UL Bohemian find extra gear to claim AIL title Eilís Cahill's 82nd-minute try was worth its weight in gold as UL Bohemian dramatically outlasted Railway Union 29-24 to win back-to-back Energia All-Ireland League titles for the first time since 2018. Rugby • 27 Apr
UL Bohemian find extra gear to claim AIL title Eilís Cahill's 82nd-minute try was worth its weight in gold as UL Bohemian dramatically outlasted Railway Union 29-24 to win back-to-back Energia All-Ireland League titles for the first time since 2018. Rugby • 27 Apr
14-man Cork Constitution earn sweet AIL glory Cork Constitution failed to let John Forde's 19th-minute red card derail their bid for Energia All-Ireland League glory, as they led from start to finish in an outstanding 33-22 final win over Terenure College at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 28 Apr 24
14-man Cork Constitution earn sweet AIL glory Cork Constitution failed to let John Forde's 19th-minute red card derail their bid for Energia All-Ireland League glory, as they led from start to finish in an outstanding 33-22 final win over Terenure College at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 28 Apr 24
Ugwueru and Flannery help UL Bohemians to AIL success Ireland prospects Chisom Ugwueru and Kate Flannery made sure UL Bohemian brought their table-topping form to the big stage, as they got the better of Railway Union in an enthralling Energia All-Ireland League Women's Division final. Rugby • 28 Apr 24
Ugwueru and Flannery help UL Bohemians to AIL success Ireland prospects Chisom Ugwueru and Kate Flannery made sure UL Bohemian brought their table-topping form to the big stage, as they got the better of Railway Union in an enthralling Energia All-Ireland League Women's Division final. Rugby • 28 Apr 24
AIL round-up: Deja vu for Clontarf and Terenure Clontarf and Terenure College will meet in a repeat of last year's Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A final when this season's title race is decided at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, 7 May. Rugby • 22 Apr 23
AIL round-up: Deja vu for Clontarf and Terenure Clontarf and Terenure College will meet in a repeat of last year's Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A final when this season's title race is decided at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, 7 May. Rugby • 22 Apr 23
Terenure thump depleted Buccaneers to lift Bateman Cup Terenure College were crowned Energia Bateman Cup champions for the first time, doing it in clinical fashion with a 71-13 final win over an understrength Buccaneers team at Lakelands Park. Rugby • 10 Mar 23
Terenure thump depleted Buccaneers to lift Bateman Cup Terenure College were crowned Energia Bateman Cup champions for the first time, doing it in clinical fashion with a 71-13 final win over an understrength Buccaneers team at Lakelands Park. Rugby • 10 Mar 23
Daly and Doyle take top AIL awards Cormac Daly of Clontarf and Railway Union's Aoife Doyle have been named as the Energia All Ireland League players of the year. Rugby • 12 May 22
Daly and Doyle take top AIL awards Cormac Daly of Clontarf and Railway Union's Aoife Doyle have been named as the Energia All Ireland League players of the year. Rugby • 12 May 22
AIL still has a part in nurturing professional game Provincial coaches seem to be more aware now of the importance of the AIL since its return after the pandemic, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 03 May 22
AIL still has a part in nurturing professional game Provincial coaches seem to be more aware now of the importance of the AIL since its return after the pandemic, writes Jonny Holland. Rugby • 03 May 22
Clontarf hold off Terenure fightback to claim 3rd title Clontarf secured their third Energia All-Ireland League title as tries either side of half-time from front rowers Ben Griffin and Dylan Donnellan were crucial in seeing off Terenure College. Rugby • 01 May 22
Clontarf hold off Terenure fightback to claim 3rd title Clontarf secured their third Energia All-Ireland League title as tries either side of half-time from front rowers Ben Griffin and Dylan Donnellan were crucial in seeing off Terenure College. Rugby • 01 May 22
All-Ireland Leagues cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic The 20/21 men's and women's Energia All-Ireland Leagues have been cancelled due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rugby • 28 Jan 21
All-Ireland Leagues cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic The 20/21 men's and women's Energia All-Ireland Leagues have been cancelled due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Rugby • 28 Jan 21
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Wales first up in Autumn Nations Cup The panel preview Ireland's opening Autumn Nations Cup clash with Wales at the Aviva. Rugby • 11 Nov 20
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Wales first up in Autumn Nations Cup The panel preview Ireland's opening Autumn Nations Cup clash with Wales at the Aviva. Rugby • 11 Nov 20
AIL clubs set for late September restart Fixture details for the All-Ireland League and the Community Series have been announced as the start of the 2020/21 club rugby season nears. Rugby • 31 Jul 20
AIL clubs set for late September restart Fixture details for the All-Ireland League and the Community Series have been announced as the start of the 2020/21 club rugby season nears. Rugby • 31 Jul 20
