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Tallaght Welcomes New Head Coach!

Tallaght RFC are delighted to announce the signing of Head Coach and Player for our Senior Mens Firsts! Welcome Matt Gill!! Matt joins us from DLSP. Having coached the likes of Connacht U18's &U19's, Leinster Metro U18 Girl's, Schools Rugby for Gonzaga and Scrum...

Tallaght RFC awards night 2022

Tom Leigh with coach's player of the year Andy Rudd The annual club awards were held at the Maldron hotel on Saturday the 25th of June. First up were the women’s team and captain Martina Fitzpatrick was given the award for try of the year for her last minute winner in...

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. Then...

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 Belvedere. Tallaght got...

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 men's first...

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 Winters Cup. Kick off is...

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...

Weekend Fixtures 2nd/3rd April

Just the one game again this weekend and it's those darned Dogos again. This week it's the men’s first team's turn to take on Dogos/AIB in the Winters Cup. Kick off is at 3PM on Saturday in Tymon Park. Please make your best effort to come out and support the...

AIB/Dogos 48 Tallaght 2nds 22

Rob Hudson AIB/Dogos 48Tallaght 2nds 22 Try: Rob Hudson 2, Kevin QuinnCon: Leön Tanfin, Rob HudsonPen: Leön Tanfin Guilfoyle-James Cup (Metro J6)Sydney Parade26/03/2022 The Tallaght men’s second team took on AIB/Dogos in the Guilfoyle-James Cup on a warm afternoon in...

Weekend fixtures 26th/27th March

Just the one game this weekend. The men’s second team take on Dogos/AIB away in the Guilfoyle-James Cup (Metro J6). Kick off is at 3PM on Saturday in Sydney Parade. Please make your best effort to come out and support the lads.

Coolmine 14 Tallaght 1sts 32

Aaron Hickey Coolmine 14Tallaght 1sts 32 Try: Niall Mahon, Andy Rudd 2, Aaron Hickey 2Penalty: Adam NolanConversion: Aaron Shanahan 2 John Madden CupLea Road12/03/2022 Tallaght were originally meant to take Coolmine at home in the John Madden Cup, but with the...

Weekend fixtures 12th/13th March

With the leagues over, it's time for the Cups. First up the men’s first team take on Coolmine at home in the John Madden Cup. Kick off is at the earlier time of 1PM in Tymon Park and please note the game is on Saturday, not Sunday. The lads will be watching the...

Tallaght Women 7 Navan 42

Abbie Keeley Tallaght R.F.C 7 Try: Aisling PykeConversions: Grainne ScullyNavan R.F.C 42Women’s Leinster League Division 5Toberbunny01/03/2022 The Tallaght women’s team completed their Division 5 campaign with their final league game of the season hosting Navan on a...

Old Wesley 24 Tallaght 35

Leön Tanfin Old Wesley 24Tallaght 35 Try: Darryl Keogh, Rob Hudson, Leon Tanfin, Andy RuddPenalty: Rob Hudson 2, Mark KennyConversions Rob Hudson 2, Mark Kenny Metro League Division 6Donnybrook14/10/2023 Tallaght took on Old Wesley in their first away game of the...

Edenderry 22 Tallaght women 14

Chloe Conroy Edenderry 22 Tallaght 14Try: Martina Fitzpatrick, Chloe ConroyConversion: Louise Leonard 2Women’s Leinster Division 4Coolavacoose01/10/2023 Tallaght’s women’s team travelled to Offaly to take on Edenderry in Division 4 of the Women’s league. Tallaght got...

Tallaght 1sts 13-41 Barnhall

Tallaght 1sts 13 Try: Colin Morrison, Brian LaceyPenalty: Rob Hudson Barnhall 41 Metro League Division 6Tymon Park30/09/2023 Tallaght took on the Barnhall in their first league game of the season in Metro Division 6. Barnhall took an early lead with the first try of...

Tallaght Women 73 Tullamore 15

Abbie Keeley Tallaght 73 Try: Aisling Pyke 4, Nicole Fanning, Eileen Shanahan 2, Sorcha Burns, Ellen Crotty, Abbie Keeley, Grainne FloodConversion: Grainne Flood 8, Louise Leonard Tullamore 15Women’s Leinster Division 4Tymon Park24/09/2023 Tallaght’s women’s...

Gorey 12 Tallaght Women 47

Gorey 12 Tallaght 47 Try: Aisling Pyke 3, Ellen Crotty 2, Eileen Shanahan, Sorcha BurnsConversion: Grainne Flood 6 Women’s Leinster Division 4Clonattin Road17/09/2023 Tallaght’s women’s team travelled to Wexford to take on Gorey in their first competitive game...

Tallaght RFC new appointments

Martina Fitzpatrick It’s been a summer of change for Tallaght Rugby Club. Some great people have moved on for various reasons after making invaluable contributions to the club. Others have shifted roles and some former players have stepped up to coaching and...

Tallaght Awards Night 2023

The Women’s team with the Division 5 trophy The annual club awards were held at the Plaza hotel on Friday the 26th of May. First up was the men’s and Dave Mahon was awarded the seconds team player of the year for his versatility and consistency. Orhun Orel...

Tallaght 2nds 12 CYM 18

Adam Nolan Tallaght 2nds 12 Try: Jide Adigun, Adam NolanCon: Adam Nolan CYM 18 Guilfoyle James CupTymon Park11/04/2022 The Tallaght men’s second team took on CYM at home on a miserable Tuesday evening in the lashing rain. Tallaght started well and had possession in...

St. Marys 24 Tallaght 1st 17

Andy Rudd St. Mary’s 24 Tallaght 1sts 17Try: Rosemar Alves, Rob Hudson, Leon TanfinConversion: Rob Hudson Winters Cup Quarter-finalTempleville Road05/04/2023 Tallaght’s men’s first team travelled to Templeogue to take on St. Mary’s in the Winters Cup on a...

Ashbourne 12 Tallaght Women 5

Samantha Ledden Ashbourne R.F.C. 12Tallaght R.F.C 5 Try: Kim LittlefieldWomen’s Leinster Division 5 Cup semi-finalMilltown Road26/03/2023 Six weeks after Tallaght clinched the league against Ashbourne, they were back at the same venue in the Division 5 cup semi-final....