Permutations: Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division Round 18

Final placings in the Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Divisions will be confirmed in this weekend’s Round 18 as promotion/relegation status looms large for a host of clubs.

The 10^th placed finisher in each division is automatically relegated while the ninth placed team in each division will end up in a promotion/relegation playoff semi-final.

City Of Armagh (Men’s Division 1B), Greystones (Men’s Division 2B) and Instonians (Men’s Division 2C) are already confirmed as divisional champions while Queen’s University (1^st) and Blackrock College (2^nd) are still vying for silverware in Men’s Division 2A.

There are still teams fighting for top-four finishes and a place in the promotion/relegation playoff semi-finals – it will come down to fine margins.

The following (in order) will separate teams who finish level on points in the table:

• League Points
• Points Difference +/-
• Number Of Wins
• Number Of Draws
• Number Of Tries Scored
• Head-To-Head Between Two (or more) Clubs Based On League Points Earned
• Play-Off

Click Here To View The Energia AIL Men’s Division Regulations In Full For 2022/23

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A:

3 teams will be fighting to guarantee their safety in Men’s Division 1A teams while the order of the semi-finalists can still change.

As it stands, Clontarf (1^st) will host Young Munster (4^th) in a Men’s Division 1A semi-final on Saturday April 22^nd. Young Munster can only finish fourth while Clontarf need at least 1pt from their game against UCD to stay top.

The other semi-final on April 22^nd as it stands would be Terenure College (2^nd) at home to Cork Constitution (3^rd). Cork Con could move into second and stay at home for their semi-final with a win at Young Munster, but only if ‘Nure fail to get a result against Shannon.

It’s a must-win game for 9^th placed Shannon if they want to move out of the relegation play-off position. If they manage it, then Dublin University and UCD would need results against relegated Garryowen and Clontarf respectively. Ballynahinch (5^th) round out their campaign against Lansdowne (6^th).

Saturday April 15^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A:

Ballynahinch (5^th) v Lansdowne (6^th), Ballymacarn Park, 14.30;

Clontarf (1^st) v UCD (8^th), Castle Avenue, 14.30;

Dublin University (7^th) v Garryowen (10^th), College Park, 14.30;

Terenure College (2^nd) v Shannon (9^th), Lakelands Park, 14.30;

Young Munster (4^th) v Cork Constitution (3^rd), Tom Clifford Park, 14.30;

 

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1B:

City Of Armagh (1^st) are already looking to Division 1A rugby next season and will lift the Division 1B trophy regardless of their result away to Buccaneers (4^th).

Only a win ensures Buccs hang on to a play-off spot. Old Wesley (5^th) are two points back and away to a safe Naas (7^th). St. Mary’s College (6^th) face Old Belvedere (2^nd) who are keen to hang onto home advantage for the play-offs.

It’s high-stakes stuff at the Mardyke – Malone (10^th) need a win to have any chance of a great escape while a win for UCC (8^th) will ensure they avoid back-to-back relegations.

Banbridge (9^th) are caught between a rock and a hard place, given they can overtake UCC but also still be caught by Malone. Home advantage at Rifle Park will be vital against promotion chasing Highfield (3^rd).

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1B: 

Banbridge (9^th) v Highfield (3^rd), Rifle Park, 14.30;

Buccaneers (4^th) v City of Armagh (1^st), Dubarry Park, 14.30;

Naas (7^th) v Old Wesley (5^th), Forenaughts, 14.30;

St Mary’s College (6^th) v Old Belvedere (2^nd), Templeville Road, 14.30;

UCC (8^th) v Malone (10^th), The Mardyke, 14.30;

 

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2A:

The top four teams have already earned their shot at promotion, while the order of their final placings is still to be confirmed. The relegation fate of Dolphin (10^th) and relegation playoff status of UL Bohemian (9^th) are already sealed.

Dolphin host Queen’s University (1^st) who will be desperate to avoid any final round drama and ensure automatic promotion. Blackrock College (2^nd) are two points behind the leaders and away to Ballymena (7^th).

MU Barnhall (4^th) and Nenagh Ormond (3^rd) are both guaranteed to be away from home in their promotion play-off semi-finals – they face Old Crescent (8^th) and UL Bohs respectively.

Cashel (5^th) host Navan (6^th).

Saturday April 15^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2A:

Ballymena (7^th) v Blackrock College (2^nd), Eaton Park, 14.30;

Cashel (5^th) v Navan (6^th), Spafield, 14.30;

Nenagh Ormond (3^rd) v UL Bohemian (9^th), New Ormond Park, 14.30;

Old Crescent (8^th) v MU Barnhall (4^th), Rosbrien, 14.30;

Dolphin (10^th) v Queen’s University (1^st), Musgrave Park, 16.00;

 

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2B:

Greystones (1^st) will lift the Division 2B trophy this weekend against an Enniscorthy (10^th) side hoping to avoid automatic relegation. ‘Scorthy are a point behind Galwegians (9^th) who are at home to a Dungannon (3^rd) side guaranteed their promotion play-off spot.

