The Men’s All-Ireland League resumes this weekend after a two-week break.
Both Munster sides in Division 1A are away to Dublin opposition.
Cork Constitution, who have climbed out of the drop zone, following their narrow 25-24 home win over champions St Mary’s, with a last minute penalty, face a tough assignment against UCD at Belfield. The Lilywhites also recorded their first win of the campaign last time out. The Dublin Students, who are fourth, saw their unbeaten start come to an end in their 61-13 defeat by Clontarf in a Dublin derby at Castle Avenue.
Sixth-placed Young Munster take on Old Wesley, who have slipped to ninth, at Energia Park. Young Munster claimed all points on offer from their 32-14 victory over Ballynahinch in Limerick last time out. Old Wesley were defeated 34-26 by Terenure College in a Dublin derby at Lakelands Park. Old Wesley claimed a losing bonus point, as they scored four tries.
In Division 1B, Highfield, who have climbed up to second place, travel to County Kildare to take on MU Barnhall. Highfield claimed maximum points from their 57-29 home win over Dublin University, in a 13-try thriller. MU Barnhall are three points clear of the relegation places and they go into the tie on the back of a 28-24 victory over Garryowen in Limerick.
UCC go in search of their first win as they lock horns with Garryowen in a basement clash at the Mardyke. UCC, who are propping up the table, go into the tie on the back of a 24-12 defeat by City of Armagh at the Ulster venue. Ninth-placed Garryowen were defeated 28-24 by MU Barnhall in Limerick, but claimed a losing bonus point.
Nenagh Ormond, whose unbeaten start to the campaign ended in their last game, face a tricky task, as they travel to the Capital to take on Dublin University. Nenagh Ormond were narrowly defeated 23-21 by Instonians at the North Tipperary venue, but they claimed a losing bonus point. This result leaves Nenagh Ormond in third place. Dublin University, who are sixth, were defeated 57-29 by Highfield on Leeside, in a game which produced 13 tries. Dublin University also claimed a bonus point, as they scored five tries.
Division 2A leaders Cashel travel to the Capital to take on Wanderers at Merrion Road. The Tipperary side have maximum points from their games to date. They go into the tie on the back of a 33-12 bonus point home win over Galwegians. Wanderers are two points adrift of the promotion paly-off places in fifth. The Dublin side claimed all points on offer last time out, as they defeated Shannon 32-24 in Limerick.
UL Bohemian, who are four points clear of the relegation places in seventh place, welcome Galway Corinthians, who are fourth, to 4GUL. UL Bohemian returned from their narrow 38-34 victory over Greystones in County Wicklow with maximum points. Galway Corinthians were defeated 27-7 at home by Dungannon.
Shannon, who are hovering above the drop zone, travel to County Tyrone to take on Dungannon. The Limerick side were defeated 32-24 by Wanderers at Thomond Park last time out, but claimed a bonus point, as they scored four tries. Dungannon go into the tie on the back of a 27-7 away win over Galway Corinthians.
There are two Munster derbies in Division 2 South.
Leaders Clonmel welcome sixth-placed Thomond to South Tipperary. Clonmel, who have maximum points from their games to date, go into the tie on the back of a 40-7 away win over Enniscorthy. Thomond were narrowly defeated 26-24 by Buccaneers in Limerick last time out, but claimed a losing bonus point.
Eighth-placed Bruff host seventh-placed Dolphin in County Limerick, with both sides having lost their last games. Bruff were defeated 31-16 by Monkstown in Dublin, while Dolphin were defeated 54-22 at Virgin Media Park by Old Crescent.
Fourth-placed Midleton, whose unbeaten start to the campaign was ended in their 15-7 defeat by Bective Rangers in Dublin, welcome Monkstown to East Cork. Monkstown, who are fifth, claimed all points on offer from their 31-16 home win over Bruff.
Old Crescent entertain Enniscorthy at Takumi Park. The Limerick side have maximum points from their games to date and they are behind Clonmel in second place on scoring differences. Old Crescent defeated Dolphin 54-22 on Leeside. The County Wexford side are seeking their first points and they were defeated 40-7 at home by Clonmel.
In Division 1A of the Energia Women's All Ireland League UL Bohemians make the trip to Ashtown Lane to face Wicklow.
While in Division 1B it is an all Munster matchup as Ballincollig welcome Ennis to Tanner Park.
The Men’s All-Ireland Junior Cup gets underway this weekend.
The two West Cork sides have long away trips, as Clonakilty travel to North Mayo to take on Ballina, while Bandon take on Portadown at the County Armagh venue.
Kilfeacle, who won the trophy in 2020, welcome Suttonians to West Tipperary and Mallow entertain Wicklow in North Cork.