Rugby

Five-try fairytale as Miller brothers lead Athy into All-Ireland semi-final

Five-try fairytale as Miller brothers lead Athy into All-Ireland semi-final

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Athy’s journey in the Energia All-Ireland Cup continued on Saturday as they produced their best performance of the season to beat Suttonians.
Athy RFC face Dublin opposition in All-Ireland quarter-final

Athy RFC face Dublin opposition in All-Ireland quarter-final

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Athy face a daunting task this weekend as they continue their fairytale journey in the Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup.
Kildare trio named in Ireland squad to face Australia on Saturday

Kildare trio named in Ireland squad to face Australia on Saturday

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Three Kildare men have been selected as part of the Ireland team for Saturday's big test match at Aviva Stadium. 
Tadhg Beirne announced as Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player Of The Year

Tadhg Beirne announced as Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player Of The Year

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

A special day for the Eadestown native. 
Spinning yarns on a special trip down memory lane at Cill Dara RFC

Spinning yarns on a special trip down memory lane at Cill Dara RFC

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Sunday, November 9th marked a very special day for Cill Dara RFC as the club paid homage to their past players.
Prendergast possible solution to Irish lineout woes

Prendergast possible solution to Irish lineout woes

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Five Kildare men took to the field on Saturday as Ireland welcomed Japan to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
Farrell names five Kildare men for Saturday's clash with Japan

Farrell names five Kildare men for Saturday's clash with Japan

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Ireland take on Japan on Saturday afternoon with five Kildare players selected for the November International. 
Near-miss for Naas in narrow loss up north against quick-fire Queens

Near-miss for Naas in narrow loss up north against quick-fire Queens

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

After their victory over Highfield in the previous round, Naas travelled to Belfast on Saturday in buoyant form to face Queens University in the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B.
Houlihan hat-trick helps Newbridge win with second-half surge

Houlihan hat-trick helps Newbridge win with second-half surge

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Newbridge continued their excellent home form with a dominant second-half display to overcome Edenderry in Rosetown this weekend. 
Dramatic win for Newbridge sets up Hosie Cup Final against Cill Dara

Dramatic win for Newbridge sets up Hosie Cup Final against Cill Dara

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Newbridge had to survive a monumental scare from Clondalkin to book their place in the final.
Magic week for Mangan family as Ciaran makes Leinster debut

Magic week for Mangan family as Ciaran makes Leinster debut

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

It’s been quite the week for the Mangan family from Sallins, with Ciaran making his very first appearance for the Leinster senior team in the URC. 
Nervy Naas hold on to record first win of AIL season

Nervy Naas hold on to record first win of AIL season

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

The Kildare club are finally off the mark in this season's All-Ireland League after a badly needed win over Highfield.
Athy visit Galway for debut appearance in All-Ireland Junior Cup

Athy visit Galway for debut appearance in All-Ireland Junior Cup

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Athy RFC are preparing to make their debut in the prestigious Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup when they travel to Garraun Park this Saturday to take on Tuam.
Henry the hero as hat-trick helps Athy claim first win of the season

Henry the hero as hat-trick helps Athy claim first win of the season

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Athy finally picked up a win in this season's Leinster League Division 1A.
Beirne the gold standard as Munster win Croker classic

Beirne the gold standard as Munster win Croker classic

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Five Kildare men featured on Saturday night as Munster left Croke Park with all five points.
Cill Dara extend their unbeaten run with six-try triumph over Balbriggan

Cill Dara extend their unbeaten run with six-try triumph over Balbriggan

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Leinster League Division 2A Cill Dara 42 Balbriggan 16 Cill Dara's undefeated start to Division 2A of the Leinster League is still in tact after a dominant win over Balbriggan on Sunday afternoon in Silken Thomas Park.
Four Kildare men set to line out for Leinster A on Saturday afternoon

Four Kildare men set to line out for Leinster A on Saturday afternoon

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Leinster A will play Munster A in Dublin on Saturday afternoon (October 18) at 12pm.
Five Kildare clubs in Leinster League action with Athy still in search of a first victory

Five Kildare clubs in Leinster League action with Athy still in search of a first victory

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Five Kildare clubs take to the field this weekend in Divisions 1A, 2A and 2B of the Leinster League.
Four Kildare men involved as Leinster take on Munster in Croke Park 

Four Kildare men involved as Leinster take on Munster in Croke Park 

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The eyes of the rugby world will be fixed on Croke Park this Saturday, as one of the sport's biggest games takes place.
More frustration for Naas

More frustration for Naas

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

ENERGIA All-IRELAND LEAGUE DIVISION 1B Dublin University 21 Naas  18 Week 3 of the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B campaign saw Naas travel to Trinity College last Saturday afternoon to face Dublin University.

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