# UBL

All time

Munster half-backs among leading nominees for AIL awards

Neil Cronin and Bill Johnston could meet each other in the winners’ circle next week before taking up the reins in Munster colours next season.

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May 8th 2018, 6:14 PM

# Wrap

Munster youngster scores hat-trick for Garryowen, Clontarf thrash title holders Cork

Meanwhile, Ger Slattery’s 11-year spell at the heart of the Young Munster front row came to an end

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Apr 14th 2018, 11:21 PM

# ulster bank league

Fighting Buccaneers relegated while late missed drop goal sees Cork Con prevail in thriller

Reports from all of this weekend’s Ulster Bank League Division One matches.

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Apr 7th 2018, 9:16 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

# ulster bank league

Dublin University snatch last-gasp try that could be key to their survival hopes

DU pulled clear of the bottom two in Division 1A, with relegation rivals St Mary’s losing to UCD.

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Mar 19th 2018, 7:10 PM

# Clubbin'

Lansdowne seek their 13th straight victory and more of your UBL Division 1A previews

At the other end of the table, Dolphin and Old Wesley do battle for some much-needed points.

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Feb 2nd 2018, 8:47 PM

# ail rugby

'Tarf aim to cut into Lansdowne's big lead and more of your UBL Division 1A previews

At the other end of the table, Trinity and St Mary’s do battle for some much-needed points.

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Jan 5th 2018, 7:08 PM

# Home front

Ex-Chief Hayes blazing a trail for Shannon in his own December back-to-backs

Tom Hayes, who played such a key role in bringing Exeter to the top tier of English rugby, has guided Shannon to a Christmas number 1 slot in the Ulster Bank League.

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Dec 10th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Grassroots

Lethal Lansdowne continue their 100% start: catch up on all of today's action in UBL Division 1A

Terenure, Clontarf and Cork Con all kept pace at the business end with wins on Saturday.

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Nov 4th 2017, 8:55 PM

# Clubbin'

Champs Con travel to in-form Terenure and all your UBL previews

Here’s what to expect in Division 1A and 1B of the UBL this weekend.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 4:11 PM

# Wrap

Cork Constitution get title defence underway while Terenure kick off season in style

Check out our round-up of this week’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A.

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Sep 17th 2017, 12:21 PM

# UBL

Ex-Munster centre James Downey takes up coaching role with Clontarf

Downey will work as backs coach with a responsibility for the contact area.

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Aug 4th 2017, 11:29 AM

# UBL

Joe Schmidt presents awards to Ireland's leading club rugby players

Cork Con’s Niall Kenneally was named Ulster Bank League Division 1A Player of the Year.

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May 26th 2017, 1:48 PM

# winning habit

Barnstorming Brian Hayes helps Cork Con take UBL title from Clontarf

The reigning champions scored three tries, two with a man in the sin-bin, but the penalty count smothered their hopes.

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May 7th 2017, 4:28 PM

# starter for 10

Carbery days long gone, so Tullamore man Joyce calmly takes the reins for 'Tarf

The out-half suffered more painful blows than being left out of a starting line-up last year.

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May 1st 2017, 2:30 PM

# knockout rugby

Heavyweight contenders collide in today's Ulster Bank League 1A semi-finals

There are two cracking Division 1A games down for decision this afternoon in Dublin.

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Apr 23rd 2017, 7:45 AM

# Round-Up

Young Munster and Cork Con heading to Dublin for UBL semi-finals

Trinity battled clear of relegation trouble with a dramatic late try against Terenure.

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Apr 15th 2017, 10:18 PM

# moving day

It's the final round of the UBL regular season, here's what you need to know

In Division 1A only the order of the top four has to be sorted out, but there’s no shortage of drama at the bottom.

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Apr 14th 2017, 6:53 PM

# Squeaky Bum Time

Terenure trounce Lansdowne as UBL 1A gets tight for the tail end of the season

Meanwhile, UCD claimed the Colours bragging rights and Young Munster managed the only score in a terribly tight tussle with Cork Con.

