All Ireland Cup News
27 Apr 13
First half tries from Robert Clune and Scott Deasy laid the platform for Cork Constitution's third Ulster Bank Bateman All-Ireland Cup success, as they overcame home club St. Mary's College at Templeville Road.
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26 Apr 13
St. Mary's College hooker and captain Richie Sweeney took time out to preview Saturday's Ulster Bank Bateman All-Ireland Cup final with reporter Cóilín Duffy. The Dubliners face Cork Constitution in the televised clash at Templeville Road (kick-off 12.05pm).
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26 Apr 13
We continue our build-up to Saturday's Ulster Bank Bateman All-Ireland Cup final between St. Mary's College and Cork Constitution with an interview with the Leesiders' scrum half and captain Gerry Hurley. Cóilín Duffy posed the questions.
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26 Apr 13
The final of the Ulster Bank Bateman All-Ireland Cup kicks off what promises to be an exciting weekend for Irish rugby. St. Mary's College host Cork Constitution at Templeville Road and the game is live on RTÉ Two and the RTÉ website (worldwide) - kicking off at 12.05pm.
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24 Apr 13
We preview the final of the Ulster Bank Bateman All-Ireland Cup with Richie Sweeney of St. Mary's and Cork Constitution's Gerry Hurley as they prepare to battle it out at Templeville Road on Saturday.
01 Mar 13
The final of the Ulster Bank Bateman Cup will take place at Templeville Road on Saturday, April 27 (kick-off 3pm). The venue for the 2013 final was decided by a coin toss between the two clubs in the IRFU offices yesterday.
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14 Feb 13
Watch highlights from the Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup final between Tullamore and Enniscorthy which took place at Cill Dara RFC last weekend. Tullamore became the first club to win back-to-back Junior Cup titles, running four tries past the Wexford side who were first-time finalists.
07 Feb 13
Tullamore captain Aaron Deverell and and his Enniscorty counterpart Ross Barbour spoke to Irish Rugby TV ahead of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup final at Cill Dara RFC on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm).
07 Feb 13
Once again, the Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup final has been given a brilliant final pairing. Two of the country's most successful and engaged junior clubs from the past twelve months square up this Saturday in what promises to be a fiery and gripping contest. Rob Murphy of grassroots rugby website, Knockon.ie, previews the game.
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26 Jan 13
Lansdowne stormed past chief rivals Garryowen at Dooradoyle to extend their lead at the top of Division 1A, while Division 1B leaders Ballynahinch came from behind against Dublin University to maintain their unbeaten run. In the Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup, Enniscorthy and reigning champions Tullamore have qualified for the final.
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24 Jan 13
In many ways this is the perfect cup tie, you have a home team with an underdog status but real credibility as a disruptive force and a visiting side with a huge reputation and a whirlwind of momentum. Rob Murphy of grassroots rugby website Knockon.ie previews the semi final of the Ulster Bank All Ireland Junior Cup.
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24 Jan 13
A tie which should intrigue club rugby enthusiasts just as much as the clash in Cork for many reasons. Grassroots rugby website Knockon.ie give us their verdict on the semi final clash.
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19 Jan 13
April's Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final will be contested by top flight sides Cork Constitution and St. Mary's College after they both secured away victories this afternoon.
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18 Jan 13
The Ulster Bank Bateman Cup semi-finals take place this weekend with Ballymena, who were runners-up last year, hosting Cork Constitution and St. Mary's College travelling to Galwegians.
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10 Jan 13
Galwegians regained the Connacht Senior Cup when they deservedly overcame arch rivals Corinthians 31-15 in a highly-entertaining match at Cloonacauneen last Saturday afternoon.
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08 Jan 13
The draw for the semi-finals of the Ulster Bank Bateman (All-Ireland) Cup has been made. The Bateman Cup pits the four provincial cup winners against each other for the honour of claiming this venerated trophy, which was reinstated in recent seasons.
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17 Dec 12
Cup holders Tullamore advanced to the semi-finals of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup at the weekend in a repeat of last season's final against Monivea. Kanturk, Enniscorthy and Clogher Valley also won through to the penultimate stage.
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07 Nov 12
Today's draw for the quarter-final stage of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup has paired together the finalists from last season's competition, Tullamore and Monivea.
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30 Oct 12
The Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup kicked off over the weekend and cup holders Tullamore launched their bid for a third title with a big win over Ballymoney.
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28 Apr 12
A three-try burst in the second half, including a brace from man-of-the-match Alan Gaughan, did the damage for new Ulster Bank Bateman Cup champions Garryowen.
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