5 key takeaways from the Energia AIL final between UL Bohemians and Railway Union

The Energia AIL final between UL Bohemians and Railway Union didn’t disappoint today in the Aviva Stadium, with the Munster outfit coming out on top in the nail-biting, end to end decider. Explosive from the word go, there were massive yards made, impressive tackles put in, and above anything else, big trys scored! Here’s five key takeaways from the Energia …

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Rugby: IRFU All-Ireland League Media Service – Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division Round-Up

RUGBY: ENERGIA ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE WOMEN’S DIVISION ROUND-UP -A three-try second half salvo ensured Blackrock College won the battle of the unbeaten teams as they overhauled Old Belvedere to win 19-10 at Ollie Campbell Park.Ben Martin’s charges trailed 7-0 at half-time at Ollie Campbell Park, a dummying Dannah O’Brien, the Energia All-Ireland League’s top points scorer, sniping over for a try …

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Ireland Assistant Coach Niamh Briggs to coach Munster in the upcoming Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship

Waterford native Niamh Briggs is ‘hugely excited’ to lead the Munster coaching team for this seasons Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship. Briggs has an impressive coaching history. She is current head coach of Energia All Ireland League Women’s Division club UL Bohemians and also as an assistant coach to Greg McWilliams Irish squad. Last year Briggs was assistant coach for the …

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Galwegians March On As Fowley Tops Energia AIL Scoring Charts: Round 3 Round-Up

Old Belvedere’s young guns were central to their 24-7 Dublin derby win over Suttonians as they moved to the top of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division. Four members of Leinster’s Under-18 Interprovincial title-winning side from last season, Katie Whelan, Eadaoin Murtagh, Aoife Dalton and Dannah O’Brien, all ran in first half tries at Ollie Campbell Park. Ever-alert scrum half Whelan …

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KPMG Irish Open is Back for the First time Since 2012 Weekend Roundup

The WNL Highlights   The Wexford Youths take the lead in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League to wrap up a big weekend for the WNL. With Shelbourne, Peamount United and Athlone Town not closely behind, it will be tough to see who keeps at the top of the leaderboard next week. The results from this weekend are:   Athlone …

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Energia AIL Champions Railway Union Beat UL Bohemians: Round 2 Round-Up

Railway began their Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division title defence with a 24-5 bonus point victory away to UL Bohemians. Blackrock College and Old Belvedere also won.

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Energia AIL Up And Running: Round 1 Round-Up

Round up of Round 1 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division as Old Belvedere, Galwegians, and Blackrock College all get off to a winning start.

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