Tasty derby duel is a crunch tie for both Instonians and Queen’s University The Division 1B Ulster derby bringing Instonians and Queen’s University together at Shaw’s Bridge (2.00pm) comes with plenty of significance for both clubs.

Tasty derby duel is a crunch tie for both Instonians and Queen’s University @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #UlsterDerby #Instonians

All-Ireland League Rugby: Instonians get revenge on City of Armagh in derby duel Divisions 1A and 1B

All-Ireland League Rugby: Instonians get revenge on City of Armagh in derby duel @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandLeague #Rugby #Instonians

City of Armagh and Instonians bank big wins as Ballynahinch falls short Divisions 1A and 1B

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Instonians cruise to emphatic victory and dish out harsh lesson to near-neigbours Queen’s University All Ireland League

Instonians cruise to emphatic victory and dish out harsh lesson to near-neigbours Queen’s University @beltel.bsky.social #Instonians #QueensUniversity #AllIrelandLeague

All Ireland League Rugby: Instonians make strong start to life in Division 1B with win over Naas Divisions 1A and 1B

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Ballynahinch brush aside Banbridge to book Instonians showdown in Ulster Senior Cup Final Ballynahinch will contest December’s Ulster Senior Cup Final with Instonians after both topped their respective groups with maximum-point victories.

Ballynahinch brush aside Banbridge to book Instonians showdown in Ulster Senior Cup Final @beltel.bsky.social #Ballynahinch #Banbridge #Instonians

Instonians not losing focus in bid to clinch fourth straight title and promotion, says Paul Pritchard Instonians are on the cusp of achieving their fourth successive promotion as title winners with victory over Greystones at Shaws Bridge ensuring pole spot in Division 2A and a place in 1B come the autumn.

Instonians not losing focus in bid to clinch fourth straight title and promotion, says Paul Pritchard @beltel.bsky.social #Instonians #Rugby #Promotion

City of Armagh fall to a heavy defeat as Instonians continue red-hot form in derby win over Banbridge City of Armagh suffered a thumping defeat in their rescheduled Division 1A game when Clontarf were 41-7 victors at the Palace Grounds.

City of Armagh fall to a heavy defeat as Instonians continue red-hot form in derby win over Banbridge @beltel.bsky.social #CityOfArmagh #Instonians #Banbridge

Instonians have revenge on mind in top of the table clash, says Paul Pritchard Division 2A leaders Instonians face their nearest challengers Galway Corinthians at Shaws Bridge in what could well be a shoot-out over who goes on to finish top of the table and achieve automatic promotion.

Instonians have revenge on mind in top of the table clash, says Paul Pritchard @beltel.bsky.social #Instonians #GalwayCorinthians #Rugby

All-Ireland Final shows how far Instonians rebuild has come, but we can’t be flash in the pan, says Clem Boyd Saturday is another part of the journey, a moment to embrace, enjoy and even maybe celebrate in triumph.

All-Ireland Final shows how far Instonians rebuild has come, but we can’t be flash in the pan, says Clem Boyd @beltel.bsky.social #AllIrelandFinal #Instonians #Rugby

Instonians have been told they must dig deep to sink City of Armagh in Ulster Senior Cup The Ulster Senior Cup means there is some club action on Saturday with two Quarter-Finals to be decided, and the pick of the pair is at Shaw’s Bridge where holders Instonians host City of Armagh (12.30pm).

Instonians have been told they must dig deep to sink City of Armagh in Ulster Senior Cup @beltel.bsky.social #UlsterSeniorCup #Rugby #Instonians

Instonians eager to land first blow in Banbridge double-header, admits boss Paul Pritchard The first outings for the 2024/25 season’s double-headers kick off on Saturday, though this process is not completed until the New Year, and pride of place goes to the Ulster derby between Instonians and Banbridge in Division 2A.

Instonians eager to land first blow in Banbridge double-header, admits boss Paul Pritchard @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #UlsterDerby #Instonians

Instonians come from behind to defeat Garryowen and book Bateman Cup Final spot Instonians booked their place in the Bateman All-Ireland Cup final after battling back to defeat Garryowen 24-19 in Limerick through a late Mark Keane try.

Instonians come from behind to defeat Garryowen and book Bateman Cup Final spot @beltel.bsky.social #Instonians #Garryowen #BatemanCup

Instonians will relish chance to wrap up Bateman Cup Final slot: Paul Pritchard Instonians can take another significant step in their upward progress when they rack up in Limerick to take on Garryowen in the Semi-Final of the Bateman All-Ireland Cup on Saturday (1.30pm).

Instonians will relish chance to wrap up Bateman Cup Final slot: Paul Pritchard @beltel.bsky.social #Instonians #BatemanCup #Garryowen

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Marty throws the dummy off the ruck and dives over!

Eagleson converts.

#Instonians 61-29 #MUBarnhall

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Straight of the kick off, Glen catches the kick off and runs it across the line.

Eagslson converts.

#Instonians 54-29 #MUBarnhall

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Try | MU Barnhall

Good hands by the visitors. They find a gap wide and score from 40m out.

Conversion hits the post.

#Instonians 47-29 #MUBarnhall

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McGrath breaks off the left side of the maul and scores.

Eagleson converts 🎯

#Instonians 47-24 #MUBarnhall

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We move the ball wide to Keano who shows great pace, draws the defender in and passes to Glen to score his 2nd of the day.

Eagleson converts

#Instonians 40-24 #MUBarnhall

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Try | MU Barnhall

The visitors score again. They take a quick pen from close range and crash over.

Conversion successful.

#Instonians 33-24 #MUBarnhall

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Try | MU Barnhall

Good D by Barnhall puts us under pressure. The pass goes to ground and the visitors pick the loose ball up and scores under.

Conversion missed.

#Instonians 33-17 #MUBarnhall

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2nd half underway…

#Instonians 33-12 #MUBarnhall

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And that’s half time…

#Instonians 33-12 #MUBarnhall

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Eagleson slips through a gap, throws the ball wide to Glen who finishes well in the corner.

Conversion hits the post.

#Instonians 33-12 #MUBarnhall

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Bev picks the ball up and goes down short side, shows great strength to score.

Josh slots another one from wide!

#Instonians 28-12 #MUBarnhall

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Salty on the end of a driving maul.

Josh slots it from wide.

#Instonians 21-12 #MUBarnhall

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Try | MU Barnhall

The visitors move the ball wide and score under in the corner.

Conversion hits the post.

#Instonians 14-12 #MUBarnhall

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Snipe and go by O’Farrell off the base of the scrum. He runs 30m and scores just left of the posts.

Eagleson converts ✅

#Instonians 14-7 #MUBarnhall

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Try | MU Barnhall

We get charged down clearing the ball from our own 22. The Barnhall player dives on the ball over the line.

#Instonians 7-7 #MUBarnhall

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We capitalise on loose ball, Bradley picks the ball up and scores under the posts.

Eagleson converts

#Instonians 7-0 #MUBarnhall

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