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All the results of the men’s and women’s AIL leagues

Round 6 of the Energia All-Ireland League delivered another compelling weekend across all divisions and the Junior Cup, major statements of intent shaped the narrative, with some unbeaten runs coming to an end.
In Division 1A holders Clontarf picked up a 17-3 win away to Cork Constitution at Temple Hill, a repeat of last season’s decider. Fionn Gilbert’s brace, one in each half, proved the catalyst. Conor Kelly added two conversions and a penalty, while Con’s sole reply came from an Aidan Moynihan penalty deep in the first half.
UCD climbed out of the drop zone with a 34-12 bonus-point win over Young Munster in Belfield. A quickfire Evan Moynihan double before halftime set the tone, and second-half tries from Michael O’Reilly, Dan Barron, and Daniel Hurley pushed the Students comfortably clear.
Lansdowne surged to a 36-11 victory at Old Belvedere. Andy Marks and Bobby Sheehan both crossed twice, with George Morris adding a fifth try deep into stoppage time. Charlie Tector contributed five conversions and a penalty from the tee. Belvo stayed in sight during the first half through Daragh O’Dwyer’s penalties and an Andre Ryan try, but couldn’t contain Lansdowne’s second-half offence.
Ballynahinch impressed again in a 24-3 win away to Nenagh Ormond, scoring twice in each half with Tom McAllister, Aaron Sexton, Bradley Luney and Sam Warwick all crossing for tries
There was drama at Lakelands as Terenure College won the D6W derby against St Mary’s College 14-12 in a tense, tactical affair. Tries from John McKee and Oisín McCormack, both converted by Chris Cosgrave, gave Nure just enough breathing room to survive four Mick O’Gara penalties.
In the Women’s Division, holders UL Bohemian held off a spirited Galwegians side 36-24 to move top and remain unbeaten, with Chloe Pearse crossing for a hat-trick. Blackrock continued their winning form with a 60-5 win over Tullow.
Robyn O’Connor crossed for four tries as Old Belvedere defeated Ballincollig 65-7 in another statement win, while Railway Union were sharp in a 48-7 success over Wicklow, Heidi Lyons and Claire Boles crossing for braces. Ennis returned to winning ways defeating Cooke 22-19 thanks to a sensational four-try performance from Aoibhín Donnelly.
In Division 1B, Garryowen produced a strong second-half push to win 29-15 away to City of Armagh, with Fionn Rowsome grabbing a clinical hat-trick. Instonians turned things around late on to defeat Highfield 17-15, while Naas overturned a halftime deficit to beat Blackrock College 32-20. Leaders Old Wesley overcame rivals Trinity 30-16, while UCC got their first win of the season, defeating Queen’s 27-12.
There were narrow wins for Banbridge, MU Barnhall, and Corinthians in Division 2A, Ballymena staged a remarkable comeback from 17-0 down at the half to beat Cashel 29–23, while Shannon ground out a valuable 10–7 victory at Greystones.
In 2B, Galwegians delivered an empathic 43-21 win against UL Bohemian in their top of the table clash, Clogher Valley struck twice late on to beat Enniscorthy, while Skerries also struck late against Buccaneers to win 25-23. Malone claimed a strong 35-19 win at Sligo, while Rainey picked up a valuable 19-10 away win against Navan
In 2C, Monkstown once again came out on top against Ballyclare, winning
43-34 in a high scoring classic, Belfast Harlequins held off Midleton, Clonmel ended Thomond’s unbeaten start, Malahide recorded their first win of the season, while Bective Rangers picked up a win away to Dolphin, 20 years after their last meeting ended in defeat.
In the Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup Quarter Finals, Athy, Creggs and Dromore all booked their place in the semi-final, while Seapoint and Wicklow will meet in two weeks to determine who joins them, as their game was postponed due to the rainfall.
Results:
Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A:
Cork Constitution 3-17 Clontarf, Temple Hill
Nenagh Ormond 3-24 Ballynahinch, New Ormond Park
Old Belvedere 11-36 Lansdowne, Ollie Campbell Park
UCD 34-12 Young Munster, Belfield
Terenure College 14-12 St Mary’s College, Lakelands Park
Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division:
Ennis 22-19 Cooke, Drumbiggle
Blackrock College 60-5 Tullow, Blackrock College School Pitch
Old Belvedere 65-7 Ballincollig, Ollie Campbell Park
Railway Union 48-7 Wicklow, Park Avenue
UL Bohemian 36-24 Galwegians, UL 4G
Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B:
City Of Armagh 15-29 Garryowen, Palace Grounds
Instonians 17-15 Highfield, Shaw’s Bridge
Naas 32-20 Blackrock College, Forenaughts
Old Wesley 30-16 Dublin University, Energia Park
UCC 27-12 Queens University, The Mardyke
Energia All-Ireland League Division 2A:
Ballymena 29-23 Cashel, Eaton Park
Banbridge 15-7 Old Crescent, Rifle Park
Dungannon 7-28 MU Barnhall, Stevenson Park
Galway Corinthians 19-18 Wanderers, Corinthian Park
Greystones 7-10 Shannon, Dr Hickey Park
Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B:
Enniscorthy 20-26 Clogher Valley, Alcast Park
Navan 10-19 Rainey, Balreask Old
Skerries 25-23 Buccaneers, Holmpatrick
Sligo 19-35 Malone, Hamilton Park
UL Bohemian 21-43 Galwegians, UL 4G
Energia All-Ireland League Division 2C:
Ballyclare 34-43 Monkstown, The Cloughan
Belfast Harlequins 24-22 Midleton, Deramore Park
Clonmel 24-22 Thomond, Ard Gaoithe
Dolphin 14-35 Bective Rangers, Virgin Media Park
Malahide 21-15 Bruff, Estuary Road
Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup Quarter Finals:
Athy 41-10 Suttonians, The Showgrounds
Dromore 23-0 Enniskillen, Dromore
St Mary’s 28-60 Creggs, Grove Island
Seapoint P-P Wicklow, Kilbogget Park (Rescheduled for November 28th)

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