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AIB 42 Tallaght 1st 27

AIB R.F.C. 42 Tallaght 1st R.F.C. 27 Tries: Adam Nolan, Jack Russell, Simon Collie, Aaron Shanahan Con: Rob Hudson 2 Pen: Aaron Shanahan John Madden Cup (J4) – Group C DCU Sports Complex 23/9/2017 Tallaght’s men’s A team travelled to Glasnevin in their final pool match of the John Madden Cup. AIB kicked two penalties […]

Tallaght Senior Fixtures – Weekend 23-24th September 2017

It’s a bumper weekend of action for Tallaght RFC. On Saturday the 23rd of September, the Tallaght men’s first team travel to the DCU sports complex to take on AIB in the John Madden Cup. They need to win by eighteen points or more to ensure they finish ahead of Guinness in the table and […]

Coolmine 10 Tallaght 2nds 12

Coolmine R.F.C. 10 Tallaght R.F.C. 2nds 12 Tries: Rob Hudson, Karl Segrave Con: Daryl Keogh Dr Kieran Foley Cup (J5) – Group B Ashbrook 16/9/2017 Tallaght’s 2nd team travlled to Blanchardstown to take on Coolmine in the second match of the Dr Kieran Foley Cup. Tallaght played into the wind in the first half and […]

Guinness 22 Tallaght ‘A’ 22

Guinness R.F.C. 22 Tallaght ‘A’ R.F.C. 22 Tries: Adam Nolan 3, Jack Russell Con: Aaron Shanahan John Madden Cup (J4) – Group C Iveagh Grounds 9/9/2017 Tallaght’s men’s A team travelled to Crumlin for their first match of the John Madden Cup. This season it’s a round robin format and Tallaght will also play AIB […]

Railway Union 17 Tallaght B 37

  Railway Union R.F.C. 37 Tallaght ‘B’ R.F.C. 17 Tries: Karl Segrave 2, Simon Collie 2, Alan Sower Con: Morgan Farrell 2, Dave Clarke Pen: Morgan Farrell, Dave Clarke Dr Kieran Foley Cup (J5) – Group B Park Avenue 8/9/2017 Tallaght’s B team took on Railway Union in their first match of the Dr Kieran […]

Tallaght Senior Fixtures – Weekend 8-9th September 2017

And we’re back!! Tallaght RFC are back in competitive action after last week’s friendly against Monkstown. First up, the Tallaght Men’s B’s travel to Park Avenue on Friday night. They take on Railway Union in the Dr. Kieran Foley Cup and the kick off is 8PM. The women’s team also have a friendly match away […]

Tallaght 24 Monkstown 33

Tallaght R.F.C. 24 Tries: Mark Keogh, Aaron Shanahan, Adam Nolan, Simon Collie Con: Aaron Shanahan 2 Monkstown R.F.C. 33 Challenge Match Pitch 100, Firhouse 2/9/2017 Tallaght took on a strong Monktown team in a pre-season friendly in Firhouse. It was a slow start though and Tallaght looked rusty and Monkstown scored three tries and converted […]

Tallaght RFC Awards Night 2017

The awards were held at the Plaza hotel on Saturday the 6th of May. First up were the women’s team and Ann Meenagh was given the award for try of the season for her superb effort against Longford. Then Anne Kavanagh was given the award for Most Improved Player for her consistent performances at scrum-half. […]

DLSP 16 Tallaght 8

De La Salle Palmerston R.F.C. 16 Tallaght R.F.C. 8 Tries: Andy Grace Pen: Morgan Farrell Metro League Division 7 Final Kirwan Park 29/4/2017 Tallaght took on DLSP to decide the winners of the Metro League Division Seven title. Tallaght were boosted by a visit from Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt during the week and they […]

DLSP v Tallaght Metro Division 7 Final Preview

Tallaght Rugby Club face into their biggest match in club history when they take on DLSP in the Metro League Division 7 Final. It would be the first time Tallaght has ever won their league and would cap a hugely successful season. They already came close to silverware this season when they lost the John […]

Joe Schmidt visits Tallaght RFC

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt paid a visit to the Tallaght RFC men’s final training session ahead of the big final on Saturday. Joe first took time to speak to the lads about the importance of believing in the playing system and in each other as players. He referred to the importance of this in […]

Tallaght 31 Seapoint 21

Tallaght R.F.C. 31 Tries: Owen Tyrrell 2, David Clarke 2, Jack Russell Con: Morgan Farrell 3 Seapoint R.F.C. 21 Metro League Division 7 Tymon Park 1/4/2017 On April’s fool’s day, Tallaght took on Seapoint in their final regular league game of the season. The arrival of top try-scorer Simon Collie was delayed however by a […]

Tallaght Senior Fixtures – Weekend 1st/2nd April 2017

Just one match this weekend as the Tallaght men’s team play their final regular season league game at home to Seapoint. If they win and DLSP lose away to Navan, Tallaght will have home advantage for the final. Please not the early kick-off time of 11.30AM and we’re back at Tymon Park. No matches for […]

Blackrock RFC 39 Tallaght RFC 39

Blackrock R.F.C. 39 Tallaght R.F.C. 39 Tries: Simon Collie, David Clarke, Adam Nolan 2, Frank Doyle, Ciaran Rudd Con: Morgan Farrell 3 Pen: Morgan Farrell Metro League Division 7 Stradbrook Road 25/3/2017 Tallaght made a remarkable comeback to snatch a draw away to Blackrock after trailing by seventeen points with less than ten minutes remaining. […]

Lil Behan R.I.P.

