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Tallaght v CYM

The Tallaght men’s first team take on CYM in the semi-final of the John Madden plate this Tuesday evening the 1st of May. The kick off is at 7.15PM in Tymon Park.  Please come out and support the lads. 

Clontarf 58 Tallaght 0

  Clontarf R.F.C. 58 Tallaght R.F.C. 0 Paul Cusack Plate Castle Avenue 22/04/2018 Tallaght’s women team travelled to Clontarf in the semi-final of the Paul Cusack plate. They started well but the Division 3 team overpowered them and won 58-0. Tallaght player Aisling Pyke suffered a head injury in the second half and Tallaght RFC […]

Tallaght 1st 32 UCD 26

Tallaght 1st R.F.C. 26 Tries: Ken McGovern, Simon Collie, David Clarke, Aaron Shanahan Con: Rob Hudson 3 U.C.D. R.F.C. 32 O’Connor Cup (J5) Semi-final Tymon Park 21/04/2018 Tallaght took on UCD looking for a place in the final of the O’Connor Cup. Having beaten UCD comfortably the two times they played in the league, Tallaght […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 21st 22nd April 2018

It’s cup action for both the men’s and women’s team this weekend. After comfortably beating Trinity College last week the the Tallaght men’s first team now face UCD (who they’ve beaten twice this season in the league) in the semi-final of the O’Connor Cup. Kick-off on Saturday is at the early time of 12.00PM in […]

Stillorgan R.F.C. 39 Tallaght 2nd 16

Stillorgan R.F.C. 39 Tallaght R.F.C. 2nds 16 Tries: Daryl Keogh Con: Daryl Keogh Pen: Daryl Keogh 3 Dr Kieran Foley Cup Playoffs Three Rock Rovers 14/04/2018 The Tallaght men’s second team travelled to Rathfarnham with just fifteen players as the firsts were playing at the same time. It was a big ask considering they were […]

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 […]

Dublin Dogos 5 Tallaght 1st 27

Andy Rudd Dublin Dogos 5Tallaght 1sts 27 Tries: Rob Hudson, Andy Rudd 2, Ken McGovernCon: Rob Hudson 2Pen: Rob Hudson Leinster League Division 3Sydney Parade04/10/2020 The Tallaght men’s first team took on the Dublin Dogos in their first competitive match in...

Weekend Fixtures October 2nd to 4th

Welcome back! Tallaght RFC are back in competitive action this weekend. With the current Covid-19 restrictions in Dublin most junior rugby matches are off. But the Tallaght men’s firsts are permitted to play their first Leinster League Division 3 fixture of a...

Tallaght Run for Aware 2020

Tallaght RFC has originally planned to run from Thomond Park in Limerick to our home pitch in Firhouse on Saturday the 22nd of August. The plan was for 40 runners from the club to cover the trip running 4-5km each over a 24 hour period from midday on the Saturday...

Mary Curtis R.I.P.

Everyone at Tallaght Rugby was greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Curtis, the mother of our long-time player, coach and director of rugby Brian. In accordance with the government guidelines in the Covid-19 crisis, a private funeral Mass for family and...

Thomond to Tallaght run

Tallaght RFC will be running from Thomond park in Limerick all the way to our home ground at Firhouse in Tallaght on the 22nd August 2020 in aid of Aware Ireland – your supporting light through depression. Please donate at this link...

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...