Place: Castle Avenue

Lansdowne and Clontarf earn home advantage

Table-toppers Lansdowne and defending champions Clontarf will have home advantage in the Division 1A semi-finals after a tumultuous final day in the Ulster Bank League.

Mon, 17 Apr, 2017

Roscrea set up last-eight meeting with Gonzaga

Cistercian College, Roscrea will face Gonzaga College in the quarter-finals of the Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup, following their narrow victories over CBC Monkstown and Castleknock College yesterday.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

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

Andy Wood hails defence as Clontarf book final place

Clontarf 24 UCD 10 Ulster Bank League Division 1A semi-final Castle Avenue

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

AIL previews

Some big knockout action takes place today...

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Niall Kenneally the Cork Con hero as Galwegians relegated

Cork Constitution 26 Galwegians 16: An injury-time try provided a financial windfall for Cork Constitution and simultaneously cost Galwegians their place at the top table of Irish club rugby at Temple Hill on Saturday.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Homeless man with trust fund seeks further €4,500

A homeless man, who shares a €1.5m trust fund with his sister, is to ask a judge to make him a part payment of €4,500 to “keep a roof over his head” pending a trial to determine his full entitlement.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Jeremy Loughman and Aaron Sheehan 5/12/2015

UCD see off Old Belvedere as weather plays havoc with weekend fixtures

Despite their respective defeats at the weekend, both Old Belvedere and Garryowen hang onto their top four spots in the Ulster Bank League — after the weekend fixture schedule was decimated by the weather, UCD proved too strong for Belvedere and won 20-12 at the Belfield Bowl, while Clontarf defeated Garryowen at Castle Avenue and eased to a bonus point win on a 39-25 scoreline.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Homeless Dublin man to get €4,500

The directors of a €1.5m trust fund have been told by a court to pay out €4,500 to a homeless man to give him shelter over Christmas and the New Year.

Sat, 28 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

Ron Boucher hopeful Lansdowne’s work pays off in Clontarf battle

The post-match Saturday night ‘bust out’ is just about the last bit of evidence that Irish club rugby still has an amateur status.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

UCD keep the heat on Cork Constitution in race for fourth place

University College Dublin won a thrilling Ulster Bank League Division 1A clash with leaders Lansdowne at Belfield on Saturday to maintain their challenge to finish in the top four.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

Clontarf unleash firepower to blow gutsy Munsters away

Clontarf 37 Young Munster 19

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Taste of GAA to represent world famous Barbarians against Clontarf

There will be a hint of the GAA on show tonight at Castle Avenue when Clontarf host the world-famous Barbarians in a rugby game commemorating the Battle of Clontarf.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2014

Clontarf finally get over the line

It was Clontarf’s first national trophy, but Evan Ryan’s third All Ireland League medal as the north county Dublin side finally passed the winning post after twice in recent years losing out on titles in the run-in.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2014

Clontarf edge past arch rivals and hit pole position to win first national title

ULSTER BANK LEAGUE:

Sat, 29 Mar, 2014

Leaders Clontarf keen to prove title credentials

At the end of an absorbing Ulster Bank League tie in Castle Avenue last November, Clontarf coach Andrew Wood warned of the problems his side would face in a rematch with Young Munster at Clifford Park.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014

Wood sees room to improve

Clontarf 46 Young Munster 28

Mon, 02 Dec, 2013

Clontarf put end to UCD run and go top

AIL LEAGUE

Sat, 09 Nov, 2013

Sweetnam happy pursuing dream

Darren Sweetnam had a tinge of regret last Saturday as he contemplated a lost opportunity when Cork took to the field for the All-Ireland final.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2013

Cork Con chasing 'Tarf for runners-up slot

Clontarf 18 Cork Constitution 22

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

RUGBY: Ulster Bank League results

Kick-off 2.30pm unless stated –

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

Horan bids to prop up Shannon

Shannon’s survival hopes have been boosted for today’s must-win clash with Young Munster at Clifford Park with news that Munster and Ireland prop Marcus Horan is available.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

Dolphin close in on top four

Dolphin edged ever closer to their first Ulster Bank top-four finish when they produced an unlikely but fully deserved victory over Clontarf at Castle Avenue on Saturday.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Dolphin avenge earlier home defeat to 'Tarf

Clontarf 26 Dolphin 31

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Roche hero for Lansdowne

Mark Roche was the hero on the Aviva Stadium’s back pitch on Saturday as Lansdowne FC made history by sealing their first Ulster Bank League top-tier title with a seven-point victory over Clontarf (32-25).

Mon, 01 Apr, 2013