McManus also recommends exploring Wicklow Mountains National Park, the largest of Ireland’s six national parks. Hikers and walkers have their choice of paths throughout this stunning region.

Six matches — three for the men and three for the women — will be played across five weekends in four cities from April to July in an initiative devised by USA Rugby and World Rugby.

Blackrock were 14-9 winners against Terenure in Tallaght, while Wallace High beat Royal School Armagh 24-15 in Ravenhill.

It’s a result that relegated the reigning league champions after three years in Division 1, and eases any Mayo relegation ...