Tallaght Rugby Club was greatly saddened to hear of the passing yesterday of Elizabeth (Lil) Behan, wife of our former President Gregg and mother of our former player Danny. Lil fought a long battle with illness with bravery and dignity. A minutes silence was held in her memory at today’s men’s match in Blackrock. The […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 25th-26th March 2017

On Saturday the 25th of Match, the men’s travel to Stradbrook Road to take on Blackrock looking to keep the pressure on leaders DLSP. Kick off is 3PM. The Under 15’s Bisto Ladies team are playing Navan in St Marys also on Saturday. Kick off is 12pm. On Sunday the under 8/9’s are holding a […]

Tallaght Fixtures – Weekend 11th-12th March 2017

Once again, it’s a busy weekend of fixtures for Tallaght rugby. On Saturday the 11th of Match, the scheduled men’s League game has been conceded by Navan. This means Tallaght are virtually guaranteed to finish in the top two and qualify for the play-off final against DLSP. Tallaght will play a friendly against Stillorgan instead, […]

St. Stephen’s Day Match 2019

The St. Stephen’s day game took place again in Firhouse and despite the morning rain there was a strong turnout for it. There were players from the women’s, men’s and youth’s teams plus a few special guests. Thanks to all the players and the...

St. Stephen’s Day Match

The Tallaght R.F.C. St. Stephen’s day game has been a tradition for a number of years now and for the fourth year running, Tallaght RFC will be host the match on pitch 100, opposite Firhouse Community School. The game is always played in a fun, festive spirit...

Bisto’s 33 Athy 5

Bisto’s 33Athy 5 Tries: Laoise Devlin, Lily Marron 2, Benedetta Belini, Penalty TryConversion: Abbie Keeley 3 Leinster under-18’s Shield FinalTeompleville Road14/12/2019 The Bisto’s team are made up of Tallaght, St. Marys, Old Belvedere and Blackrock...

CYM 24 Tallaght 2nds 41

Karl Segrave CYM 24Tallaght 2nds 41 Tries: Niall Mahon 2, Karl Segrave, Tony O’Loughlin 2, Jordan Corrigan, Daryl Keogh Conversion: Brandon Wilson 3 Metro League Division 11Terenure Road North14/12/2019 It was first versus second in Division 11 and leaders...

Weekend fixtures 14th-15th December

There’s no doubt what the main event is this weekend. The Bisto’s take on Athy in the Leinster under-18 shield final this Saturday. The Bisto’s team are made up of St. Marys, Old Belvedere, Blackrock and Tallaght players and are named after their...

Tallaght 2nd 85 Emerald Warriors 0

Daryl Keogh Tallaght 2nds 85 Tries: Adam Clarke, Colin Morrison, Daryl Keogh, Pádraig Ó Ciardha, Jordan Corrigan 3, Michael Corrigan 2, Aaron Morgan, Keith Fitzsimons 3, Tony O’Loughlin, Brandon Wilson Conversions: Brandon Wilson 5Emerald Warriors 0Metro League...

Weekend fixtures 7th-8th December

It’s another busy weekend of rugby for Tallaght RFC. The men’s seconds team take on the Emerald Warriors in Division 11 on Saturday. Kick-off is 2.00PM in Tymon Park. Then next Tuesday the 10th of December, the Tallaght women’s team travel to take on...

Coolmine 7 Tallaght 2nd 32

James Carr Coolmine 7 Tallaght 2nds 32 Tries: James Carr 2, Nick McGuinness, Niall Mahon, Jordan Corrigan, Tony O’LoughlinConversion: Brandon Wilson Metro League Division 11Ashbrook 29/11/2019 The Tallaght men’s second team took on Coolmine in Metro League...

Weekend fixtures 29th November – 1st December

It’s another busy weekend of rugby for Tallaght RFC. First in action are the men’s seconds team on Friday night. They take on Coolmine away in Division 11. Kick-off is 8.00 in Ashbrook. On Saturday the men’s first team are looking to maintain top...

MU Barnhall 17 Tallaght 1st 40

Barnhall R.F.C. 17Tallaght 1sts: 40 Try: Rob Hudson, Penalty Try, Simon Collie, Denny McCarthy, Andy Rudd, Aaron Shanahan Con: Rob Hudson, Denny McCarthy 3Metro League Division 6Tymon Park23/11/2019 The Tallaght men’s first team bounced back from their first defeat of...