# AIL

This week

26th March 2023 - 30th March 2023

# Wrap

AIL leaders Clontarf overcome Ballynahinch despite suffering two yellow cards

Catch up on all the results from men’s All-Ireland Leagues.

5.0k

Sun 1:56 PM

Last month

March 2023

# Wrap

Donnellan bags another brace as leaders Clontarf inflict 30-point defeat on Shannon

Catch up on all the results from men’s All-Ireland leagues.

5.6k

Mar 5th 2023, 10:33 AM

This year

2023

# Rugby Results

Ballynahinch rally to inflict back-to-back defeats on Terenure as Clontarf take charge

Catch up on all the results from the men’s All-Ireland Leagues.

6.5k

Feb 19th 2023, 11:05 AM

# AIL

Terenure celebrate double victory as Cork Con overcome Dublin University

Here’s your round-up of men’s All-Ireland League results.

5.4k

Jan 15th 2023, 10:34 AM

# AIL

Cork Con and Dublin University share the spoils after thrilling 10-try clash

Here’s your All-Ireland League and Junior Cup round-up.

5.4k

Jan 9th 2023, 9:08 AM

Last year

2022

# success

Wicklow Rugby Club lift first national trophy after famous AIL Conference final win

Naoise O’Reilly’s nimbly-taken try on the hour-mark guided Wicklow to glory against Galwegians yesterday.

4.8k

Dec 11th 2022, 10:38 AM

# Weather

Women's AIL final postponed as Leinster's departure from Dublin delayed

The IRFU says that ‘current weather conditions’ have forced the game to be called off.

5.3k

Dec 9th 2022, 2:46 PM

# Decider

'It would be great to see club rugby at the heart of what will happen'

Railway Union and Blackrock will meet in the Women’s AIL final on Friday.

6.3k

Dec 7th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Wrap

In-form Young Munster hand heavy defeat to Shannon

Elsewhere, Clontarf’s mastery of the lineout maul was the difference in their late 29-22 win over Cork Constitution at Temple Hill.

11.6k

Dec 4th 2022, 11:06 PM

# women's AIL wrap

A fascinating coaching duel between ex-team-mates and an unbeaten record on the line

A preview of this weekend’s Women’s All-Ireland League action.

4.0k

Oct 21st 2022, 8:03 PM

# Wrap

Sean O'Brien picks up injury as AIL debut for Naas ends in defeat

The former Leinster flanker returned to club rugby action today.

20.1k

Oct 15th 2022, 8:44 PM

# the tullow tank

Seán O’Brien signs for AIL club Naas after being denied Tullow return

The 35-year-old wasn’t allowed to play junior rugby so soon after retirement from the pro game.

34.0k

Oct 6th 2022, 5:15 PM

# Wrap

Shannon endure baptism of fire against Terenure while Clontarf edge out UCD

Catch up on all the results from the Energia All-Ireland League.

11.1k

Oct 2nd 2022, 10:12 AM

# Cork Con

'I said I wouldn't be a coach, but that was based on having a 10-year career ahead'

Jonny Holland and Denis Fogarty are part of an all-ex-Munster coaching team in Cork Con.

16.8k

Sep 25th 2022, 9:00 AM

# Wrap

Ex-Ireland star Peat helps Railway Union to victory as Galwegians and Suttonians play out draw

Railway Union came away with a bonus-point win over UL Bohemians to get their title defence off to a winning start.

4.0k

Sep 18th 2022, 3:01 PM

# Clontarf Legend

'I don't know how Paul O'Connell knew who I was. He just said, 'Howiya, Matt?''

Clontarf captain Matt D’Arcy had a stint in the pro game with Munster.

44.1k

Sep 18th 2022, 7:00 AM

# AIL

Former Connacht head coach Michael Bradley takes over at UCC

The vastly-experienced Cork native will be joined by fellow ex-Ireland internationals Ken O’Connell and Paul McCarthy, plus former Munster out-half Scott Deasy.

7.1k

Sep 14th 2022, 5:09 PM

# LATE CHANGE

Women's AIL reduced to 9 teams just 2 days out from start of season

Malone RFC have pulled out at the last minute.

6.8k

Sep 8th 2022, 4:19 PM

# Future

Contracts, Celtic Cup, the club game - women's rugby still in flux

The women’s game in Ireland remains in need of greater alignment.

9.8k

Sep 4th 2022, 7:30 PM

# AIL

Ex-Ireland boss Eddie O'Sullivan to become head coach of AIL's Buccaneers

The 63-year-old will replace Kolo Kiripati at the Athlone club.

