# women's ail

Railway on track for three-in-a-row in AIL decider against Blackrock

The sides meet in the decider in Energia Park on Saturday afternoon.

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Dec 17th 2022, 9:55 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.

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Dec 9th 2022, 2:46 PM

Deely stars as Blackrock wrap up AIL regular season with resounding win

The Women’s AIL semi-finals see Blackrock host UL Bohs, and Railway host Old Belvedere.

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Nov 20th 2022, 1:13 PM

# Round-Up

Ireland star Parsons scores five tries on AIL debut to remember

Elsewhere, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe bagged a hat-trick of her own for Railway Union.

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Oct 9th 2022, 6:28 PM

Young guns fire Old Belvedere to top of Women's AIL table

Four members of Leinster’s interpo-winning U18s team last season dotted down for the Dubliners.

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Sep 25th 2022, 11:59 PM

Railway Union begin Women's AIL title defence at UL Bohs

Dave Mervyn previews this weekend’s round two fixtures.

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Sep 16th 2022, 7:02 PM

Old Belvedere overcome UL Bohs, Galwegians cruise to victory with 12-try rout

Old Belvedere, Galwegians and Blackrock College all secured wins on the opening day.

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Sep 10th 2022, 9:47 PM

Blackrock aiming to preserve unbeaten record as Top Four heats up in Women's AIL

A preview of the weekend’s games in AIL.

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Jan 29th 2022, 10:22 AM

Ireland youngster stars as Blackrock College make victorious Top Four start

The Energia Women’s All-Ireland League battle has intensified.

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Jan 16th 2022, 1:02 PM

All time

Belvo meet Railway in eagerly-awaited Dublin derby, and this weekend's Women's AIL previews

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to the weekend’s domestic action in the Women’s AIL.

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Dec 10th 2021, 10:20 PM

# Round-Up

Mullen grabs late try as Blackrock edge Dublin derby with Old Belvedere

Meanwhile, defending champions Railway Union defeated Galwegians in the Women’s All-Ireland League.

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Dec 5th 2021, 8:34 PM

Wicklow's spirited recovery continues with win in battle of promoted clubs as Railway Union run riot

Ireland-capped centre Nikki Caughey scored two tries and kicked 12 points for Railway, and sits top of the scoring charts.

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Nov 7th 2021, 3:19 PM

Galwegians continue resurgent form with huge win as Blackrock College go top of the table

Catch up on all the results from this weekend’s Women’s AIL.

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Oct 31st 2021, 5:39 PM

Blackrock look to go top after Railway Union see match cancelled

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to this weekend’s action in the women’s All-Ireland League.

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Oct 30th 2021, 10:39 AM

# Round-Up

Railway Union, Old Belvedere and UL Bohs lead the way after one-sided wins in Women's AIL

Niamh Briggs’ Bohs front row was in especially dominant form, while Railway recorded a remarkable 142-0 win at home to Wicklow.

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Oct 3rd 2021, 5:43 PM

# AIL

Railway Union close gap on UL Bohemians with resounding 62-0 win

We review the latest action from the Energia Women’s All-Ireland League.

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Mar 1st 2020, 6:03 PM

# Champions

Railway crowned AIL champions for the first time with victory over UL Bohs

Carroll’s second-half try hands Sandymount club their maiden title.

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Apr 27th 2019, 5:52 PM

# Decider

Three-in-a-row chasers UL Bohs and Railway Union to meet in AIL final

Railway Union saw off Old Belvedere this evening, after the defending champions got the better of Blackrock.

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Apr 13th 2019, 9:36 PM

# AIL

UL Bohs crowned All-Ireland Cup Champions with dominant victory over Blackrock College

Niamh Briggs chipped in with two conversions and a second-half penalty to guide her side to victory.

