Highfield Defend Their AIL Cup Title

Defending champions Highfield will face their Munster rivals UL Bohemian on Sunday, 23rd March at Woodleigh Park in the semi-final of the Women’s All-Ireland Cup.

The Cork side beat St. Mary’s by 24-5 to claim their place in the semi final as they bid to retain their title.

It was a case of last minute scores for Galwegians and UL Bohemians to each claim their respective semi final spot. A late penalty for 'Wegians saw them edge Blackrock 20-17, while previous cup winners UL Bohs scored a late try to break Railway Union hearts on an 8-5 scoreline.

Old Belvedere are the fourth qualifer following their 41-0 victory over Portlaoise.

In the Shield competition, both Queen's University and Sligo had big wins over their opponents last weekend and will now face one another in the Shield semi-final.

This game is winners-take-all as it will act as a double header – an All-Ireland League Division 2 North league and Shield semi-final fixture.

Munster sides Tralee and Fermoy have already met once this year in the group stages of the All-Ireland Cup. They now meet for the second time in the Shield semi-final.

Women's All-Ireland Cup Semi-Finals

Highfield v UL Bohemians
Sun, 23rd March, Woodleigh Park, kick-off 1pm
Old Belvedere v Galwegians
Sun, 23rd March, Old Belvedere RFC, kick-off 1pm

Women's All-Ireland Shield Semi-Finals

Sligo v Queen's University
Sun, 23rd March, Sligo RFC, kick-off 1pm
Fermoy v Tralee
Sun, 23rd March, Fermoy RFC, kick-off 1pm

Women's All-Ireland Plate Semi-Finals

Ballincollig v Rathdrum
Sun, 23rd March, Tanner park, kick-off 2pm
Cill Dara v Cooke
Sun, 23rd March, Cill Dara RFC, kick-off 1pm