Established in 1854, Dublin University Football Club can be proud of the fact that it is the oldest existing rugby club in the world. The club is the official rugby club of Trinity College Dublin, one of the worlds oldest and highly respected universities.

The clubs main playing field is situated within the picturesque college grounds, in the heart of Dublin's city centre. The club have two more fields only fifteen minutes from the college in Santry in the suburbs of an ever growing city.

The story of the establishment of the club as one of the first sports clubs in Ireland can be read in club history. The club's 1st XV are currently playing rugby in the All-Ireland League Division 2, after controversially getting relegated from Division One. This season will be tough challenge for the students with the club losing 26 players from last season. You can read about the current members of the 1st XV squad in player profiles. Our 2nd XV, 3rd XV and 4th XV currently play in the Leinster J1, J3 and J4 leagues respectively.

Trinity Under 20's squad are currently one of the dominant forces in Irish rugby. The A XV have played in three of the past four All Ireland finals. Winning two and losing narrowly to Shannon last season to a last minute drop goal 15-14. The U20s B won the Leinster First Division and came runner up in the Purcell Cup.

The club have a thriving Womens XV who this season will compete in AIL Division two. They are the top ranked University XV in the Irish national womens leagues.

Any club requires a number of dedicated individuals to ensure smooth day-to-day running. You can see the people behind Dublin University Football Club, and read messages from the club president, director of rugby and club captain in club officers.