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Mar 30th 2019, 5:30 PM

# the business end

Briggs on target as Bohs lead the way into women's AIL semi-finals

The defending champs secured top spot again with a win over Galwegians, while Old Belvedere defeated Blackrock to seal home advantage in the knockout round.

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Mar 25th 2019, 9:22 AM

UL Bohs and Blackrock agree to cut short second half and share spoils in 'horrific' weather

Elsewhere, Old Belvedere beat Mary’s out of sight at Anglesea Road.

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Mar 3rd 2019, 9:00 PM

# Class Act

In-form Niamh Briggs shines once again as UL Bohs beat Railway Union

Meanwhile, there were wins for Cooke and Blackrock in the Women’s AIL.

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Feb 11th 2019, 8:26 AM

# miller time

Ireland's Alison Miller makes rugby return 10 months after horrific ankle injury

Defending champions UL Bohemians and Railway Union are still neck and neck at the top of the Women’s AIL.

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Dec 16th 2018, 9:32 PM

# club rugby

Tight at the top! Old Belvedere complete back-to-back wins over AIL leaders

Blackrock also recorded a big win in the Women’s AIL this weekend.

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Dec 9th 2018, 7:18 PM

# women's AIL wrap

Matthews strikes late as Old Belvedere inflict first defeat on Railway Union

Old Belvedere and Railway Union will meet again next Saturday.

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Dec 2nd 2018, 10:01 PM

Railway pull clear at the top with bonus-point win against defending champs UL Bohs

Railway Union stretched their lead at the top to eight points this weekend.

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Nov 18th 2018, 10:05 PM

Railway Union return to top spot without 17 Ireland players and the weekend's Women's AIL action

Elsewhere, Cooke and Galwegians defeated UL Bohemians and Old Belvedere respectively.

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Nov 4th 2018, 10:15 PM

Old Belvedere dish out nine-try hammering to move top and the weekend's Women's AIL action

Galwegians sent out a statement, but Old Belvedere, Railway and title holders UL Bohemians continue to set the pace.

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Oct 28th 2018, 7:43 PM

Ex-Ireland boss Doyle's tenure kicks off, Belvo win and the weekend's Women's AIL action

Blackrock, Railway Union and Old Belvedere all clocked opening round wins.

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Sep 30th 2018, 8:14 PM

# a year to remember

'I will sacrifice whatever I need to sacrifice to get to play and perform at a proper level'

Ireland women’s international Michelle Claffey on full-time contracts, winning the inter-pro title with Leinster and the new AIL season.

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Sep 19th 2018, 12:21 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

Reigning champions UL Bohs continue winning form as Old Belvo edge out Railway Union

Meanwhile, there were also wins for Blackrock and Highfield.

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Feb 18th 2018, 9:26 PM

# it's a wrap

Can anyone stop UL Bohs and the rest of the weekend's thrilling AIL action

All the action from the 11th round of the Women’s All-Ireland League.

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Jan 28th 2018, 8:55 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

Champions UL Bohs make it five wins from five with impressive show against Belvo

There were plenty of tries and no shortage of exciting action in the Women’s All-Ireland League over the weekend.

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Nov 5th 2017, 9:10 PM

Belvo continue free-scoring form as Highfield battle back to share spoils in Galway

A round-up of this weekend’s action in the Women’s All-Ireland League.

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Oct 22nd 2017, 7:42 PM

Champs UL Bohs run riot ahead of table-topping clash in Dublin next weekend

Table-toppers UL set themselves up nicely for their trip to face second-placed Railway.

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Oct 15th 2017, 9:15 PM

# women's rugby wrap

Uncertainty about finalists as UL Bohs and Railway Union All-Ireland Cup semi ends in controversy

The match was still a draw following extra time and there’s confusion as to what happens next.

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Mar 12th 2017, 7:49 PM

Late try ends UL Bohs' unbeaten run as business end of Women's AIL season lands

Railway Union defeated the leaders in Limerick.

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Mar 5th 2017, 7:26 PM