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The IRFU Interprovincial Championship was a rugby union competition between the four provinces of Ireland – Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connacht – run by the Irish Rugby Football Union. It was run as a distinct competition from 1946–47 to 2000–01,[1] with the 2001–02 fixtures being fulfilled by the match-ups in the newly formed Celtic League.[2] For a time in the 1980s, the IRFU ruled that Irish diaspora players should play for Connacht, in an attempt to strengthen the weakest of the four provinces.[3] The Irish Exiles took part for four years (1992–93 – 1995–96).[1]
In 2021, the United Rugby Championship introduced regional shields with the Irish provinces competing for the Irish Shield. Initially the pool included results against other non-Irish sides but from 2023 onwards, the URC announced that the regional pool shields of the competition would be decided only by results between the teams within each pool. With this change, the URC effectively reintroduced the Interprovincial Championship in its original format for the first time since 2002.
Team | Wins | Years |
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Ulster | 26 |
1947, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956*, 1957*, 1967*, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976*, 1977, 1978*, 1983*, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988*, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994* |
Leinster | 22 |
1949, 1950, 1955*, 1957*, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965*, 1972, 1973*, 1976*, 1978*, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983*, 1984, 1994*, 1996, 1998, 2002[4] |
Munster | 22 |
1948, 1953, 1955, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1967*, 1969, 1973*, 1974, 1976*, 1978*, 1979, 1983*, 1988*, 1994*, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Connacht | 3 |
1955*, 1956*, 1964* |
* Denotes that the title was shared. Points difference as tiebreaker was never used in the tournament. | ||
Won-lost record
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League placings
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30 October 1946 | Ulster | 26-3 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Todd (2) McCourt (3) Martin Con: Martin (4) |
Report[5] | Pen: Egan |
Referee: B V Fox (Leinster) | ||
Ulster:
1. Matthew Neely (Collegians), 2. T Cromey (Collegians), 3. A Thompson (Instonians), 4. ED Bunting (NIFC), 5. Bob Agar (Malone), 6. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 7. Gordon Dudgeon (Collegians) 8. Des McCourt (QUB), 9. ND Beattie (Collegians), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. JA Todd (Instonians), 12. John Harper (Instonians), 13. Deryck Monteith (QUB, c), 14. Des McKee (NIFC), 15. HRH Morrison (QUB). | |||||
Connacht:
1. R Blackwood (TCD), 2. R C Scott (TCD), 3. J Naughton (Corinthians), 4. M Lally (Rovers), 5. P Joyce (Galwegians), 6. M Holland (Corinthians), 7. J Begley (Corinthians), 8. O Goodbody (Corinthians), 9. C Anderson (Corinthians), 10. F Flattery (Corinthians) 11. D McNally (Galwegians), 12. C MacMorrow (Bective Rangers), 13. L O'Brien (Ballinasloe, c), 14. M O'Rourke (Galwegians), 15. B Egan (Galwegians). |
9 November 1946 | Munster | 13-10 | Connacht | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Try: Laffan Riordan Donovan Con: Reid (2) |
Report[6] | Try: F Joyce Pen: Egan Drop: O'Brien |
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Munster:
Munster: 1. A Hoare (UCC), 2. J Donnelly (Sunday's Well), 3. D Donovan (Bohemians), 4. Ernie Keeffe (Sunday's Well), 5. B Laffan (Garryowen), 6. C Roche (Garryowen), 7. Jim McCarthy (Dolphin), 8. C Kirkland (Young Munster) 9. E Murphy (Cork Constitution), 10. Paddy Reid (Garryowen), 11. Bertie O'Hanlon (Dolphin), 12. Mick Lane (UCC), 13. Angus McMorrow (Garryowen), 14. T Riordan (Cork Constitution), 15. J Staunton (Garryowen). | |||||
Connacht:
1. J Naughton (Corinthians), 2. R C Scott (TCD), 3. M Lally (Rovers), 4. P Joyce (Galwegians), 5. J. Joyce (Galwegians), 6. M Holland (Corinthians), 7. DB O'Malley (Corinthians), 8. K O'Shaughnessy (UCG), 9. B Egan (Galwegians), 10. L. O'Brien (Ballinasloe), 11. M Quaid (UCG), 12. C McMorrow (Bective Rangers), 13. B Collins (Galwegians), 14. M O'Rourke (Galwegians), 15. J Ward (Corinthians). |
23 November 1946 | Munster | 3-6 | Ulster | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Try: Riordan |
Report[7] | Try: Harper McKee |
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Munster:
1. Jimmy Corcoran (UCC), 2. J Donnelly (Sunday's Well), 3. B Hayes (Cork Constitution), 4. Ernie Keeffe (Sunday's Well), 5. J Twomey (Cork Constitution), 6. C Roche (Garryowen), 7. Chris Daly (London Irish), 8. Jim McCarthy (Dolphin), 9. E Murphy (Cork Constritution), 10. Paddy Reid (Garryowen), 11. Bertie O'Hanlon (Dolphin), 12. Mick Lane (UCC), 13. JJ Staunton (Garryowen), 14. T Riordan (Cork Constitutuion), 15. G Aherne (Dolphin). | |||||
Ulster:
1. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 2. EW Davis (CIYMS), 3. Matthew Neely (Collegians), 4. Bob Agar (Malone), 5. Gordon Dudgeon (Collegians), 6. Des McCourt (QUB), 7. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 8. Jimmy Nelson (Malone), 9. Ernie Strathdee (QUB), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. DS Hyndman (QUB), 12. John Harper (Instonians), 13. Deryck Monteith (QUB, c), 14. Des McKee (NIFC), 15. Dudley Higgins (Civil Service). |
23 November 1946 | Connacht | 5-5 | Leinster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Try: McNally Con: Egan |
Report[8] | Try: Walsh Con: Mullan |
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Connacht:
1. J Naughton (Corinthians), 2. B Scott (Corinthians), 3. N Lally (Rovers), 4. K Shaughnessy (Galwegians), 5. P Joyce (UCG), 6. O Goodbody (Corinthians), 7. J Joyce (Galwegians), 8. M Holland (Corinthians), 9. J Dillon (Ballinasloe), 10. L O'Brien (Ballinasloe), 11. M Quaid (UCG), 12. D McNally (Galwegians), 13. C McMorrow (Bective Rangers), 14. M O'Rorke (Galwegians), 15. B Egan (Galwegians). | |||||
Leinster:
1. M O'Neill (Old Belevdere), 2. Karl Mullen (Old Belvedere), 3. Leslie Griffin (Wanderers, 4. C Walsh (Monkstown), 5. Dick Wilkinson (Wanderers), 6. RE Coolican (Dublin University), 7. J Kehoe (Old Belevdere), 8. D. Kingerty (UCD), 9. B Nolan (Blackrock College), 10. EA Carry (Old Belvedere), 11. Barney Mullan (Clontarf), 12. Kevin Quinn (Old Belevdere, 13. A Creedon (BLackrock College), 14. Brendan Quinn (Old Belvedere), 15. C Murphy (Lansdowne). |
30 November 1946 | Ulster | 16-8 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Martin Dudgeon Cromey McKee Con: Martin (2) |
Report[9] | Try: Coolican Con: Mullan Pen: Mullan |
Referee: MJ Dowlin (Munster) | ||
Ulster:
1. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 2. T Cromey (Collegians), 3. Matthew Neely (Collegians), 4. Bob Agar (Malone), 5. Jimmy Nelson (Malone), 6. Des McCourt (QUB), 7. Gordon Dudgeon (Collegians), 8. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 9. Ernie Strathdee (QUB), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. FA Olver (Instonians), 12. John Harper (Instonians), 13. Deryck Monteith (QUB, c), 14. Des McKee (NIFC), 15. Dudley Higgins (Civil Service). | |||||
Leinster:
1. M O'Neill (Old Belevdere), 2. Karl Mullen (Old Belvedere), 3. Leslie Griffin (Wanderers, 4. C Walsh (Monkstown), 5. D Wilkinson (Wanderers), 6. RE Coolican (Dublin University), 7. J Kehoe (Old Belevdere), 8. T Kennedy (Old Belvedere), 9. B Nolan (Blackrock College), 10. EA Carry (Old Belevdere), 11. Barney Mullan (Clontarf), 12. Kevin Quinn (Old Belvedere, 13. A Creedon (BLackrock College), 14. Brendan Quinn (Old Belvedere), 15. C Murphy (Lansdowne, c). |
7 December 1946 | Leinster | 14-11 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: Headon B Quinn Con: Mullen Pen: Headon (2) |
Report[10] | Try: Lane O'Hanlon Con: Reid Pen: Reid |
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Leinster:
1. Leslie Griffin (Wanderers), 2. Karl Mullen (Old Belvedere), 3. E Craven (Old Wesley), 4. Dick Wilkinson (Wanderers), 5. C. Callan (Lansdowne), 6. RE Coolican (Dublin University), 7. T Headon (Clontarf), 8. JJ Guiney (Clontarf), 9. B Nolan (Blackrock College), 10. Jack Notley (Wanderers), 11. Barney Mullan (Clontarf), 12. HB McDwyer (Monkstown), 13. Kevin Quinn (Old Belevdere, 14. Brendan Quinn (Old Belvedere), 15. C Murphy (Lansdowne). | |||||
Munster:
1. Jimmy Corcoran (UCC), 2. P O'Doherty (Young Munster), 3. B Hayes (Cork Constitution), 4. Ernie Keeffe (Sunday's Well), 5. P Madden (Sunday's Well), 6. C Roche (Garryowen), 7. Chris Daly (London Irish), 8. Jim McCarthy (Dolphin), 9. H de Lacy (Garryowen/Harlequins), 10. Paddy Reid (Garryowen), 11. Bertie O'Hanlon (Dolphin), 12. Mick Lane (UCC), 13. J O'Sullivan (UCC), 14. T Riordan (Cork Constitutuion), 15. J Harvey (UCC). Replacement: M O'Dea (Garryowen). |
1 November 1947 | Leinster | 15-0 | Connacht | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: Notley Ball Quinn (2) Pen: Quinn |
Report[11] | ||||
Leinster:
1. Leslie Griffin (Wanderers), 2. J Aherne (Monkstown), 3. Hugh Dolan (Blackrock College), 4. C Walsh (Monkstown), 5. W Linehan (UCD) 6. J Joy (Blackrock College), 7. J McAuliffe (UCD), 8. R Ball (UCD), 9. Tom Cullen (UCD), 10. Jack Notley (Wanderers), 11. B Mullan (Clontarf), 12. Kevin Quinn (Old Belvedere), 13. A Creedon (Blackrock College), 14. L Hoffman (Blackrock College), 15. George Norton (Bective Rangers). | |||||
Connacht:
1. R Blackburn (TCD), 2. R C Scott (Ballina), 3. J Naughton (Corinthians), 4. P Joyce (UCG) 5. J Joyce (Galwegians), 6. M Holland (Galwegians), 7. J Begley (Roscommon), 8. G Mitchell (Corinthians) 9. J Geoghegan (Galwegians) 10. J Horan (UCG), 11. B Devlin (Corinthians), 12. HO Anderson (Galwegians), 13. P Collins (Galwegians), 14. M Brennan (corinthians), 15. A Foley (UCG). |
1 November 1947 | Ulster | 8-8 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Monteith McKee Con: McKibbin |
Report[12] | Try: Lane Con: Reid Pen: Clifford |
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Ulster:
1. Des McKibbin (QUB), 2. TA Cromey (Collegians), 3. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 4. Jimmy Nelson (Malone), 5. R StG Gallaher (London Irish), 6. WDO Rollins (NIFC), 7. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 8. Des McCourt (QUB), 9. Ernie Strathdee (QUB), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. J Pigott (QUB), 12. HR Morrison (QUB), 13. Deryck Monteith (QUB, c), 14. Des McKee (NIFC), 15. Dudley Higgins (Civil Service). | |||||
Munster:
1. Tom Clifford (Young Munster), 2. J Donnelly (Sunday's Well), 3. B Hayes (Cork Constitution), 4. P Keane (Young Munster), 5. P Madden (Sunday's Well), 6. C Roche (Garryowen), 7. Ernie Keeffe (Sunday's Well, c), 8. Jim McCarthy (Dolphin), 9. R O'Dea (Garryowen), 10. Paddy Reid (Garryowen), 11. Mick Lane (UCC), 12. J O'Sullivan (UCC), 13. G Ahern (Dublin), 14. Bertie O'Hanlon (Dolphin) 15. J Staunton (Garryowen). |
6 November 1947 | Connacht | 0-19 | Ulster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[13] | Try: McKee Strathdee Hill (2) Nelson Con: McKibbin (2) |
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Connacht:
1. R Blackburn (TCD), 2. R C Scott (Ballina), 3. J Naughton (Corinthians), 4. P Joyce (UCG) 5. J Joyce (Galwegians), 6. P Sweeney (Corinthians), 7. M Nolan (Galwegians), 8. M Holland (Galwegians), 9. B Egan (Galwegians), 10. J Horan (UCG), 11. B Devlin (Corinthians), 12. HO Anderson (Galwegians), 13. P Collins (Galwegians), 14. M Brennan (corinthians), 15. A Foley (UCG). | |||||
Ulster:
1. Des McKibbin (QUB), 2. EW Davis (CIYMS), 3. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 4. Jimmy Nelson (Malone), 5. Bob Agar (Malone), 6. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 7. Gordon Dudgeon (Collegians) 8. Des McCourt (QUB), 9. Ernie Strathdee (QUB), 10. WD Evans (Collegians, 11. J Pigott (QUB), 12. FA Olver (Instonians), 13. Des McKee (NIFC), 14. WA Hill (Collegians), 15. Dudley Higgins (Civil Service). |
15 November 1947 | Leinster | 0-0 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[13] | |||||
Leinster:
1. Leslie Griffin (Wanderers), 2. Karl Mullen (Old Belvedere), 3. Hugh Dolan (Blackrock College), 4. Dick Wilkinson (Wanderers), 5. Des O'Brien (London Irish), 6. T Halpenny (Lansdowne), 7. K Keenan (Blackrock College), 8. R Ball (UCD), 9. Tom Cullen (UCD), 10. Jack Notley (Wanderers), 11. L Hoffman (Blackrock College), 12. Kevin Quinn (Old Belvedere), 13. A Creedon (Blackrock College), 14. Kevin O'Flanaghan (London Irish), 15. Jack Mattson (Wanderers). | |||||
Ulster:
1. H StG Gallaher (London Irish), 2. TA Cromey (Collegians), 3. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 4. Jimmy Nelson (Malone), 5. Bob Agar (Malone), 6. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 7. Gordon Dudgeon (Collegians) 8. Des McCourt (QUB), 9. Ernie Strathdee (QUB), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. WA Hill (Collegians), 12. John Harper (Instonians) 13. FA Olver (Instonians), 14. Des McKee (NIFC), 15. Dudley Higgins (Civil Service). |
15 November 1947 | Connacht | 3-24 | Munster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Try: Murphy |
Report[14] | Try: Lane McCarthy (3) McElhinney Con: Reid (3) Pen: Reid |
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Connacht:
1. R Blackburn (TCD), 2. RC Scott (Ballina), 3. J Naughton (Corinthians), 4. N Lally (Rovers), 5. J Langan (Corinthians), 6. M Holland (Galwegians), 7. M Nolan (Galwegians), 8. P O'Flaherty (Corinthians), 9. J Geoghegan (Galwegians) 10. J Horan (UCG), 11. P Murphy (UCG), 12. HO Anderson (Galwegians, c), 13. P Collins (Galwegians), 14. M Brennan (corinthians), 15. A Foley (UCG). | |||||
Munster:
1. B Hayes (Cork Constitution), 2. J Donnelly (Sunday's Well), 3. Tom Clifford (Young Munster), 4. P Keane (Young Munster), 5. P Madden (Sunday's Well), 6. F Dineen (Bohemians), 7. Ernie Keeffe (Sunday's Well, c), 8. Jim McCarthy (Dolphin), 9. R O'Dea (Garryowen), 10. A McElhinney (Dolphin), 11. Mick Lane (UCC), 12. Paddy Reid (Garryowen), 13. J Mackessy (Cork Constitution), 14. JJ O'Sullivan (UCC), 15. J Staunton (Garryowen). |
22 November 1947 | Munster | 14-11 | Leinster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Try: O'Sullivan (2) O'Hanlon Con: Reid Pen: Reid |
Report[15] | Try: Halpenny Cullen Con: Mattson Pen: Mattson |
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Munster:
1. B Hayes (Cork Constitution), 2. J Donnelly (Sunday's Well), 3. J Corcoran (UCC), 4. P O'Kane (Young Munster), 5. Ernie Keeffe (Sunday's Well, c), 6. Jim McCarthy (Dolphin), 7. P Madden (Sunday's Well), 8. T Reid (Garryowen), 9. H de Lacy (Harlequins/Garryowen), 10. A McElhinney (Dolphin), 11. JJ O'Sullivan (UCC), 12. J Mackessy (Cork Constitution), 13. Paddy Reid (Garryowen), 14. Bertie O'Hanlon (Dolphin), 15. J Staunton (Garryowen). | |||||
Leinster:
1. Leslie Griffin (Wanderers), 2. Karl Mullen (Old Belvedere), 3. Hugh Dolan (Blackrock College), 4. Dick Wilkinson (Wanderers), 5. C Walsh (Monkstown), 6. T Halpenny (Lansdowne), 7. KJ Keenan (Blackrock College), 8. C O'Doherty (Blackrock College), 9. Tom Cullen (UCD), 10. Jack Notley (Wanderers), 11. L Hoffman (Blackrock College), 12. T Burke (Blackrock College), 13. D Orr (TCD), 14. A Gill (Wanderers), 15. Jack Mattson (Wanderers). |
10 November 1948 | Ulster | 30-6 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: McKee (4) Harper Martin J. Kyle Henderson Con: Martin Murphy (2) |
Report[16] | Pen: Foley (2) |
Referee: JD O'Connor (Leinster) | ||
Ulster:
1. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 2. TA Cromey (Collegians), 3. Gordon Dudgeon (Collegians), 4. J. B. Stevenson (Instonians), 5. Jimmy Nelson (c, Malone), 6. Ewart Bell (Collegians), 7. D Ingram (Instonians), 8. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 9. Eric Kyle (NIFC), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. B Warke (Instonians), 12. Noel Henderson (QUB), 13. John Harper (Instonians), 14. Des McKee (NIFC), 15. JG Murphy (Dublin University). | |||||
Connacht:
