We were delighted to receive confirmation from the IRFU this week, that the AIL will be going ahead for the 2021-22 season with a start date of the weekend of October 2nd 2021. It will revert to an 18-game regular season with all previous promotion and relegation regulations reinstated.

Where any match is impacted by COVID-19, promotion/relegation will switch to a “one up, one down” format. The IRFU Rugby Committee have agreed a series of parameters to manage the impact of COVID-19 throughout the season, which has been shared with us.

You can read more about the plan for the season on the IRFU website HERE

Once we have the full fixtures, we will let you know, but in the meantime, we can anticipate a great season ahead.