All-Ireland League Previews

Ballymena v Dolphin, Eaton Park (2.15)Hard to call as Ballymena have been in complete disarray this season, while the realities of Division One rugby paid a visit to Musgrave Park last Saturday with Dolphin losing to Clontarf. Despite the long journey, the Cork team's pack should have the continuity game to address the recent blip.

Referee: D Philips (Leinster). Last three matches: Ballymena - LWL. Dolphin - LWL. Verdict: Away win.

Belfast Harlequins v Clontarf, Deramore Park

Clontarf can bury some poor early-season form with a second win on the road. They proved their worth by winning in Musgrave Park last week, while Harlequins look eminently beatable.

Referee: D Moloney (Limerick). Last three matches: Belfast Harlequins - LLL. Clontarf - LWW. Verdict: Away win.

Galwegians v Buccaneers, Crowley Park

Galwegians confirmed how good a team they really are at Stradbrook last Saturday and come into the Connacht derby with high aspirations. With the province out last night, a few professional players should feature.

Referee: A McKay (Ulster). Last three matches: Galwegians - LLW. Buccaneers - WDW. Verdict: Home win.

Garryowen v Lansdowne, Dooradoyle

Two form teams but Lansdowne must avoid being sucked into the typical Munster-style game in Limerick as the league leaders will show no mercy. If the lineout provides a stable platform then Lansdowne can make a genuine statement here. Might be too much to ask, though.

Referee: Mark Hermin (Ulster) Last three matches: Garryowen - LWW. Lansdowne - DWW. Verdict: Home win.

St Mary's College v Cork Constitution Templeville Road (2pm)

Cork Con are coming off the back of an 11-8 victory over UL Bohs at Thomond Park and can maintain the pressure on Garryowen and Shannon with victory in this fixture, which will be repeated when the teams meet in January in the AIB Cup.

Referee: Simon McDowell (Ulster) Last three matches: St Mary's College - WDL. Cork Constitution - LWW. Verdict: Away win.

Terenure College v Shannon, Lakelands (2.15pm)

Player-coach James Blaney (big brother of professional hookers Brian and Dave) renews acquaintances with his former club as Terenure attempt to recover from a surprise home defeat to UCD. Shannon, rested after a gap week, are not the ideal opposition to face when on a losing streak.

Referee: Marshall Kilgore (Ulster) Last three matches: Terenure - WLL. Shannon - WLW. Verdict: Away win

UL Bohemians v Dungannon, Thomond Park

UL Bohemians will target this game as a perfect chance to atone for last week's defeat at home to Cork Con, but defeat, a third in a row, would see them slip off the pace set by their Munster rivals.

Referee: O Trevor (Munster) Last three matches:

UL Bohemians - WLL. Dungannon - WWL. Verdict: Home win.

UCD v Blackrock College, Belfield

A week ago this would have been a simple call. A young UCD side were struggling with the pace of Division One. Blackrock looked to be turning the corner. But then they shipped a heavy home defeat to Galwegians as the students beat Terenure.

Referee: Leo Colgan (Limerick). Last three matches: UCD - LLW. Blackrock - LWL. Verdict: Away win.