Club rugby season split in two The IRFU has confirmed that the club rugby season will be split in two with a modified Energia All-Ireland League taking place after Christmas. Rugby • 09 Jul 20
Club rugby season split in two The IRFU has confirmed that the club rugby season will be split in two with a modified Energia All-Ireland League taking place after Christmas. Rugby • 09 Jul 20
All smiles for Barretts' Buccaneering start in rugby Three Barrett brothers could feature for New Zealand against Ireland on Saturday but did you know they once roamed the sidelines of Buccaneers rugby club in Athlone? Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 19
All smiles for Barretts' Buccaneering start in rugby Three Barrett brothers could feature for New Zealand against Ireland on Saturday but did you know they once roamed the sidelines of Buccaneers rugby club in Athlone? Rugby World Cup 2019 • 18 Oct 19
Success gives insight into dedication of Cullen and Co Our columnist tasted his first triumph as a coach in Sunday's AIL final and the mixture of emotions left him wondering how Leo Cullen and others do it season after season. Rugby • 08 May 19
Success gives insight into dedication of Cullen and Co Our columnist tasted his first triumph as a coach in Sunday's AIL final and the mixture of emotions left him wondering how Leo Cullen and others do it season after season. Rugby • 08 May 19
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ian Keatley ready for a new chapter On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Daire O'Brien is joined by Ian Keatley to discuss his brief furlough at London Irish, his new Italian job and the ups and downs of life at Munster. Rugby • 02 May 19
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ian Keatley ready for a new chapter On this week's RTÉ Rugby Podcast, Daire O'Brien is joined by Ian Keatley to discuss his brief furlough at London Irish, his new Italian job and the ups and downs of life at Munster. Rugby • 02 May 19
AIL round-up: Garryowen get back to winning ways A full round-up of the weekend's All-Ireland League Division 1A action. Rugby • 10 Mar 19
AIL round-up: Garryowen get back to winning ways A full round-up of the weekend's All-Ireland League Division 1A action. Rugby • 10 Mar 19
AIL round-up: Clontarf back on track with defeat of UCC A round-up of all the action from Division 1A of the All-Ireland League. Rugby • 24 Feb 19
AIL round-up: Clontarf back on track with defeat of UCC A round-up of all the action from Division 1A of the All-Ireland League. Rugby • 24 Feb 19
AIL round-up: Impressive Cork Con power past 'Tarf A full round-up of all the action in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League. Rugby • 16 Feb 19
AIL round-up: Impressive Cork Con power past 'Tarf A full round-up of all the action in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League. Rugby • 16 Feb 19
AIL round-up: Taylor boots UCC to win at Garryowen A full round-up of the weekend's AIL Division 1A action. Rugby • 19 Jan 19
AIL round-up: Taylor boots UCC to win at Garryowen A full round-up of the weekend's AIL Division 1A action. Rugby • 19 Jan 19
AIL round-up: Clontarf go top of the table as Con lose Clontarf's win over Shannon coupled with Cork Constitution's loss to Lansdowne, their first defeat of the league season, sees changes at the top. Rugby • 27 Oct 18
AIL round-up: Clontarf go top of the table as Con lose Clontarf's win over Shannon coupled with Cork Constitution's loss to Lansdowne, their first defeat of the league season, sees changes at the top. Rugby • 27 Oct 18
AIL round-up: Impressive Shannon dismantle Terenure A full round-up of the weekend's AIL Division 1A action. Rugby • 20 Oct 18
AIL round-up: Impressive Shannon dismantle Terenure A full round-up of the weekend's AIL Division 1A action. Rugby • 20 Oct 18
Stars at pinnacle of Europe have roots in domestic game With Heineken Champions Cup returning this week, our columnist draws a direct line between the stars of Europe's premier competition and the often ignored domestic game. Rugby • 12 Oct 18
Stars at pinnacle of Europe have roots in domestic game With Heineken Champions Cup returning this week, our columnist draws a direct line between the stars of Europe's premier competition and the often ignored domestic game. Rugby • 12 Oct 18
Men's & Women's AIL fixtures revealed The Men's and Women's All-Ireland League fixtures for the 2018/19 season have been confirmed. Rugby • 31 Jul 18
Men's & Women's AIL fixtures revealed The Men's and Women's All-Ireland League fixtures for the 2018/19 season have been confirmed. Rugby • 31 Jul 18
Classy Lansdowne lift the Bateman Cup Three tries in the third quarter propelled Lansdowne to a long-awaited Ulster Bank Bateman Cup title - the club's first since 1931 - as they defeated defending champions Cork Constitution 32-12 at Temple Hill. Rugby • 21 Apr 18
Classy Lansdowne lift the Bateman Cup Three tries in the third quarter propelled Lansdowne to a long-awaited Ulster Bank Bateman Cup title - the club's first since 1931 - as they defeated defending champions Cork Constitution 32-12 at Temple Hill. Rugby • 21 Apr 18
Ulster Bank League Division 1A review There were wins for Garryowen, Young Munster, Dublin University, Lansdowne and Terenure this weekend. Rugby • 17 Feb 18
Ulster Bank League Division 1A review There were wins for Garryowen, Young Munster, Dublin University, Lansdowne and Terenure this weekend. Rugby • 17 Feb 18