The IRFU and Munster Rugby are delighted to announce that the third annual fitness seminar will be held in Charleville on Wednesday, March 7

With Ballynahinch and Dungannon drawing on Friday night, Belfast Harlequins' home victory over Galwegians has put them top of the pile in Division 1B.

The kicking prowess of Tadhg Bennett proved decisive on the Aviva Stadium's back pitch on Saturday, as his 17-point haul gave Shannon a vital four points from a tight and tense Ulster Bank League encounter with Lansdowne.

This 'Friday Night Lights' derby was a great advertisement for Ulster Bank League rugby with the result in doubt right until the final moments, as a last-gasp try from Mark O'Shea earned visitors Dungannon a share of the spoils.

Young Munster out-half Willie Staunton was once again the match winner as the Cookies survived some late drama to beat Cork Constitution at Tom Clifford Park.

Blackrock College gained their second win of 2012 as they got the better of fellow strugglers Old Belvedere in a hard-fought game at Stradbrook.

Division 1A leaders St. Mary's College beat Garryowen to maintain their winning run in the latest round of action in the Ulster Bank League. Meanwhile, Buccaneers came from behind against UCD to secure the only away win in Division 1B.

What a difference a year makes. This time last year Old Belvedere were chasing the league title which they eventually won. Now they face a probable relegation decider against fellow 'old boys' Blackrock College.

A big weekend in Division 1B kicks off with the mouth-watering Friday Night Lights clash between league leaders Ballynahinch and fifth-placed Dungannon, who are only two points behind the County Down side.

The Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup semi-finals take place this weekend. Former winners Tullamore are at home to Westport while Monivea, who have already won the Connacht Junior League, entertain Ulster outfit Coleraine. The final has been scheduled for Saturday, February 18 at Dubarry Park.