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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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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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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Instonians and Galway Corinthians will play a huge title fixture next weekend in Galway as they are the top two after the weekend. The race at the bottom heats up, Skerries took a big win to move further into safety.
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The relegation battle in 2B will be an interesting battle in these final rounds, elsewhere Instonians hope to keep their hopes of a title alive as Wanderers and Galway Corinthians are still in the mix.
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Instonians 32 consecutive win record came to an end in a dramatic tie with Sligo, the Connacht side booking their place as the play-offs will be finalised in the coming weeks. The relegation battle heats up as Belfast Harlequins ended their losing streak at the weekend.
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