Limerick’s Top Seven Senior Rugby Clubs Kick Off All-Ireland League Action
Action in the Energia All-Ireland League is set to resume this Saturday, showcasing Limerick’s seven senior rugby clubs in pivotal round six matchups. Each team will be vying for crucial points to improve their standings and to continue their pursuit of league success.
Limerick’s Senior Rugby Clubs and Division Matchups
Division 1A Highlights
In Division 1A, Young Munster, fresh off a recent win against Old Belvedere, will travel to Belfield to compete against University College Dublin (UCD). Young Munster, having previously endured a four-match losing streak, now sits in seventh place. Their recent victory, alongside gaining bonus points from earlier losses, has revitalized their season.
Division 1B Developments
Garryowen faces a long trip to the Palace Grounds to take on their opponents. Last week, Garryowen suffered a tough 41-17 defeat to Old Wesley, resulting in a drop to seventh place in the standings. They remain in contention for a higher position, just three points from the top four.
Division 2A Matches
- Old Crescent will visit Rifle Park for a challenging match against Banbridge.
- Following a 10-20 defeat to Corinthians, Old Crescent now finds itself in seventh place, one point behind sixth-placed Shannon.
- Shannon, who recently achieved a resounding 41-10 victory over Ballymena, will face Greystones at Dr. Hickey Park.
Shannon’s victory included six tries, with standout performances from Oisin Minogue, Jamie Conway, Alex Long, Alex Lautsou, and Neal Moylett. Jamie Gavin contributed 11 points through successful kicks.
Division 2B Showdown
In Division 2B, UL-Bohemian will host Galwegians at the UL North Campus in an essential top-of-the-table encounter. UL-Bohs aim to maintain their perfect record, following a 29-21 away victory against Clogher Valley. They currently stand just one point behind league leaders, Galwegians.
Division 2C Action
Thomond will travel to Ard Gaoithe to face Clonmel, aiming to extend their winning streak. After an impressive 55-10 win over Belfast Harlequins, they have also recorded five consecutive victories.
Bruff will visit Malahide on Estuary Road. After defeating Dolphin 21-15, Bruff has climbed to fifth in the table, where Jesse Bowring played a significant role by scoring two tries.
Conclusion
The upcoming fixtures in the Energia All-Ireland League provide an exciting opportunity for Limerick’s rugby clubs to showcase their skills, determination, and potential for success this season.
