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Weekend Fixtures 7-8th March

It’s another busy weekend of rugby ahead with some key games for Tallaght. First up on Saturday there’s the women’s teams re-arranged fixture at home to CYM in Division 4B. Kick-off is at 11.30 AM in Pitch 100. Then there’s the men’s second’s crucial clash with CYM. The seconds are hope to follow the firsts […]

Guinness 5 Tallaght 1sts 40

Guinness 5 Tallaght 1sts: 40 Tries: Niall Mahon, Adam Nolan, Jack Russell, David Clarke, Rob Hudson, Padhraig JonesCon: Adam Nolan 3, Rob Hudson 2 Metro League Division 6Iveagh Grounds29/02/2020 The Tallaght men’s firsts team took on Guinness in their final regular league fixture of the season. Once again they had to play in the wind […]

Tallaght 2nds 0 Coolmine 0

Tallaght 2nds: 0 Barnhall: 0 Metro League Division 11Ashbrook29/02/2020 The Tallaght Men’s second team travelled to Coolmine after the pitch in Tymon Park was called off by the council yet again. Tallaght started well and looked to have scored a try early in the match but the referee disallowed it. Tallaght dominated the first half […]

Weekend Fixtures 28th Feb – 1st March

It’s another packed weekend of rugby ahead. First up on Saturday there’s the men’s second’s crucial clash at home to Coolmine. After last week’s game against CYM was postponed the Division 11 final is still up for grabs. Kick-off is 3.00PM in Tymon Park. The men’s first team secured their home final in Division 6 […]

Tallaght 1st 13 Barnhall 0

Tallaght 1sts: 13 Try: Simon Collie Con: Adam NolanPen: Rob Hudson, Adam Nolan Barnhall: 0 Metro League Division 6Maynooth University22/02/2020 The Tallaght men’s first team took on Barnhall in Metro League Division 6 in a game moved to Maynooth University as Tymon Park was deemed unplayable. Tallaght qualified for the final last week but needed […]

Weekend Fixtures 22nd-23rd February

It’s another busy weekend of rugby ahead (if the weather allows). First up on Saturday there’s the men’s second’s crucial clash with CYM. After the men’s firsts earned their place in the Division 6 final last week, the seconds hope to follow them by earning a place in the Division 11 final. They take on […]

Trinity College 0 Tallaght 1st 31

Trinity College 0Tallaght 1sts: 31 Tries: Niall Mahon, Kevin Quinn, Rob Hudson, Jack Russell, Andy RuddCon: Rob Hudson 3 Metro League Division 6Tymon Park15/02/2020 The Tallaght men’s first team took on Trinity College in Metro League Division 6 in a game moved from Santry to the Iveagh Gardens in Crumlin. The game was played in […]

Weekend Fixtures 15th-16th February

With the Six Nations on a break week, it’s a busy weekend of club action. On Saturday there’s another crucial clash in Division 6 for the men’s first team. They need just one more win to guarantee their place in the final and they take on Trinity College, the only team to have beaten them […]

Weekend Fixtures 8th-9th February

With the Six Nations continuing this weekend there are again no men’s senior fixtures. The women’s team are in action though on Friday evening with a rearranged fixture away to Athy in Division 4B of the women’s league. Kick-off is 7.45PM in the Showgrounds. There is just the one youths fixture with the under 12’s […]

Weekend Fixtures 1st-2nd February

With the Six Nations beginning this weekend there are no senior fixtures but the youth teams are still busy. On Sunday the under 16s boys are away to Balbriggan with a 12 noon kick-off. The under 12’s are away to St Brigids, kick-off 11am, meeting at 10.30am. The under 11’s are away to Old Wesley, […]

Tallaght 14 Coolmine 7

Tallaght 1sts: 14 Try: Aaron Shanahan, Ken McGovernCon: Rob Hudson 2 Coolmine 7 Metro League Division 6Tymon Park25/01/2020 It was first versus second as the Tallaght men’s first team took on Coolmine in Metro League Division 6. Tallaght started the game playing into the wind but it didn’t hamper them as they took the game […]

Weekend Fixtures 25th-26th January

It’s another busy weekend of rugby ahead. On Saturday there’s another top of the table clash in Division 6 for the men’s first team. After beating Terenure with a last minute penalty last week Tallaght now take on second placed Coolmine. The northsiders come into the match full of confidence after winning their last three […]

Richie Murphy kicking session

Tallaght RFC had a special visitor last Sunday morning. Ireland skills & kicking coach Richie Murphy led a kicking session and there was representatives from the Tallaght Men’s, women’s and youths sides. Richie arrived early and stayed late and gave player his time and expertise. Tallaght RFC wishes to express their immense gratitude to Richie […]

Tallaght 1st 10 Terenure 8

Tallaght 1sts: 10 Try: Andy RuddCon: Rob Hudson Pen: Rob Hudson Terenure 8 Metro League Division 6Tymon Park18/01/2020 The Tallaght men’s first team took on local rivals Terenure in Metro League Division 6. Tallaght had taken top spot in the table last week from Terenure by beating Seapoint and they were looking to keep it. […]

