One of the most dedicated, productive and helpful Public Relations Officers on the Irish club rugby scene, Shannon RFC's Andrew McNamara is bowing out after ten fruitful years in the role. In his final club notes, he gives a brilliant insight into his time as the Limerick club's PRO.

The International Rugby Board and its member Unions have sanctioned a global trial of five aspects of law amendments following an extensive process of consultation and evaluation.

Dublin University have retained the IRFU Club Sevens title, winning at Dubarry Park last Saturday on a day when Blackrock College RFC won the Women's tournament.

Dubarry Park in Athlone will play host to the second IRFU All-Ireland Club Sevens Championships this Saturday with eighteen clubs vying for the Men's and Women's titles.

In the coming months thousands of IRFU Volkswagen Tag players will be starting their competitive season. As well as enjoying the thrill of competition, participants will also gain numerous health benefits from regular physical activity.

Aughrim RFC, one of Ireland's newest rugby clubs, will host their inaugural Golf Classic later this month to raise funds for the club, GOAL and the Charitable Trust.

The IRFU's Touch Rugby programme, IRFU Touch, will soon commence in Dublin at Templeogue College. Registrations are now live as teams sign up to become part of this fast growing form of the game.

Old Belvedere pulled off the great escape at Anglesea Road on Saturday as an 18-point haul from rising star Josh Glynn gave them a memorable victory over Belfast Harlequins.

The last game of the 2011/12 Ulster Bank League season takes place on Saturday with the Division 1A promotion/relegation play-off between Old Belvedere and Belfast Harlequins kicking off at Anglesea Road at 2.30pm

Ballymena RFC have presented a cheque for 12,500 euro to the IRFU Charitable Trust for seriously injured players. The money was raised at an Ulster Lions Legends Gala Dinner in Belfast City Hall earlier this year.