Weekend AIL Action For Munster Clubs
21st September 2017 By The Editor
The Ulster Bank All Ireland League continues with a full programme of games across all five divisions this weekend.
The game of the day in Division 1A sees defending Champions Cork Constitution travel to the Capital to take on Terenure College in a top of the table clash at Lakelands Park. Both sides began their campaigns with maximum point victories as the Lilywhites recorded a 30-18 home win over former champions Clontarf. Terenure put up 24 points without reply against Dublin University in their opener.
Garryowen, who claimed a losing bonus point against St Mary’s College, entertain Buccaneers at Dooradoyle.
Limerick neighbours Young Munster, who were defeated 39-20 by UCD at Tom Clifford Park are away Lansdowne.
In Division 1B Shannon welcome Old Belvedere to Thomond Park, with both sides coming off the back of opening day wins.
UL Bohemian, who claimed a losing bonus point from their opening day defeat by Banbridge face a tricky assignment as they travel to County Kildare to take on leaders Naas, who recorded a maximum point away win over Dolphin.
The two Leeside Clubs are away to Ulster opposition as UCC take on Banbridge at the County Down venue and Dolphin are away to Ballymena.
Highfield make the long trip to Belfast to take on Malone in their top of the table clash, with both sides coming off the back of maximum point victories.
Cashel, who claimed a losing bonus point from their opening day defeat by Galwegians are away to Blackrock College.
Premier County neighbours Nenagh Ormond, who are propping up the table, are away to Queen’s University.
Sunday’s Well, who are looking to avoid a second successive relegation face a tough assignment at Irish Independent Park against Dungannon, who claimed a losing bonus point from their opener against Skerries.
Old Crescent will be looking to make the most of home advantage count as they welcome MU Barnhall to Rosbrien, following their narrow 22-21 away win over Rainey Old Boys.
The three Munster sides in Division 2C are away this weekend.
Midleton make the long trip north to County Tyrone to take on Omagh and Bruff are away to bottom side Bective Rangers.
Thomond, who will be aiming to preserve their AIL status and avoid a third successive relegation, take on Tullamore at the County Offaly venue.