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# lansdowne - Friday 11 January, 2019
All-Ireland Cup semi-finals take centre stage this weekend
Lansdowne are bound for Dooradoyle to meet top-flight rivals Garryowen, while City of Armagh face fellow Division 1B side Buccaneers.
# lansdowne - Friday 30 November, 2018
Top-of-the-table clash the highlight of Saturday's AIL action
First meets second at Castle Avenue, while fifth-place Shannon host third-place Lansdowne.
# lansdowne - Saturday 20 October, 2018
Defending champions Lansdowne clinch first win of new season while Shannon hammer Terenure
Here’s what happened in Division 1A of the All-Ireland league over the weekend.
# lansdowne - Saturday 13 October, 2018
Reigning champions Lansdowne suffer consecutive defeats while Burke's late penalty earns UCD a point
Here’s what happened in the Ulster Bank Leagues over the weekend.
# lansdowne - Friday 5 October, 2018
Defending champions Lansdowne on the road to Clontarf while Shannon return to top flight
The AIL’s top two divisions are back this weekend and we’ve got all the 1A and 1B previews.
# lansdowne - Sunday 23 September, 2018
‘We were about to hike up a volcano in Chile… I got an email saying Ulster Rugby want you over’
Neil Walsh recalls the unlikely series of events that led to an incredible opportunity.
# lansdowne - Saturday 8 September, 2018
'The sky's the limit for that one' - Wexford man Paul Boyle shines for Connacht
The 21-year-old was man of the match as Connacht earned a bonus-point win against Zebre.
# lansdowne - Friday 31 August, 2018
'I don't think I've hit the potential I have in me at this level yet'
Connacht’s Cian Kelleher is fully fit and eager to show his ability as the new season kicks off.
# lansdowne - Sunday 26 August, 2018
Leinster's academy to Bedford to Galway: Farrell finds his feet in Connacht
The 24-year-old was superb in midfield for the western province last season.
# lansdowne - Friday 15 June, 2018
'Only Tadhg could have told you how good Tadhg could be': Beirne built for international rugby after testing road to the top
Ahead of his Ireland debut, we spoke to some of the people who moulded Tadhg Beirne and first put his athleticism to work.
# lansdowne - Thursday 3 May, 2018
'I'm probably going through the back door': Ruddock happy in the club game
The former Wales head coach is now settled in his role at Lansdowne.
# lansdowne - Saturday 21 April, 2018
Lansdowne win first Bateman Cup in 87 years to end Cork Con's bid for six-in-a-row
It was Lansdowne’s first Ulster Bank Bateman Cup title since 1931.
# lansdowne - Friday 20 April, 2018
Lansdowne stand in the way of Cork Con's remarkable six-in-a-row bid
The two clubs meet in Saturday’s Bateman Cup final at Temple Hill.
# lansdowne - Saturday 13 January, 2018
Lansdowne reach first Bateman final in 87 years while Con stay on course for six-in-a-row
Sligo and City of Armagh put up huge fights but in the end it was the Division 1A sides who prevailed in the last four.
# lansdowne - Saturday 9 December, 2017
Unbeaten Lansdowne top of the table at Christmas while Young Munster earn big win
Reports from all five of this week’s AIL Division 1A fixtures in the Ulster Bank League.
# lansdowne - Friday 8 December, 2017
Unbeaten leaders Lansdowne host UCD and the rest of your UBL previews
In Division 1B, it’s first against second at Thomond Park.
# lansdowne - Saturday 11 November, 2017
Lansdowne tighten their grip on the top spot and all of last night's Division 1A action
Reports from Friday night’s four games. Buccaneers and Cork Con face off at 2.30pm today.
# lansdowne - Saturday 25 March, 2017
Old Belvedere boost survival hopes with draw against leaders Lansdowne
Check out our round-up of this week’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A.
# lansdowne - Friday 27 January, 2017
Young Munster welcome leaders Lansdowne as UBL swings back into action
Meanwhile, Tom Hayes will take the reins as Shannon boss for the first time tomorrow.
# lansdowne - Saturday 29 October, 2016
Dublin University reach summit with impressive Garryowen victory
There were also wins today for Cork Con, Young Munster and St Mary’s College.
