Rugby Fixtures: April 28-30
Click here for a list of this weekend’s fixtures in the Celtic League, AIB League and All-Ireland Round Robin Series, as well as details of Sunday’s Women’s International between Ireland and Canada.
…Shannon prop Tony Buckley is tackled by Beflast Harlequins duo Paul McKenzie (left) and Jonny Lowe (right) during last year’s AIB League Division One final. The sides meet again this Saturday (Thomond Park, 3.00pm, live RTI Two) in the final regulation round of this season’s AIB League. Lowe captained ‘Quins to Ulster Senior Cup glory last week, but Andy Ward’s side are out of the race for the play-offs. Fourth-placed Shannon have already booked their place in the final four…
RUGBY FIXTURES: Friday, April 28-Sunday, April 30
– FRIDAY, APRIL 28 –
CELTIC LEAGUE:
Border Reivers v MUNSTER, Netherdale, 7.30pm (Highlights Setanta Sports, 10.10pm)
– SATURDAY, APRIL 29 –
CELTIC LEAGUE:
Cardiff Blues v CONNACHT, Arms Park, 5.30pm (Live Setanta Sports)
LEINSTER v The Ospreys, Lansdowne Road, 7.35pm (Live Setanta Sports)
AIB LEAGUE: 2.30pm kick-off, unless stated
DIVISION ONE:
Ballymena v Dungannon, Eaton Park
Blackrock College v St. Mary’s College, Stradbrook
Buccaneers v UL Bohemians, Dubarry Park
Clontarf v Galwegians, Castle Avenue, 3.00pm
Cork Constitution v Dublin University, Temple Hill, 3.00pm
County Carlow v Lansdowne, Oak Park
Garryowen v UCD, Dooradoyle
Shannon v Belfast Harlequins, Thomond Park, 3.00pm
DIVISION TWO:
Barnhall v Ballynahinch, Parsonstown
Bective Rangers v Dolphin, Donnybrook
Greystones v Highfield, Dr. Hickey Park
Midleton v Thomond, Towns Park
Old Belvedere v Young Munster, Anglesea Road
Old Crescent v De La Salle Palmerston, Rosbrien
Terenure College v Malone, Lakelands Park
UCC v Waterpark, The Mardyke
DIVISION THREE:
Banbridge v Skerries, Rifle Park
Bruff v Suttonians, Kilballyowen Park
City of Derry v Wanderers, Judge’s Road
Connemara v Ards, Monastery Field
Corinthians v Clonakilty, Corinthian Park
Instonians v Nenagh Ormond, Shaws Bridge
Portadown v Queens University, Chambers Park
Sundays Well v Old Wesley, Musgrave Park
ALL-IRELAND ROUND ROBIN SERIES: 2.30pm kick-off, unless stated
Rainey Old Boys v Monkstown, Hatrick Park
Youghal v Westport, Frogmore
– SUNDAY, APRIL 30 –
WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL:
IRELAND WOMEN v Canada Women, The Sportsground, 2.00pm