President's Message

It was a tough weekend with the Club fielding 10 Men’s and Women’s Teams across Senior and Youths levels, winning 3 games and losing 7, with an aggregate points for and against of 242 and 348 respectively!

It goes to show how tough these leagues are and that there is no room for complacency!

Men’s AIL Defeat to Highfield in Stradbrook

Commiserations to our Men’s 1st XV and Management who were defeated at home to a strong Highfield side.

Whilst Rock scored some superb tries, Highfield had the better of the second half running out 31-40 victors.

The Man of the Match Award went to Jack Deegan.

Some great photos from the match, with credit to Lisa Broughan, can be found on the Club's website: Photo Gallery 1sts v Highfield

As a result, we now slip to 4th in the Table on 19 points behind leaders Naas on 22 points whilst Highfield also on 19 points with Rock and Nenagh who have a game in hand. But lessons have been learned that will stand us in good stead for days ahead!

Men's All Ireland League, Div 1B Table:

We welcomed over 100 guests for the pre-match lunch which was a fantastic occasion for Rock and Highfield Supporters alike. It was special to see some former great players back in the Club to celebrate Danny Casey’s Birthday, including Lions Shane Byrne and Paul Wallace and Irish Internationals Niall Woods and Dan’s brother, Bob Casey. The Club was rocking ‘til very late!!

AIL Round 7 v Nenagh Ormond, Away on November 28th

The Squad and Management have a chance to regroup and bounce back in what’s guaranteed to be a great game of rugby in Tipperary.

We urge everyone to travel down to Nenagh to support our Team for this vital game.

Women’s AIL Victory against 1A League Leaders Belvedere

Congratulations to our Women’s 1st XV who secured an incredible 59-12 win in Ollie Campbell Park last Saturday.

Well done to Player of the Match, Kate Farrell McCabe.

Check out the try highlights reel on the Women's Instagram account: Trylight Reel

The WAIL 1A Table is a close race, with Rock, Belvo and Bohs all on top with 15 points.

Women's All Ireland League, Div 1A Table:

Women’s 2nd XV Beaten in Navan

Our Team came out second best against a very good Navan side, being defeated 39-21, despite playing some super rugby and scoring 3 converted tries.

Jill O’Toole was our deserved Player of the Game

Men’s 2nd XV Beat Lansdowne!

What a great appetizer for the AIL Match in Stradbrook on Saturday when Rock ran out 42-38 winners in a thriller with each side scoring 6 tries each.

It was a great victory given that Lansdowne had a very strong side out on account of their returning Leinster Players playing for their 1st XV against Tarf. Well done all.

Peter Quirke knocked over 6 out of 6 conversions and wins the Man of the Match award.

U20s versus Trinity

Despite a strong performance and scoring 4 tries, we were beaten 49-27 by a powerful Trinity side.

We currently stand a very respectable fourth place in the JP Fanagan (U20) Premier 1 League.

Men’s 3rd XV Castle lose in Tullamore-Metro League Division 6

Commiserations to the Castle XV who played valiantly coming up short against a very strong and established Tullamore Team who have only lost 1 match this season. The Man of the Match was awarded to Jack Kelly, who came up from the 20s to play superbly.

Senior Fixtures This Weekend:

Youths: U15s win against Belvedere!

The Team played admirably in a great 35-24 win over a good Belvedere Side and now progress to the Plate Final on December 18th.

Isaac D’Alton, who scored 2 tries was Man of The Match

U14Bs suffer defeat in Newbridge

Whilst putting in a gutsy performance, the Team were beaten by the Home side 47-26.

Man of the Match was awarded to Ivan Mashkov- well done.

U13 As and U13 Bs

Tough weekend for the U13 As and Bs who lost away to Greystones and home to Barnhall. Man of the Match was awarded to Toby McNamara (As) and Hugh Long (Bs).

Gala Dinner

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Shelbourne Hotel this Thursday! This event is central to our fundraising this season and the evening will feature Master of Ceremonies Shane Byrne, and a distinguished panel of rugby speakers including Niall Woods, Gordon D'Arcy and Nigel Osborne (aka George Hook!) discussing Ireland's prospects against World Champions South Africa and the upcoming Rugby World Cup in 2027.

This class and atmospheric evening in the magnificent Shelbourne Hotel will also include a three-course dinner with wines and auctioneer Eamon O’ Flaherty will have some spectacular items for auction under the hammer- preview those items on the website: Auction Lot

Quiz Night

Our Women’s Players are holding a table quiz fundraiser in the club this Friday and we urge all to attend for what should be a fun night! More details are online- Quiz Night.

Mass of Remembrance

Father Tom Nash has organised the annual Mass for the Deceased Members of the Blackrock rugby, soccer and bridge clubs. It will take place at Blackrock College this weekend on Sunday, 15th November at 11am and all Club members are welcome to attend.

Sponsors

We thank our incredible Sponsors. Without their support, none of this would be possible.

Yours in Rugby,

Paul Brophy