Derbies to the fore as club rugby plots return

A feast of local derbies awaits All Ireland League clubs following the IRFU’s confirmation of conference line-ups for the Energia Men’s Community Series.

The Community Series was announced earlier this month as part of Irish Rugby’s 2020-21 season plan. With the Energia All Ireland League campaign not kicking off until the new year as a nine-game season with no promotion or relegation as a one-off format, the IRFU has scheduled friendlies and localised competitive matches kicking off on September 25.