1. M Kennedy (Corinthians), 2. R Scott (Ballina), 3. R Blackburn (c, Dublin University), 4. D Flynn (Galwegians), 5. G Langan (Corinthians), 6. M O'Flaherty (Corinthians), 7. C Clancy (St Mary's), 8. J Heffernan (Ballina_, 9. M Cox (Bective Rangers), 10. B Collins (Galwegians), 11. S Sweeney (Ballinasloe), 12. V Lane (Corinthians), 13. P Ryan (Westport), 14. M Brennan (Corinthians), 15. A Foley (UCG). |
20 November 1948 | Munster | 6-13 | Ulster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Try: McCarthy Pen: Dennehy |
Report[17] | Try: Harper J. Kyle Con: Higgins (2) Pen: Higgins |
Referee: N. H. Lambert (Leinster) | ||
Munster:
1. P. O'Kane (Young Munster), 2. D. Healy (Dolphin), 3. Tom Clifford (Young Munster), 4. P. Madden (Sunday's Well), 5. Archie O'Leary (Cork Constitution), 6. C. Roche (Garryowen), 7. Tom Reid (Lansdowne/Garryowen), 8. Jim McCarthy (Dolphin), 9. Hugh de Lacy (Harlequins, c), 10. W. O'Regan (UCC), 11. A. Nicholson (Dolphin), 12. Bertie O'Hanlon (Dolphin), 13. R. Dennehy (Dolphin), 14. Mick Lane (UCC), 15. G. Aherne (Dolphin). | |||||
Ulster:
1. Gordon Dudgeon (Collegians), 2. TA Cromey (Collegians), 3. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 4. Jimmy Nelson (Malone), 5. Bob Agar (Malone), 6. Bill McKay (QUB), 7. Ewart Bell (Collegians), 8. Des McCourt (QUB), 9. Eric Kyle (NIFC), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. JSY Matthewson (QUB), 12. Deryck Monteith (Malone), 13. John Harper (Instonians), 14. WA Hill (Collegians), 15. Dudley Higgins (Civil Service). |
20 November 1948 | Connacht | 0-3 | Leinster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[18] | Pen: B. Mullan |
Referee: M. Dowling (Munster) | |||
Connacht:
1. D Flynn (Galwegians), 2. R Scott (Ballina), 3. R Blackburn (c, Dublin University), 4. G Langan (Corinthians), 5. J Holland (Galwegians) 6. M O'Flaherty (Corinthians), 7. C Clancy (St Mary's), 8. M Kennedy (Corinthians), 9. S Dillon (Ballinasloe), 10. B Collins (Galwegians), 11. S Sweeney (Ballinasloe), 12. M Cog (Bective Rangers), 13. V Lane (Corinthians), 14. M Brennan (Corinthians), 15. A Foley (UCG). |
27 November 1948 | Leinster | 6-0 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[19] |
4 December 1948 | Ulster | 0-5 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Drop: try2 = Hackett
con2 = Mullan |
Report[20] | ||||
Ulster:
1. Des McKibbin (QUB), 2. TA Cromey (Collegians), 3. Albert McConnell (Collegians), 4. Jimmy Nelson (Malone), 5. Bob Agar (Malone), 6. Herbie Martin (Instonians), 7. Ewart Bell (Collegians), 8. Des McCourt (QUB), 9. Ernie Strathdee (QUB), 10. Jack Kyle (QUB), 11. JS Mathewson (QUB), 12. Deryck Monteith (Malone), 13. John Harper (Instonians), 14. WHJ Miller (QUB), 15. Dudley Higgins (Civil Service). | |||||
Leinster:
1. L Griffen (Wanderers), 2. K Mullen (Old Belvedere), 3. L Warke (Dublin University), 4. MP Corrigan (St. Mary's), 5. R Fitzgerald (Palmerston), 6. T O'Brien (Bective Rangers), 7. D O'Brien (London Irish), 8. TG Davis (Dublin University), 9. T. Cullen (UCD), 10. JD Jackett (UCD), 11. B. Mullan (Clontarf), 12. K. Quinn (London Irish), 13. M. O'Flanagan (Lansdowne), 14. A. Gill (Wanderers), 15. G Norton (Bective Rangers). |
9 January 1949 | Munster | 20-6 | Connacht | Mardyke, Cork | |
Report[21] |
29 October 1949 | Connacht | 5-6 | Munster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[22] |
12 November 1949 | Ulster | 11-0 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[23] |
10 November 1949 | Leinster | 31-3 | Connacht | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[24] |
25 November 1949 | Connacht | 3-12 | Ulster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[25] |
26 November 1949 | Munster | 3-3 | Leinster | Mardyke, Cork | |
Report[26] |
3 December 1949 | Leinster | 8-0 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[27] |
28 October 1950 | Munster | 12-8 | Connacht | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Report[28] |
9 November 1950 | Connacht | 10-6 | Leinster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[29] |
11 November 1950 | Munster | 3-6 | Ulster | Mardyke, Cork | |
Report[30] |
22 November 1950 | Ulster | 26-3 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[31] |
25 November 1950 | Leinster | 8-6 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[32] |
2 December 1950 | Ulster | 10-3 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[33] |
25 October 1951 | Connacht | 3-28 | Munster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[34] |
1 November 1951 | Leinster | 39-3 | Connacht | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[35] |
3 November 1951 | Ulster | 16-3 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[36] |
8 November 1951 | Connacht | 0-13 | Ulster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[37] |
10 November 1951 | Munster | 9-12 | Leinster | Mardyke, Cork | |
Report[38] |
17 November 1951 | Leinster | 14-17 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[39] |
25 October 1952 | Munster | 8-0 | Connacht | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Report[40] |
6 November 1952 | Connacht | 8-0 | Leinster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[41] |
8 November 1952 | Munster | 0-0 | Ulster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Report[42] |
19 November 1952 | Ulster | 28-3 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[43] |
22 November 1952 | Leinster | 0-3 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[44] |
20 December 1952 | Ulster | 17-11 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[45] |
29 October 1953 | Connacht | 3-11 | Ulster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[46] |
5 November 1953 | Leinster | 34-14 | Connacht | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[47] |
7 November 1953 | Ulster | 6-11 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[48] |
14 November 1953 | Leinster | 0-3 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[49] |
21 November 1953 | Munster | 0-0 | Leinster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Report[50] |
3 December 1953 | Connacht | 3-0 | Munster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[51] |
29 October 1954 | Munster | 8-3 | Connacht | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Report[52] |
11 November 1954 | Connacht | 3-6 | Leinster | The Sports Field, Galway | |
Report[53] |
13 November 1954 | Munster | 0-3 | Ulster | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Report[54] |
24 November 1954 | Ulster | 6-14 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[55] |
27 November 1954 | Leinster | 8-9 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Report[56] |
11 December 1954 | Ulster | 3-5 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Report[57] |
8 November 1969 | Ulster | 3-3 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Ulster coach: Ken Armstrong |
22 November 1969 | Connacht | 0-20 | Ulster | Galway | |
Ulster coach: Ken Armstrong |
20 December 1969 | Leinster | 3-8 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Ulster coach: Ken Armstrong |
29 October 1977 | Munster | 15-10 | Leinster | ||
5 November 1977 | Connacht | 3-18 | Ulster | ||
18 November 1977 | Munster | 6-10 | Ulster | ||
19 November 1977 | Connacht | 6-10 | Munster | ||
26 November 1977 | Leinster | 29-18 | Ulster | ||
10 December 1977 | Leinster | 30-9 | Connacht | ||
28 October 1978 | Ulster | 11-4 | Connacht | ||
18 November 1978 | Munster | 19-3 | Connacht | ||
25 November 1978 | Ulster | 3-9 | Leinster | ||
9 December 1978 | Munster | 11-6 | Ulster | ||
8 December 1978 | Connacht | 6-13 | Leinster | ||
17 December 1978 | Leinster | 3-12 | Munster | ||
27 October 1979 | Connacht | 20-16 | Munster | ||
27 October 1979 | Leinster | 18-12 | Ulster | ||
17 November 1979 | Ulster | 11-15 | Munster | ||
24 November 1979 | Leinster | 25-10 | Connacht | ||
8 December 1979 | Munster | 3-4 | Leinster | ||
15 December 1979 | Connacht | 6-6 | Ulster | ||
1 November 1980 | Connacht | 9-18 | Leinster | ||
8 November 19080 | Munster | 21-10 | Ulster | ||
15 November 1980 | Ulster | 13-12 | Connacht | ||
22 November 1980 | Leinster | 18-9 | Munster | ||
13 December 1980 | Ulster | 9-39 | Leinster | ||
13 December 1980 | Munster | 16-0 | Connacht | ||
24 October 1981 | Ulster | 18-16 | Munster | ||
24 October 1981 | Leinster | 20-10 | Connacht | ||
28 November 1981 | Connacht | 18-21 | Munster | ||
28 November 1981 | Leinster | 19-6 | Ulster | ||
5 December 1981 | Munster | 15-15 | Leinster | ||
5 December 1981 | Ulster | 6-3 | Connacht | ||
23 October 1982 | Ulster | 22-21 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: Matthews Carr Brady Con: Goodrich (2) Pen: O'Donnell |
Report[58] | Try: Eoin Lysaght Con: Brendan Moran Pen: Brendan Moran (5) |
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Ulster:
1. I. Johnston (Collegians), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. D. Wallace (Ballymena), 4. John Rogers (Bangor) 5. C. Morrison (CIYMS), 6. Phillip Matthews (QUB), 7. Nigel Carr (QUB), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. Rab Brady (QUB), 10. Adrian Goodrich (Ballymena), 11. Kenny Hooks (QUB), 12. Roy Palmer (Collegians), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Paul O'Donnell (London Irish). | |||||
Connacht:
1. T. Healy (Shannon), 2. C. Fitzgerald (St Mary's), 3. H. McGuire (St. Mary's), 4. Mick Moylett (Manchester), 5. D. Grennan (Clontarf), 6. N. Hogan (Ballinasloe), 7. M. Smyth (London Irish), 8. P. Finn (Ballinasloe), 9. R. McGrath (Wanderers), 10. H. Condon (London Irish), 11. C. Hitchcock (UCG), 12. J. O'Connell (Corinthians), 13. D. Howard (St Mary's), 14. Eoin Lysaght (Blackrock), 15. Brendan Moran (Waterpark). Replacement: E. O'Flynn (Corinthians, for O'Connell 60') |
23 October 1982 | Leinster | 9-6 | Munster | Lansdowne Road | |
Report[59] |
13 November 1982 | Ulster | 9-15 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Pen: Palmer (2) Goodrich |
Report[60] | Try: Campbell Con: Campbell Pen: Campbell (2) Drop: Campbell |
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Ulster:
1. D. Wallace (Ballymena), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. I. Johnston (Collegians), 4. Brian McCall (London Irish), 5. John Rogers (Bangor), 6. Phillip Matthews (QUB), 7. Nigel Carr (QUB), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. R. Stewart (Collegians), 10. Adrian Goodrich (Ballymena, c), 11. Kenny Hooks (QUB), 12. Roy Palmer (Collegians), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Paul O'Donnell (London Irish). Replacement: John Hewitt (NIFC, for O'Donnell 22') | |||||
Leinster:
1. Philip Orr (Old Wesley), 2. J. Cantrell (Blackrock), 3. M. Fitzpatrick (Wanderers), 4. George Wallace (Old Wesley), 5. Jim Glennon (Skerries), 6. Fergus Slattery (Blackrock), 7. Ronan Kearney (Wanderers), 8. Declan Fanning (St Mary's), 9. Sammy Lyons (Old Belvedere), 10. Ollie Campbell (Old Belvedere), 11. S. Doyle (Greystones), 12. Paul Dean (St Mary's), 13. I. Finnegan (Bective Rangers), 14. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 15. Hugo MacNeill (Oxford University). |
13 November 1982 | Munster | 9-7 | Connacht | Thomond Park | |
Report[61] |
27 November 1982 | Munster | 10-19 | Ulster | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Try: Tucker Pen: Barry (2) |
Report[62] | Try: Crossan Irwin Goodrich Con: Goodrich (2) Pen: Goodrich |
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Munster:
1. N. Ryan (Shannon), 2. P. Derham (Cork Constitution), 3. G. McLoughlin (Shannon), 4. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 5. Moss Keane (Lansdowne), 6. C. Cantillon (Cork Constitution), 7. Colm Tucker (Shannon), 8. Tony O'Leary (Cork Constitution, c), 9. Alex O'Regan (St Mary's), 10. Tony Ward (St Mary's), 11. Declan Aherne (Dolphin), 12. P. Cross (Young Munster), 13. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 14. Moss Finn (Cork Constitution), 15. John Barry (Bohemians). | |||||
Ulster:
1. D. Wallace (Ballymena), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J.J. McCoy (Dungannon), 4. Brian McCall (London Irish), 5. John Rogers (Bangor), 6. Phillip Matthews (QUB), 7. Nigel Carr (QUB), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. Willie Oakes (Instonians), 10. Adrian Goodrich (Ballymena, c), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. John Hewitt (NIFC), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Roy Palmer (Collegians). |
27 November 1982 | Connacht | 7-13 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[63] |
12 November 1983 | Connacht | 7-29 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: O'Flynn Pen: Moran |
Report[64] | Try: Bradley O'Sullivan Kiernan Barry Ward Con: Ward (3) Pen: Ward |
12 November 1983 | Ulster | 13-12 | Leinster | Donnybrook, Dublin | |
Try: Kearney McGeady (2) Con: Murphy Pen: Murphy (2) |
Report[65] | Try: Crowe Ringland Con: O'Donnell Pen: O'Donnell (2) |
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Leinster: 1. P. Orr (Old Wesley), 2. Harry Harbison (Bective Rangers), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. J. George Wallace (Old Wesley), 5. J. Glennon (Skerries), 6. Ronan Kearney (Wanderers), 7. D. Fanning (St Mary's), 8. D. McGrath (UCD), 9. T. Doyle (Greystones), 10. B. Murphy (Bective Rangers), 11. John McGeady (Lansdowne), 12. Brendan Mullin (Dublin University), 13. R. Moroney (Lansdowne), 14. Paul Haycock (Terenure, c), 15. John Murphy (Greystones). | |||||
Ulster: 1. D. Wallace (Ballymena), Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Dungannon), 4. John Rogers (Bangor), 5. Brian McCall (London Irish), 6. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 7. Ian Crowe (City of Derry), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. Willie Oakes (Instonians), 10. Alan Irwin (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Irwin (Instonians, c), 13. Roy Palmer (Collegians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Paul O'Donnell (London Irish). |
26 November 1983 | Leinster | 29-6 | Connacht | Donnybrook, Dublin | |
Try: McGeady Harbison Mullin (2) Con: Murphy (2) Pen: Murphy (3) |
Report[66] | Pen: Moran (2) |
26 November 1983 | Ulster | 13-12 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Crossan Pen: Brown Palmer (2) |
Report[67] | Try: Sexton Con: Ward Pen: Barry Finn |
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Ulster: 1. D. Wallace (Ballymena), Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Dungannon), 4. John Rogers (Bangor), 5. Brian McCall (London Irish), 6. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 7. Ian Crowe (City of Derry), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. Rab Brady (Queen's University), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Alan Irwin (Instonians), 13. David Irwin (Instonians, c), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Roy Palmer (Collegians). | |||||
Munster: 1. T. Mulcahy (Bohemians), 2. P. Derham (Cork Constitution), 3. B. O'Brien (Highfield), 4. B. Foley (Shannon), 5. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 6. Willie Sexton (Garryowen), 7. P. O'Hara (Sundays Well), 8. A. O'Leary (Cork Constitution), 9. Michael Bradley, 10. Tony Ward (St Mary's), 11. Moss Finn (Cork Constitutions), 12. P. Cross (Young Munster), 13. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 14. Eddie O'Sullivan (Garryowen), 15. John Barry (Cork Constitution). |
22 October 1983 | Connacht | 9-4 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: Moran (2) Drop: Smith |
Report[68] | Try: A. Irwin |
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Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy, B. Deegan (Wanderers), 3. H. McGuire (St Mary's), 4. J. Healy (Galwegians), 5. Mick Moylett (Shannon), 6. J. Noone (Corinthians), 7. J. Mannion (St Mary's), 8. H. O'Donoghue (London Irish), 9. R. McGrath (Wanderers), 10. Ciaran Smyth (Corinthians, c), 11. F. O'Flynn (Corinthians), 12. D. Howard (St Mary's), 13. H. Condon (London Irish), 14. E. Lysaght (Blackrock), 15. Brendan Moran (Waterpark). | |||||