Galway Corinthians (2^nd) will finish as runners-up in the table but there are four teams chasing the last promotion play-off spot.

Sligo (4^th) have 43 points with Wanderers (5^th), Belfast Harlequins (6^th) and Rainey Old Boys (7^th) all on 42 points.

Sligo host Belfast Harlequins with Wanderers away to Malahide (8^th) and Rainey at home to Corinthians.

Saturday April 15^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2B:

Galwegians (9^th) v Dungannon (3^rd), Crowley Park, 14.30;

Greystones (1^st) v Enniscorthy (10^th), Dr Hickey Park, 14.30;

Rainey Old Boys (7^th) v Galway Corinthians (2^nd), Hatrick Park, 14.30;

Sligo (4^th) v Belfast Harlequins (6^th), Hamilton Park, 14.30;

Wanderers (5^th) v Malahide (8^th), Merrion Road, 14.30;

 

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2C: 

Instonians (1^st) may have already been promoted and presented with their Division 2C trophy but they’ll be aware of the chance to record a perfect season on the league table – the Belfast men will finish with 90 points from a possible 90 if they can bag four tries and a win against Tullamore.

Tullamore (2^nd) still have much to play for in trying to stay ahead of Skerries (3^rd) who are a point behind and at home to Ballina (7^th).

Clonmel (4^th) and Bruff (5^th) are vying for the last promotion play-off berth.

Bangor (6^th), Ballina and Omagh Academicals (8^th) can all be pulled into the promotion/relegation play-off spot currently occupied by Midleton (9^th).

Sundays Well (10^th) are preparing for Junior Rugby for their Men’s 1st XV team in 2023/24.

Saturday April 15^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2C: 

Sundays Well (10^th) v Bangor (6^th), Musgrave Park, 13.00;

Midleton (9^th) v Clonmel (4^th), Towns Park, 14.30;

Omagh Academicals (8^th) v Bruff (5^th), Thomas Mellon Playing Fields, 14.30;

Skerries (3^rd) v Ballina (7^th), Holmpatrick, 14.30;

Tullamore (2^nd) v Instonians (1^st), Spollanstown, 14.30;

Saturday April 15^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Promotion Playoff Final:

Richmond v Clogher Valley, at Ashbourne RFC, 14.30;

Sunday April 16^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland Women’s Junior Cup Final:

Tullamore v MU Barnhall, Shay Murtagh Park (Mullingar RFC), 2:30pm

IRFU Fraser McMullen Cup Final:

Lansdowne v Dublin University, Lakelands Park (Terenure College RFC), 4pm

April 21/22/23, 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division Semi-Finals

1^st Placed Men’s Division 1A Club v 4^th Placed Men’s Division 1A Club

2^nd Placed Men’s Division 1A Club v 3^rd Placed Men’s Division 1A Club

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Semi-Final:

9^th Placed Men’s Division 1A Club v 4^th Placed Men’s Division 1B Club

2^nd Placed Men’s Division 1B Club v 3^rd Placed Men’s Division 1B Club

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1B Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Semi-Final:

9^th Placed Men’s Division 1B Club v 4^th Placed Men’s Division 2A Club

2^nd Placed Men’s Division 2A Club v 3^rd Placed Men’s Division 2A Club

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2A Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Semi-Final:

9^th Placed Men’s Division 2A Club v 4^th Placed Men’s Division 2B Club

2^nd Placed Men’s Division 2B Club v 3^rd Placed Men’s Division 2B Club

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2B Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Semi-Final:

9^th Placed Men’s Division 2B Club v 4^th Placed Men’s Division 2C Club

2^nd Placed Men’s Division 2C Club v 3^rd Placed Men’s Division 2C Club

Sunday April 23^rd 2023

Energia All-Ireland Women’s Cup Final:

Railway Union v UL Bohemian, Venue TBC, 2:30pm

Energia All-Ireland Women’s Plate Final:

Galwegians v Blackrock College, Crowley Park, 2:30pm

Energia All-Ireland Women’s Shield Final:

Wicklow v Old Belvedere, Ashtown Lane, 2:30pm

Saturday April 29^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2C Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final

9^th Placed Men’s Division 2C Team v loser of Energia All-Ireland League Promotion Playoff Final (Richmond v Clogher Valley)

Saturday May 6^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1A Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 1B Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2A Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2B Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division 2C Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final

Play-Off Finals will take place at the home ground of the higher ranked team.

Sunday May 7^th 2023

Energia All-Ireland League Men’s Division Final, Aviva Stadium, 3pm