- Jack O’Donoghue is top turnover king after round two
- ‘Saints’ relegated, Newcastle West can yet lift the MJL1 title
- AIL defeats for Shannon, ‘Munsters’, Bruff and Thomond
- Terrific wins for UL Bohemian and Old Crescent tonight in AIL2A
- Bonus point win as Munster prove too strong for the Southern Kings in Cork
- Kings will need to be in regal form to deprive Munster of home victory
- Important games for Limerick clubs as the AIL resumes action this week-end
- Tension mounts as local clubs feature in second last fence of Munster Junior League 1
- Impressive win for Clonmel on UL pitch keeps them on title target
- Will Joe Schmidt ring the changes for the Scottish game?
- Cancellations a-plenty as Munster Junior Cup gathers momentum
- Henshaw at full-back not really a gamble as Ireland name their team
- Ian excited about exploring new horizons as he plans two moves
- Nine local clubs in Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup action this week-end
- UL Bohemian and Thomond advance in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup
- Abbeyfeale lift the Transfield Cup for the first time since 1977
- Young Munster facing battle to avoid the drop
- Munster fight hard for victory in Rodney Parade
- Bonus point for Garryowen as Shannon fail to build on recent form
- AIL: Shannon win, Young Munster and Garryowen lose today in 1A
- AIL wins tonight for Old Crescent in 2A and Thomond in 2C
- John Ryan for Archer the only change on the Munster team
- Key Euro games for referees Neville, Clancy, Brace and Lacey
- Frank Quinn’s review of the final pools games of Heineken Cup
- Decent Munster representation on Ireland Six Nations squad
- English clubs’ wretched record at Thomond Park: 21 defeats, 2 wins
- A Newcastle view as their side fails to get winning bonus point
- Is the Transfield Cup final to take place in the Markets Field?
- Defeat for Richmond today dents their junior league title hopes
- Brave Garryowen’s late strike gives them ticket to Bateman decider
- Munster march on towards another home Heineken Cup quarter final
- Munster and Gloucester announce their teams for to-morrow night’s game
- All to play for as Munster Junior League division one hots up
- Garryowen keen to avoid their third successive cup defeat
- Munster’s Ian Keatley seems set to join Benetton Treviso
- Leinster are still the favourites to retain the Champions Cup
- Thomond and Bruff advance in cup: Newcastle drop league points
- Munster superb as they hold on for bonus point victory
- Munster’s away form will again be tested in the Showgrounds
- Munster Senior Cup retains its magic as Garryowen seek more glory
- Leinster’s winger James Lowe is suspended for two weeks
- Local referees are included in Guinness PRO14 week-end fixtures list
- St Mary’s, Thomond, Newcastle West, Bruff in league and cup action
- Brilliant Earls try seals victory over Leinster
- Young Munster romp home with comfortable Charity Cup win
- 12 changes as Munster prepare for another Thomond Park epic
- Frank Murphy to referee Munster v Leinster PRO14 fixture
- Full house for Munster and Leinster showdown at Thomond Park
- Christmas 2018 marks a record year for Limerick Rugby website
- Ulster happy with home win while Munster settle for single point
Key Euro games for referees Neville, Clancy, Brace and Lacey
- Updated: 17/01/2019
LOCAL Rugby Referees will be involved in the final Pool stages of European action, as well as at home as the All-Ireland League returns for 2019.
On Friday night, Joy Neville (pictured) referees Northampton Saints against Timisoara in the Challenge Cup. Neville was due to referee the previous fixture between the two sides, but it was cancelled due to heavy snowfall in Romania. On Saturday, Andrew Brace is in Paris as Racing face Scarlets in the Heineken Champions Cup while Sunday sees George Clancy referee Toulouse against Bath in the Stade Ernst Wallon in the Heineken Champions Cup.
There’s Friday Night Lights in Limerick and Dublin in the AIL, with Ken Imbusch refereeing UL Bohs against Old Crescent, Grainne Crabtree takes charge of Malahide against Seapoint and Barry Moloney has the Limerick derby between Thomond and Bruff.
In the European Challenge Cup, Sean Gallagher is on the whistle at Sixways Stadium whee Worcester welcome Stade Francais and Frank Murphy will referee Pau against the Ospreys.
There are also AIL fixtures across all divisions.
IRFU Referee Appointments: 18th – 20th January 2019
Friday 18th January 2019
European Challenge Cup
Northampton Saints v Timisoara Saracens: Joy Neville (Ref), Jonny Erskine (AR1), Richard Kerr (AR2)
All-Ireland League
Div 2A
Ul Bohemian v Old Crescent: Ken Imbusch (Ref)
Div 2C
Malahide v Seapoint: Grainne Crabtree (Ref)
Thomond v Bruff: Barry Moloney (Ref)
Saturday 19th January 2019
Heineken Champions Cup
Racing 92 v Scarlets: Andrew Brace (Ref), Stuart Gaffikin (AR1), Nigel Correll (AR2), Simon McDowell (TMO)
European Challenge Cup
Worcester v Stade Francais: Sean Gallagher (Ref), Mark Patton (AR1), Richard Kerr (AR2)
Pau v Ospreys: Frank Murphy (Ref), Eddie Hogan-O’Connell (AR1), Shane Kierans (AR2), Leo Colgan (TMO)
All-Ireland League
Div 1A
Garryowen v UCC: Robert O’Sullivan (Ref)
Cork Con v Terenure: Oisin Quinn (Ref)
Lansdowne FC v DUFC: Richard Horgan (Ref)
UCC v Shannon: Chris Busby (Ref)
Clontarf v Young Munster: Kieran Barry (Ref)
Div 1B
Malone v Ballynahinch: Brian MacNeice (Ref)
Armagh v Banbridge: Chris Harrington (Ref)
Old Belvedere v Naas: Helen O’Reilly (Ref)
Ballymena v Buccaneers: Barrie O’Connell (Ref)
St. Mary’s College v Old Wesley: Peter Martin (Ref)
Div 2A
Nenagh Ormond v Galwegians: Henry Richmond (Ref)
Navan v Cashel: Dermot Thomas-Blake (Ref)
Queen’s University v Dolphin: Jonny Wilson (Ref)
Blackrock College v Highfield: Rob Watson (Ref)
Div 2B
MU Barnhall v Greystones: Cillian Hogan (Ref)
Belfast Harlequins v Sligo: Glenn Sheridan (Ref)
Dungannon v Rainey OB: Jason Cairns (Ref)
Corinthians v Wanderers: Tommy O’Donoghue (Ref)
Sunday’s Well v Skerries: Marcus Casey (Ref)
Div 2C
Ballina v City of Derry: Colm Roche (Ref)
Midleton v Tullamore: Daithi Flood (Ref)
Omagh v Bangor: Lee Evans (Ref)
Sunday 20th January 2019
Heineken Champions Cup
Toulouse v Bath: George Clancy (Ref), John Lacey (AR1), Paul Haycock (AR2), Olly Hodges (TMO)
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