Ulster: 1. A. Campbell (Collegians), Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Dungannon), 4. John Rogers (Bangor), 5. Brian McCall (London Irish), 6. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 7. Phillip Matthews (Queen's University), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. Willie Oakes (Instonians), 10. Alan Irwin (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Irwin (Instonians, c), 13. Roy Palmer (Collegians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Paul O'Donnell (London Irish). |
22 October 1983 | Munster | 13-22 | Leinster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Try: O'Leary Pen: Ward (3) |
Report[69] | Try: Haycock Kearney Con: Murphy Pen: Murphy (3) Drop: Murphy |
27 October 1984 | Ulster | 16-3 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Matthews Pen: Brown (2) Drop: Brown (2) |
Report[70] | Pen: Murphy |
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Ulster: 1. P. Kennedy (London Irish), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Dungannon), 4. John Whitten (Instonians), 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 6. Phillip Matthews (Ards), 7. Willie Duncan (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Rab Brady (Queen's University), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Ian Moles (Ards), 13. David Irwin (Instonians, c), 14. Terry McMaster (Bangor), 15. Philip Rainey (Landowne). | |||||
Leinster: 1. P. Orr (Old Wesley), 2. Harry Harbison (Bective Rangers), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. J. George Wallace (Old Wesley), 5. J. Glennon (Skerries), 6. R. Kearney (Wanderers), 7. D. Spring (Lansdowne), 8. D. McGrath (UCD), 9. A. O'Regan (St Mary's), 10. Mick Quinn (Lansdowne), 11. J. McGeady (Lansdowne), 12. Paul Dean (St. Mary's), 13. Brendan Mullin (Dublin University), 14. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 15. John Murphy (Greystones). |
27 October 1984 | Connacht | 3-23 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: Hernon |
Report[71] | Try: Quilligan (3) Hyland Con: Danaher (2) Pen: Danaher |
24 November 1984 | Ulster | 28-6 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: McCall Matthews Ringland Rainey Con: Brown (3) Pen: Brown (2) |
Report[72] | Pen: Quaid (2) |
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Ulster: 1. P. Kennedy (London Irish), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Dungannon), 4. Brian McCall (London Irish) 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 6. Willie Duncan (Malone), 7. Phillip Matthews (Ards), 8. Nigel Carr (Ards), 9. Rab Brady (Queen's University), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Ian Moles (Ards), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Landowne). Replacement: Steve Smith (Ballymena, for MacDonald). | |||||
Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy, B. Deegan (Wanderers), 3. M. MacClancy (Old Belvedere), 4. Michael Tarpey (St Mary's), 5. J. Healy (Galwegians), 6. J. McShane (St Mary's), 7. Declan Greaney (Corinthians), 8. P. Finn (Galwegians), 9. Conor McCarthy (UCG, c), 10. C. Smyth (Corinthians, c), 11. F. O'Flynn (Corinthians), 12. Colin Hitchcock (Galwegians), 13. M. Feeley (Old Belvedere), 14. Brendan Moran (Wanderers), 15. Mick Quaid (Galwegians). Replacement: V. Ryan (Lansdowne, for Finn). |
24 November 1984 | Leinster | 15-9 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: Wallace Moroney Con: Murphy Quinn Pen: Quinn |
Report[73] | Try: Sexton Con: Ward Pen: Ward |
8 December 1984 | Munster | 6-14 | Ulster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Try: O'Kelly Con: Ward |
Report[74] | Try: Ringland (2) Pen: Brown Drop: Brown |
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Munster: 1. T. Hennessy (London Irish), 2. P. Derham (Cork Constitution), 3. G. McLoughlin (Shannon), 4. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 5. F. Kearney (Sundays Well), 6. P. Collins (Highfied), 7. W. Sexton (Garryowen), 8. B. Spillane (Bohemians), 9. Michael Bradley, 10. Tony Ward (St Mary's), 11. D. Aherne (Young Munster), 12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 13. O'Neill (Waterpark), 14. Ger O'Kelly (Dolphin), 15. John Barry (Cork Constitution). | |||||
Ulster: 1. P. Kennedy (London Irish), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Dungannon), 4. Brian McCall (London Irish), 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 6. Nigel Carr (Ards), 7. Willie Duncan (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Rab Brady (Queen's University), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Ian Moles (Ards), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Landowne). |
8 December 1984 | Connacht | 3-14 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Kearney McGrath Dean Con: Murphy |
Report[75] | Pen: Quaid |
9 November 1985 | Ulster | 23-3 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Cowan Matthews Crossan (2) Con: Brown (2) Pen: Brown |
Report[76] | Drop: Keyes |
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Ulster: 1. P. Kennedy (London Irish), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. John Whitten (Instonians), 6. Phillip Matthews (Ards), 7. Willie Duncan (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Stephen Cowan (Malone), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. John Hewitt (NIFC), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). | |||||
Munster: 1. T. Hennessy (London Irish), 2. P. Derham (Cork Constitution), 3. T. Mulcahy (Bohemians), 4. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 5. F. Kearney (Sundays Well), 6. P. Collins (Highfied), 7. W. Sexton (Garryowen), 8. B. Spillane (Bohemians), 9. Michael Bradley, 10. Ralph Keyes (Cork Constitution), 11. D. Aherne (Young Munster), 12. F. Brosnahan (Young Munster) 13. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 14. J. Crotty (UCC), 15. John Barry (Cork Constitution). |
9 November 1985 | Leinster | 6-9 | Connacht | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: MacNeill Con: Murphy |
Report[77] | Pen: O'Toole (3) |
23 November 1985 | Munster | 6-15 | Leinster | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Pen: Kiernan (2) |
Report[78] | Try: Clinch Con: Murphy Pen: Murphy (3) |
23 November 1985 | Connacht | 6-16 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: O'Donnell (2) |
Report[79] | Try: Crossan (2) Morrow Con: Brown (2) |
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Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy, B. Deegan (Wanderers), 3. M. MacClancy (Old Belvedere), 4. Michael Tarpey (St Mary's), 5. Mick Moylett (Shannon), 6. Declan Greaney (Corinthians), 7. John O'Driscoll (London Irish), 8. Noel Mannion (Corinthians), 9. Conor McCarthy (UCG, c), 10. Hugh Condon (London Irish), 11. Colin Hitchcock (Galwegians), 12. J. Daly (Lansdowne), 13. Ray Hernon (UCD), 14. F. O'Flynn (Corinthians), 15. Brian O'Donnell (Galwegians). Replacements: Joe Healy (Galwegians, for Mannion), Ciaran Smyth (Corinthians, for Hernon). | |||||
Ulster: 1. P. Kennedy (London Irish), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Colin Morrison (CIYMS), 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon, c), 6. John Whitten (Instonians), 7. Willie Duncan (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Stephen Cowan (Malone), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. John Hewitt (NIFC), 13. David Irwin, 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Paul O'Donnell (London Irish). Replacement: Roger Anderson (London Irish, for Irwin). |
7 December 1985 | Leinster | 13-19 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: Hopkins Mullin Con: Hopkins Pen: Hopkins |
Report[80] | Try: Morrow Moles Con: Brown Pen: Rainey (2) Brown |
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Leinster: 1. P. Orr (Old Wesley), 2. Harry Harbison (Bective Rangers), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. J. Holland (Wanderers), 5. A. Blair (Old Wesley), 6. R. Kearney (Wanderers), 7. D. McGrath (Old Belvedere), 8. D. Fanning (St. Mary's, c), 9. Tony Doyle (Greystones), 10. Paul Dean (St. Mary's), 11. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 12. P. Clinch (Dublin University), 13. Brendan Mullin (Oxford University), 14. John Sexton, 15. Ray Hopkins (Terenure). | |||||
Ulster: 1. J. Kennedy (London Irish), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon, c), 5. Brian McCall (London Irish), 6. Phillip Matthews (Ards), 7. Willie Duncan (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. John Hewitt (NIFC), 13. Ian Moles (Ards), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). Replacement: Stephen Cowan (Malone, for Crossan). |
7 December 1985 | Connacht | 9-16 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Noel McCarthy Con: O'Toole Pen: O'Toole |
Report[81] | Try: Brosnihan Pen: Keyes (4) |
25 October 1986 | Munster | 6-17 | Ulster | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Pen: Barry (2) |
Report[82] | Try: MacDonald Crossan Pen: Brown Drop: Brown (2) |
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Munster: 1. P. McCarthy (Dolphin), 2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin), 3. J, Fitzgerald (Young Munster), 4. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 5. Richard Costello (Old Crescent), 6. Pat O'Hara (Sundays Well), 7. W. Sexton (Garryowen), 8. M. Gibson (London Irish), 9. Michael Bradley, 10. Ralph Keyes (Cork Constitution), 11. J. Crotty (Dolphin), 12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 13. Moss Finn (Cork Constitution), 14. G. O'Kelly (Dolphin), 15. John Barry (Cork Constitution). | |||||
Ulster: 1. P. Millar (Ballymena), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Colin Morrison (Malone), 6. Nigel Carr (Ards), 7. Willie Duncan (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. John Hewitt (NIFC), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). |
25 October 1986 | Connacht | 6-41 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: Moran (2) |
Report[83] | Try: Ryan Dean Fanning MacNeill Ward Mullin Con: Ward (4) Pen: Ward (2) Drop: Mullin |
8 November 1986 | Ulster | 37-6 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Irwin (3) Ringland Duncan Morrison Rainey (2) Con: Brown Pen: Brown |
Report[84] | Pen: Moran Drop: Dunne |
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Ulster: 1. A. Millar (Ballymena), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Colin Morrison (Malone), 6. Willie Duncan (Malone), 7. Nigel Carr (Ards), 8. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Bill Harbinson (Malone), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). Replacement: Davy Morrow (Bangor, for Duncan). | |||||
Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy, B. Deegan (Wanderers), 3. M. MacClancy (Old Belvedere), 4. Mick Moylett (Shannon), 5. Michael Tarpey (St Mary's), 6. Mick Fitzgibbon (Dublin University), 7. Noel Mannion (Corinthians), 8. John O'Driscoll (London Irish). 9. C. McCarthy (UCG, c), 10. Collie Dunne (Wanderers), 11. Colin Hitchcock (Galwegians), 12. Michael Cosgrave (Wanderers), 13. L. Mulcahy (Terenure), 14. Brendan Moran (Waterpark), 15. H. O'Toole (Corinthians). Replacements: G. Mullen (Corinthians, for Cosgrave), P. Kiely (Athlone, for Hitchcock). |
8 November 1986 | Leinster | 15-3 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Pen: Ward (3) Murphy Drop: Murphy |
Report[85] | Pen: Kiernan |
22 November 1986 | Ulster | 14-12 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Duncan Crossan Pen: Brown Drop: Brown |
Report[86] | Pen: Ward (3) Drop: Ward |
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Ulster: 1. P. Millar (Ballymena), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Colin Morrison (Malone), 6. Willie Duncan (Malone), 7. Nigel Carr (Ards), 8. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Ian Brown (Malone), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Bill Harbinson (Malone), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). Replacement: Colin Wilkinson (Malone, for Rainey). | |||||
Leinster: 1. P. Orr (Old Wesley), 2. Harry Harbison (Bective Rangers), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. Neil Francis (Blackrock), 5. J. Glennon (Skerries), 6. P. Collins (Lansdowne), 7. R. Kearney (Wanderers), 8. D. Fanning (St. Mary's), 9. T. Doyle (Greystones), 10. Paul Dean (St. Mary's), 11. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 12. Tony Ward (Greystones), 13. Brendan Mullin (Oxford University), 14. T. Kennedy (St. Mary's), 15. Hugo MacNeill (London Irish). Replacements: John Murphy (Greystones, for Dean), S. O'Beirne (UCD, for Haycock). |
22 November 1986 | Munster | 9-11 | Connacht | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Try: Murray Con: Kiernan Pen: Kiernan |
Report[87] | Try: Fitzgibbon Mulcahy Pen: Moran |
24 October 1987 | Ulster | 10-10 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Irwin Pen: Russell Drop: Russell |
Report[88] | Try: Kearney Pen: Kiernan (2) |
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Ulster: 1. Brian McKibbin (Instonians), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. J. Rogers (Bangor), 6. Willie Duncan (Malone), 7. Don Whittle (Bangor), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Bill Harbinson (London Irish), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). | |||||
Munster: 1. J. Fitzgerald (Young Munster), 2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 5. Finbarr Kearney (Sundays Well), 6. Colm Tucker (Shannon), 7. N. O'Donovan (Shannon), 8. W. Sexton (Garryowen), 9. Michael Bradley, 10. Ralph Keyes (Cork Constitution), 11. D. McCarthy (Young Munster), 12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 13. M. Finn (Cork Constitution), 14. Kenny Murphy (Cork Constitution), 15. Pat Murray (Shannon). |
24 October 1987 | Leinster | 20-19 | Connacht | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: MacNeill Ward Haycock Con: Ward Pen: Ward Drop: Mullin |
Report[89] | Try: Cosgrave Clancy Con: Moran Pen: Moran (3) |
14 November 1987 | Connacht | 3-20 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: Moran |
Report[90] | Try: Ringland McCoy Russell Con: Russell Pen: Rainey |
Referee: J. Cole | ||
Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy (Lansdowne), 2. Ciaran Fitzgerald (St Mary's), 3. Davie Henshaw (Athlone), 4. V. Ryan (Lansdowne), 5. Mick Moylett (Shannon), 6. N. McCarthy (St Mary's, c), 7. Mick Fitzgibbon (Dublin University), 8. John O'Driscoll (London Irish), 9. C. McCarthy (Wanderers), 10. Collie Dunne (Blackrock), 11. L. Mulcahy (Terenure), 12. R. Hernan (St Mary's), 13. Michael Cosgrave (Wanderers), 14. Brendan Moran (Waterpark), 15. F. O'Beirne (UCG). | |||||
Ulster: 1. Brian McKibbin (Instonians), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. J. Rogers (Bangor), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Bill Harbinson (London Irish), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). |
14 November 1987 | Munster | 10-3 | Leinster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Try: Murphy Pen: Kiernan (2) |
Report[91] | Pen: Ward |
Referee: B. Stirling |
28 November 1987 | Leinster | 9-22 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Pen: Ward (2) Drop: Ward |
Report[92] | Try: Penalty try Ringland MacDonald Con: Russell (2) Pen: Russell (2) |
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Leinster: 1. J. Langbroek (Blackrock), 2. N. Kearney (Old Wesley), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. K. Potts (St. Mary's), 5. J. Collins (Dublin University), 6. C. Quinn (Lansdowne), 7. K. Egan (St. Mary's), 8. D. Fanning (St. Mary's), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock), 10. Tony Ward (Greystones), 11. P. Purcell (Lansdowne), 12. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's), 13. Paul Clinch (Lansdowne), 14. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 15. Fergus Dunlea (Lansdowne). Replacements: Willie Dawson (Lansdowne, for Ward), Hugo MacNeill (London Irish, for Clinch). | |||||
Ulster: 1. Brian McKibbin (Instonians), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Colin Morrison (Malone), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Davy Morrow (Bangor), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. Bill Harbinson (London Irish), 13. David Irwin (Instonians, c), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). |
