# domestic matters

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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.’

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Dec 15th 2021, 6:30 AM

# AIL preview

Friday night Dublin derby tops the bill in this weekend's All-Ireland League action

Your Division 1A and 1B previews are right here.

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Oct 18th 2019, 7:20 PM

# domestic matters

Friday nights and double-headers feature strongly in next season's AIL fixture list

The new campaign gets underway on 4 October.

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Jul 22nd 2019, 5:03 PM

# Women's National League

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.

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Jul 21st 2019, 9:30 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Jun 26th 2019, 1:08 PM

# domestic matters

Key clashes at the top and bottom as AIL season enters final weekend

Here is what on the line in Division 1A this weekend.

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Apr 12th 2019, 5:01 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Dec 7th 2018, 5:39 PM

# club rugby

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.

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Nov 23rd 2018, 5:08 PM

# ail wrap

Clontarf stay top as Shannon, Lansdowne and Dublin University record big wins

Here’s what happened in the AIL this weekend.

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Nov 4th 2018, 6:00 AM

# AIL preview

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.

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Nov 2nd 2018, 5:44 PM

# AIL preview

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.

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Oct 12th 2018, 3:41 PM

# domestic matters

'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.

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Oct 4th 2018, 8:30 AM

# domestic matters

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.

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Apr 27th 2018, 4:53 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Apr 21st 2018, 6:30 AM

# Clubbin'

UL Bohs and Railway run riot in the final round of the Women's All-Ireland League

Old Belvedere also recorded victory on Sunday.

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Apr 8th 2018, 10:20 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Apr 6th 2018, 6:15 PM

# Grassroots to Green Shirts

'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.

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Mar 25th 2018, 9:00 PM

# domestic matters

Ireland internationals inspire Railway Union to All-Ireland glory

Blackrock and Tullamore also claimed silverware at Dubarry Park yesterday.

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Mar 25th 2018, 2:58 PM

# domestic matters

AIL round-up: Quinlan's left boot condemns leaders Lansdowne to defeat

Here’s what happened in the Ulster Bank Leagues over the weekend.

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Mar 11th 2018, 7:59 PM

# UBL round-up

Lansdowne back to winning ways and Garryowen power past UCD

Here is what happened in the Ulster Bank Leagues over the weekend.

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Feb 17th 2018, 8:18 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Jan 12th 2018, 6:15 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Dec 15th 2017, 5:56 PM

# AIL round-up

Jack Ringrose and Harry Byrne impress for UCD but Lansdowne maintain 100% record

Here’s what happened in the Ulster Bank Leagues today.

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Dec 2nd 2017, 10:42 PM

# domestic matters

UL Bohs showed just why they're the defending AIL champions today

Here’s what happened in the Women’s AIL earlier.

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Nov 19th 2017, 8:27 PM

# Grassroots

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.

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Nov 4th 2017, 7:05 AM

# domestic matters

Young Munster see off Cork Con with last gasp penalty, while pacesetters Terenure College suffer 1st loss

Here’s your weekend AIL review.

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Oct 28th 2017, 10:10 PM

# Clubbin'

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.

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Oct 27th 2017, 6:57 PM

# AIL round-up

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.

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Oct 7th 2017, 8:35 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Oct 6th 2017, 5:35 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Sep 15th 2017, 4:13 PM

# Pot Luck

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.

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Aug 14th 2017, 7:51 PM

# uncertainty

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.

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Jul 22nd 2017, 8:00 AM

# domestic matters

Dinny Corcoran continues his prolific form to hand Bohs deserved win in Limerick

The striker has now scored four goals this campaign.

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Mar 13th 2017, 9:58 PM

# column

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.

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Feb 24th 2017, 2:40 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Dec 15th 2016, 9:56 PM

# Gone clubbing

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.

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Nov 27th 2016, 3:58 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Nov 12th 2016, 7:33 PM

# talent pool

Horgan: Five or six LOI players good enough to play for Ireland

The winger has had a special few years at Oriel Park.

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Oct 13th 2016, 11:51 AM

# domestic matters

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.

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Aug 26th 2016, 10:23 PM

# domestic matters

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.

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Aug 25th 2016, 10:36 AM