The best of the best across all five divisions were honoured at the 2018 Ulster Bank League Awards, which were held at the Aviva Stadium last night. Check out some photos from the ceremony.

The stars of the Ulster Bank League were honoured at the annual awards held in Aviva Stadium tonight. Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt presented the awards in 16 categories, including the all new #UBLTry of the Year.

Voting is now open for the Ulster Bank League Try of the Year. The eight monthly winners are up for the overall award which will be presented at the Ulster Bank League Awards later this week.

The Ulster Bank League Awards return to the Aviva Stadium next week for their annual end of season showcase to recognise the outstanding club talent throughout all five divisions of the league. The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday, May 17, and will celebrate the local heroes who line out for their clubs across the country.

Take a look behind the scenes in Aviva Stadium as Lansdowne were crowned Ulster Bank League Champions after a tight game against Cork Con.

Falemaka El Vave of Queen's University is the April winner of the #UBLTry of the Month award in the Ulster Bank League.

From the opening moments of yesterday's Ulster Bank League Division 1A final at the Aviva Stadium, it was clear that place-kicking was going to play a huge part in deciding the eventual winners.

Lansdowne head coach Mike Ruddock hailed the influence of Scott Deasy and Peter Dooley on his side's hard-fought 19-17 Ulster Bank League Division 1A final triumph over Cork Constitution at the Aviva Stadium.

Leinster prop Peter Dooley played a pivotal role as Lansdowne regained the Ulster Bank League Division 1A title with a nail-biting 19-17 final win over Cork Constitution.

Jason Higgins and Evan Mintern are set to start for Cork Constitution in Sunday's Ulster Bank League Division 1A final, while Leinster prop Peter Dooley will feature in Lansdowne's front row for the heavyweight contest at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 3pm).

Bandon's brave bid for promotion to the Ulster Bank League fell just short today as replacement Michael Carroll's 79th-minute try secured a thrilling 24-17 play-off win for Bruff.

Speaking ahead of his side's latest Ulster Bank League final appearance at the Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne out-half Scott Deasy was eager to outline the importance of the club game in Ireland.

Niall Kenneally is looking to create history at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon by becoming the first player to captain Cork Constitution to back-to-back Ulster Bank League Division 1A titles.

It promises to be a battle royal between Bruff and Bandon at Kilballyowen Park as the Limerick men try to hold onto their Ulster Bank League status, while the west Cork side will make an historic leap out of the junior ranks if they win.

Having enjoyed and endured the highs and lows of Ulster Bank League final day in the past two years, Cork Constitution's Shane Daly is hoping to experience the former against Lansdowne at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 3pm).

Seven clubs have been shortlisted for the Ulster Bank League Try of the Month award for April. The winner will receive 250 euro and will be shortlisted for the overall Try of The Year honour.

Ahead of Sunday's Ulster Bank League Division 1A final at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 3pm), we spoke to team captains Ian Prendiville and Niall Kenneally and IRFU President Philip Orr about the climax of the club season.

They train and play together in the green of Ireland for the Men's Sevens team, but on Sunday Foster Horan and Shane Daly will go toe-to-toe in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A final at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 3pm).

He has helped to nurture the talents of current professionals like Tom Farrell, Matt Healy and Craig Ronaldson, and now Mike Ruddock is hoping that the latest crop of Lansdowne players can make a name for themselves at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.

The May issue of 'In Touch' - the IRFU's digital magazine - is available now and it is packed with all the latest Irish Rugby news and features.