29 November 1987 | Connacht | 12-17 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Fitzgibbon McCarthy Con: Moran (2) |
Report[93] | Try: Bradley Galway Pen: Murray (3) |
22 October 1988 | Ulster | 16-3 | Connacht | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Irwin Russell Con: Rainey (2) Pen: Rainey |
Report[94] | Pen: Cruess-Callaghan |
Referee: Owen Doyle | ||
Ulster: 1. M. Reynolds (Malone), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Paddy Johns (Dublin University), 6. Don Whittle (London Irish), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). | |||||
Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy (Lansdowne), 2. Jamesie O'Riordan (Cork Constitution), 3. Davie Henshaw (Athlone), 4. Mick Moylett (Shannon), 5. Aidan Higgins (London Irish), 6. P. Culhane (Corinthians), 7. Noel Mannion (Corinthians), 8. S. Craven (Terenure), 9. Tommy Conneally (Corinthians), 10. Cedric Cruess-Callaghan (Old Belvedere), 11. Jim Staples (London Irish), 12. J. Daly (Corinthians), 13. Michael Cosgrave (Wanderers), 14. F. O'Flynn (Corinthians), 15. Henry O'Toole (Corinthians). Replacement: C. Dunne (Blackrock, for O'Toole) |
22 October 1988 | Leinster | 23-12 | Munster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: Sexton Mullin Pen: Cunningham (5) |
Report[95] | Pen: Kiernan (4) |
Referee: S. Hilditch | ||
Leinster: 1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones), 2. N. Kearney (Old Wesley), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. Neil Francis (Blackrock), 5. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley), 7. Paddy Kenny (Wanderers), 8. D. Fanning (St Mary's College), 9. Fergus Aherne (Lansdowne), 10. P. Dean (St Mary's College(, 11. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 12. Vince Cunningham (St Mary's College), 13. Brendan Mullin (London Irish), 14. John Sexton (Lansdowne), 15. Fergus Dunlea (Lansdowne). Replacement: N. Farren (Old Wesley, for Haycock). | |||||
Munster: 1. R. Bevan (Highfield), 2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. F. Kearney (Sundays Well), 5. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 6. P. Hogan (Garryowen), 7. Pat O'Hara (Sundays Well), 8. B. Spillane (Bohemians), 9. Michael Bradley (Cork Constitution), 10. Ralph Keyes (Cork Constitution), 11. N. Barry (Garryowen), 12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 13. M. Finn (Cork Constitution), 14. Kenny Murphy (Cork Constitution), 15. Phil Danaher (Garryowen). Replacement: P. Cross (Young Munster, for Finn). |
12 November 1988 | Ulster | 18-17 | Leinster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Crossan Con: Russell Pen: Russell (3) Drop: Russell |
Report[96] | Try: Sexton (2) Popplewell Con: Cunningham Pen: Cunningham |
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Ulster: 1. M. Reynolds (Malone), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Colin Morrison (Malone), 5. J. Rogers (Bangor), 6. Don Whittle (London Irish), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Trevor Ringland (Ballymena), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). | |||||
Leinster: 1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones), 2. N. Kearney (Old Wesley), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 5. M. Gibson (London Irish), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley), 7. Paddy Kenny (Wanderers), 8. D. Fanning (St Mary's College), 9. Fergus Aherne (Lansdowne), 10. Paul Dean (St Mary's College(, 11. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 12. Vince Cunningham (St Mary's College), 13. Brendan Mullin (London Irish), 14. John Sexton (Lansdowne), 15. Fergus Dunlea (Lansdowne). |
12 November 1988 | Munster | 25-10 | Connacht | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Try: Murray Danaher Cross Spillane Con: Barry Kiernan (2) Pen: Kiernan |
Report[97] | Try: O'Driscoll Pen: O'Beirne (2) |
3 December 1988 | Munster | 9-12 | Ulster | Thomond Park, Limerick | |
Pen: Kiernan (3) |
Report[98] | Try: Crossan Matthews Hooks |
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Munster: 1. R. Bevan (Highfield), 2. P. Derham (Cork Constitution), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 5. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 6. Brian Spillane (Bohemians), 7. N. O'Donovan (Shannon), 8. P. O'Hara (Sundays Well), 9. Michael Bradley (Cork Constitution), 10. Ralph Keyes (Cork Constitution), 11. Pat Murray (Shannon), 12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 13. M. Finn (Cork Constitution), 14. Kenny Murphy (Cork Constitution), 15. Phil Danaher (Garryowen). Replacement: M. O'Donoghue (Garryowen, for Galwey). | |||||
Ulster: 1. M. Reynolds (Malone), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. J. Rogers (Bangor), 5. Paddy Johns (Gosforth), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). |
3 December 1988 | Connacht | 11-10 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: O'Riordan Mannion Pen: O'Beirne |
Report[99] | Try: Aherne Fanning Con: Farrenn |
14 October 1989 | Connacht | 3-38 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: O'Beirne |
Report[100] | Try: Hewitt (2) Crossan (2) Robinson (2) Hooks Matthews Con: Russell (3) |
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Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy (Lansdowne), 2. J. O'Riordan (Cork Constitution), 3. Davie Henshaw (Athlone), 4. M. Moylett (Shannon), 5. Aidan Higgins (London Irish), 6. S. Guerin (Galwegians), 7. Noel Mannion (Corinthians), 8. Mick Fitzgibbon (Shannon), 9. Sean O'Beirne (St Mary's College), 10. Eric Elwood (Galwegians), 11. Enda Guerin (Galwegians), 12. R Hernan (UCD), 13. Michael Cosgrave (Wanderers), 14. A. Gillen (St Mary's College), 15. Jim Staples (London Irish). | |||||
Ulster: 1. M. Reynolds (Malone), John MacDonald (Malone), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Paddy Johns (Dublin University), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Brian Robinson (Malone), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). |
14 October 1989 | Munster | 10-3 | Leinster | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Report[101] |
21 October 1989 | Leinster | 6-14 | Ulster | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Pen: B. Smith (2) |
Report[102] | Try: S. Smith Crossan Pen: Russell Drop: Russell |
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Leinster: 1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones), 2. N. Kearney (Old Wesley), 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. Neil Francis (Blackrock), 5. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 6. Paddy Kenny (Wanderers), 7. Chris Pim (Old Wesley), 8. Andy Blair (Old Wesley), 9. Fergus Aherne (Lansdowne, c), 10. Brian Smith (Oxford University), 11. P. Purcell (Lansdowne), 12. Vince Cunningham (St Mary's College), 13. Brendan Mullin (London Irish), 14. Paul Haycock (Terenure), 15. Fergus Dunlea (Lansdowne). | |||||
Ulster: 1. M Reynolds (Malone), Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Paddy Johns (Dublin University), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Brian Robinson (Malone), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. David Irwin (Instonians, c), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). |
21 October 1989 | Connacht | 10-14 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[103] |
28 October 1989 | Ulster | 13-10 | Munster | Ravenhill, Belfast | |
Try: Crossan (2) Con: Russell Pen: Russell |
Report[104] | Try: Lenihan Kiernan Con: Kiernan |
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Ulster: 1. M. Reynolds (Malone), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 5. Paddy Johns (Dublin University), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Rab Brady (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Keith Crossan (Instonians), 12. John Hewitt (London Irish), 13. David Irwin (Instonians), 14. Kenny Hooks (Ards), 15. Philip Rainey (Ballymena). | |||||
Munster: 1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster), 2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. Donal Lenihan (Cork Constitution), 5. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 6. Ken O'Connell (Sundays Well), 7. Pat O'Hara (Sundays Well), 8. Paul Collins (London Irish, c). 9. O. Kiely (Shannon), 10. Ralph Keyes (Cork Constitution), 11. C. Daly (UCC), 12. Phil Danaher (Garryowen), 13. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 14. Jim Galvin (Old Crescent), 15. Kenny Murphy (Cork Constitution). Replacement: Charlie Murphy (Cork Constitution, for Danaher). |
28 October 1989 | Leinster | 16-12 | Connacht | Lansdowne Road, Dublin | |
Try: Francis Mullin Con: Farren Pen: Farren (2) |
Report[105] | Con: O'Beirne (4) |
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Leinster: 1. Nick Popplewell, 2. Kearney, 3. Des Fitzgerald, 4. Brian Rigney, 5. Neil Francis, 6. Kelvin Leahy, 7. Andy Blair, 8. R. Love, 9. Fergus Aherne, 10. Vince Cunningham, 11. Paul Haycock, 12. P. Clinch, 13. Brendan Mullin, 14. Niall Farren, 15. Fergus Dunlea. | |||||
Connacht: 1. Tom Clancy, 2. O'Riordan, 3. Davie Henshaw, 4. Aidan Higgins, 5. Mark Feely, 6. Noel McCarthy, 7. Noel Mannion, 8. Mick Fitzgibbon, 9. Sean O'Beirne, 10. Cedric Cruess Callaghan, 11. Enda Guerin, 12. Mervyn Feely, 13. Michael Cosgrave, 14. Derek Holland, 15. Jim Staples. Replacement: Aidan Whyte (for Staples). |
1 December 1990 | Munster | 19-18 | Connacht | ||
1 December 1990 | Ulster | 13-6 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Steve Smith Pen: Russell McAleese Drop: Russell |
Report[106] | Pen: Farren (2) |
Referee: R. McDowell | ||
Ulster:
1. David Elliott (Bangor), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Paddy Johns (Trinity), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena) 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Gordon Hamilton (North), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Terry McMaster (Bangor), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Willie Anderson (Dungannon, for Tweed), Derek McAleese (Ballymena, for Russell). | |||||
Leinster:
1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones), 2. P. Kenny (Blackrock), 3. Gary Halpin (Wanderers), 4. K. Potts (St. Mary's), 5. Neil Francis (Blackrock), 6. G. Pim (Old Wesley), 7. Kelvin Leahy (c, Wanderers), 8. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock), 10. Brian Smith (Leicester), 11. R. Hennessy (Lansdowne), 12. P. Clinch (Lansdowne), 13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's), 14. Brian Glennon (Lansdowne), 15. Niall Farren (Old Wesley). |
8 December 1990 | Munster | 15-19 | Ulster | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Pen: Kiernan (4) Drop: Keyes |
Report[107] | Try: Robinson Matthews Con: McAleese Pen: McAleese (3) |
Referee: G. Black | ||
Munster:
1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster), 2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 5. P. O'Grady (Shannon), 6. P. Collins (London Irish), 7. P. Hogan (Garryowen), 8. K. O'Connell (Sundays Well) 9. Michael Bradley (Constitution), 10. Ralph Keyes (Constitution), 11. Jack Clarke (Dolphin), 12. Mike Kiernan (Dolphin), 13. Phil Danaher (Garryowen), 14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 15. Kenny Murphy (Constitution). Replacement: Pat Murray (Shannon, for Danaher). | |||||
Ulster:
1. Brian McKibbin (Instonians), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Paddy Johns (Trinity), 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Gordon Hamilton (North), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown), 10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena), 11. Terry McMaster (Bangor), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacement: John Rogers (Bangor, for Johns). |
8 December 1990 | Connacht | 18-20 | Leinster | ||
15 December 1990 | Leinster | 13-27 | Munster | ||
15 December 1990 | Ulster | 16-9 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: Matchett Robinson Con: McAleese Pen: McAleese (2) |
Report[108] | Try: Geoghegan Con: Elwood Pen: White |
Referee: B. Smith | ||
Ulster:
1. Brian McKibbin (Instonians), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. J. J. McCoy (Bangor), 4. Colin Morrison (Malone), 5. Willie Anderson (Dungannon), 6. Phillip Matthews (Wanderers), 7. Gordon Hamilton (North), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown), 10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena), 11. Terry McMaster (Bangor), 12. David Irwin (Instonians), 13. John Hewitt (London Irish), 14. Kenny Hooks (Bangor), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Maurice Field (Malone, for Hewitt). | |||||
Connacht:
Coach: George Hook. 1. Tom Clancy (Lansdowne), 2. J. O'Riordan (Cork Constitution), 3. C. Shanley (DLSP), 4. Aidan Higgins (London Irish), 5. Steve Jameson (St Marys), 6. N. McCarthy (St. Mary's), 7. M. Fitzgibbon (Shannon) 8. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne), 9. Ken Lawless (Clontarf), 10. Eric Elwood (Galwegians), 11. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish), 12. Derek Holland (Galwegians), 13. Michael Cosgrave (St Marys), 14. Aidan White (St Marys), 15. Jim Staples (London Irish]]. Replacement: Enda Guerin (Galwegians, for Staples) |
7 December 1991 | Leinster | 21-22 | Ulster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Beggy Ciaran Clarke Con: Woods (2) Pen: Woods (2) Drop: Ridge |
Report[109] | Try: Smyth Robinson Con: McAleese Pen: McAleese (4) |
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Leinster:
1. N. O'Donoghue (Terenure), 2. J. Murphy (Greystones), 3. D. Dowling (St Mary's), 4. K. Potts (St Mary's), 5. R. Boyd (Greystones), 6. K. Leahy (Wanderers), 7. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 8. K. Devlin (Old Belvendere), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock), 10. P. Hnnbry (Terenure), 11. Niall Woods (Blackrock), 12. Martin Ridge (Blackrock), 13. Vince Cunningham (St Mary's), 14. David Beggy (Currie), 15. Ciaran Clarke (Terenure). Replacements: M. Wyse (for Hennebry) | |||||
Ulster:
1. David Elliott (Bangor), 2. John MacDonald (c, Malone), 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Colin Morrison (Malone), 5. Gary Longwell (QUB), 6. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 7. Gordon Hamilton (c, Ballymena), 8. Robinson, 9. Andrew Matchett (Portadown), 10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena), 11. Davy Smyth (Ballymena), 12. Mark McCall (Bangor), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Terry McMaster (for Smyth). |
7 December 1991 | Connacht | 9-15 | Munster | ||
14 December 1991 | Ulster | 37-22 | Munster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Macartney Carey (2) Wilkinson Con: McAleese (3) Pen: McAleese (5) |
Report[110] | Try: Wallace (2) Danaher Con: Keyes (2) Pen: Keyes (2) |
Referee: D. Lamont | ||
Ulster:
1. David Elliott (Bangor), 2. John MacDonald (c, Malone), 3. Peter Millar (Ballymena), 4. Colin Morrison (Malone), 5. Gary Longwell (QUB), 6. Dean Macartney (Ballymena), 7. Gordon Hamilton (c, Ballymena), 8. Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Ashley Blair (Dungannon) 10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena), 11. Davy Smyth (Ballymena), 12. Mark McCall (Bangor), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). | |||||
Munster:
1. P. Soden, 2. T. Kingston, 3. P. McCarthy, 4. P. O'Grady, 5. T. Keogh, 6. K. Maher, 7. P. Hogan, 8. M. O'Donaoghue, 9. O. Kiely, 10. Ralph Keyes, 11. B. Walsh, 12. J. Clarke, 13. Phil Danaher, 14. Richard Wallace, 15. D. Larkin. |
14 December 1991 | Leinster | 24-9 | Connacht | ||
21 December 1991 | Connacht | 10-10 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Lawless Pen: White (2) |
Report[111] | Try: Carey Pen: McAleese (2) |
Referee: R. McDowell | ||
Connacht:
1. P. McGrath (Galwegians), 2. W. Mulcahy (Skerries), 3. Davey Henshaw (Athlone), 4. Steve Jameson (St Mary's), 5. T. Coughlan (Old Belvedere), 6. S. Moran (Blackrock), 7. Mick Fitzgibbon (Shannon), 8. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne), 9. Kenny Lawless, 10. Eric Elwood (Galwegians), 11. Gordie Curley (Athlone), 12. Michael Cosgrave (c, Wanderers), 13. S. Tormey (Galwegians), 14. Neville Furlong (UCG), 15. Aidan White (St Mary's). | |||||
