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Wednesday 29 November 2023 Dublin: -1°C

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Vastly-experienced Elmes suggests 'joined-up thinking' to tackle WNL and LOI challenges
‘It’s not just a challenge for our league, it’s a challenge for the men’s league as well – if players want to go and earn a living, it’s generally abroad.’
Friday night Dublin derby tops the bill in this weekend's All-Ireland League action
Your Division 1A and 1B previews are right here.
Friday nights and double-headers feature strongly in next season's AIL fixture list
The new campaign gets underway on 4 October.
Dual star Noonan on the double as Cork City put Kilkenny to the sword
The hosts were emphatic winners in today’s Women’s National League game at Bishopstown.
IRFU secures new five-year sponsorship deal for All-Ireland League
Energia are also coming on board to sponsor the Women’s AIL on a long-term agreement.
Key clashes at the top and bottom as AIL season enters final weekend
Here is what on the line in Division 1A this weekend.
Recent Leinster debutants set for return to AIL club action over the weekend
Patrick Patterson and Jack Kelly among a host of provincial players due to line out in club colours.
Limerick derby the highlight fixture of the All-Ireland League weekend
There are a number of interesting ties in Division 1A on Friday and Saturday.
Clontarf stay top as Shannon, Lansdowne and Dublin University record big wins
Here’s what happened in the AIL this weekend.
McCarthy, fit-again O'Mahony and Byrne set for AIL action this weekend
What’s happening on the club scene this weekend? We’ve got your bumper preview right here.
Henry returns to his club roots as the AIL gets set for another big weekend
Here is your preview of the weekend’s AIL Division 1A and 1B action.
'I need to get that degree first': O'Sullivan happy to bide his time in AIL
The Lansdowne back row spent the summer on trial at London Irish.
It's a big weekend in the Ulster Bank League as we reach the semi-final stage
Lansdowne, Garryowen, Terenure and Cork Con are all still in the hunt for domestic glory.
All-Ireland showdown awaits as holders UL Bohs and Old Belvedere go head-to-head
It’s a showpiece day for the women’s domestic game in Portlaoise.
UL Bohs and Railway run riot in the final round of the Women's All-Ireland League
Old Belvedere also recorded victory on Sunday.
Relegation dogfight and play-off race take centre stage on a big weekend of AIL rugby
We’re reaching the business end of the season.
'Looking back now, I made the right decision as playing for Con helped shape my career'
After helping Ireland win the Grand Slam last weekend, Peter O’Mahony tells The42 how his time in the Ulster Bank League made him the player he has become.
Ireland internationals inspire Railway Union to All-Ireland glory
Blackrock and Tullamore also claimed silverware at Dubarry Park yesterday.
AIL round-up: Quinlan's left boot condemns leaders Lansdowne to defeat
Here’s what happened in the Ulster Bank Leagues over the weekend.
Lansdowne back to winning ways and Garryowen power past UCD
Here is what happened in the Ulster Bank Leagues over the weekend.
Cork Con's drive for six continues as Bateman Cup reaches semi-final stage
Division 1A giants Lansdowne and holders Cork Constitution are in action on Saturday.
Two-in-a-row chasing Leinster set for inter-pro title showdown with Munster at Thomond
The final day of the 2017 women’s inter-provincial series takes place on Saturday.
Jack Ringrose and Harry Byrne impress for UCD but Lansdowne maintain 100% record
Here’s what happened in the Ulster Bank Leagues today.
UL Bohs showed just why they're the defending AIL champions today
Here’s what happened in the Women’s AIL earlier.
Table-toppers Lansdowne face Garryowen in classic clash and all of the weekend's AIL previews
All of your Ulster Bank League previews are right here.
Young Munster see off Cork Con with last gasp penalty, while pacesetters Terenure College suffer 1st loss
Here’s your weekend AIL review.
Table-toppers Terenure face last season's runners-up and all of the weekend's AIL previews
All of your Ulster Bank League previews are right here.
Downey back in the Clontarf jersey and all of today's Ulster Bank League action
Reports from today’s three Division 1A games, and another from last night.
Andrew Porter back in AIL action with UCD and all of the weekend's previews
Division 1A leaders Terenure College host Garryowen in one of the standout fixtures of the weekend.
The new Ulster Bank League season starts this weekend and here are your big match previews
We take a closer look at the games in Division 1A and Division 1B.
Dublin derby between Shels and Shamrock Rovers headlines the FAI Cup second round
The clubs have won the competition 31 times between them and they’ll lock horns at Tolka Park.
FAI boss insists Bray turmoil was 'unforeseeable', defends current licensing system
The association’s director of competitions Fran Gavin says they will meet with the club next week to receive assurances on its financial stability.
Dinny Corcoran continues his prolific form to hand Bohs deserved win in Limerick
The striker has now scored four goals this campaign.
The return of the LOI is like going back to school - it opens up a world of possibilities
‘Today, I’ll be sprinting back to the sport I love,’ writes our League of Ireland columnist John O’Sullivan.
10 things to come out of today's strange League of Ireland Brand Report launch
Brand expert Jonathan Gabay gave his presentation in Dublin this evening.
Lansdowne move top and all of the reports from another action-packed weekend of UBL rugby
There were also wins for Cork Con, Clontarf, UCD and Garryowen.
Young Munster maintain lead at top of UBL but Lansdowne hot on their heels
Here is your round-up of Saturday’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A action.
Horgan: Five or six LOI players good enough to play for Ireland
The winger has had a special few years at Oriel Park.
McMillan's strike enough to give Stephen Kenny's Dundalk victory on return to league action
The Lilywhites are four poinst clear at the top of the League of Ireland.
First for Irish football as FAI to broadcast league game live on YouTube this weekend
Former Ireland international Stephen Elliot will be part of the coverage.