15/11/2021 Longford RFC Senior Rugby Notes

Senior Men’s Update

Longford Senior Men have this weekend and next weekend off from Leinster League action to allow players to attend the international matches.  However, this Saturday sees the Senior Men’s J2 side travel to Creggs for a friendly with a 7.30 PM kick off.  All the players are training hard ahead of the mouth watering local derbies v Mullingar on Sunday week.

Men’s Leinster League Fixtures/Results 2021-2022

19/09/2021 Longford 09 Wicklow 14

16/09/2021 Boyne 13 Longford 08

10/10/2021 Longford 17 Cill Dara 15

17/10/2021 Clondalkin 15 Longford 34

31/10/2021 Longford 18 v Carlow 13

07/11/2021 Longford 26 v Tullow 12 CPL Park

28/11/2021 Mullingar v Longford Shay Murtagh Park (1^st XV 2.30 2^nd XV 1.00)

05/12/2021 Wicklow v Longford Ashtown Lane (1^st XV 2.00 2^nd XV 12.30)

12/12/2021 Longford v Boyne CPL Park (1^st XV 2.00 2^nd XV 12.30)

09/01/2021 Cill Dara v Longford Silken Thomas Park (1^st XV 2.30 2^nd XV 1.00)

16/01/2021 Longford v Clondalkin CPL Park (1^st XV 2.30 2^nd XV 1.00)

23/01/2021 Carlow v Longford Oak Park (1^st XV 2.30 2^nd XV 1.00)

06/02/2022 Tullow v Longford Black Gates (1^st XV 3 2^nd XV 1.30)

13/02/2022 Longford v Mullingar CPL Park (1^st XV 3 2^nd XV 1.30)

Senior Women’s Update

Jessica Stewart carries the ball

Longford Senior Women hosted Greystones on Sunday in CPL Park, in a repeat of the Paul Cusack Plate Final.  They followed up their success in the final with another resounding win 41-0 scoring 7 tries.  Well done to all our players and management.  The Senior Women have this weekend off before being back on the road v Naas on November 28^th, with two more away games in December.

Maria Kelliher makes a break

Women’s Leinster League Division 3

Leanne Keegan carries the ball for Longford

Maria Kelliher makes a tackle

Women’s Leinster League Fixtures 2021-2022

03/10/2021 Longford v Portlaoise (Conceded by Portlaoise)

24/10/2021 Longford 17 v New Ross 19

31/10/2021 Arklow 19 v Longford 07

14/11/2021 Longford 41 v Greystones 0

28/11/2021 Naas v Longford

05/12/2021 Garda/Westmanstown v Longford

12/12/2021 Portlaoise v Longford

16/01/2021 Longford v Naas CPL Park

30/01/2021 New Ross v Longford

06/02/2022 Longford v Arklow CPL Park

20/02/2022 Greystones v Longford

13/03/2022 Longford v Garda/Westmanstown CPL Park

Ireland v New Zealand

Ireland scored a third victory over the mighty All Blacks in five years on Saturday afternoon.  Ireland were full value for their victory and should have won by far more such was the possession they had and ambition which they played.  Credit to New Zealand who had three chances and converted two of them into tries and were incredible in defence, especially close to their own line.  Indeed, the result might have been different had their third try not been ruled out due to a marginal forward pass.  The key questions now is if Ireland can continue to grow and improve towards the World Cup in just under two years’ time or if like this time two years ago beating the All Blacks is the high water mark with Ireland going to play another underwhelming World Cup.  Expect a few changes for the final November International of this year versus Argentina’s Pumas on Sunday at 1.15 PM.

RUGBY PLAYERS WANTED! 

Were you born in 2005 and would like to give the greatest team sport in the World a go? Then this post is for you.

Our U17 team is looking to recruit new players to play rugby this season. Many current Provincial/International players only took up rugby in this age group, so it is a great time to get into the game. You can be assured of great coaching and a welcoming team environment that is suitable for all shapes and sizes.

Don't worry about fitness, we will help you get up the required level and if you have not played rugby or much support before. The most important thing is attitude.

If you are interested or know of anyone interested in joining us or have any questions, please contact one of our U17 coaches Tommy O'Hara 0877649793, Ronan Keith 0868871573 or Jimmy Murphy

0862555621.

We ask all our members and friends to share this post and spread the word!

The Your Club Your Country Raffle is Back!

Win some fabulous prizes and support Longford Rugby Club. It has been a tough 18 months but now that we are back playing rugby at all levels of the club, we need your support more than ever. Tickets are only €10 and can be bought at this link; https://bit.ly/3jihkQl. or by ‘Googling’ Your Club Your Country. Please encourage your friends and family to buy one, who knows you might be packing your bags for New Zealand next Summer? Thank you for your support!

Longford RFC are one of the most progressive clubs in the country. We field teams at all levels Male/Female throughout the age grades from U6 upwards. Building on the great developments in the club over the last number of years, we opened a brand new state of the art fully synthetic 4G pitch at the start of the season that is fully floodlight. Lots more plans are in the pipeline, so help us continue the good work and please buy a ticket!

Simon Community Sleep Out 2021 in partnership with the Longford RFC

The start of October saw the launch of a new partnership between Longford Rugby Club and the Simon Community for three years in the Sin Bin.  It also saw the official launch of the Simon Communities innovative sheltered housing project on Earl Street, which has helped 14 people move out of homelessness

Like all voluntary organisations the Simon Community and Longford RFC have seen a huge drop in fundraising due to Covid restrictions.  However, the costs continued to accumulate and this led to the innovative fundraising partnership between the two organisations.

The first fund raising event is the ‘annual’ Sleep Out event hosted by Longford RFC, where volunteers commit to spending a night under the stars to try and gain some small understanding of the daily struggle a homeless person endures.  Sleepers are asked to raise as much sponsorship as possible, with all funds raised going to the Simon Community locally and Longford RFC.  The event will take place on Friday December 10^th with registration from 9 PM. 

If you would like to participate please contact Noel Greene 087 961 5766 or Gerry Larkin 086 819 5519 for information and sponsorship cards.

Thanks to Shannonside and Kiernan Steel for supporting the event.

Sin Bin

The Sin Bin Event Centre is back open as per Government Guidelines.  Superb food and drink are available across the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and lunch on Wednesday/Thursday.  Christmas nights are now also available for booking.

Phone 087 346 4914 for bookings or email sinbinbookings@outlook.com.  Check out the Sin Bins Facebook page for updates and specials;  www.facebook.com/thesinbinlongford/