TRINITY WIN COLOURS v UCD …3rd in a row
College Park Friday 1 April 2022 D.U.F.C. 34 UCD 27 D.U.F.C. won its first Colours three-in-a-row since 1991 after overcoming UCD 34-27 at a wet College Park. This was the first Colours Match to take place since [...]
THIS WEEKEND….2021/22 competitive season in full swing!!
The weekend we have all been waiting for....full competitive rugby underway.. ALL SUPPORT WILL BE WELCOME AT: SATURDAY Leinster League - Mens 1st XV St Marys RFC v D.U.F.C. 3pm Templeville Road SUNDAY [...]
D.U.F.C. defeat Garryowen and move on to AIL SEMI FINAL
D.U.F.C. 39 v. Garryowen 22 College Park Saturday April 13, 2019 Dublin University Football Club (DUFC) saw off Garryowen Football Club yesterday afternoon in College Park, defeating the Limerick side 39-22 in their final league [...]
Colours triumph/ historic AIL Semi Final secured
UCD 12 D.U.F.C. 18 Belfield Bowl Thursday April 4 2019 Dublin University Football Club (DUFC) triumphed over old foes University College Dublin (UCD), grinding out a famous 18-12 win in the torrential rain. The [...]
Colours Week is here!
Today marks the start of one of the most exciting weeks in the D.U.F.C. calendar. It's Colours Week. The Third XV kick-off proceedings when they host UCD in College Park for the Junior Colours on [...]
TRINITY FIND A WAY TO LOSE!
Trinity 13pts- Clontarf 17pts; December 9th 2017 Trinity had to face powerhouse Clontarf for the second time in a week. Playing Clontarf is always a massive physical encounter, so to play them twice in [...]
TRINITY GO CLOSE IN CLONTARF
Clontarf 29pts – Trinity 24pts – December 2nd 2017 Trinity travelled to Castle Avenue, the scene of many hard losses in recent times. Things look set for the Home team to put the Students to [...]
DUFC First XV to Face Clontarf
Trinity have a strong side selected for tomorrow's UBL clash with Clontarf at Castle Avenue. All support, as always, is strongly encouraged.
Fixtures this Weekend – 02/12/2017
Trinity's First XV face Clontarf away in Castle Avenue on Saturday at 2:30pm in an Ulster Bank League Division 1A match. Trinity's 3rds face Barnhall at 12:30pm in Santry. The 4ths make it a Santry [...]
TRINITY GAIN BONUS POINT!
Dublin University 28 Garryowen 37 – 25th November 2017. College Park Munster Academy winger Liam Coombes had a big impact on proceedings GARRYOWEN CLIMBED into second place in Ulster Bank League Division 1A thanks to [...]
First XV to face Cork Con
AIL 1A rugby returns to College Park this Saturday at 2:30pm. Billy O'Hora comes into an otherwise unchanged side. It promises to be a great encounter. All support strongly encouraged!!!!
FIRSTS WIN IN BUCCANEERS & 20s BEAT UCD
TRINITY WIN IN BUCCANEERS! Trinity travelled to Dubarry Park, Athlone on Saturday and came away with their 2nd away All Ireland league win in succession. Trinity started quite strong, but struggled to really press home [...]
Starting XV to face Buccaneers RFC
The First XV return to All Ireland League Division 1A action this Saturday with a trip to Athlone to face Buccaneers. This is a crucial fixture. A win would position Trinity nicely in mid-table. A [...]
Fixtures this Weekend
The First XV are back in All Ireland League action as they face Buccaneers away in Dubarry Park in Athlone on Saturday. Kick-off is at 2:30pm. The Under 20s Premier side have a huge game [...]
TRINITY WIN 140th ANNIVERSARY GAME!
Trinity 36pts – Cambridge University 10pts; October 14th 2017 Trinity hosted Cambridge University in a ‘balmy’ College Park on Saturday in what was the 140th Anniversary of games between these iconic Universities. Trinity made nine [...]
TRINITY RUGBY WELCOMES CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TO COLLEGE PARK THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 2017
140th Anniversary of first game in College Park It is our particular pleasure to welcome Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club back to College Park on the 140th anniversary of the first fixture between the [...]
TRINITY WIN AT YOUNG MUNSTER!
Young Munster 17pts – Trinity 21pts; October 7th 2017 Trinity surprised everyone in Irish Rugby, when they achieved their first win of the season in Tom Clifford Park, Limerick. This was the students’ first visit [...]
First XV Travel to Limerick
DUFC's First XV travel on Saturday to Limerick to face the always tough Young Munster. Dan Sheehan and Joe Byrne come into the front-row while Raef Tyrell returns from a hiatus at lock. Niall O'Riordan [...]
