Weekend Preview

The All Ireland League resumes this weekend with a handful of games from last week’s programme, which was disrupted by the recent spell of bad weather.

In Division 1A, two Munster sides are in action against Dublin opposition on Sunday.

Defending champions Cork Constitution, who have slipped to third following their 15-11 defeat by Young Munster in Limerick, face a tough assignment as they welcome leaders Lansdowne to Temple Hill. The Lilywhites will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in a bid to avenge October’s 24-10 defeat when these sides met at the Aviva Stadium.

Fourth-placed Garryowen are at home to second-placed Terenure College, by whom they were defeated 27-20 when these sides met in Dublin. The Sky Blues will have their work cut out as they aim to build on their 17-0 away win over UCD and maintain their challenge for a top four finish.

Division 2B leaders Old Crescent, who remain the only unbeaten side in the League, travel to the Capital to take on fifth-placed Wanderers at Merrion Road on Sunday. Both sides go into the tie on the back of victories and the Limerick side won October’s meeting in Rosbrien 20-19.

Division 2C leaders Thomond will be expected to make life difficult for Bangor at Liam Fitzgerald Park on Saturday and record their second victory over the County Down side, who are fourth.

Bruff, who have slipped to sixth following their 37-10 defeat by Seapoint in Killiney are at home to bottom side Tullamore, against whom they ran out 39-10 away winners in October.

In Division 1 of the Munster Junior League Richmond can take another step closer to the title as they will be expected to claim all points on offer from their visit to East Cork to take on Cobh Pirates. The Pirates are rooted to the foot of the table without a win and have three games in hand.

Bandon will be looking to maintain their title challenge as they travel to the Banner County to take on St Senan’s

Former champions Clonmel, who are third travel to West Limerick to take on fourth-placed Newcastle West, with both sides chasing a top four finish.

Kilfeacle, who are fifth, make the long trip at West Cork to take on Skibbereen. The Premier County side are also aiming for a top four finish as they are one point behind Newcastle West with games in hand.

Youghal and Waterpark, who were promoted last season, lock horns in East Cork. The Waterford side are safe in mid-table while Youghal have slipped into the drop zone following Galbally’s maximum point home win over Skibbereen.

Galbally welcome Kanturk to County Limerick with the home side aiming build on their maximum point win over Skibbereen in their bid to take another step closer to safety.

Elsewhere, Abbeyfeale are at home to Clanwilliam in a mid-table clash.

Division 2 leaders Crosshaven will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in a bid to extend their lead as they host Ballincollig, who are hovering above the drop zone.

Thurles and St Mary’s will both be looking to maintain their respective promotion aspirations as they host Rebel County opposition. Thurles are six points behind Crosshaven with 29 points and they welcome Old Christians to the Premier County.

St Mary’s who are on 28 points in third should prove too strong for Kinsale at Grove Island.

Muskerry will be looking to take another step closer to safety as they host struggling Mitchelstown and Clonakilty will be expected to claim all points on offer from their visit to the Kingdom to take on bottom side Killarney.

Mallow travel to Suirside for their mid-table encounter with Waterford City.

The final series of games in Division 3 are down for decision this weekend

Fethard are away to Fermoy and the South Tipperary side will be looking to clinch the title and the only automatic promotion place with a maximum point win.

Second-placed Charleville travel to the Kingdom to take on Killorglin and Dungarvan should prove too string for Bantry Bay in West Cork.

Chorca Dhuibhne are at home to Ennis and Tralee travel to Moneygourney to take on Douglas-Carrigaline.