IWRFU All Ireland Cup Finals

The IWRFU Cup finals take place this weekend in Naas RFC, with Highfield defending their Cup title, Ballincollig defending their Plate title and Youghal contesting the Shield final.

THE IWRFU All-Ireland Cup Finals will take place on Sunday April 16 at Naas RFC. Titles up for grabs on the day are the All Ireland Cup, Plate, Shield and Bowl.

Three Munster teams are involved, with Highfield contesting the Cup fina, Ballincollig defending their Plate title and Youghal playing in the Shield Final.

The four-game finale kicks off at 12pm when Carrickfergus and Youghal square up in the Shield Final, followed by the Plate final, which is a repeat of last year’s line up between Ballincollig and Armagh at 12.30pm, the Bowl final with UL-Bohemians and Navan, and – the All Ireland Cup Final – sees current Cup holders Highfield defend their title against Blackrock.

The Cup competition has been ongoing since January, with every AIL club side entered in the first round draw. Losing sides in the opening three rounds were then split into the three remaining competitions with the winners staying on as contenders for the premier title – the All Ireland Cup.

IWRFU CUP FINALS

DATE : Sunday April 16

VENUE : Naas RFC

12:00 SHIELD FINAL

Carrickfergus v Youghal

12:30 PLATE FINAL

Armagh v Ballincollig

14:00 BOWL FINAL

Navan v UL Bohemian

15:30 CUP FINAL

Blackrock v Highfield

Alison Donnelly

IWRFU PRO