All-Ireland League Previews

This weekend's previews

BLACKROCK COLLEGE v CLONTARF

Stradbrook

Blackrock recorded a comfortable 34-17 win over the same opposition on March 9th but can expect a sterner resistance today as Clontarf seek a play-off position. The hosts could do with a bonus point to keep their hopes alive.

Referee: C Stanley (Ulster)

Verdict: Home win

GALWEGIANS v CORK CONSTITUTION

Crowley Park

Although it's unlikely, Galwegians can still be relegated so they will put up a fight this afternoon. But the Cork Con coach, Brian Walsh, only has to remind his charges of last season's league final defeat.

Referee: E O'Dowd (Leinster)

Verdict: Away win

GARRYOWEN V OLD BELVEDERE

Dooradoyle

Belvedere secured their Division One status by beating Lansdowne last weekend so Garryowen are expected to nail down a play-off spot and a home semi-final is also in their sights. The defending champions are coming into title winning form.

Referee: M Black (Ulster)

Verdict: Home win

GREYSTONES v UL BOHEMIANS

Dr Hickey Park

A massive match for Greystones if they are retain their Division One status at the first attempt. Currently level with Dungannon in the last relegation position but trail on points differential.

Referee: A Rogan (Leinster)

Verdict: Home win

LANSDOWNE v DUNGANNON

RDS

Derry Coughlan and Ron Boucher return from injury for Lansdowne, while Eamonn Sheridan and David Kearney are selected despite the under-20 All-Ireland semi-final against Young Munster (yet more ingenious scheduling). Lansdowne are four points adrift at the bottom, with one home victory this season.

Referee: J Lacey (Munster)

Verdict: Home win

ST MARY'S COLLEGE v DOLPHIN

Templeville Road

Captain James Coughlan returns for Dolphin's biggest match in years. If Clontarf lose to Blackrock and they (Dolphin) win (mid-table St Mary's have nothing to play for) they move into fourth place with the Cork derby to finish off the regular season.

Referee: M Hermin (Ulster)

Verdict: Away win

TERENURE COLLEGE V BALLYMENA

Lakelands

Sheer desperation to avoid relegation should ensure a big effort from Terenure.

Referee: G Clancy (Munster)

Verdict: Home win

UCD V SHANNON

Belfield Bowl

UCD can still make the top four although this would require three clubs collapsing over the last two rounds. Shannon's need to secure a home semi-final should be all the motivation they need.

Referee: D Phillips (Leinster)

Verdict: Away