Round ten of Energia All-Ireland League is dramatic
- Updated: 11/01/2026
ROUND 10 of the Energia All-Ireland League delivered drama across all five divisions, with late scores, momentum swings and statement wins shaping the table as the season moved into its decisive phase.
In Division 1A, Clontarf showed resilience with a 24-20 away win over Ballynahinch, overturning a narrow half-time deficit through tries from Alex O’Grady, Peter Maher, Fionn Gilbert and Alan Spicer. Conor Kelly’s kicking proved decisive as Ballynahinch were denied late on despite a penalty try and a Ryan Connolly score.
St Mary’s gained revenge over Lansdowne with a hard-earned 13-7 win. Michael McCormack’s second-half try and five points from Mick O’Gara turned the contest after the hosts led 7-3 at the break. Cork Constitution maintained their strong home form, securing a 26-7 bonus-point victory over UCD at Temple Hill, while Young Munster edged a thrilling Munster derby 43-31 against Nenagh Ormond. Terenure built an early lead and held off a Belvedere rally to win 27-19.
In the Women’s Division, Old Belvedere pulled clear in the second half to defeat Ennis 29-12, with Emily Byrne scoring twice. Railway Union were in top form at Crowley Park, racing into a 31-0 half-time lead before finishing with a 36-7 win over Galwegians. Blackrock College ran in twelve tries in a dominant 76-8 victory over Cooke, while holders UL Bohemian stayed perfect with a 36-0 win against Ballincollig. Wicklow strengthened their top-four push with a controlled 38-10 home win over Tullow.
Division 1B saw Instonians recover from last week’s defeat to City of Armagh with a 29-14 win at Shaw’s Bridge. Trinity impressed at College Park, running in seven tries to defeat Queen’s 48-26. Highfield edged a tight contest in Dooradoyle, defeating Garryowen 15-10. Leaders Old Wesley continued their title charge with a composed 27-21 win over Blackrock College, while UCC overturned a half-time deficit to secure a 41-28 bonus-point victory over Naas.
In Division 2A, MU Barnhall made it ten wins on the bounce with a disciplined 18-9 away win over Corinthians. Shannon claimed Limerick derby honours with a strong second-half display to beat Old Crescent 21-10. Greystones defeated Banbridge 29-19, while Wanderers edged Cashel 25-24 in a Merrion Road thriller.
Division 2B produced high drama as Navan snatched a 30-29 win over Sligo with a last-gasp drop goal from Harrison Astley. Galwegians maintained their perfect bonus-point record, overpowering Skerries 52-14. Clogher Valley impressed with a 45-7 win away to Buccaneers, while UL Bohemian defeated Enniscorthy 21-10 and Rainey also claimed an important win defeating Malone 37-20 on the road.
In Division 2C, Belfast Harlequins and Ballyclare shared the spoils in a 24-24 draw. Clonmel got revenge beating Bective Rangers 24-20, Malahide defeated Dolphin 24-15, Monkstown overpowered Midleton 33-5, and leaders Thomond held off Bruff 22-20 in a tense local encounter.
Results:
Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A
Lansdowne 7-13 St Mary’s College, Aviva Stadium Back Pitch
Ballynahinch 20-24 Clontarf, Ballymacarn Park
Cork Constitution 26-7 UCD, Temple Hill
Nenagh Ormond 31-43 Young Munster, New Ormond Park
Terenure College 27-19 Old Belvedere, Lakelands Park
Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division
Old Belvedere 29-12 Ennis, Ollie Campbell Park
Galwegians 7-36 Railway Union, Crowley Park
Blackrock College 76-8 Cooke, Stradbrook
UL Bohemian 36-0 Ballincollig, UL 4G
Wicklow 38-10 Tullow, Ashtown Lane
Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B
Instonians 29-14 City Of Armagh, Shaw’s Bridge
Dublin University 48-26 Queen’s University, College Park
Garryowen 10-15 Highfield, Dooradoyle
Old Wesley 27-21 Blackrock College, Energia Park
UCC 41-28 Naas, The Mardyle
Energia All-Ireland League Division 2A
Old Crescent 10-21 Shannon, Takumi Park
Ballymena P-P Dungannon, Eaton Park
Galway Corinthians 9-18 MU Barnhall, Corinthian Park
Greystones 29-19 Banbridge, Dr Hickey Park
Wanderers 25-24 Cashel, Merrion Road
Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B
Buccaneers 7-45 Clogher Valley, Dubarry Park
Enniscorthy 10-21 UL Bohemian, Alcast Park
Malone 20-37 Rainey, Gibson Park
Navan 30-29 Sligo, Balreask Old
Skerries 14-52 Galwegians, Holmpatrick
Energia All-Ireland League Division 2C
Belfast Harlequins 24-24 Ballyclare, Deramore Park
Clonmel 24-20 Bective Rangers, Ard Gaoithe
Malahide 24-15 Dolphin, Estuary Road
Monkstown 33-5 Midleton, Sydney Parade
Thomond 22-20 Bruff, Liam Fitzgerald Park
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