Silvester Shows His Class – Weekend Round-Up
Trinity 12pts – Lansdowne 52pts Trinity were well beaten on Saturday at a sunny College Park. The Students were never really in it, as they fell behind early and never looked like getting back into [...]
First XV to face Lansdowne FC
DUFC face a tough task in Round 3 of the Ulster Bank League Division 1A. Lansdowne, who are unbeaten in their opening two fixtures, come to College Park looking to repeat last year's away victory. [...]
MISTAKES KILL TRINITY! UCD 34 – Trinity 8
Trinity started this AIL encounter in Belfield Bowl in great form dominating the opening minutes, playing some of their best rugby. They scored a superb team try with captain Michael Courtney finishing off the movement [...]
TERENURE GET IMMEDIATE REVENGE!
D.U.F.C. 0 Terenure RFC 24 Saturday 16 September 2017 Terenure took the spoils on Saturday, exacting revenge for their loss at the same venue on April 16th. The Dublin 6 outfit were far too well [...]
First XV to Face Terenure College RFC
Trinity kick off the Ulster Bank League Division 1A season against Terenure College RFC this Saturday, 16th September. We hope to see as many supporters there as possible!!!
TRINITY SQUEAK THROUGH TO TAKE SIXTH AND SAFETY!!
Trinity 27pts, Terenure 25pts; April 15th 2017 It’s difficult to know where to start on this one! In front of a packed College Park crowd, Trinity beat Terenure on the last play of the season to [...]
MATCH PREVIEW: Pivotal Season Finale Awaits DUFC
Photo Courtest of Tommy Dickson/INPHO; Article by Ronan Nelson COLLEGE PARK — All-Ireland League (AIL) Division 1A rugby returns to College Park this Saturday, April 15th as Trinity Rugby (DUFC) prepares to host Terenure in [...]
ST MARYS WIN TRY FEST!!
Trinity's Final Try
Trinity Preps for a Huge Set of Fixtures
COLLEGE PARK — Dublin University Football Club has a massive slate of matches lined up for what can only be called Super Saturday/Sunday. The weekend kicks off on Saturday at 2.30pm in College Park as the [...]
TRINITY COME BACK TO BEAT OXFORD
Photo Courtesy of Conor Nevin Trinity 31pts, Oxford University 20pts Trinity hosted Oxford on a gorgeous sunny day in College Park on Wednesday night in their annual challenge match. Trinity dominated possession and territory for [...]
Oxford in College Park today, 5pm!
Captain Kearns returns! It is our particular pleasure to welcome Oxford University Rugby Football Club back to College Park for our annual fixture - and a special pleasure to welcome back Conor and share our [...]
MATCH PREVIEW: DUFC Await Annual Oxford Test
COLLEGE PARK – Trinity Rugby's success against touring sides will be put to the test tonight when the Oxford University Blues travel to Dublin for the Annual Trinity–Oxford University Challenge. The series has been a [...]
TRINITY UPSET YOUNG MUNSTER!!
Young Munster 12pts, Trinity 15pts. 11th March 2017 Trinity took the three hour journey to Tom Clifford park and surprised everybody in Irish Rugby by beating the second placed team in a very physical encounter [...]
TRINITY EARNS HARD-FOUGHT WIN OVER GARRYOWEN!
Trinity 19pts Garryowen 3pts. March 4th 2017 Trinity got back to winning ways in a rain swept College Park on Saturday with a 19-3 win over visiting Garryowen. The Students impressively adapted their game plan [...]
MATCH PREVIEW: Trinity Braces for Tough Clash with Lansdowne
COLLEGE PARK – Dublin University Football Club (D.UF.C.) continues it's All-Ireland League campaign against league-leaders, Lansdowne, this Saturday, February 18 at the Aviva Stadium. After a strong 26-15 win over Old Belvedere last Saturday, [...]
Clontarf Win Well!
Clontarf 33pts Trinity 0 Trinity travelled to Castle Avenue on Saturday to receive their worst defeat since September 2013. Trinity seemed to be always on the back foot from the opening minutes, but defended bravely [...]
TRINITY BEATEN!
Trinity 10pts, Cork Con 30pts – November 26th 2016; On the scoreboard Trinity were well beaten but at 16-10 with ten minutes to go they were right in the game. A combination of lack [...]
TRINITY BOUNCE BACK WITH BIG WIN!!
Old Belvedere 7pts Trinity 27pts – November 12th 2016 Dublin University bounced back in fine style to claim a very impressive 27-7 win over Old Belvedere, running in four tries in the process. . [...]
