- Munster’s fixtures for the run-in to Guinness PRO14
- Craig Casey gets the call as Ireland name their 6N 36
- The ‘Clueless Munster’ tag hits a nerve locally
- Late try snatches likely victory away from Munster
- Classic derby game beckons as teams are named
- 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
- van Graan makes 13 changes for visit to Kingspan Stadium
- Rallier and Kockott are suspended after commissioner citings
Ray of hope as Energia AIL plans are announced
- Updated: 26/06/2021
FRIDAY, February 28, 2020 was the last time that I have attended an Energia All-Ireland League game. it was the local derby between Garryowen and Young Munster in Dooradoyle with the black and ambers coming away victorious 11-7. The rain that night was quite fierce and particularly unusual. Minutes into the second half, the elements produced such a level of storm-driven rain that I, standing at the far side of the ground from the pavilion, was forced to leave the ground.
The announcement that there are plans in place to launch the opening of the 1921/22 season is encouraging and will be welcomed by all club rugby followers.
Following the announcement that the Energia Men’s All-Ireland League will return on the weekend of October 2nd is a cause of joy for club rugby fans. It will revert to an 18-game regular season for all 50 competing teams with previous promotion and relegation regulations reinstated. Where any match is impacted by COVID-19, promotion/relegation will switch to a “one up, one down” format. The IRFU Rugby Committee have agreed a series of parameters to manage the impact of COVID-19 throughout the season, which has been shared with clubs.
The Energia Women’s All-Ireland League starts on the week-end of September 25th after the 2021/22 competition structures for both the men’s and women’s competitions have also been confirmed. The format was agreed by the IRFU Rugby Committee following ongoing dialogue with participating clubs.
The women’s league has been expanded to 10 teams, 9-game regular season for all 10 teams. Top 4 will then play six matches in a home and away round robin followed by playoffs for Energia Women’s All-Ireland League title. Teams placed 5-10 will play a five-match round-robin, followed by playoffs for separate trophy. No promotion/relegation for 2021/22 or 2022/23 season and there will be continued IRFU support for clubs with long term development
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