35.9k

Updated

Jun 22nd 2022, 3:05 PM

# Gongs

Clontarf's Daly and Railway Union's Doyle land AIL player of the year awards

Clontarf Rugby Club’s Daly was awarded Men’s Division 1A Player of the Year.

3.9k

May 12th 2022, 10:38 AM

# AIL

Clontarf survive frantic Terenure finish to claim AIL crown

The eagerly-awaited Dublin derby drew an attendance of 5,788, a record crowd for an AIL final at the Aviva Stadium.

12.4k

May 1st 2022, 5:26 PM

# AIL Final

'The atmosphere at our games is like something you'd get at a pro game'

Ex-Munster and Leicester back row Jordan Coghlan has loved his AIL return with Terenure.

15.9k

May 1st 2022, 7:30 AM

# Playoffs

Jake Flannery scores 20 points as Shannon secure promotion to AIL Division 1A

It was a drama-filled day of action in the AIL promotion and relegation playoffs.

11.6k

Apr 30th 2022, 9:17 PM

# Preview

Dublin rivals Clontarf and Terenure ready for battle in AIL Division 1 final

The two sides meet at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday for the league’s showpiece event.

7.8k

Apr 29th 2022, 6:36 PM

# AIL

Here's the state of play as reigning champions Cork Con look to extend semi-final run

It is set to be a dramatic day of action in the Energia All-Ireland League.

2.9k

Apr 8th 2022, 7:44 PM

# AIL

Cork Con beat Young Munster to move back into top four and set up dramatic final day

A round-up of this weekend’s Energia All-Ireland League action.

8.2k

Apr 2nd 2022, 9:29 PM

# AIL

Lansdowne seal semi-final spot with victory over UCC

Mark McHugh’s men had the bonus point tucked away by half-time.

7.0k

Mar 27th 2022, 6:19 PM

# Winning

Railway Union wrap up first-ever league and cup double in style

The Dublin side won today’s Energia AIL Women’s Cup final, while Blackrock College triumphed in the plate decider.

4.1k

Mar 20th 2022, 5:57 PM

# women's AIL wrap

UL Bohemians overcome Wicklow to set up heavyweight All-Ireland Cup final

Bohs will take on the back-to-back league winners in two weeks’ time.

3.2k

Mar 6th 2022, 3:10 PM

# Champions

Railway Union defend their AIL title in thrilling final against Blackrock

Earlier, Suttonians beat Galwegians in the Conference decider at Energia Park.

5.3k

Feb 26th 2022, 9:40 PM

# Super Saturday

Blackrock College and Railway Union braced for AIL title showdown

The All-Ireland League Women’s season culminates tomorrow with three TG4-televised play-off matches at Energia Park.

3.1k

Feb 25th 2022, 5:37 PM

# Irish Rugby

Galwegians book AIL Conference final spot while Old Belvedere secure first league win of 2022

The Conference decider and the overall league final will both televised live on TG4 next week.

4.4k

Feb 20th 2022, 7:43 PM

# new chapter

'Rugby can be great but it can end tomorrow. There's injury and it can be ruthless'

Former Connacht out-half Conor Dean is now one of the youngest rugby agents in the game.

26.9k

Feb 20th 2022, 8:00 AM

# AIL

McCall’s double helps Ballynahinch break their duck

Former Ulster prop scored two tries as the Co. Down team defeated UCC.

6.7k

Feb 19th 2022, 10:34 PM

# Previews

Table-topping Clontarf host Munsters and the rest of the weekend's AIL previews

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to all of the weekend’s action in the Energia Men’s All-Ireland League.

6.2k

Feb 18th 2022, 6:54 PM

# Round-Up

Irish internationals to the fore as Blackrock and Railway book AIL final spots

The TG4-televised decider takes place on 26 February.

4.9k

Feb 13th 2022, 7:23 PM

# History

AIL Women's final to be aired live on television for the first time

The division and conference finals will be live as part of a unique double-header on Saturday, February 26th.

4.2k

Feb 9th 2022, 3:34 PM

# Wrap

Trinity boost top four hopes with brilliant win at Young Munster

Dave Mervyn rounds up all the day’s action in the All-Ireland League.

8.3k

Jan 29th 2022, 10:56 PM

# Grassroots

Clontarf look to roar on, Ireland U20 call-ups and all this weekend's AIL previews

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to the latest round of fixtures.

4.5k

Jan 28th 2022, 7:32 PM