Cork Constitution are hoping home advantage can help them to a record sixth straight Ulster Bank Bateman Cup title tomorrow afternoon, with one of their former favourites, Lansdowne out-half Scott Deasy, plotting Con's downfall on Leeside.

Malahide's prolific winger Marcus McAllister, who has scored 12 Ulster Bank League tries this season, is the winner of the #UBLTry of the Month award for March. His score against Tullamore was selected from the shortlist by Ireland skills and kicking coach Richie Murphy.

The IRFU will run a series of information evenings to help clubs understand their obligations under the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Ahead of Saturday's Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final showdown between Division 1A heavyweights Cork Constitution and Lansdowne, we take a look back at the history of this venerable All-Ireland trophy.

History will be made no matter who comes out on top in this Saturday's Ulster Bank Bateman Cup final. Defending champions Cork Constitution are hoping to take their record haul to six successive titles, while Lansdowne, who dominated the early editions of the All-Ireland competition, could lift the trophy for the first time since 1931.

The March shortlist for the Ulster Bank League #UBLTRY of the Month Award has been announced with four clubs in the running.

The Ulster Bank League has new champions in four divisions today - congratulations to Shannon, Malone, Old Crescent and Sligo, and commiserations to those who ran them close, and the clubs who have suffered relegation. For others, the play-offs over the next few weeks will define their seasons.

There was drama aplenty on another action-packed final round in the Ulster Bank League, as Lansdowne were joined in the Division 1A semi-finals by Terenure College, Cork Constitution and Garryowen, while Shannon, Malone, Old Crescent and Sligo were crowned champions of their respective divisions.

Highfield's late win over Malone last week kept the Division 2A title race alive for today's final round, but the Cregagh Red Sox are still in the box seat and just 80 minutes away from automatic promotion to the second tier. In the lower reaches, it will be either Corinthians or their Galway city rivals, Galwegians, who fall through the relegation trapdoor.

Old Crescent's dominance of Division 2B this season is highlighted by the fact that their closest challengers Rainey Old Boys, their final round opponents today, trail the Limerick men by a full 16 points. Rainey, MU Barnhall and Navan will advance to the promotion play-offs, with Belfast Harlequins' fate dependent on the outcome of the Division 2C play-offs.

To borrow some Grand National parlance, Sligo and Thomond are neck-and-neck entering the final furlong of the Division 2C title race. So it is very much winner-takes-all when the sides clash in Strandhill this afternoon, while Tullamore are hoping to escape the dreaded relegation play-off spot with some final day heroics.

Only 80 minutes remain in the Ulster Bank League's regular season, but plenty of sharp twists and turns await on a nerve-jangling afternoon for clubs chasing promotion and those seeking to avoid the dreaded drop.

The semi-final line-up in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League will be confirmed on Saturday afternoon, with six clubs entering the final round with hopes of reaching the play-offs. Lansdowne are already assured of a home semi-final, while there is a lot riding on the result of Clontarf v Cork Constitution at Castle Avenue.

A fascinating final day lies ahead in Ulster Bank League Division 1B with the leading three sides, who are split by only two points, all on home turf as the battle for automatic promotion comes reaches its climax. Leaders Shannon are a point clear of Ballynahinch, with Banbridge a further point back in third place.

Ballina had a dream first day out in the All-Ireland Provincial League Championship, winning 45-26 at home to Bandon to shoot straight to the top of the table, while Ashbourne and Instonians, who sit second and third respectively, played out a pulsating 24-all draw at Milltown House.

Ulster Bank, proud sponsors of the Ulster Bank League, is delighted to announce the 'Help for What Matters' Rugby Club Roadshow in partnership with Sport for Business.

Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that hooker Mike Sherry and prop Jeremy Loughman have both signed contract extensions, while Garryowen scrum half and captain Neil Cronin will join the province next season.

It is not quite D-Day just yet across the Ulster Bank League, but clubs at both ends of the tables continue to jockey for position. Buccaneers' relegation from the top flight was confirmed today, Shannon have edged ahead in the three-way race for the Division 1B title, Division 2B champions Old Crescent kept up their incredible unbeaten run - albeit with their first draw - and Bective Rangers will play junior rugby next season after being relegated from Division 2C.

The penultimate round in Ulster Bank League Division 1A contains some mouth-watering clashes, with the quartet for the semi-finals still to be decided and Buccaneers and St. Mary's College scrapping to avoid the drop to the second tier.

The Division 1B title race remains delicately poised with only a single point covering the top three - Ballynahinch (56 points), and Shannon and Banbridge (both 55). All three are on the road in this weekend's penultimate round.