Defending champions Lansdowne will be at home to Buccaneers in the first round of the Fraser McMullen Cup. The opening games in this year's Under-20 competition take place on Saturday week (March 22).

In our weekly preview of grassroots rugby action from www.knockon.ie, we take a look at the club game in all four provinces.

The 62nd colours match between UCD and Trinity takes place in Donnybrook on Friday night (7.30pm) with the Division 1A side favourites to retain the title but recent games haven't always gone the way of the favourites!

IRFU Volkswagen Tag has now expanded its Spring League programme at great host venues around the country, offering teams an even greater choice when getting the season off to a flying start.