Senior Rugby Preview
1st November 2017 By Leonard Allen
Peadar Collins contributed 22 points of Garryowen's tally in their Bank of Ireland Semi-Final Munster Senior Challenge Cup win over Shannon
It is the sixth series of games in the All Ireland League this weekend with several Munster clubs being engaged in top of the table clashes.
The three Munster clubs in Division 1A are in action against Dublin opposition this weekend.
The game of the day sees third-placed Garryowen taking on leaders Lansdowne at the Aviva Stadium. Lansdowne have claimed pole position following their recent away win over St Mary’s College, while Garryowen remain in third following their 27-20 home win over UCD.
Defending champions Cork Constitution, who have slipped to sixth place following their narrow home defeat by Young Munster; will be looking to get a result as they travel to the Capital to take on struggling Dublin University.
Young Munster and St Mary’s College, who are both hovering above the drop zone, lock horns at Tom Clifford Park, with the home side looking to claim all points on offer and build on their narrow away win over Cork Constitution last weekend.
Unbeaten leaders Shannon welcome second-placed Banbridge to Thomond Park in Division 1B, with both sides coming off the back of victories in local derbies.
Dolphin, who are propping up the table following their home defeat by Old Belvedere, travel to Dunlin to take on fellow strugglers Old Wesley in a basement clash at Donnybrook.
UCC, who have climbed up to fifth place following their home win over Old Wesley, make the long trip north to take on Ballymena at Eaton Park and struggling UL Bohemian are away to Old Belvedere.
Second-placed Nenagh Ormond welcome third-placed Highfield to North Tipperary in Division 2A. The Leesiders will have their work cut out following their last gasp victory over Galway Corinthians last time out.
Fifth-placed Cashel face a tricky task as they are away to struggling Galway Corinthians who were unlucky not to defeat Highfield after conceding a late drop goal at Woodleigh Park.
Old Crescent and Skerries go head to head in a top of the table clash in Division 2B at Rosbrien with the Limerick side looking to keep their unbeaten run intact.
In Division 2C, third-placed Thomond and fourth-placed Malahide lock horns at Liam Fitzgerald Park following victories over Midleton and Bangor respectively.
Second-placed Bruff make the long trip to County Down to take on Bangor and Midleton, who are without a win since their opening day victory over Seapoint, face a tough assignment as they are away to leaders Sligo.
