AIL round-up: Students top of the class after Halloween heroics

The Halloween festivities over the weekend were all the sweeter for student sides Dublin University and UL Bohemians who sit proudly at the top of Ulster Bank League Divisions 1A and 1B, respectively.

Notably, Leinster and Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss played over a half for Old Wesley as he continues his comeback from knee surgery, while recovering Munster centre Sam Arnold got game-time in the second half of Garryowen’s 27-14 loss to Dublin University.

The Light Blues’ early tries from prop Niall Horan and centre Peadar Collins seemed to spur Trinity into action at Dooradoyle, converted scores from number 8 Tom Ryan and impressive lock Pierce Dargan seeing the visitors take a 17-14 half-time lead.