Weekend Preview | AIL Continues & Bank Of Ireland Munster Junior Cup Action

The All Ireland League continues with a full list of games across all five divisions.

The five Munster sides in Division 1A are all in action against Dublin opposition.

The game of the day is the top of the table clash between leaders and former champions Cork Constitution and defending champions Lansdowne, who are second, at Temple Hill. The Lilywhites will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in a bid to avenge October’s 35-27 defeat at the Aviva Stadium. Cork Constitution defeated Garryowen 15-7 in Limerick last time out, while the Dublin side ran out 25-24 winners over Young Munster.

Shannon face a tricky task as they travel to the Capital to take on third-placed Clontarf, by whom they were defeated 22-17 when these sides met at Thomond Park. The Limerick side were defeated 15-3 by UCC on Leeside; while the Dublin side recorded 26-17 away win over UCD.

UCC will be looking to take another step closer to safety as they travel to Dublin to take on bottom side Terenure College at Lakelands Park. UCC were narrowly defeated 18-17 when these sides met at the Mardyke. UCC ran out 15-3 winners over Shannon last timeout while Terenure were defeated 10-7 by Dublin University at College Park.

Struggling Young Munster welcome fourth-placed Dublin University to Tom Clifford Park. The Limerick side will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in their bid to avoid the drop after claiming two losing bonus points from their recent meeting with Lansdowne. The Dublin Students, who won the corresponding fixture 27-26 at College Park, defeated Terenure College 10-7 on home soil last time out.

Garryowen are away to UCD by whom they were defeated 31-19 when these sides met in Limerick and both sides enter the tie on the back of defeats against Cork Constitution and Clontarf respectively.

With Division 2A leaders Highfield not playing this weekend, second-placed Cashel will be expected to make it two wins out of two over bottom side Galwegians as they take on the Galway side at the Spafield. A maximum point win would move Cashel within five points of the leaders.

Old Crescent face a tough assignment as they travel to the Royal County to take on third-placed Navan. The Limerick side won the corresponding fixture 20-17 in October and they go into the tie on the back of a 19-7 away defeat by Highfield, while the County Meath side recorded a 21-17 away win over UL Bohemian.

Nenagh Ormond, who are hovering above the drop zone, travel to Belfast to take on Queen’s University against whom they recorded a narrow 32-31 victory in North Tipperary. Nenagh Ormond drew 10-10 with Premier County neighbours Cashel at New Ormond Park, while the Belfast Students have climbed up to fourth following their 24-27 away win over Blackrock College.

Fifth-placed UL Bohemian welcome struggling Blackrock College to the 4G Pitch at the UL Arena, with the Limerick side looking to bounce back from their home defeat by Navan and make it two wins out of two against the Dublin side.

Sunday’s Well, who are propping up Division 2B, make the long trip to County Tyrone to take on fellow strugglers Dungannon. The Leesiders’ last win was against Dungannon at Irish Independent Park in October before their recent run of ten successive defeats began.

Midleton, whose automatic promotion aspirations look over after their 24-19 away defeat against Malahide, will have their work cut out as they welcome fourth-placed Omagh to Towns Park. Midleton will be looking to make the most of home advantage count in a bid to maintain their challenge for a place in the promotion play-offs as they defeated Omagh 29-7 when these sides met in County Tyrone.

Bruff face a tricky task in a bid to maintain their challenge for a place in the promotion play-offs as they travel to North Mayo to take on leaders Ballina. The County Limerick side ended Ballina’s unbeaten run when these sides met at Kilballyowen Park. Ballina defeated Thomond 41-10 in Limerick last time out and Bruff recorded a narrow 20-17 away win over Seapoint.

Thomond are propping up the table following their 41-10 home defeat by leaders Ballina. The Limerick side are at home to Malahide by whom they were defeated 24-22 in County Dublin in October.

There are also a handful of games down for decision across the various Junior competitions.

In the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup third round, Clonmel are at home to Premier County neighbours Clanwilliam in a repeat of the 2014 decider which saw Clonmel win the trophy for the first time in their 127-year history. The winners will have home advantage in another Tipperary derby against Kilfeacle.

On Sunday Abbeyfeale host West Limerick neighbours Newcastle West and the winners will be rewarded with a home quarter final tie against holders Cork Constitution.

Highfield welcome Shannon to Woodleigh Park and the winners will be away to Young Munster.

Last year’s finalists Richmond are at home to Cashel and the winners are at home to UCC.

In Division 1 of the Munster Junior League, Kanturk welcome fellow strugglers St Senan’s to Duhallow for their basement clash, where maximum points are vital for the former AIL side if they are to preserve their top flight status.

Crosshaven are already assured of their top flight status and they are at home to Waterpark, who need to win to guarantee another season in Division 1.

Thurles go head to head with Charleville in the Premier County in Division 2, where a win for the Mid Tipperary side would guarantee their survival in the division.

The second semi-final of the Division 3 promotions play-offs is down for decision as Dungarvan welcome Ennis to West Waterford. The winners will meet Killarney to decide which Club will join Tralee in Division 2 next season.

Ballincollig are at home to Kinsale in the first semi-final of the O’Neill Cup, with the winners awaiting Charleville or Muskerry in the decider.