Energia All-Ireland League: Ballynahinch Dominate, Tight Races Continue
Ballynahinch delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, March 28th, defeating Old Belvedere 38-12 in an Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A clash at Ballymacarn Park. The victory saw Aaron Sexton score two tries, contributing to a total of six for the home side. Paul Kerr added four conversions to solidify Ballynahinch’s dominance.
Division 1A Results: A Seem at the Day’s Action
Beyond Ballynahinch’s impressive win, Lansdowne secured a 31-19 victory over Clontarf at the Aviva Stadium back pitch. Nenagh Ormond and UCD battled in a high-scoring encounter, ultimately ending with a 49-57 result in favor of UCD. St. Mary’s College narrowly lost to Young Munster 20-22, although Terenure College defeated Cork Constitution 21-5.
Key Performances and Try Scorers
Aaron Sexton’s two tries were pivotal for Ballynahinch, alongside scores from Matthew Booth, Josh Hanlon (who scored twice), and Quinn Armstrong. For Old Belvedere, Josh Ericson and David Wilkinson crossed the try line. Lansdowne saw tries from George Morris, Matt Healy, Greg McGrath, Paul Wilson, and James Kenny. UCD’s scoring was led by Daniel Hurley with three tries, alongside scores from Thomas Quinn, Maxim Aschenbrenner (two tries), Oran Handley, Ruben Moloney, and Daragh Gilbourne.
Division 1B: Dublin University and Garryowen Triumph
In Division 1B, Dublin University defeated City of Armagh 26-17, while Garryowen showcased a strong performance with a 63-21 win against Queen’s University. Highfield lost to Blackrock College 24-53, Instonians edged out UCC 19-17, Old Wesley beat Naas 35-22.
Lower Division Highlights: Competitive Matches Across the Board
Division 2A saw Corinthians defeat Dungannon 22-7, while Ballymena narrowly beat Greystones 24-22. Cashel RFC dominated Old Crescent with a 47-13 victory, Shannon RFC overcame MU Barnhall 28-12, and Wanderers defeated Ballyclare 41-19. In Division 2B, Monkstown beat Bruff 36-24, Thomond RFC won against Ballyclare RFC 17-10, and Sligo defeated Buccaneers 33-26.
Standout Players and Team Lineups
The match between Ballynahinch and Old Belvedere featured a strong lineup from both sides. Ballynahinch’s starting XV included Pierce Crowe, Daniel Bennett, and Matthew Booth. Old Belvedere fielded Morgan Meredith, Jayden Beckett, and David Wilkinson. Detailed team lists for all matches are available through the provided sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find full match details? Full match details, including team lineups and scorers, are available on the Irish Rugby website.
- Which teams are competing in Division 1A? Division 1A includes teams such as Ballynahinch, Old Belvedere, Lansdowne, Clontarf, Nenagh Ormond, UCD, St. Mary’s College, and Young Munster.
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