League Div 1A: Clontarf 35 Young Munster 10

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

St Mary's dent Con title hopes

Cork Constitution 12 St. Mary’s College 30

Sat, 16 Feb, 2013

Clontarf score bonus-point win over Shannon

Clontarf 32 Shannon 17

Sat, 16 Feb, 2013

Win keeps Garryowen top of Division 1A

Garryowen 28 St. Mary’s College 20

Sat, 01 Dec, 2012

Daly’s injury-time penalty finishes off thrilling game

Clontarf 18 Lansdowne 20

Fri, 09 Nov, 2012

Sexton scores brace from the bench as Mary’s take title

St Mary’s College 23 Young Munster 19

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

St Mary's College maintain title challenge

St Mary’s College 31 Blackrock College 13

Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

Butler injury may add to Munster’s woes

MUNSTER will be anxiously awaiting news of Paddy Butler’s fitness after the backrower injured his shoulder in Shannon’s Ulster Bank League loss to Blackrock on Saturday.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2012

St Mary's knock Young Munster off the top

Young Munster 11 St. Mary’s College 36

Sat, 07 Jan, 2012

St Mary's cling on for one-point victory

Blackrock College 18 St Mary's College 19

Sat, 05 Nov, 2011

Prendergast back to inspire Munsters

YOUNG MUNSTER player coach Mike Prendergast marked his return from long-term injury with a welcome 23-19 Ulster Bank victory to provide holders Old Belvedere with a reality check at Clifford Park.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2011