The AIL returned for the first full round of games this calendar year with six Limerick sides in action.
A full round of games was played in the All Ireland League, with Cork Constitution taking a big step towards a top-four finish in Division 1A, as the three Limerick sides suffer defeat in the Division.
Young Munster lost 21-11 away to leaders Terenure College. This game also doubled up as a Bateman Cup semi-final tie. Dan Walsh scored a try for the Limerick side, and Evan Cusack kicked two conversions.
Shannon slipped into the relegation zone after their 34-24 by Lansdowne at Coonagh. The home side were awarded a penalty try, and Colm Heffernan and Lukr Rigney scored tries. John O’Sullivan converted both tries and also added a penalty.
Garryowen remain at the foot of the table after 19-13 home defeat by Clontarf. Jamie Shannahan and Oli Morris scored tries for Garryowen, and Tony Butler kicked a penalty.
A last-minute penalty from Ronan McKenna earned Old Crescent an 18-17 victory at home to Dolphin in Division 2A.
The Limerick side were awarded a penalty try and Jack O’Mahony also added a try, with McKenna also adding a penalty. Matt Barry replied with a try Dolphin and Tomas Quinlan kicked four penalties.
UL Bohemian picked up a four try bonus point in their 45-29 away defeat by MU Barnhall.
Bruff defeated Midleton 22-13 at Kilballyowen Park in Division 2C. Jack O’grady, Eamonn Costello, and Andrew O’Byrne scored tries for Bruff. Paul Collins converted two of the tries and also added a penalty. Richard Daly replied with a try for Midleton and Stuart Lee converted and added two penalties.
Results:
Energia All Ireland League Division 1A:
Cork Constitution 32, Dublin University 27;
Garryowen 13, Clontarf 19;
Shannon 24, Lansdowne 34;
Terenure College 21, Young Munster 11;
U.C.D. 0, Ballynahinch 24;
Division 1B:
Buccaneers 13, Naas 11;
City of Armagh , Malone 6;
Highfield 20, St. Mary’s College 14;
Old Belvedere 52, U.C.C. 12;
Old Wesley 28, Banbridge 12;
Division 2A:
Blackrock College 8, Cashel 14;
M.U. Barnhall 42, U.L. Bohemian 29;
Navan 10, Nenagh Ormond 10;
Old Crescent 18, Dolphin 17;
Queens University 43, Ballymena ;
Division 2B:
Dungannon 7, Rainey Old Boys 10;
Enniscorthy , Galwegians 0;
Galway Corinthians , Sligo 12;
Malahide , Belfast Harlequins 7;
Wanderers , Greystones 17;
Division 2C:
Ballina 19, Tullamore 18;
Bangor 10, Skerries 11;
Bruff 22, Midleton 13;
Instonians 50, Omagh Academicals 0;
Sunday’s Well 19, Clonmel 27;
Bateman Cup Semi-Final:
Terenure College 21, Young Munster 11;