Weekend Fixtures 18th-19th January

It’s another packed weekend of rugby ahead. On Saturday there’s a top of the table clash in Division 6 for the men’s first team. First-placed Tallaght take on third placed Terenure. Kick-off is 2.30 in Tymon Park. The men’s second team’s scheduled match in Division 11 has been conceded by Stillorgan-Rathfarnham. Then on Sunday the […]

Tallaght 2nd 0 Clondalkin 14

Tallaght 2nds 0 Clondalkin 14 Metro League Division 11Tymon Park11/01/2020 It was first versus second in Division 11 as leaders Tallaght took on Clondalkin at Tymon Park. The weather was a huge factor with plenty of surface water from the continuous driving rain. Clondalkin started off strongest although both teams struggled with the conditions. Clondalkin […]

Seapoint 12 Tallaght 1st 17

Seapoint R.F.C. 12 Tallaght 1sts: 17 Try: Adam Nolan, David ClarkeCon: Rob Hudson 2Pen: Rob Hudson Metro League Division 6Kilbogget Park11/01/2020 The Tallaght men’s first team resumed their Metro League Division 6 campaign after the Christmas break with a trip to take on Seapoint. With leaders Terenure not playing this week, Tallaght would go top […]

Weekend Fixtures 11th-12th January

Happy New Year! However nobody at Tallaght RFC gets to ease their way into the new year as it’s a packed weekend of rugby ahead. On Saturday the men’s first team are looking to regain top spot in Metro Division 6. They take on Seapoint who are fifth in the table but only seven points […]

We’re Looking For a New Head Coach…

Tallaght Rugby Club wishes to invite applications for a new head coach to lead the development of the club’s first XV men’s team.Head Coach for Tallaght RFC Men:The successful candidate will be an integral member of the club’s rugby management team and will be...

Tallaght 1sts 32 Old Wesley 38

Tallaght 1sts 32 Try: David Clarke, Simon Collie, Rob Hudson, Ciaran Rudd, Aaron HickeyPenalty: Rob Hudson Conversion: Rob Hudson 2 Old Wesley 38 Winters Cup FinalEnergia Park23/04/2022 Tallaght took on Old Wesley in Energia Park in the final of the Winters Cup....

Kilkenny 33 Tallaght women 14

Kilkenny 33Tallaght R.F.C 14 Try: Martina Fitzpatrick, Chloe ConroyConversion: Grainne Flood 2Women’s Leinster Division 5 Cup finalOllie Campbell Park23/04/2022 The Tallaght women’s team took on Kilkenny in the final of the Division 5 cup with an early 11AM...

Supporters Guide to Donnybrook

Dublin 24 is taking over Dublin 4…for a day! This Saturday Tallaght RFC have two cup finals in the heart of Leinster rugby. First up is the women’s team who take on Kilkenny in the Division 5 Cup at 11AM in Ollie Campbell Park, the home of Old Belvedere RFC....

Men’s final preview

The Tallaght men’s first team take on Old Wesley in the Winters Cup final this Saturday in Energia Park in Donnybrook. Kick off is 4.30PM and it’s the club’s second final of the day as the women’s team take on Kilkenny earlier in the day in Old...

Women’s final preview

This Saturday Tallaght RFC have two cup finals in the heart of Leinster rugby. First up is the women’s team who take on Kilkenny in the Division 5 Cup at 11AM in Ollie Campbell Park, the home of Old Belvedere RFC. Then later in the afternoon the Tallaght...

Tallaght 1st 15-26 Dublin University

Tallaght 1sts 15 Try: Nick McGuinness, Aaron HickeyPenalty: Rob Hudson Conversion: Rob Hudson Dublin University 26 Winters CupTymon Park09/04/2022 Tallaght took on Trinity College in the semi-final of the Winters Cup. Tallaght took an early lead when Rob Hudson kicked...

DLSP 15 – Tallaght Women 17

DLSP 15Tallaght R.F.C 17 Try: Aisling Pyke, Kim Littlefield, Martina FitzpatrickConversion: Grainne FloodWomen’s Leinster Division 5 Cup semi-finalKirwan Park08/04/2022 The Tallaght women’s team took on DLSP in the semi-final of the Division 5 cup on a chilly...

Weekend Senior Fixtures 8th/10th April

It’s semi-final weekend for both the men’s and women’s teams. On Friday the women’s team take on DLSP in the Division 5 Cup. Kick-off is at 8PM in Kirwan Park in Kilternan. Then on Saturday the men’s first team take on Trinity College in the...

Tallaght 1sts 25 Dogos/AIB 5

Tallaght 1sts 25 Try: Andy Rudd, Leön Tanfin, Ken McGovernPenalty: Rob Hudson 2Conversion: Rob Hudson 2 AIB/Dogos 5 Winters CupTymon Park02/04/2022 Tallaght took on AIB/Dogos at home in the quarter-final of the Winters Cup. Tallaght suffered two heavy defeats to the...