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.

It was 'Friday Night Lights' with a difference as senior clubs from Leinster took to the field at De La Salle Palmerston to compete in the 2012 IRFU Club Sevens last weekend.

Ulster Bank RugbyForce, a community initiative which provides rugby clubs with support to renovate their club and upgrade their facilities, has today selected four rugby clubs (one from each province) as winners of the ultimate rugby club support package worth 5,000 euro each.

It was a night of celebration in Longford RFC last Friday as club stalwart and IRFU Junior Vice President Pat Fitzgerald was presented with the coveted Mr. Boots award in front of a packed clubhouse.

There was joy and silverware for Navan and the combined Shannon/St. Mary's teams in Naas on Saturday in the All-Ireland age grade finals.

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.

Ballymena and former champions Garryowen are set for a high noon duel when they contest the Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final at Templeville Road on Saturday (kick-off 12.35pm).

Ulster Bank League club Terenure College have announced a change in their 'rugby coaching structure with immediate effect', as Ian Morgan becomes 'Nure's new director of rugby and James Blaney assumes the role of head coach.

Greg Thompson, who is a cousin of Ireland star Tommy Bowe, will be one of two Limerick players in action when the United Arab Emerates kickstart their Asian Five Nations campaign on Friday.

John Andrews' young Ballymena side have turned in some eye-catching displays this season, and are aiming to finish their campaign on a high by beating Garryowen in Saturday's Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final at Templeville Road (kick-off 12.35pm)

Paul Neville will attempt to end his career on a high note when he captains Garryowen in the Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final against Ballymena at Templeville on Saturday. The match, which kicks off at 12.35pm, will be broadcast live on RTÉ Two.