Cashel RFC delivered a clinical display away to Banbridge, sealing a crucial 38-8 bonus point victory and moving a step closer to securing a home semi-final in the promotion playoffs. With just one round left, Cashel are now second in the table on 65 points, one point ahead of a surging MU Barnhall.

What the Result Means for Cashel:
Promotion Playoff Spot Secured: Cashel have guaranteed a top-4 finish and will compete in the playoffs.

Second Place Battle: With one match remaining, Cashel must beat Old Crescent next Saturday to hold onto second and secure a home semi-final.

Momentum and Confidence: Scoring 38 points away from home under pressure is a massive psychological boost heading into the final round.
Here is the current AIL Division 2A table after Round 17, including bonus points:

Position Team PTS
1 Instonians 71
2 Cashel RFC 65
3 MU Barnhall 64
4 Greystones 57
5 Galway Corinthians 57
6 Banbridge 44
7 Old Crescent 35
8 Ballymena 29
9 Navan RFC 26
10 Buccaneers 2

Final Round – Cashel RFC vs. Old Crescent (Saturday, April 5th)
Cashel return home to Spafield next Saturday to face Old Crescent, knowing that a bonus point win will lock in second place and a playoff semi-final on home soil.
Old Crescent may sit mid-table, but as a clash and final day fixture, it promises to be anything but routine.

In Summary:
Instonians are champions and cannot be caught.
Cashel RFC are in pole position for second, but MU Barnhall and Galway Corinthians are within striking distance.
One more win will seal a home semi-final and cap a fantastic regular season.

It all comes down to one final push. Let’s pack Spafield next weekend and get behind the lads!