LANSDOWNE WIN IN COLLEGE PARK
Trinity 14pts, Lansdowne 25pts; November 5th 2016 Trinity hosted local rivals Lansdowne. It was a case of 1st place playing 3rd on a beautiful sunny Autumn day in College Park. The Students started brightly and [...]
TRINITY RUGBY TOPS AIL DIV 1A !
TRINITY WIN IN LIMERICK!! Garryowen 14pts Trinity 27pts; October 29th 2016. Trinity travelled to Limerick for their first ‘out of town’ league game, to play one of Ireland’s iconic clubs Garryowen in the fabulous facility [...]
Cambridge University well beaten by Trinity
Cambridge University 0 D.U.F.C. 50 The following Report is courtesy of the Cambridge News... Cambridge University had nothing to show for their efforts as a powerful Trinity College Dublin side beat them by a half-century [...]
COURTNEY WINS GAME IN LAST PLAY!
COURTNEY WINS GAME IN LAST PLAY! Trinity 32pts, Young Munster 27pts – October 8th 2016 Trinity hosted the legendary Young Munster Rugby Club on Saturday, in what turned out to be a stirring game of [...]
TRINITY BEAT OLD BOYS !
TRINITY BEAT OLD BOYS! St Marys 19pts Trinity 31pts; September 30th 2016 Trinity won a memorable game in a very wet Templeville Road against old rivals St Marys in a roller coaster of a game. [...]
TRINITY LOSE OUT IN DYING MINUTES
TRINITY LOSE OUT IN DYING MINUTES. Trinity 13pts, UCD 23pts; 24th September 2016 Trinity lost out to a star studded UCD team on Saturday and on the run of play can possibly count themselves [...]
TRINITY WIN OPENER FOR FIRST TIME IN 4 YEARS !
TRINITY WIN OPENER FOR FIRST TIME IN FOUR SEASONS!! Terenure 18pts – Trinity 25pts; 16th September 2016 Trinity opened the new season in Division 1A with an impressive win over Terenure on Friday [...]
PRE SEASON TRAINING – COME AND JOIN IN
Training starts Tuesday 2nd August @ 6.30pm at Blackrock College and thereafter on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at same time and venue. Pre season training “camp” week begins on Monday 15 August - 10am in [...]
TRINITY PROMOTED TO THE PROMISED LAND!!
Ballynahinch 9pts – Trinity 18pts; April 30th 2016 Trinity travelled North to Ulster for what was THE most important game in the recent era. It was a highly intense winner-take-all game, with a rare place [...]
TRINITY INTO LEAGUE FINAL FOR PROMOTION!
Trinity 25pts, Ballymena 20pts. April 23rd 2016. Trinity hosted Ballymena on Saturday in the semi final of the promotion play off. This was the third game between the well-matched teams this season, with each [...]
TRINITY WIN COLOURS!
Trinity 28pts UCD 15pts. March 23rd 2016 At last! Trinity won its first Colours encounter since 2012 last night in a jam-packed College Park. The game was very similar in style to last [...]
Trinity beat Ballymena
Trinity 34pts - Ballymena 19pts; March 5th 2016 Trinity secured at least a home semi final in the League play offs with an impressive win over an Ulster laden Ballymena XV at a sunny [...]
TRINITY WIN IN MUNSTER!
UL Bohemians 13pts – Trinity 42pts; 27th February 2016 Trinity had another impressive bonus point win on Saturday when they convincingly defeated UL Bohemians with a five-try win in Annacotty on the outskirts of Limerick. [...]
TRINITY SCORE SIX TRIES, KEEP UP THE PRESSURE!
Trinity 43pts – Old Wesley 17pts; 20th February 2016 Trinity hosted Old Wesley on Saturday at College Park last Saturday. Coming into the game both teams were in the “top four” of the AIBL Division [...]
TRINITY WIN IN COLD AND WET BELFAST!
Belfast Harlequins 11pts – Trinity 22pts; February 6th 2016 Trinity played bottom of the league Belfast Harlequins in Deramore Park, Belfast on Saturday in the worst conditions they have played in for a few years. [...]
FIRSTS MADE TO FIGHT FOR IT BY DOLPHIN! WHILE U20s WIN NAIL BITER!!
Trinity 29pts – Dolphin 6pts; 30th January 2016 Trinity were made to fight for their win by a defensively well organized Dolphin who were hell bent on not letting Trinity run away with the game, [...]
TRINITY WIN CHALLENGE MATCH!
Trinity 26pts – Durham University 11pts; 23rd January 2016 Trinity hosted Durham University one of the top ‘Super league’ UK Universities at College Park on Saturday. This was the second game between the two proud [...]
TRINITY FALL JUST SHORT!