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Apr 8th 2017, 9:18 PM

# clubbing

Win or bust for 'Belvo, Con go to Limerick and all your UBL Div 1 previews

The weekend club action starts tonight with the Colours Match in UCD.

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Apr 7th 2017, 2:38 PM

# Wrap

Old Belvedere boost survival hopes with draw against leaders Lansdowne

Check out our round-up of this week’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A.

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Mar 25th 2017, 9:11 PM

# Catch up

Clontarf and Cork Constitution close gap on Lansdowne and all the weekend's UBL action

Wins for both Clontarf and Cork Con and a loss for Lansdowne tightened the gap at the top to four points.

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Mar 11th 2017, 10:18 PM

# UBL wrap

Garryowen tumble down the table as 1A leaders Lansdowne lose

Here is your round-up of the weekend’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A action.

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Mar 4th 2017, 8:45 PM

# UBL

Old Belvedere fighting for survival as cup rivals prepare for league showdown

It’s another busy weekend of action in the Ulster Bank League.

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Mar 3rd 2017, 8:28 PM

# On the home front

Lansdowne still top of 1A after Christmas break despite loss and all the weekend's UBL action

Meanwhile, St Mary’s College came out on top against south Dublin rivals.

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Jan 28th 2017, 7:28 PM

# Changes

Hayes takes the reins after struggling Shannon part company with Horan

Marcus Horan’s time as head coach has come to an end following a mid-term review by the Limerick club.

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Jan 11th 2017, 12:53 PM

# UBL wrap

Lansdowne stay top of 1A for the winter break, while Buccaneers can also enjoy the festive season that bit more

All the weekend’s action from both Division 1A and 1B.

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Dec 4th 2016, 8:00 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

# On the home front

Lansdowne can go top and the rest of the weekend's Ulster Bank League action

There’s also a big Limerick derby down for decision between 1A leaders Young Munster and Garryowen.

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Nov 25th 2016, 3:53 PM

# In The Middle

Joy Neville made her latest piece of Irish rugby history yesterday

Grand Slam winner becomes the first woman to referee a UBL Division 1A fixture.

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Nov 13th 2016, 8:26 PM

# UBL round-up

Buccaneers send out statement of intent with hammering of rivals Old Wesley

Meanwhile, there were victories for UL Bohs, Ballymena, UCC and Dolphin on Saturday.

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Nov 13th 2016, 10:16 AM

# 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

# Grassroots

Don't forget the UBL - here's the pick of this weekend's domestic rugby action

Division 1A leaders after six rounds, Young Munster travel to play Terenure this afternoon.

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Nov 12th 2016, 7:30 AM

# Round-Up

Wins for Young Munster, Lansdowne, Cork Con and Belvo on an action-packed day of UBL rugby

Here are the weekend’s results from Division 1A and 1B.

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Nov 6th 2016, 10:45 AM

# club scene

There's plenty of tasty domestic action this weekend before Ireland take on the All Blacks

League leaders Dublin University taking on Lansdowne is one of the many highlights in the UBL this weekend.

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Nov 4th 2016, 5:56 PM

# UBL

Dublin University reach summit with impressive Garryowen victory

There were also wins today for Cork Con, Young Munster and St Mary’s College.

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Oct 29th 2016, 7:45 PM

# club scene

Munster centre Arnold set for return and all your UBL 1A and 1B previews

Meanwhile in Division 1B, Shannon will look for their first win of the season in the Mardyke.

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Oct 28th 2016, 6:46 PM

# Grassroots

Never mind the Pro12 - here's the pick of this weekend's domestic rugby action

Old Belvedere and Terenure kick off the Division 1A action in Anglesea Road this evening.

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Oct 7th 2016, 5:33 PM

# 1b

Ballynahinch recover from last week's setback to beat Shannon and the rest of your UBL match reports

Plus, narrow wins for UCC and UL Bohemians.

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Oct 2nd 2016, 3:50 PM

# 1a

Young Munster edge 'Tarf and the rest of your UBL match reports

Lansdowne tasted defeat for the first time this season as Belvedere secured the Leinster Senior League Cup.

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Oct 1st 2016, 7:34 PM