Ulster:
1. David Elliott (Bangor),
2. John MacDonald (c, Malone),
3. Peter Millar (Ballymena),
4. Colin Morrison (Malone),
5. Gary Longwell (QUB),
6. Dean Macartney (Ballymena),
7. Denis McBride (c, Ballymena),
8. Robinson (Ballymena),
9. Ashley Blair (Dungannon)
10. Derek McAleese (Ballymena),
11. Davy Smyth (Ballymena),
12. Mark McCall (Bangor),
13. Maurice Field (Malone),
14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon),
15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). |
21 December 1991 | Munster | 20-3 | Leinster | ||
This season, the IRFU Interprovincial Championship was sponsored by Cara Computers, and for the first time included the Irish Exiles.[112]
13 September 1992 | Exiles | 19-13 | Munster | Sunbury | |
Try: Keenan Con: Corcoran Pen: Corcoran (4) |
Report[113] | Try: Costelloe Con: O'Sullivan Pen: O'Sullivan (2) |
Referee: B. Stirling | ||
Exiles:
1. N. Donovan (London Irish), 2. J. McFarland (London Irish), 3. Gary Halpin (London Irish), 4. John Etheridge (Northampton), 5. Mat Keenan (London Irish), 6. D. Cleary (Orrell), 7. Paul Collins (London Irish), 8. Dennis Kelly (Manchester) 9. Rob Saunders (Orrell), 10. B. Wellens (Orrell), 11. Michael Corcoran (London Irish), 12. David Curtis (London Irish), 13. D. Dooley (Saracens), 14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish), 15. Jim Staples (London Irish). Replacements: D. Lynagh (Paris University, for Wellens, 43'). | |||||
Munster:
Coach: Garrett Fitzgerald. 1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster), 2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin, c), 3. P. McCarthy (Cork Constitution), 4. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 5. Richard Costelloe (Garryowen), 6. Pat O'Hara (Cork Constitution), 7. Barry O'Mahony (UCC), 8. G. Earls (Young Munster). 9. O' Kiely (Shannon), 10. Dan Larkin (Garryowen), 11. Billy O'Shea (Shannon), 12. J. Clarke (Dolphin), 13. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution), 14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 15. Charlie Haley (Cork Constitution). Replacements: George O'Sullivan (Highfield, for Larkin, 16'), Paul Wallace (UCC, for Fitzgerald, 60'), D. O'Mahoney (UCC, for Kiely, 79') |
22 September 1992 | Leinster | 16-14 | Exiles | Donnybrook Stadium | |
Try: Popplewell Woods Pen: Woods (2) |
Report[114] | Try: Corcoran Pen: Corcoran (3) |
Referee: S. Hilditch | ||
Leinster:
Coach: Jim Glennon. 1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones, c), 2. John Murphy (Greystones), 3. D. Dowling (St Mary's), 4. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 5. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers), 6. Kelvin Leahy (Wanderers), 7. Robbie Love (Old Wesley), 8. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 9. Fergus Aherne (Lansdowne) 10. Paul Hennebry (Terenure), 11. Niall Woods, 12. Vince Cunningham (St Mary's), 13. M. Ridge (Blackrock), 14. Damian O'Brien (Clontarf), 15. C. Clarke (Terenure). Replacements: R. Finnegan (Lansdowne, for Leahy, 55'), S. Byrne (Blackrock, for Finnegan, 70'). | |||||
Exiles:
1. N. Donovan (London Irish), 2. J. McFarland (London Irish), 3. Gary Halpin (London Irish), 4. John Etheridge (Northampton), 5. Mat Keenan (London Irish), 6. D. Cleary (Orrell), 7. Dennis Kelly (Manchester), 8. K. Hickey (Coventry), 9. Rob Saunders (Orrell), 10. D. Lynagh (Paris University), 11. Michael Corcoran (London Irish), 12. David Curtis (London Irish), 13. D. Dooley (Saracens), 14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish), 15. Jim Staples (London Irish, c). |
28 November 1992 | Munster | 11-12 | Ulster | ||
Try: Cronin Pen: Haly (2) |
Report[115] | Pen: Russell Humphreys (2) Drop: Humphreys |
Referee: O. Doyle | ||
Munster:
Coach: Garrett Fitzgerald. 1. P. McCarthy (Cork Constitution), 2. Paddy Kenny (Shannon), 3. Peter Clohessy, (Young Munster), 4. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 5. Richard Costelloe (Garryowen), 6. G. Clohessy (Young Munster), 7. Eddie Halvey (Shannon), 8. Ben Cronin (Garryowen), 9. D. Tobin (Young Munster), 10. Jim Galvin (Shannon), 11. P. Murray (Shannon), 12. Philip Danaher (Garryowen), 13. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution), 14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 15. Charlie Haley (Cork Constitution). Replacements: L. Dineen (Cork Constitution, for Cronin. | |||||
Ulster:
Coach: Davy McMaster. 1. Davy Elliott (Bangor), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Gary Longwell (QUB), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor) 7. Denis McBride (Malone, c), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians) 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Bill Harbinson (Malone), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Andy Adair (for Smith), David Humphreys (QUB, for Russell). |
28 November 1992 | Connacht | 28-9 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Mulcahy (2) Curley Con: White (2) Pen: White (3) |
Report[116] | Pen: McGowan (3) |
Referee: R. McDowell | ||
Connacht:
1. Tom Clancy (Lansdowne), 2. Billy Mulcahy (Skerries), 3. D. Henshaw (Athlone), 4. T. Coughlin (St Mary's), 5. Steve Jameson (St Mary's), 6. S. Moran (Blackrock), 7. K. Devlin (St Mary's), 8. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne), 9. Ken Lawless (Clontarf), 10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne), 11. Gordon Curley (Athlone), 12. Stephen Carty (Galwegians), 13. Michael Cosgrave (Wanderers, c), 14. C. Leahy (Wanderers), 15. Aidan White (St Mary's). | |||||
Leinster:
Coach: Jim Glennon. 1. H. Hurley (Old Wesley), 2. John Murphy (Greystones), 3. D. Dowling (St Mary's), 4. M. O'Neill (Blackrock), 5. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers), 6. Kelvin Leahy (Wanderers), 7. Robbie Love (Old Wesley), 8. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 9. Fergus Aherne (Lansdowne) 10. Alan McGowan, 11. Niall Woods, 12. Vince Cunningham (St Mary's), 13. M. Ridge (Blackrock), 14. J. Sexton (Lansdowne), 15. Conor O'Shea (Lansdowne). Replacements: Michael Corcoran (St Mary's, for Murphy, 7'), Paul Hennberry (Terenure, for McGowan, 64') |
6 December 1992 | Leinster | 21-20 | Munster | Donnybrook Stadium | |
Try: Pim Cunningham Con: Woods Pen: C. O'Shea (2) Woods |
Report[117] | Try: Galvin Walsh Con: B. O'Shea (2) Drop: Galvin Larkin |
Referee: Alan Watson | ||
Leinster:
Coach: Jim Glennon. 1. Nick Popplewell (Greystones, c), 2. John Murphy (Greystones), 3. D. Dowling (St Mary's), 4. David Dorsey (Old Wesley), 5. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley), 7. Robbie Love (Old Wesley), 8. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock), 10. Paul Hennebry (Terenure), 11. Niall Woods, 12. Vince Cunningham (St Mary's), 13. Colin Younger (Terenure), 14. J. Sexton (Lansdowne), 15. Conor O'Shea (Lansdowne). Replacements: A. McKeen (for Dowling, 52'), Fergus Aherne (for Rolland, 74'). | |||||
Munster:
Coach: Garrett Fitzgerald. 1. P. McCarthy (Cork Constitution), 2. Paddy Kenny (Shannon), 3. Peter Clohessy, (Young Munster), 4. Eoin O'Sullivan (Old Crescent), 5. Richard Costelloe (Garryowen), 6. L. Dineen (Cork Constitution), 7. Eddie Halvey (Shannon), 8. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 9. Michael Bradley, 10. Jim Galvin (Shannon), 11. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 12. Philip Danaher (Garryowen), 13. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution), 14. Billy O'Shea (Shannon), 15. Pat Murray (Shannon, c). Replacements: Dan Larkin (Garryowen, for Galvin, 53'). |
6 December 1992 | Ulster | 19-6 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: Field Tweed Howe Con: Russell (2) |
Report[118][119] | Pen: White (2) |
Referee: B. Smith | ||
Ulster:
Coach:Davy McMaster. 1. Davy Elliott (Bangor), 2. John MacDonald, 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 5. Paddy Johns, 6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor) 7. Denis McBride (Malone, c), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians) 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Bill Harbinson (Malone), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). | |||||
Connacht:
1. Tom Clancy (Lansdowne), 2. Billy Mulcahy (Skerries), 3. D. Henshaw (Athlone), 4. Tim Coughlin (St Mary's), 5. Steve Jameson (St Mary's), 6. S. Moran (Blackrock), 7. K. Devlin (St Mary's), 8. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne), 9. Ken Lawless (Clontarf), 10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne), 11. Gordon Curley (Athlone), 12. Stephen Carty (Galwegians), 13. Michael Cosgrave (Wanderers, c), 14. C. Leahy (Wanderers), 15. Aidan White (St Mary's). |
11 December 1992 | Munster | 20-10 | Connacht | ||
11 December 1992 | Exiles | 13-16 | Ulster | ||
Try: Verling Con: Corcoran Pen: Corcoran (2) |
Report[120] | Try: Harbinson Con: Russell Pen: Russell (2) Drop: Russell |
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Exiles:
1. N. Donovan (London Irish), 2. John McFarland (London Irish), 3. Gary Halpin (London Irish), 4. John Etheridge (Northampton), 5. Mat Keenan (London Irish), 6. D. Cleary (Orrell), 7. Aaron Verling (London Irish), 8. Dennis Kelly (Manchester), 9. Rob Saunders (Orrell), 10. B. Wellens (Orrell), 11. Michael Corcoran (London Irish), 12. David Curtis (London Irish), 13. D. Dooley (Saracens), 14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish), 15. Jim Staples (London Irish). | |||||
Ulster:
Coach: Davy McMaster. 1. Davy Elliott (Bangor), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor) 7. Denis McBride (Malone, c), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians) 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Bill Harbinson (Malone), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Gary Longwell (QUB, for Robinson) |
19 December 1992 | Ulster | 12-8 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Pen: Russell (3) Drop: Russell |
Report[121] | Try: O'Shea Pen: O'Shea |
Attendance: 5,000 Referee: D. McHugh | ||
Ulster:
Coach: Davy McMaster. 1. Davy Elliott (Bangor), 2. Steve Smith (Ballymena), 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 5. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 6. Colin Darrah (NIFC), 7. Denis McBride (c, Malone), 8. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 9. Andrew Matchett (Ballymena), 10. Peter Russell (Instonians), 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Bill Harbinson (Malone), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Brian McKibbin (for Elliott). | |||||
Leinster:
Coach: Jim Glennon. 1. H. Hurley (Old Wesley), 2. John Murphy (Greystones), 3. A. McKeen (Lansdowne), 4. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers), 5. David Bursey (Old Wesley), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley), 7. Robbie Love (Old Wesley), 8. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock), 10. Paul Hennebry (Terenure), 11. Niall Woods (Blackrock), 12. Colin Younger (Terenure), 13. Vince Cunningham (St Marys), 14. Brian Glennon (Lansdowne), 15. Conor O'Shea (Lansdowne). Replacements: Malcolm Mahon (for Love) |
19 December 1992 | Connacht | 12-17 | Exiles | ||
17 October 1993 | Ulster | 21-3 | Exiles | Ravenhill | |
Try: Tweed Millar Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (3) |
Report[122][123][124] | Pen: Burke |
Referee: B. Smith | ||
Ulster:
1. Davy Millar (Dungannon), 2. John MacDonald (Malone), 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 7. Denis McBride (Malone, c), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Ashley Blair (Dungannon), 10. David Humphreys (QUB), 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Mark McCall (Bangor), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Innes Gray (QUB), 15. Ian Orr (City of Derry). Replacements: Stephen Smyth (City of Derry, for Orr). | |||||
Exiles:
1. N. Donovan (London Irish), 2. M. Kernohan (Glasgow High/Kelvinside), 3. Gary Halpin (London Irish), 4. John Etheridge (Blackrock), 5. Mat Keenan (London Irish), 6. D. Cleary (Orrell), 7. A. Verling (London Irish), 8. Denis Kelly (Manchester), 9. Rob Saunders (London Irish), 10. Paul Burke (London Irish), 11. P. Hopley (Wasps), 12. K. Orrell (Treorchy), 13. D. Dooley (Saracens), 14. Simon Geoghegan (London Irish), 15. Jim Staples (Harlequins, c). Replacements: M. Dobson (Sale, for Kelly), Ray Hennessy (London Irish, for Staples), K. Rabitte (West Park, for Kernohan). |
17 October 1993 | Connacht | 9-15 | Munster | ||
23 October 1993 | Connacht | 10-39 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Curley Con: Elwood Pen: Elwood |
Report[125][126] | Try: Blair Wilkinson Humphreys McKinty McBride Con: McCall (4) Pen: McCall (2) |
Referee: A. Lewis | ||
Connacht:
1. T. Clancy (DLSP), 2. James O'Riordan, 3. Ciaran Shanley (DLSP), 4. T. Coughlan (St. Mary's), 5. S. James (St. Mary's), 6. Victor Costello (St. Mary's), 7. Kevin Devlin (St. Mary's), 8. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne), 9. Brian Comerford, 10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne), 11. Gordon Curley, 12. S. Carty, 13. M. Cosgrave (Wanderers), 14. Colin Leahy, 15. Aidan White (St. Mary's). Replacement: Ronan Garvey (for White) | |||||
Ulster:
1. Davy Millar (Dungannon), 2. John MacDonald (Malone), 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 7. Denis McBride (Malone, c), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Ashley Blair, 10. David Humphreys (QUB), 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Mark McCall (Bangor), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Innes Gray (QUB), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). |
23 October 1993 | Exiles | 8-13 | Leinster | ||
30 October 1993 | Munster | 21-19 | Leinster | ||
30 October 1993 | Exiles | 42-12 | Connacht | ||
12 November 1993 | Leinster | 25-0 | Ulster | Donnybrook | |
Try: Woods O'Shea Gavin Con: O'Shea (2) Pen: O'Shea (2) |
Report[127][128] | Referee: S. Lander | |||
Leinster:
1. H. Hurley (Old Wesley), 2. Shane Byrne (Blackrock), 3. Angus McKeen (Lansdowne), 4. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 5. Neil Francis (Old Belvedere), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley), 7. R. Love (Old Wesley), 8. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 9. Niall Hogan (Terenure, c), 10. Alan McGowan (Blackrock), 11. Niall Woods (Blackrock), 12. Martin Ridge (Blackrock), 13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's), 14. Paddy Gavin (Old Belevedere), 15. Conor O'Shea (Lansdowne). | |||||
Ulster:
1. Davy Millar (Dungannon), 2. John MacDonald (Malone), 3. Gary Bell (Instonians), 4. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 7. Denis McBride (Malone, c), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Ashley Blair, 10. David Humphreys (QUB), 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Mark McCall (Bangor), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Innes Gray (QUB), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Gary Longwell (QUB, for Tweed, 40) |
26 November 1993 | Munster | 34-19 | Exiles | ||
18 December 1993 | Ulster | 24-21 | Munster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Wilkinson Howe Con: McCall Pen: McCall (3) Drop: Humphreys |
Report[129] | Pen: O'Sullivan (7) |
Referee: G. Black | ||
Ulster:
1. David Elliott (Bangor), 2. John MacDonald (Malone), 3. Peter Millar (Ballymena), 4. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 7. Denis McBride (Malone, c), 8. Brian Robinson (Ballymena), 9. Andrew Matchett (Ballymena), 10. David Humphreys (QUB), 11. Tyrone Howe (Dungannon), 12. Mark McCall (Bangor), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. Ronnie Carey (Dungannon), 15. Colin Wilkinson (Malone). Replacements: Jeremy Hastings (Dungannon, for McBride, 31). | |||||
Munster:
1. P. Soden (Cork Constitution), 2. Terry Kingston (Dolphin, c), 3. Paul Wallace (Blackrock), 4. Gabriel Fulcher (Cork Constitution), 5. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 6. Ken O'Connell (Sunday's Well), 7. Eddie Halvey (, Shannon) 8. Len Dineen (Cork Constitution), 9. Michael Bradley (Cork Constitution), 10. George O'Sullivan (Cork Constitution), 11. Kenny Murphy (Cork Constitution), 12. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution), 13. Phil Danaher (Garryowen), 14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 15. Pat Murray (Shannon). |