# lansdowne - Saturday 1 October, 2016
Young Munster edge 'Tarf and the rest of your UBL match reports
Lansdowne tasted defeat for the first time this season as Belvedere secured the Leinster Senior League Cup.
# lansdowne - Friday 30 September, 2016
Lansdowne look for 3rd win on the trot, Cookies welcome 'Tarf and all your UBL previews
Meanwhile, Shannon, Dolphin and UCC will hope to claim their first wins of the season in division 1b.
# lansdowne - Saturday 24 September, 2016
Lansdowne power top of the table and all the rest of the weekend's UBL action
Young Munster produced an impressive display with a little help from a raucous crowd in Cork.
# lansdowne - Saturday 17 September, 2016
The cream of Ireland's domestic rugby talent back in action this weekend
Here are the fixtures across the divisions today in the Ulster Bank League.
# lansdowne - Saturday 25 June, 2016
Ireland's Max Deegan wins U20 Player of the Tournament award
The Lansdowne number eight scored another try in the final defeat to England.
# lansdowne - Monday 1 February, 2016
Leinster's promising Ryan the latest Ireland U20s captain from Michael's
The 19-year-old has shown rich promise in his burgeoning career.
# lansdowne - Thursday 14 May, 2015
Joe Schmidt hands out awards to Ireland's club rugby stars
Clontarf centre Matt D’Arcy was named Ulster Bank Player of the year in Division 1A.
# lansdowne - Monday 11 May, 2015
Ruddock's 'next minute' mantra helped Lansdowne on road to glory
“Our focus has always been that if something goes wrong, forget that,” says the former Wales coach.
# lansdowne - Saturday 9 May, 2015
Lansdowne land second title with thrilling UBL final win over Clontarf
Scott Deasy played a central role in an absorbing final at the Aviva Stadium.
# lansdowne - Thursday 7 May, 2015
Clontarf aiming for 'massive feat' with back-to-back AIL titles
Andy Wood’s men take on Lansdowne in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A final this weekend.
# lansdowne - Sunday 23 November, 2014
Terenure and Clontarf back to winning ways as Galwegians soar in 1B
Get all the results and scorers from yesterday’s Ulster Bank League Division 1A and 1B action.
# lansdowne - Saturday 27 September, 2014
Here are your division 1A and 1B Ulster Bank League previews
A top-of-the-table clash between Lansdowne and Clontarf is the pick of this week’s action.
# lansdowne - Thursday 3 July, 2014
Butterworth the latest in Lansdowne's line of professional converts
The 23-year-old has bolstered Ulster’s back row options after impressing in the Ulster Bank League.
# lansdowne - Thursday 17 April, 2014
Strong club rugby in Ireland helping to develop U20 internationals - Ruddock
The Ireland U20 coach says AIL exposure has challenged the pecking order in his squad ahead of the Junior World Championship.
# lansdowne - Saturday 8 March, 2014
Humbled O'Driscoll couldn't have asked for better ending than seven-try farewell party
As the veteran centre attempted to deflect praise, Paul O’Connell says the skill of the man continues to amaze.
# lansdowne - Friday 21 February, 2014
Ireland Club team in the 'shop window' against England Counties
Lansdowne wing Cian Aherne explains that the pick of Irish club rugby players are hoping to make a mark tonight.
# lansdowne - Thursday 12 September, 2013
Connacht's Matt Healy aims to keep up scoring streak against Cardiff
The converted winger is eager to secure a spot in a back three containing the on-form Fionn Carr and Robbie Henshaw.
# lansdowne - Monday 7 January, 2013
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne unleash provincial stars to go top
Mike Ruddock’s side destroyed Dolphin while Young Munster handed Old Belvedere a heavy loss.
# lansdowne - Friday 30 November, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Belvo hope to reel in Lansdowne before winter break
The league is heading into hibernation, but not until plenty of precious points have been stored.
# lansdowne - Friday 16 November, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Young Munster hope to thwart Garryowen's leadership drive
Shannon are looking for a first win of the season against last year’s champions, St Mary’s College.