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Tallaght 1st 43 Dublin University 7

Tallaght 1st R.F.C. 43 Try: Simon Collie, Karl Segrave, Rob Hudson, Aaron Morgan, Ciaran Rudd, Jack Russell, Stephen Kelly Con: Rob Hudson 4 Dublin University R.F.C. 7 O’Connor Cup Quarter-final Tymon Park 14/04/2018 Tallaght took on Trinity College in the quarter-final of the O’Connor Cup looking to bounce back from the disappointing loss in the […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 14th-15th April 2018

After last week’s heart-breaking defeat in the league final, the Tallaght men’s first team have to get back on the horse as they’re in cup action this weekend. They take on Trinity College in the O’Connor Cup this Saturday the 14th April. Tallaght beat them heavily in last season’s competition but they can’t afford to […]

Old Wesley 31 Tallaght 1st 7

Old Wesley R.F.C. 31 Tallaght 1st R.F.C. 7 Try: Aaron Shanahan Con: Adam Nolan Metro League Division 7 Donnybrook 07/04/2018 Tallaght took on Old Wesley in the Metro League Divison 7 final. Having lost in the final last season Tallaght travelled to Donnybrook looking to go one better. However Tallaght were strangely flat in the […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 7th-8th April 2018

There’s just the one senior fixture this weekend for the senior teams but it’s the talk of the town. The Tallaght Rugby men’s team are in the final of the Metro League Division 7 against Old Wesley in Donnybrook Stadium. It’s the second year in a row that Tallaght have made the final. Read the […]

Supporter info for Saturday’s final

Here is some useful information for Tallaght supporters going to the final on Saturday in Donnybrook Stadium. The Metro League final will take place on the back pitch in the stadium. This is because the Old Wesley first team are hosting Ballynahinch in an AIL match at 2.30. However supporters won’t be charged the usual […]

D4 v D24 – Metro League Division 7 Final Preview

Tallaght Rugby club are in the final of the Metro League Division 7. They head to the heart of Leinster rugby to take on Old Wesley in Donnybrook Stadium this coming Saturday at 3PM. It’s the second year in a row that Tallaght have made the Division 7 final. Last year they took on DLSP […]

League final details confirmed

The details have been confirmed for the Metro League Division 7 final.  It’s this Saturday the 7th of April with a 3PM kick-off. We want to get a big crowd over from Tallaght to support the lads so stayed tuned for a preview piece that we want people to share on social media to promote […]

Tallaght 1st 24 Seapoint 0

Tallaght 1st R.F.C. 24 Tries: Ciaran Rudd, Padhraig Jones, Jack Russell 2 Con: Rob Hudson, Adam Nolan Seapoint R.F.C. 0 Metro League Division 7 Tymon Park 31/03/2018 The Tallaght firsts team took the pitch in their last league game of the season knowing exactly what they needed to do to reach the final. Seapoint were […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 30th-31st March 2018

There’s just the one fixture this weekend for the seniors teams but it’s a massive game. Having beaten UCD last week in a strangely nervy encounter (considering they won by 28 points in the end), Tallaght still have their fate in their own hands if they want to make the final of the Metro League […]

Tallaght RFC 0 Greystones 5

Tallaght R.F.C. 0 Greystones R.F.C. 5 Paul Cusack Cup Pitch 100, Firhouse 25/03/2018 Tallaght women’s team took on Greystones in the Paul Cusack Cup which is named after the late and great former referee and coach for Tallaght RFC. Greystones are in the division above Tallaght and they were a strong and well-drilled team. The […]

UCD 24 Tallaght 1st 52

U.C.D. R.F.C. 24 Tallaght 1st R.F.C. 52 Tries: Adam Nolan, Joe Ivers, Simon Collie, Aaron Shanahan 2, David Clarke, Rob Hudson, Andy Rudd Con: Adam Nolan 3, Rob Hudson 3 Metro League Division 7 Belfield 24/03/2018 Tallaght travelled to Belfield for their second last scheduled league game of the season. After the draw against Old […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 24th-25th March 2018

It’s another massive weekend for Tallaght rugby with all three senior teams in action. For the men’s first team, it’s down to the last two games in the league. They know that they have to win both of them to make the league final and first up it’s UCD on Saturday in Belfield with a […]

Derek Caswell R.I.P.