18 December 1993 | Leinster | 15-11 | Connacht | Donnybrook | |
Pen: McGowan (5) |
Report[130] | Try: Leahy Pen: White (2) |
Referee: R. McDowell | ||
Leinster:
1. H. Hurley (Old Wesley), 2. Shane Byrne (Blackrock), 3. Angus McKeen (Lansdowne), 4. Brian Rigney (Greystones), 5. Neil Francis (Old Belvedere), 6. K. Potts (St. Mary's), 7. R. Love (Old Wesley), 8. Philip Lawlor (Bective), 9. Niall Hogan (Terenure, c), 10. Alan McGowan (Blackrock), 11. Niall Woods (Blackrock), 12. Martin Ridge (Blackrock), 13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's), 14. Paddy Gavin (Old Belevedere), 15. Conor O'Shea (Lansdowne). Replacements: B. Keane (St. Mary's, for McKeen, 37) | |||||
Connacht:
1. T. Clancy (DLSP), 2. B. Mulcahy (Skerries), 3. C. Shanley (DLSP), 4. T. Coughlan (St. Mary's), 5. S. James (St. Mary's), 6. Victor Costello (St. Mary's), 7. Noel Mannion (Lansdowne), 8. K. Devlin (St. Mary's), 9. Diarmuid Reddan (Old Crescent), 10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne), 11. Colin Leahy (Wanderers), 12. S. Tormey (Old Belvedere), 13. M. Cosgrave (Wanderers), 14. Neville Furlong (Garryowen), 15. Aidan White (St. Mary's). |
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Status |
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4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 58 | 8 | Champions; qualified for 1995–96 Heineken Cup | |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 84 | 51 | 4 | Qualified for 1995–96 Heineken Cup | |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 65 | 80 | 4 | Qualified for 1995–96 Heineken Cup | |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 117 | 2 | ||
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 134 | 2 |
Munster beat Ulster in an Interpro for the first time since 1980.[131]
12 November 1994 | Munster | 17-16 | Ulster | Musgrave Park | |
Try: Smith Pen: Smith (3) Drop: Burke |
Report[132] | Try: Matchett Con: McCall Pen: McCall Humphreys Drop: Humphreys |
Referee: Alan Lewis | ||
Munster:
1. John Fitzgerald, 2. Keith Wood, 3. Peter Clohessy, 4. Mick Galwey, 5. Gabriel Fulcher, 6. Eddie Halvey, 7. Anthony Foley, 8. David Corkery, 9. David O'Mahony, 10. Paul Burke, 11. Brian Roche, 12. Phil Danaher, 13. Sean McCahill, 14. Kenny Smith, 15. Pat Murray (c) | |||||
Ulster:
1. Gary Bell, 2. John MacDonald (c), 3. Simon Booth, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Davy Tweed, 6. David Erskine, 7. Denis McBride, 8. Stephen McKinty, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Davy Smyth, 12. Maurice Field, 13. Mark McCall, 14. Ronnie Carey, 15. Jonnny Bell. |
12 November 1994 | Connacht | 9-35 | Exiles | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: Carolan (2) Drop: Carolan |
Report[133] | Try: Staples (2) Corcoran (2) Geoghegan Boyle Con: Staples Pen: Corcoran |
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Connacht:
1. Tom Clancy, 2. Billy Mulcahy, 3. Paul Flavin, 4. John Etheridge, 5. Steve Jameson, 6. Victor Costello, 7. K. Devlin (c), 8. Noel Mannion, 9. Diarmuid Reddan, 10. Hugh Carolan, 11. Gordon Curley, 12. Steve Tormey, 13. G. Lavin, 14. Colin Leahy, 15. Aidan White. Replacements: M. Murphy (for Leahy, 40'). | |||||
Exiles:
Coach: John O'Driscoll. 1. N. Donovan, 2. David Addleton, 3. Gary Halpin, 4. K. Gallagher, 5. A. Verling, 6. Darryl O'Grady, 7. M. Dobson, 8. Dean Macartney, 9. Guy Easterby, 10. Niall Malone, 11. Simon Geoghegan, 12. Laurence Boyle, 13. Dan Dooley, 14. Michael Corcoran, 15. Jim Staples (c). Replacements: Brian Wellens (for Malone, 75'), A. Higgins (for O'Grady, 80'). |
19 November 1994 | Ulster | 20–6 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: Tweed (2) Con: McCall (2) Pen: McCall Drop: Humphreys |
Report[134] | Pen: Carolan Drop: White |
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Ulster:
1. Simon Booth, 2. John MacDonald (c), 3. Gary Bell 4. Davy Tweed, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. David Erskine, 7. Denis McBride, 8. Stephen McKinty, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Graeme McCluskey, 12. Maurice Field, 13. Mark McCall, 14. Ronnie Carey, 15. Jonny Bell. Replacements: Andy Adair (for McDonald, 72), Jeremy Hastings (for Erskine, 73). | |||||
Connacht:
1. Tom Clancy, 2. Billy Mulcahy, 3. Paul Flavin, 4. John Etheridge, 5. Steve Jameson, 6. Victor Costello, 7. K. Devlin (c), 8. Noel Mannion, 9. Diarmuid Reddan, 10. Aidan White, 11. Myles O'Reilly, 12. Michael Cosgrave, 13. Steve Tormey, 14. Michael Devine, 15. Hugh Carolan). Replacements: Barry Gavin (for Costello, 33). |
20 November 1994 | Leinster | 20-18 | Exiles | Donnybrook | |
Try: Rolland Francis Con: McGowan (2) Pen: McGowan Drop: Moloney |
Report[135] | Try: Staples Halpin Con: Corcoran Pen: Corcoran (2) |
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Leinster:
1. Henry Hurley, 2. Shane Byrne, 3. B. Keane, 4. B. Cusack, 5. Neil Francis, 6. Chris Pim, 7. K. Potts, 8. Robbie Love, 9. Alain Rolland (c), 10. Alan McGowan, 11. D. Wall, 12. Rory Moloney, 13. B. Glennon, 14. Paddy Gavin, 15. Ciaran Clarke. Replacement: Michael Kearney (for Clarke, 46) | |||||
Exiles:
1. N. Donovan, 2. David Addleton, 3. Gary Halpin, 4. K. Gallagher, 5. A. Verling, 6. J. Green, 7. M. Dobson, 8. Darryl O'Grady, 9. Guy Easterby, 10. Niall Malone, 11. Simon Geoghegan, 12. Laurence Boyle, 13. Dan Dooley, 14. Michael Corcoran, 15. Jim Staples (c). |
26 November 1994 | Connacht | 20-19 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Etheridge Mannion Con: Carolan (2) Pen: Carolan (2) |
Report[136] | Try: Carney Con: Campion Pen: McGowan (2) Campion (2) |
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Connacht:
Coach: George Hook. 1. Tom Clancy, 2. Billy Mulcahy, 3. Paul Flavin, 4. John Etheridge, 5. Steve Jameson, 6. Barry Gavin, 7. K. Devlin (c), 8. Noel Mannion, 9. Diarmuid Reddan, 10. Aidan White, 11. Myles O'Reilly, 12. Michael Cosgrave, 13. M. Murphy, 14. Michael Devine, 15. Hugh Carolan, Replacements: Tim Coughlin (for Devlin, 33'), D. Henshaw (for Flavin, 40') | |||||
Leinster:
1. Henry Hurley, 2. Shane Byrne, 3. J. Feehan, 4. Brian Rigney, 5. Neil Francis, 6. Chris Pim, 7. Robbie Love, 8. Philip Lawlor, 9. Alain Rolland (c), 10. Alan McGowan, 11. D. Finnegan, 12. Rory Moloney, 13. B. Glennon, 14. Paddy Gavin, 15. Michael Kearney. Replacements: F. Campion (for McGowan, 25'). |
26 November 1994 | Exiles | 8-46 | Munster | The Avenue | |
Try: Henderson Pen: Malone |
Report[137] | Try: Burke Foley Halvey Smith Con: Smith (4) Pen: Smith (6) |
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Exiles:
1. N. Donovan, 2. T. Garnett, 3. Gary Halpin, 4. S. Smith, 5. A. Verling, 6. J. Green, 7. Darryl O'Grady, 8. M. Dobson, 9. Guy Easterby, 10. Niall Malone. 11. Simon Geoghegan, 12. Laurence Boyle, 13. Rob Henderson, 14. P. Hopley, 15. Jim Staples (c). | |||||
Munster
1. John Fitzgerald, 2. Keith Wood, 3. Peter Clohessy, 4. Mick Galwey, 5. Gabriel Fulcher, 6. Eddie Halvey, 7. Anthony Foley, 8. David Corkery, 9. David O'Mahony, 10. Paul Burke, 11. Kenny Smith, 12. Phil Danaher, 13. Sean McCahill, 14. Billy O'Shea, 15. Pat Murray (c). Replacements: Richard Costelloe (for Fulcher, 67'), Dan Larkin (for Murray, 72') |
10 December 1994 | Exiles | 16-42 | Ulster | Heywood Road | |
Try: Smith Con: Malone Pen: Malone (3) |
Report[138] | Try: J. Bell (2) Howe (2) Wilson Con: McCall Pen: McCall (4) Humphreys |
Referee: B. Smith | ||
Exiles:
1. N. Donovan, 2. David Addleton, 3. Gary Halpin, 4. S. Smith, 5. A. Verling, 6. Dean Macartney, 7. Darren Adams, 8. Darryl O'Grady, 9. Guy Easterby, 10. Niall Malone, 11. J. Reynolds, 12. Laurence Boyle, 13. Brian Wellens, 14. D. Casado, 15. Jim Staples). Replacements: O. Cobbe (for Reynolds) | |||||
Ulster:
1. Simon Booth, 2. John MacDonald (c), 3. Gary Bell, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Davy Tweed, 6. Stephen McKinty, 7. Denis McBride, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Maurice Field, 13. Mark McCall, 14. Innes Gray, 15. Jonny Bell. |
10 December 1994 | Leinster | 14-36 | Munster | Donnybrook | |
Try: Rigney Pen: McGowan (3) |
Report[139] | Try: O'Shea Corkery O'Mahony Danaher Foley Con: Smith (4) Pen: Smith |
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Leinster:
1. B. Keane, 2. Shane Byrne, 3. Angus McKeen, 4. Brian Rigney, 5. Neil Francis, 6. Chris Pim, 7. S. Rooney, 8. Philip Lawlor, 9. Niall Hogan (c), 10. Alan McGowan, 11. Niall Woods, 12. M. Ridge, 13. Rory Moloney, 14. Paddy Gavin, 15. Conor O'Shea. Replacements: K. Potts (for Lawlor 40). | |||||
Munster:
1. John Fitzgerald, 2. Terry Kingston, 3. Peter Clohessy, 4. Mick Galwey, 5. Richard Costelloe, 6. Eddie Halvey, 7. Anthony Foley, 8. David Corkery, 9. David O'Mahony, 10. Paul Burke, 11. Kenny Smith, 12. Phil Danaher, 13. Sean McCahill, 14. Billy O'Shea, 15. Pat Murray (c). |
17 December 1994 | Ulster | 6-12 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Pen: Humphreys McCall |
Report[140] | Pen: McGowan (4) |
Referee: T. Spreadbury | ||
Ulster:
1. Gary Bell, 2. John MacDonald (c), 3. Simon Booth, 4. Jeremy Davidson, 5. Davy Tweed, 6. Stephen McKinty, 7. Denis McBride, 8. Roger Wilson, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Maurice Field, 13. Mark McCall, 14. Innes Gray, 15. Jonny Bell. Replacements: Gary Longwell (for Davidson 63), Stan McDowell (for J. Bell, 75). | |||||
Leinster:
1. B. Keane, 2. Shane Byrne, 3. Angus McKeen, 4. Brian Rigney, 5. Neil Francis, 6. Chris Pim, 7. S. Rooney, 8. Philip Lawlor, 9. Niall Hogan (c), 10. Alan McGowan, 11. Niall Woods, 12. M. Ridge, 13. Rory Moloney, 14. Paddy Gavin, 15. Conor O'Shea. Replacements: K. Potts (for Lawlor 40). |
17 December 1994 | Munster | 60-20 | Connacht | Thomond Park | |
Try: Murray O'Shea Penalty try Foley (3) Corkery Danaher Burke Con: Smith (3) Pen: Smith (2) Drop: Smith |
Report[141] | Try: Devine (3) Con: Carolan Pen: Carolan |
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Connacht:
1. Tom Clancy, 2. Billy Mulcahy, 3. Paul Flavin , 4. John Etheridge, 5. Steve Jameson, 6. Barry Gavin, 7. R. Rogers, 8. Noel Mannion, 9. Diarmuid Reddan, 10. Eric Elwood, 11. Myles O'Reilly, 12. Michael Cosgrave, 13. Steve Tormey, 14. Michael Devine, 15. Hugh Carolan. Replacements: Barry Gavin (for Costello, 33). |
The 1995 IRFU Interprovincial Championship was the first to be held since rugby union was declared open to professionalism. At this stage the Irish provinces were still representative teams, not professional clubs.[142] Many involved in the game were concerned that domestic clubs could not afford to pay players, who could be lost to professional teams in England.[143] In September, the IRFU confirmed that, for this season, only senior international players would be paid,[144] with a one-year moratorium on payment for club and provincial players.[145] As the situation developed, match fees became available for Heineken Cup and Interprovincial matches.[146] Leinster won the Interprovincial title for the first time in twelve years.[147]
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Status |
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4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 53 | 8 | Champions; qualified for 1996–97 Heineken Cup | |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 53 | 6 | Qualified for 1996–97 Heineken Cup | |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 58 | 4 | Qualified for 1996–97 Heineken Cup | |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 71 | 113 | 2 | ||
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 142 | 0 | Qualified for 1996–97 European Challenge Cup |
25 November 1995 | Ulster | 14–10 | Munster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Mackey Pen: McCall (3) |
Report[148][149] | Try: Walsh Con: Smith Pen: Smith |
Referee: A. Lewis | ||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey (Malone), 2. Allen Clarke (Northampton), 3. Gary Leslie (Dungannon), 4. Jeremy Davidson (Dungannon), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stuart Duncan (Malone), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 9. Neil Doak (NIFC), 10. Mark McCall (Bangor), 11. Jan Cunningham (TCD), 12. Bill Harbinson (c) (Malone), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. James Topping (Ballymena), 15. Jonny Bell (Northampton). | |||||
Munster:
1. John Fitzgerald (Young Munster),
2. Paul Cunningham (Garryowen),
3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster),
4. Gabriel Fulcher (Cork Constitution),
5. Paul O'Connor (Lansdowne),
6. Mick Galwey (Shannon),
7. Anthony Foley (Shannon),
8. David Corkery (Terenure),
9. David O'Mahony (Cork Constitution),
10. Paul Burke (Cork Constitution),
11. Kenny Smith (Garryowen),
12. Sean McCahill (Sunday's Well),
13. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution),
14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen),
15. Pat Murray (c) (Shannon). |
25 November 1995 | Irish Exiles | 28–22 | Connacht | The Avenue | |
Try: Henderson Staples (2) Halpin Con: Corcoran Pen: Corcoran (2) |
Report[150][151] | Try: Mannion Con: Elwood Pen: Elwood (4) |
Referee: L. Mayne | ||
Irish Exiles:
1. N. Donovan (Clontarf), 2. David Addleton (Coventry), 3. Gary Halpin (London Irish), 4. John Etheridge (Northampton), 5. S. Smith (Rugby), 6. John Green (Saracens), 7. Darryl O'Grady (Sale), 8. Darren Adams (Racing Club), 9. Chris Saverimutto (Sale), 10. Niall Malone (Leicester), 11. Simon Geoghegan (Bath), 12. Paul Flood (London Irish), 13. Rob Henderson (London Irish), 14. Michael Corcoran (London Irish), 15. Jim Staples (c) (Harlequins). | |||||
Connacht:
1. D. Kavanagh (Blackrock),
2. W. Mulcahy (Skerries),
3. C. Shanley (DLSP),
4. Graham Heaslip (Galwegians),
5. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers),
6. R. Rogers (Blackrock),
7. K. Devlin (c) (St. Mary's),
8. Noel Mannion (Buccaneers),
9. Diarmuid Reddan (Old Crescent),
10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne),
11. M. O'Reilly (Old Belvedere),
12. B. Carey (UCD),
13. R. Corrigan (Lansdowne),
14. M. Devine (Buccaneers),
15. A. White (Corinthians). |
2 December 1995 | Connacht | 9–27 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: Elwood (3) |
Report[152] | Try: Topping Field Con: McCall Pen: McCall (5) |
Referee: D. McHugh | ||
Connacht:
1. D. Kavanagh (Blackrock), 2. W. Mulcahy (Skerries), 3. C. Shanley (DLSP), 4. Graham Heaslip (Galwegians), 5. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers), 6. R. Rogers (Blackrock), 7. K. Devlin (c) (St. Mary's), 8. Noel Mannion (Buccaneers), 9. Diarmuid Reddan (Old Crescent), 10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne), 11. M. O'Reilly (Old Belvedere), 12. B. Carey (UCD), 13. R. Corrigan (Lansdowne), 14. M. Devine (Buccaneers), 15. P. Boland (Young Munster). | |||||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey (Malone),
2. Allen Clarke (Northampton),
3. Gary Leslie (Dungannon),
4. Jeremy Davidson (Dungannon),
5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena),
6. Stuart Duncan (Malone),
7. Denis McBride (Malone),
8. Paddy Johns (Dungannon),
9. Neil Doak (NIFC),
10. Mark McCall (Bangor),
11. Jan Cunningham (TCD),
12. Bill Harbinson (c) (Malone),
13. Maurice Field (Malone),
14. James Topping (Ballymena),
15. Jonny Bell (Northampton). |
2 December 1995 | Irish Exiles | 26–42 | Leinster | Heywood Road | |
Try: Henderson Saverimutto Corcoran Malone Con: Corcoran (3) |
Report[153] | Try: Costello Gavin McQuilkin (3) Cunningham Con: McGowan (3) Pen: McGowan O'Shea |
Referee: J. Cole | ||
Irish Exiles:
1. N. Donovan (Clontarf), 2. David Addleton (Coventry), 3. Gary Halpin (London Irish), 4. John Etheridge (Northampton), 5. S. Smith (Rugby), 6. John Green (Saracens), 7. Darryl O'Grady (Sale), 8. Darren Adams (Racing Club), 9. Chris Saverimutto (Sale), 10. Niall Malone (Leicester), 11. Jim Staples (Harlequins), 12. Paul Flood (London Irish), 13. Rob Henderson (London Irish), 14. Michael Corcoran (London Irish), 15. Simon Mason (Orrell). Replacements: Barry Walsh (London Irish, for O'Grady) | |||||
Leinster:
1. Henry Hurley (Old Wesley),
2. Shane Byrne (Blackrock College),
3. Paul Wallace (Blackrock College),
4. Brian Rigney (Shannon),
5. Neil Francis (Old Belvedere),
6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley),
7. Victor Costello (St. Mary's College),
8. Stephen Rooney (Lansdowne),
9. Alain Rolland,
10. Alan McGowan (Blackrock College),
11. Niall Woods (Blackrock College),
12. Kurt McQuilkin (Bective Rangers),
13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's College),
14. Paddy Gavin (Old Belvedere),
15. Conor O'Shea (London Irish).
Replacements: Ciaran Clarke (Terenure, for McQuilkin), Niall Hogan (Terenure, for Rolland). |
2 December 1995 | Munster | 20–14 | Irish Exiles | Musgrave Park, Cork | |
Try: L. Toland (2) Con: Burke (2) Pen: Burke Drop: Tuohy |
Report[154] | Try: Henderson Malone Con: Corcoran (2) |
Referee: B. Stirling | ||
Munster:
1. P. Spain (Garryowen), 2. Paul Cunningham (Garryowen), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. Gabriel Fulcher (Cork Constitution), 5. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 6. David Corkery (Terenure), 7. Brian Toland (Old Crescent), 8. Liam Toland (Old Crescent), 9. Stephen McIvor (Garryowen), 10. Paul Burke (Cork Constitution), 11. John Lacey (Sunday's Well), 12. Pat Murray (Shannon, c), 13. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution), 14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 15. Sean McCahill (Sunday's Well). Replacements: Dominic Crotty (UCC, for Lacey, 77), Stephen Tuohy (Old Crescent, for Burke, 80). | |||||
Irish Exiles:
1. N. Donovan (Clontarf),
2. David Addleton (Coventry),
3. Clem Boyd (Currie),
4. John Etheridge (Northampton),
5. S. Smith (Rugby),
6. John Green (Saracens),
7. Barry Walsh (London Irish),
8. Darren Adams (Racing Club),
9. Chris Saverimutto (Sale),
10. Niall Malone (Leicester),
11. Simon Geoghegan (Bath),
12. Paul Flood (London Irish),
13. Rob Henderson (London Irish),
14. Michael Corcoran (London Irish),
15. Jim Staples (Harlequins). |
2 December 1995 | Leinster | 41–9 | Connacht | Donnybrook Stadium | |
Try: O'Shea (2) Hogan Gavin McGowan Con: McGowan (2) Pen: McGowan (3) O'Shea |
Report[155] | Pen: Elwood (3) |
Referee: B. Smith | ||
Leinster:
1. Paul Flavin (Blackrock College), 2. Shane Byrne (Blackrock College), 3. Paul Wallace (Blackrock College), 4. Malcolm O'Kelly (St. Mary's College), 5. Neil Francis (Old Belvedere), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley), 7. Victor Costello (St. Mary's College), 8. Stephen Rooney (Lansdowne), 9. Niall Hogan (Terenure), 10. Alan McGowan (Blackrock College), 11. Niall Woods (Blackrock College), 12. Kurt McQuilkin (Bective Rangers), 13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's College), 14. Paddy Gavin (Old Belvedere), 15. Conor O'Shea (London Irish). | |||||
Connacht:
1. D. Kavanagh (Blackrock), 2. W. Mulcahy (Skerries), 3. C. Shanley (DLSP), 4. Graham Heaslip (Galwegians), 5. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers), 6. R. Rogers (Blackrock), 7. K. Devlin (c) (St. Mary's), 8. Noel Mannion (Buccaneers), 9. Diarmuid Reddan (Old Crescent), 10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne), 11. M. O'Reilly (Old Belvedere), 12. B. Carey (UCD), 13. R. Corrigan (Lansdowne), 14. M. Devine (Buccaneers), 15. P. Boland (Young Munster). Replacements: M. Murphy (Galwegians, for Carey, 62), D. Henshaw (Buccaneers, for Kavanagh, 66) |
16 December 1995 | Ulster | 29–3 | Irish Exiles | Ravenhill | |
Try: Cunningham Tweed Harbinson Con: McCall Pen: McCall (4) |
Report[156] | Pen: Corcoran |
Referee: R. McDowell | ||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey (Malone), 2. Allen Clarke (Northampton), 3. Gary Leslie (Dungannon), 4. Jeremy Davidson (Dungannon), 5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena), 6. Stuart Duncan (Malone), 7. Denis McBride (Malone), 8. Paddy Johns (Dungannon), 9. Andrew Matchett (Ballymena), 10. Mark McCall (Bangor), 11. Jan Cunningham (TCD), 12. Bill Harbinson (c, Malone), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. James Topping (Ballymena), 15. Jonny Bell (Northampton). Replacements: Simon Booth (Ballymena, for Mackey, 59) | |||||
Irish Exiles:
1. G. Harper (London Irish), 2. David Addleton (Coventry), 3. Clem Boyd (Currie), 4. John Etheridge (Northampton), 5. S. Smith (Rugby), 6. John Green (Saracens), 7. Barry Walsh (London Irish), 8. Darren Adams (Racing Club), 9. Chris Saverimutto (Sale), 10. Niall Malone (Leicester), 11. John Gallagher (Harlequins), 12. Paul Flood (London Irish), 13. Rob Henderson (London Irish), 14. Michael Corcoran (London Irish), 15. Jim Staples (c, Harlequins). Replacements: Brian Wellens (Liverpool St. Helens, for Flood), Simon Mason (Orrell, for Staples), Robin Saverimutto (Coventry, for C. Saverimutto), Darryl O'Grady (Sale, for Green) |
16 December 1995 | Munster | 15–19 | Leinster | Thomond Park | |
Try: R. Wallace (2) Con: Murray Pen: Murray |
Report[157][158] | Try: Rolland Con: McGowan Pen: McGowan (4) |
Referee: A. Watson | ||
Munster:
1. Paul McCarthy (Constitution), 2. Paul Cunningham (Garryowen), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. Gabriel Fulcher (Cork Constitution), 5. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 6. David Corkery (Terenure), 7. Brian Toland (Old Crescent), 8. Liam Toland (Old Crescent), 9. Stephen McIvor (Garryowen), 10. Paul Burke (Cork Constitution), 11. Dominic Crotty (UCC), 12. Sean McCahill (Sunday's Well), 13. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution), 14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 15. Pat Murray (Shannon, c). | |||||
Leinster:
1. Henry Hurley (Old Wesley), 2. Shane Byrne (Blackrock College), 3. Paul Wallace (Blackrock College), 4. Steve Jameson (St. Mary's College), 5. Neil Francis (Old Belvedere), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley, c), 7. Victor Costello (St. Mary's College), 8. Stephen Rooney (Lansdowne), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock College), 10. Alan McGowan (Blackrock College), 11. Niall Woods (Blackrock College), 12. Kurt McQuilkin (Bective Rangers), 13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's College), 14. Paddy Gavin (Old Belvedere), 15. Conor O'Shea (London Irish). |
23 December 1995 | Leinster | 31–3 | Ulster | Donnybrook | |
Try: Wallace Jameson Gavin Con: McGowan (2) Pen: McGowan (4) |
Report[159] | Pen: McCall |
Referee: C. White | ||
Leinster:
1. Henry Hurley (Old Wesley), 2. Shane Byrne (Blackrock College), 3. Paul Wallace (Blackrock College), 4. Steve Jameson (St. Mary's College), 5. Neil Francis (Old Belvedere), 6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley, c), 7. Victor Costello (St. Mary's College), 8. Stephen Rooney (Lansdowne), 9. Alain Rolland (Blackrock College), 10. Alan McGowan (Blackrock College), 11. Niall Woods (Blackrock College), 12. Kurt McQuilkin (Bective Rangers), 13. Vince Cunningham (St. Mary's College), 14. Paddy Gavin (Old Belvedere), 15. Conor O'Shea (London Irish). Replacement: Ciaran Clarke (Terenure, for Woods). | |||||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey (Malone),
2. Allen Clarke (Northampton),
3. Gary Leslie (Dungannon),
4. Jeremy Davidson (Dungannon),
5. Davy Tweed (Ballymena),
6. Stuart Duncan (Malone),
7. Denis McBride (Malone),
8. Paddy Johns (Dungannon),
9. Andrew Matchett (Ballymena),
10. Mark McCall (Bangor),
11. Jan Cunningham (TCD),
12. Bill Harbinson (c, Malone),
13. Maurice Field (Malone),
14. James Topping (Ballymena),
15. Jonny Bell (Northampton). |
23 December 1995 | Connacht | 11–46 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Heaslip Pen: Elwood (2) |
Report[160][161] | Try: McIvor P. Clohessy Crotty D. Clohessy Walsh L. Toland Con: Smith (5) Pen: Smith (2) |
Referee: A. Lewis | ||
Connacht:
1. D. Kavanagh (Blackrock), 2. W. Mulcahy (Skerries), 3. C. Shanley (DLSP), 4. Graham Heaslip (Galwegians), 5. J. O'Callaghan (Wanderers), 6. R. Rogers (Blackrock), 7. K. Devlin (c) (St. Mary's), 8. Noel Mannion (Buccaneers), 9. Diarmuid Reddan (Old Crescent), 10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne), 11. M. O'Reilly (Old Belvedere), 12. B. Carey (UCD), 13. R. Corrigan (Lansdowne), 14. Nigel Carolan (Galwegians), 15. A. White. Replacement: M. Murphy (Galwegians, for Carey, 58) | |||||
Munster:
1. P. Spain (Garryowen), 2. Paul Cunningham (Garryowen), 3. Peter Clohessy (Young Munster), 4. Gabriel Fulcher (Cork Constitution), 5. Mick Galwey (Shannon), 6. Des Clohessy, (Young Munster), 7. Brian Toland (Old Crescent), 8. Liam Toland (Old Crescent), 9. Stephen McIvor (Garryowen), 10. Paul Burke (Cork Constitution), 11. Kenny Smith (Garryowen), 12. Sean McCahill (Sunday's Well), 13. Brian Walsh (Cork Constitution), 14. Richard Wallace (Garryowen), 15. Dominic Crotty (UCC). Replacements: G. Aherne (Lansdowne, for McIvor, 61), C. Twomey (Cork Constitution, for Cunningham, 62), Stephen Tuohy (Old Crescent, for Burke, 68). |
The 1996 Interprovincial Championship was sponsored by Guinness in a three-year deal worth £115,000, taking over from the previous sponsors, Smithwicks.[162] The Irish Exiles were no longer able to compete as matches clashed with club games in England.[163]
At this stage the Irish provinces were still representative teams, not professional clubs. However, the provinces were now offering contracts and match fees for Heineken Cup and Interprovincial matches, although these contracts sometimes conflicted with players contracted to clubs in England.[164]
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Pts | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 92 | - | 6 | Champions; qualified for 1997–98 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 88 | 92 | - | 2 | Qualified for 1997–98 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 81 | 89 | - | 2 | Qualified for 1997–98 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 77 | 90 | - | 2 | Qualified for 1997–98 European Challenge Cup |
21 September 1996 | Munster | 45–28 | Connacht | Temple Hill | |
Try: Lacey (2) Foley McCahill Walsh Con: O'Halloran (4) Pen: O'Halloran (3) Drop: O'Halloran |
Report[165][166] | Try: A. Reddan Devine (2) Con: Elwood (2) Pen: Elwood (3) |
Referee: A. Watson | ||
Connacht:
1. J. Maher (Old Belvedere),
2. W. Mulcahy (Skerries),
3. R. Ward (Old Belvedere),
4. Graham Heaslip (Galwegians),
5. Mick O'Neill (Blackrock),
6. R. Rogers (Blackrock),
7. B. Gavin (Galwegians),
8. K. Devlin (St. Mary's, c),
9. C. McGuinness (St. Mary's),
10. Eric Elwood (Lansdowne),
11. D. Finnegan (Wanderers),
12. N. Barry (Clontarf),
13. Alan Reddan (Lansdowne),
14. Michael Devine (Buccaneers),
15. B. Carey (Blackrock).
Replacements: Nigel Carolan (Corinthians, for Barry), Diarmuid Reddan (Galwegians, for Carey). |
21 September 1996 | Ulster | 25-35 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Ritchie Duncan Topping Con: Laing (2) Pen: Laing (2) |
Preview[167] Report[168] |
Try: McKenna (2) Jameson Spicer Con: Governey (3) Pen: Governey (3) |
Referee: L. Mayne | ||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey (Malone), 2. Stephen Ritchie (Ballymena), 3. Clem Boyd (Currie), 4. Gary Longwell (Ballymena), 5. Charlie Simpson (Dungannon), 6. Stuart Duncan (Malone), 7. Denis McBride (c, Malone), 8. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 9. Stephen Bell (Dungannon), 10. Stuart Laing (Portadown), 11. Jan Cunningham (TCD), 12. Mark McCall (Dungannon), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. James Topping (Ballymena), 15. Robin Morrow (QUB). | |||||
Leinster:
1. Henry Hurley (Old Wesley),
2. M. McDermott,
3. A. McKeen (Lansdowne),
4. Steve Jameson (St. Mary's College),
5. G. Duffy,
6. Chris Pim (Old Wesley, c),
7. D. Oswald (Blackrock),
8. Kevin Spicer (Oxford,
9. N. Hogan (Oxford),
10. Richard Governey (Lansdowne),
11. Denis Hickie (St. Mary's),
12. Kurt McQuilkin (Lansdowne),
13. M. Ridge (Old Belvedere),
14. D. Coleman (Terenure),
15. Peter McKenna (Old Belvedere). |
28 September 1996 | Ulster | 32-27 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: Duncan Laing Topping Con: Laing Pen: Laing (5) |
Report[169] | Try: Carey Elwood Con: Elwood Pen: Elwood (5) Drop: Elwood |
Referee: B. Smith | ||
Ulster: 1. Richard Mackey (Malone), 2. Stephen Ritchie (Ballymena), 3. Clem Boyd (Currie), 4. Gary Longwell (Ballymena), 5. Alan Robinson (Ballymena), 6. Stuart Duncan (Malone), 7. Denis McBride (c, Malone), 8. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 9. Stephen Bell (Dungannon), 10. Stuart Laing (Portadown), 11. Jan Cunningham (TCD), 12. Mark McCall (Dungannon), 13. Maurice Field (Malone), 14. James Topping (Ballymena), 15. Robin Morrow (QUB). |
28 September 1996 | Leinster | 40–45 | Munster | Donnybrook | |
Try: Coleman Ridge McQuilkin Francis Hickie Con: Governey (3) Pen: Governey (3) |
Report[170][171] | Try: Galwey (2) Halvey Con: Begley Lynch (2) Pen: Begley (8) Lynch (2) Drop: Keane |
Referee: Graham Hughes |
5 October 1996 | Munster | 27-24 | Ulster | Thomond Park | |
Try: Dineen Galwey Con: Begley Pen: Begley (3) Drop: McIvor Keane |
Report[172] | Try: Duncan Coulter Con: Laing Pen: Laing (4) |
Referee: A. Lewis | ||
Ulster: 1. Richard Mackey (Malone), 2. Stephen Ritchie (Ballymena), 3. Clem Boyd (Currie), 4. Gary Longwell (Ballymena), 5. Alan Robinson (Ballymena), 6. Stuart Duncan, 7. Denis McBride (c, Malone), 8. Stephen McKinty (Bangor), 9. Stephen Bell (Dungannon), 10. Stuart Laing (Portadown), 11. Jan Cunningham (TCD), 12. Sheldon Coulter (Ballymena), 13. Mark McCall (Dungannon), 14. James Topping (Ballymena), 15. Robin Morrow (QUB). |
5 October 1996 | Connacht | 22-13 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Leahy Elwood Pen: Elwood (3) |
Report[173] | Try: Francis Con: Governey Pen: Governey (2) |
The IRFU offered new contracts for provincial players for this season. Full-time players would receive a retainer of £25,000, plus a win bonus of £500 for Heineken Cup matches. Part-time players would be paid a retainer of £7,500, plus a match fee of £400 for Interprovincial matches and £800 for the Heineken Cup, and a win bonus of £450 for both competitions.[174] Each province could have a maximum of 30 contracted players.[175]
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Pts | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 46 | - | 4 | Champions; qualified for 1998–99 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 43 | - | 4 | Qualified for 1998–99 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 59 | 65 | - | 2 | Qualified for 1998–99 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 64 | - | 2 | Qualified for 1998–99 European Challenge Cup |
16 August 1997 | Leinster | 26-25 | Ulster | Donnybrook | |
Try: Rolland Hickie O'Mahony Con: Rolland Pen: Governey (3) |
Report[176] | Try: Laing Con: Laing Pen: Laing (6) |
Referee: David McHugh | ||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey, 2. Stephen Ritchie, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Tony McWhirter, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Roger Wilson, 7. Stephen McKinty, 8. Andy Ward, 9. Kenton Hillman, 10. Stuart Laing, 11. Graeme McCluskey, 12. Stan McDowell, 13. Sheldon Coulter, 14. Jan Cunningham, 15. Robin Morrow. Replacements: Rab Irwin (for Leslie). |
16 August 1997 | Connacht | 9–29 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[177] |
23 August 1997 | Connacht | 27-17 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: McEntee Murphy Charlie Con: Elwood (3) Pen: Elwood (2) |
Report[178] | Try: McDowell (2) Con: Laing (2) Pen: Laing |
Referee: L. Mayne | ||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey, 2. Stephen Ritchie, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Tony McWhirter, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Stephen McKinty, 7. Roger Wilson, 8. Andy Ward, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. Stuart Laing, 11. Jan Cunningham, 12. Stan McDowell, 13. Sheldon Coulter, 14. Andy Park, 15. Robin Morrow. |
23 August 1997 | Munster | 15–12 | Leinster | Mardyke | |
Report[179] |
30 August 1997 | Ulster | 22-12 | Munster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Park Con: Laing Pen: Laing (4) Drop: Laing |
Report[180] | Pen: O'Gara (4) |
Referee: M. White | ||
Ulster:
1. Richard Mackey, 2. Stephen Ritchie, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Tony McWhirter, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Stephen McKinty, 7. Keith Gallick, 8. Andy Ward, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. Stuart Laing, 11. Sheldon Coulter, 12. Maurice Field, 13. Jan Cunningham, 14. Andy Park, 15. Robin Morrow. |
30 August 1997 | Leinster | 23-6 | Connacht | Donnybrook Stadium | |
Report[181] | Referee: D. McHugh |
This season, the tournament adopted a new format, with each team playing each other home and away. The tournament points system was adopted from Super 12 and the Tri Nations, with four points for a win and two for a draw, a bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match, and a bonus point for losing by seven points or less.[182] This led to an average of over four tries scored per match.[183]
The tournament was strengthened by a drive by Ireland coach Warren Gatland to bring Irish players who had signed contracts with English clubs back to Ireland to play in the Interprovincial Championship and Heineken Cup.[184] The provinces would have squads of 30 players, most of whom would be full-time professionals.[185]
The title came down to a decider between Leinster and Munster at Donnybrook,[186] with both teams level on points going into the final weekend. Munster took the title with a win, thanks to a man-of-the-match performance by Alan Quinlan.[187]
Tony Ward, writing in the Irish Independent, selected the following as Team of the Championship:[182]
1. Peter Clohessy (Munster), 2. Mark McDermott (Munster), 3. Angus McKeen (Leinster), 4. Mick Galwey (Munster), 5. Eddie Halvey (Munster), 6. Ian Dillon (Connacht), 7. Andy Ward (Ulster), 8. Alan Quinlan (Munster), 9. Conor McGuinness (Connacht), 10. David Humphreys (Ulster), 11. Girvan Dempsey (Leinster), 12. Pat Duignan (Connacht), 13. Jonathan Bell (Ulster), 14. John Lacey (Munster), 15. Brian Roche (Munster).
