The Irish Rugby Football Union have released details of the season structure of the Men’s and Women’s Energia All-Ireland League and other domestic rugby competitions for the 2024/25 season.
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Garryowen are back in 1A as they produced a stunning display to overcome Old Belvedere. Queens University left it late but retained their position in 1B with a win over MU Barnhall. Galway Corinthians long awaited return to 2A will happen next season and they overcome UL Bohemian, with the Limerick side moving to 2B next season.
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It all comes down to this. After some heart stopping rugby in the AIL regular season we reach the final stage for clubs to book promotion or survival. Garryowen and Old Belvedere will look to move up to 1A this weekend while Queens University fight to stay in 1B against MU Barnhall.
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Following some late drama in Annacotty, UL Bohemian advanced to the 2A/2B Promotion/Relegation Final and will have to defend their place in 2A against Galway Corinthians who produced a strong display over Wanderers to make the final.
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The chance to play 2B rugby next season will be between Dolphin and Galwegians as both recorded wins in this weekend’s play-off semi-finals. Dolphin looking to preserve their 2B status looked impressive against Enniscorthy, while Galwegians who went down last season also produced some champagne rugby defeating Bruff.
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Promotion to 2A is on the cards for Sligo, Galway Corinthians and Wanderers as we head for the promotion/relegation semi-finals this weekend. UL Bohemian will hope to avoid the drop in successive seasons.
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After a bruising regular season of action, Bruff, Enniscorthy and Galwegians will look to make further steps for promotion to 2B this weekend while Dolphin are hoping to remain in 2B next season.
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Galway Corinthians will have a home play-off semi-final as they meet Wanderers, while Sligo travel to Limerick to meet UL Bohemian. At the bottom of the Division, Belfast Harlequins were relegated down to 2C, while Dolphin have a life line as they go to the play-offs.
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It is make or break for the Men’s teams as we tick to the final normal season weekend of the year while the Women’s Division reaches its penultimate round.
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Instonians were crowned 2B Champions despite defeat to Corinthians. At the bottom end of the table, Belfast Harlequins struck late to give them a lifeline to avoid the automatic drop. Dungannon confirmed their safety with a home win over Sligo.
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