Energia All‑Ireland Men’s League opens with high‑scoring fixtures

The new Energia All‑Ireland Men’s League kicked off over the weekend with a series of decisive results across its divisions.

Division highlights

In Division 1A, Old Belvedere recorded the biggest win, scoring seven tries in a 47‑14 victory over Young Munster at Tom Clifford Park.

Division 1B saw Garryowen start strongly, beating Instonians 25‑20 at Dooradoyle, with captain Bryan Fitzgerald crossing the line twice.

Division 2A featured a notable upset as Queen’s University defeated Shannon 32‑21 on the Thomond Park Back Pitch, while Cashel secured a bonus‑point win, 32‑17 against UL Bohemian at Spafield.

Division 2B South produced close contests: Old Crescent edged Bective Rangers 36‑33 at Energia Park, Bruff returned from Dubarry Park with a 33‑5 win over Buccaneers, and Midleton claimed a 23‑12 away victory at Thomond.

Additional results included Ballynahinch 24‑39 UCD, Clontarf 38‑22 Old Wesley, Cork Con 10‑27 Terenure College in Division 1A, and a range of fixtures across the lower divisions as listed in the source.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Travel with Lenses / Pexels.