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Pts | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Munster | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 125 | 92 | 2 | 18 | Champions; qualified for 1999–2000 Heineken Cup |
Ulster | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 137 | 119 | 3 | 15 | Qualified for 1999–2000 Heineken Cup |
Leinster | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 135 | 136 | 2 | 14 | Qualified for 1999–2000 Heineken Cup |
Connacht | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 95 | 145 | 3 | 11 | Qualified for 1999–2000 European Challenge Cup |
14 August 1998 | Leinster | 14-34 | Ulster | Donnybrook | |
Try: Horgan Nowlan Pen: McGowan (2) |
Report[188] | Try: Ward (2) McWhirter McDowell Con: Mason (4) Pen: Mason (2) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Murtagh Rea, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Stephen McKinty, 7. Andy Ward 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Park, 12. Mark McCall (c), 13. Stan McDowell, 14. Jan Cunningham, 15. Simon Mason. |
15 August 1998 | Connacht | 13–18 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[189] |
21 August 1998 | Munster | 18–24 | Leinster | Dooradoyle | |
Report[190] |
22 August 1998 | Connacht | 21-18 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Duignan (2) Murphy Con: Elwood (3) |
Report[191][192] | Try: Cunningham Ward Con: Mason Pen: Mason (2) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Murtagh Rea, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Stephen McKinty, 7. Andy Ward 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Park, 12. Mark McCall (c), 13. Stan McDowell, 14. Jan Cunningham, 15. Simon Mason. |
28 August 1998 | Leinster | 29-24 | Connacht | Donnybrook Stadium | |
Report[193] |
4 September 1998 | Ulster | 29-12 | Munster | Ravenhill | |
Try: J. Cunningham Rea Con: Mason (2) Pen: Mason (5) |
Report[194] | Pen: Keane (4) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Murtagh Rea, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Dean Macartney (c), 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Park, 12. Jan Cunningham, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Jonathan Davis, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Stuart Duncan (for Macartney, 63), Rab Irwin (for Fitzpatrick, 79) |
11 September 1998 | Ulster | 11-35 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Rea Pen: Mason (2) |
Report[195] | Try: Nowlan (2) Hegarty Holden Hickie Con: McGowan (2) Pen: McGowan (2) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Murtagh Rea, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Dean Macartney (c), 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Andy Park, 12. Jan Cunningham, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Jonathan Davis, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Bryn Cunningham (for Humphreys, 20), Stephen McKinty (for Macartney, 46), Sheldon Coulter (for Davis 52), Rab Irwin (for Fitzpatrick, 63), Stuart Duncan (for McWhirter, 73), Stephen Bell (for Matchett, 74) |
12 September 1998 | Munster | 21–7 | Connacht | Dooradoyle | |
Report[196] |
3 October 1998 | Munster | 31-9 | Ulster | Musgrave Park | |
Try: Lacey Horgan Foley Galwey Con: Lynch Pen: Lynch (3) |
Report[197] | Pen: Mason (2) Drop: Humphreys |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Murtagh Rea, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Dean Macartney (c), 7. Andy Ward 8. Stephen McKinty, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys, 11. Stan McDowell, 12. Clinton van Rensburg, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Simon Mason. |
3 October 1998 | Connacht | 24-23 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[198] |
23 October 1998 | Ulster | 36-6 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: Ward McKinty Topping Clarke Mason Con: Mason (4) Pen: Mason |
Report[199] | Pen: Allnutt (2) |
Referee: David McHugh | ||
Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Rab Irwin, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Stephen McKinty, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Eric Miller, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. David Humphreys (rugby union)David Humphreys (c), 11. Jan Cunningham, 12. Clinton van Rensburg, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. James Topping, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Gary Leslie (for Irwin, 53), Tony McWhirter (for McKinty, 61), Richard Weir (for Clarke, 71) Sheldon Coulter (for J. Cunningham, 80). |
23 October 1998 | Leinster | 10–25 | Munster | Donnybrook | |
Report[200] |
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Pts | Status |
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6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 242 | 103 | 5 | 29 | Champions; qualified for 2000–01 Heineken Cup | |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 186 | 129 | 3 | 15 | Qualified for next season's Heineken Cup | |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 145 | 137 | 2 | 10 | Qualified for 2000–01 Heineken Cup | |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 85 | 289 | 1 | 1 | Qualified 2000–01 European Challenge Cup |
7 August 1999 | Connacht | 9-50 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Pen: Elwood (3) |
Report[201] | Try: J. Topping McWhirter Cunningham O'Cuinneagain Howe Clarke Con: Mason (3) Pen: Mason (3) |
Referee: M. White | ||
Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Dion O'Cuinneagain, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Jan Cunningham, 14. James Topping, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Mark Blair (for Longwell, 59), Eric Miller (for McWhirter, 59), Riaz Fredericks (for Howe, 66), Niall Malone (for Humphreys, 66), Simon Best (for Leslie, 71). |
7 August 1999 | Munster | 31–20 | Leinster | Temple Hill | |
Report[202] |
13 August 1999 | Leinster | 15-26 | Ulster | Donnybrook | |
Pen: Everitt (5) |
Report[203] | Try: Howe Mason Con: Mason (2) Pen: Mason (3) Drop: Humphreys |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Dion O'Cuinneagain, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Eric Miller, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Jan Cunningham, 14. James Topping, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Tony McWhirter (for Miller, 48), Riaz Fredericks (for Cunningham, 58), Mark Blair (for Longwell, 60), Richard Weir (for Clarke, 83). |
14 August 1999 | Connacht | 17–67 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[204] |
3 September 1999 | Leinster | 22-19 | Connacht | Donnybrook Stadium | |
Report[205] |
5 September 1999 | Ulster | 24-25 | Munster | Upper Malone | |
Try: Bromley Fredericks Con: Mason Pen: Mason (3) Drop: Humphreys |
Report[206] | Try: Mullins (2) Corkery Con: O'Gara (2) Pen: O'Gara (2) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Gary Leslie, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Dion O'Cuinneagain, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Eric Miller, 9. Andrew Matchett, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Spencer Bromley, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Jan Cunningham, 14. James Topping, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Richard Weir (for Clarke, 23), Tony McWhirter (for Miller, 55), Mark Blair (for Longwell, 50), Simon Best (for Leslie, 66) Riaz Fredericks (for Cunningham, 71). |
29 October 1999 | Munster | 36-19 | Ulster | Musgrave Park | |
Try: O'Neill Mullins Con: O'Gara Pen: O'Gara (8) |
Report[207] | Try: Topping Con: Mason Pen: Mason (4) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Simon Best, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Dion O'Cuinneagain, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Spencer Bromley, 12. Riaz Fredericks, 13. Jonny Bell, 14. James Topping, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Paddy Johns (for Blair, 46), Eric Miller (for O'Cuinneagain, 52), L. Johnston (for Best, 63) Jan Cunningham (for Topping, 72) |
30 October 1999 | Connacht | 8-53 | Leinster | Musgrave Park | |
Report[208] |
5 November 1999 | Ulster | 44-22 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: Bromley (2) Blair McWhirter Cunningham Ward Con: Mason (4) Pen: Mason (2) |
Report[209][210] | Try: Steffert Mostyn Con: Elwood Pen: Elwood |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Allen Clarke, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Mark Blair, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Stephen Bell, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Spencer Bromley, 12. Jonny Bell, 13. Jan Cunningham, 14. James Topping, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Stephen McKinty (for Miller, 40), Gary Longwell (for Blair, 60), Niall Malone (for Humphreys, 67). |
5 November 1999 | Leinster | 13–30 | Munster | Donnybrook | |
Report[211] |
12 November 1999 | Ulster | 22-23 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Bromley Con: Mason Pen: Mason (5) |
Report[212] | Try: Hickie Pen: McHugh (6) |
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Ulster:
1. Rab Irwin, 2. Richard Weir, 3. Simon Best, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Eric Miller, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Mark Edwards, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Spencer Bromley, 12. Niall Malone, 13. Jan Cunningham, 14. Sheldon Coulter, 15. Simon Mason. Replacements: Gary Leslie (for Irwin, 52), Allen Clarke (for Humphreys, 55), Stephen Bell (for Edwards, 63) |
12 November 1999 | Munster | 53–10 | Connacht | Thomond Park | |
Report[213] |
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Pts | Status |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 151 | 99 | 1 | 23 | Champions; qualified for 2001–02 Heineken Cup | |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 144 | 119 | 3 | 15 | Qualified for 2001–02 Heineken Cup | |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 109 | 111 | 2 | 12 | Qualified for 2001–02 Heineken Cup | |
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 100 | 175 | 1 | 5 | Qualified for 2001–02 European Challenge Cup |
1 September 2000 | Ulster | 16-21 | Munster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Ward Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (3) |
Report[214] | Pen: O'Gara (5) Drop: O'Gara (2) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Richard Weir, 3. Simon Best, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Paddy Johns, 6. Russell Nelson, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Grant Henderson. |
2 September 2000 | Leinster | 21-15 | Connacht | Donnybrook Stadium | |
Report[215] |
8 September 2000 | Munster | 26–20 | Leinster | Musgrave Park | |
Report[216] |
9 September 2000 | Connacht | 15-39 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Lee Elwood Con: Elwood Pen: Elwood |
Report[217] | Try: Nelson Johns J. Bell J. Topping Stewart Con: Humphreys (4) Pen: Humphreys (3) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Richard Weir, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Russell Nelson, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Grant Henderson. Replacements: Mark Blair (for Longwell, 60), Shane Stewart (for Henderson, 63), Stephen Bell (for Free, 71), Derek Topping (for Ward, 74) |
15 September 2000 | Leinster | 19-6 | Ulster | Donnybrook | |
Try: Hickie Con: McHugh Pen: McHugh (2) Dempsey |
Report[218] | Pen: Humphreys (2) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Richard Weir, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Russell Nelson, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Grant Henderson. Replacements: Derek Topping (for McWhirter, 40), Shane Stewart (for Henderson, 67), Stephen Bell (for Free, 75). |
15 September 2000 | Munster | 36–13 | Connacht | Thomond Park | |
Report[219] |
22 September 2000 | Ulster | 26-13 | Leinster | Ravenhill | |
Try: J. Bell Ward Con: Humphreys (2) Pen: Humphreys (4) |
Report[220] | Try: McHugh Con: McHugh Drop: O'Driscoll |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Richard Weir, 3. Simon Best, 4. Mark Blair, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Russell Nelson, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Tyrone Howe, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Grant Henderson. Replacements: Derek Topping (for Nelson, 59), Stephen Bell (for Free, 63), Shane Stewart (for J. Topping, 77). |
23 September 2000 | Connacht | 13–23 | Munster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[221] |
29 September 2000 | Munster | 29-21 | Ulster | Thomond Park | |
Try: Crotty Horgan Con: O'Gara (2) Pen: O'Gara (5) |
Report[222] | Try: Free J. Topping Con: Humphreys Pen: Humphreys (3) |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Richard Weir, 3. Simon Best, 4. Paddy Johns, 5. Gary Longwell, 6. Russell Nelson, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Shane Stewart, 12. Jonathan Bell, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Grant Henderson. Replacements: Derek Topping (for McWhirter, 64), Mark Blair (for Johns, 71), Clem Boyd (for Best, 71), Stephen Bell (for Free, 76). |
29 September 2000 | Connacht | 22-20 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Report[223] |
3 November 2000 | Ulster | 36-22 | Connacht | Ravenhill | |
Try: J. Topping Blair (2) Humphreys Ward Con: Humphreys (4) Pen: Humphreys |
Report[224] | Try: O'Connor Munn Schoemann Con: Munn (2) Pen: Munn |
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Ulster:
1. Justin Fitzpatrick, 2. Richard Weir, 3. Clem Boyd, 4. Gary Longwell, 5. Mark Blair, 6. Russell Nelson, 7. Andy Ward, 8. Tony McWhirter, 9. Brad Free, 10. David Humphreys (c), 11. Sheldon Coulter, 12. Shane Stewart, 13. Ryan Constable, 14. James Topping, 15. Grant Henderson. Replacements: Simon Best (for Boyd, 32), Paddy Johns (for Longwell, 40), Paul Shields (for Weir, 50), Derek Topping (for McWhirter, 62), Neil Doak (for Free, 67). |
3 November 2000 | Leinster | 16–16 | Munster | Donnybrook | |
Report[225] |
The 2001–02 IRFU Interprovincial Championship was a transitional season before the competition was superseded by the Celtic League. Pool matches between Irish provinces in the 2001–02 Celtic League counted towards the championship. The remaining Interprovincial fixtures were originally scheduled to take place in December 2001, but were postponed because IRFU director of fitness Dr. Liam Hennessy felt that the schedule, between the Celtic League, the Heineken Cup and the Autumn internationals, was too onerous and players needed a period of rest and recovery to prepare for the Six Nations.[226] They took place in April and May 2002.[227]
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | BP | Pts | Status |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 35 | 2 | 12 | Champions; qualified for 2002–03 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 66 | 0 | 8 | Qualified for 2002–03 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 48 | 1 | 7 | Qualified for 2002–03 Heineken Cup | |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 107 | 1 | 1 | Qualified 2002–03 European Challenge Cup |
28 August 2001 | Munster | 40–19 | Connacht | Thomond Park | |
19:35 | Try: Staunton O'Neill Horan Con: Staunton (2) Pen: Staunton (7) |
Match Centre | Try: E. Reddan Con: Elwood Pen: Elwood (4) |
Attendance: 6,000 |
19 April 2002 | Munster | 6–6 | Leinster | Musgrave Park | |
Pen: O'Gara Holland |
Report[229][230] | Pen: Spooner (2) |
22 April 2002 | Connacht | 17-18 | Ulster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Uijs Pen: McHugh (4) |
Report[231] | Try: Constable B. Cunningham Con: Wallace Pen: Wallace (2) |
Referee: D. McHugh |
8 May 2002 | Connacht | 20-49 | Leinster | Galway Sportsgrounds | |
Try: Keane McHugh Con: Elwood (2) Pen: Elwood (2) |
Report[232] | Try: Corrigan Keogh McKenna O'Driscoll (2) McCullen Con: O'Meara (5) Pen: O'Meara (3) |
12 May 2002 | Ulster | 23-18 | Munster | Ravenhill | |
Try: Wallace Doak Con: Wallace (2) Pen: Wallace (2) Drop: Wallace |
Report[233] | Try: O'Connell Stringer Con: O'Gara Pen: O'Gara (2) |
Referee: Alan Lewis |
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