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing this week of Derek Caswell, the brother of our long-standing player Andrew.  Our deepest sympathies go out to his parents Michael and Doreen, his siblings and his children. For all wishing to attend the funeral, the details are in the […]

Old Wesley 13 Tallaght 1st 13

Old Wesley R.F.C. 13 Tallaght 1st R.F.C. 13 Tries: Adam Nolan Con: Adam Nolan Pen: Adam Nolan 2 Metro League Division 7 Donnybrook 14/03/2018 It was third versus second as Tallaght travelled to Donnybrook to take on Old Wesley in Division 7 of the Metro League on a Wednesday night. Both teams were level on […]

Midweek Fixture

In a re-arranged fixture, the Tallaght men’s first team take on second placed Old Wesley in Donnybrook tomorrow evening at 7.45PM. Having suffered a heavy defeat to Tallaght earlier in the season Wesley will be gunning for revenge.   Both teams are locked together on 30 points in the table but Wesley lead due to having […]

Portlaoise R.F.C. 24 Tallaght R.F.C. 07

Portlaoise R.F.C. 24 Tallaght R.F.C. 07 Try: Megan Fogarty Conversion: Caoimhe Hogan Women’s League Division 4 Semi-final Togher 11/03/2018 Tallaght women’s team took to the road again to take Portlaoise in the the semi-final of Division 4 of the Women’s league. Portlaoise were undefeated in their pool and they had a big, experienced pack. Tallaght […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 10th-11th March 2018

It’s a massive weekend for Tallaght rugby and the women’s teams have have top billing with their semi-final in division 4 of their women’s league. They travel to Togher to take on Portlaoise, the team who finished top of Division 4B. It will be massive task for the girls and they’ll need all the support […]

Tallaght 10 Tullamore 43

Tallaght R.F.C. 10 Tries: Megan Fogarty, Cíara McLoughlin Tullamore R.F.C. 43 Women’s League Division 4A Pitch 100, Firhouse 18/02/2018 It was second versus first as the Tallaght women’s team took on the unbeaten leaders Tullamore in Division 4A of the Women’s league. It was a wet and windy afternoon and Tallaght had the misfortune to […]

Antoinette Kavanagh R.I.P.

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Antoinette Kavanagh, the mother of our long-time player and club photographer Anne. In accordance with the government guidelines in the Covid-19 crisis, a small private funeral will be held but...

Tom Leigh’s season review

Tallaght rugby’s season started in late July of 2019 with great expectations that we were going to kick on from last year. At the end of the 2018-2019 season, we finished with two trophies; the John Madden cup and the Metro League Division 7 trophy which was the...

Paul Stewart RIP

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing over the weekend of Paul “Stewy” Stewart, the father of our player Wayne. In accordance with the government guidelines in the Covid-19 crisis, the arrangements for...

Tallaght 1st Metro Division 6 Champions

After the domestic season was halted due to the Covid-19 crisis, the Leinster branch have declared the Tallaght first team champions of Metro Division 6. As the final against Terenure cannot now be played, the table topping Tallaght team were declared champions and...

Covid 19 Update

To our players, members, volunteers and supporters. As you are fully aware our government has announced a number of measures to limit the spread of Covid 19 across the country. It goes without saying the health, welfare and safety of our rugby family is absolutely...

Metro 6 Final Preview

Tallaght 1sts v TerenureMetro League Division 6 finalSaturday 14th March 2020Tymon ParkKick-off 3PM The Tallaght men’s firsts team have made their Divisional final for the fourth year running. They take on Terenure in the Divsion 6 final on Saturday the 14th of...

Donncha O’Callaghan Q&A

Ahead of both team’s upcoming finals, the Tallaght men’s squads has a very special visitor to the Old Mill bar and restaurant on Monday night. They welcomed former Munster, Ireland and Lions second row Donncha O’Callaghan. Donncha first held a...

Tallaght 10 CYM 22

Tallaght R.F.C. 10 Tries: Aisling Pyke 2 CYM R.F.C. 22 Women’s League Division 4BTymon Park07/03/2020 The Tallaght women’s team played their final home league game of the season at home to CYM. Tallaght started well and after a great break by Ellen Crotty, Aisling...

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...

Guinness 5 Tallaght 1sts 40

Aaron Shanahan Guinness 5Tallaght 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...