Preview: AIL – Men’s Division 1A

Round 13 of the Energia All-Ireland Division 1A gets underway on Saturday afternoon, as Terenure College and Lansdowne prepare for crucial clashes against Garryowen and Dublin University.

Clontarf will look to stretch their lead at the top of the table as they take on fourth placed Young Munster in a pivotal clash at the top of the table. 

Clontarf vs Young Munster, Castle Avenue

League leaders Clontarf welcome Young Munster to Castle Avenue in Division 1A. 

Clontarf raced it into the lead this year, winning 11 of their 12 matches in Division 1A, including their last six.

Garryowen vs Terenure College, Dooradoyle

High flying Terenure College head to Dooradoyle to take on Garryowen.

Terenure College had into this match full of confidence, having won their last eight matches and last lost in October.

Dublin University vs Lansdowne, College Park

Lansdowne will look to apply pressure on league leaders Clontarf as they face Dublin University at College Park. 

The two teams played out a thriller the last time the two teams met, which saw Dublin University claim a 25-27 win away at Lansdowne.

UCC vs Ballynahinch, The Mardyke

Ninth meets tenth as UCC welcome Ballynahinch to The Mardyke.

The match will see the worst two attacks in the league square off, and will also Ballynahinch battle UCC’s worst ranked defence. 

UCD vs Cork Constitution, Belfield

Cork Constitution take a trip to UCD to take on UCD at Belfield. 

Cork Constitution were big winners the last time the two teams met, picking up a bonus point 38-10 at Temple Hill. 

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