Trinity 22pts – Buccaneers 23pts; January 9th 2016; This was a heartbreaker for the Student team, as they went down by one point to a strong Buccaneers team containing nine Connacht players. Trinity were also [...]
TRINITY WEATHER THE STORM!!
Trinity 36pts Shannon 11pts – 5th December 2015. Trinity hosted the legendary Shannon, Ireland’s most successful AIL club, at a windswept College Park. Both teams came into the game on unbeaten streaks. Shannon had won [...]
TRINITY WIN 6 IN A ROW!
Buccaneers 6pts – Trinity 27pts; November 29th 2015 Trinity travelled to Dubarry Park on Saturday to a ground where they had not won in All Ireland League Rugby. Trinity were determined to find a performance [...]
TRINITY WIN IN CORK!
Dolphin 3pts – Trinity 44pts; November 7th 2015 Trinity travelled to Cork on Saturday leaving Dublin in wet conditions. When they arrived in Musgrave Park, Cork home of Dolphin RFC the sun was out and [...]
TRINITY WIN FOUR IN A ROW!
Trinity 26pts - Belfast Harlequins 12pts, 31st October 2015. Trinity hosted Belfast Harlequins on Saturday, a glorious late October day in College Park.. Both teams came out to play open rugby but neither really took [...]
TRINITY WIN SILVERWARE – AT INTERVARSITIES!
The Universities Festival of Rugby took place in Terenure College on Saturday. The Festival is a new initiative by The Irish Universities Rugby Union, featured the four marquee Irish University competitions, The historic Dudley cup [...]
TRINITY WIN EXTRAORDINARY GAME!!
Old Wesley 10pts Trinity 13pts; October 17th 2015 Trinity made the short trip to Donnybrook to play undefeated league leaders and newcomers to 1B Old Wesley. The home team have been on a great run, [...]
TRINITY WIN HISTORIC GAME IN COLLEGE PARK
Trinity 20pts – St Mary’s College 14pts; October 9th 2015 Trinity won their second game in two weeks with a hard earned win over St Mary’s College in the first Floodlight game played in College [...]
TRINITY OVERCOME BOHEMIANS!
Trinity 39pts – UL Bohemians 21pts; October 3rd 2015 Trinity returned to College Park for the first time this season when they entertained UL Bohemians from Limerick. The Students celebrated their homecoming with a convincing [...]
TRINITY BEATEN IN BALLYMENA
Ballymena 35pts, Trinity 24pts. 26th September Trinity took the trip north to the heart of Ulster rugby. Ballymena lay in waiting with a star studded Ulster professional laden team. The guys must have thought it [...]
TRINITY WIN IN TEMPLEVILLE ROAD!
St Mary’s 10pts Trinity 14pts – 5th September 2015 Trinity travelled to Templeville Road for their last Leinster League group game. On a rare sunny hot day St Mary’s dominated the first half but failed [...]
Preseason Begins
Trinity Rugby's 2015/2016 preseason begins this week. Players from all teams are welcome to attend. Dates, times and locations as follows: Thursday August 6th Trinity College 6pm (no boots) Monday August 10th Blackrock College 6:30pm [...]
Trinity in World Universities Rugby Cup-Draw
Pool Draw and Pool Fixture Schedule Pool 1 Oxford University (OURFC) University of Cape Town (UCT) Waseda University (WU) Stanford University (SU) Pool 2 NZ Universities (NZU) Trinity College Dublin (TCD) University of British Columbia [...]
TRINITY LET GO OF WINNING POSITION
UCD 32pts - Trinity 29pts This game was a great advertisement for University rugby. Played on a beautiful night in Belfield Bowl the largest crowd seen in the Stadium for many a year witnessed a [...]
TRINITY 1 POINT FROM SUCCESS
TRINITY HAVE A MIXED DAY! Trinity 41pts Belfast Harlequins 20pts - April 11th 2015 Trinity won the battle!, but unfortunately lost the war for this season, as they played some sensational rugby in difficult conditions [...]
TRINITY MOVE A LITTLE BIT CLOSER!
Corinthians 12pts, Trinity 32pts. Trinity travelled west to Galway for this vital All Ireland League 1B game on Saturday. The game was vital for both teams as the home team had to win to keep [...]
TRINITY WIN UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE!
Trinity 34pts Oxford University 3pts - March 18th 2015 Trinity hosted their annual Challenge match with Oxford University on Wednesday afternoon in beautiful sunshine in College Park. Trinity, who have been playing well of late, [...]
CHAMPAGNE RUGBY DRAWING THE CROWDS TO COLLEGE PARK!
Trinity 48pts - Buccaneers 14pts, 7th March 2015 Trinity returned to a sunny and warm College Park on Saturday and produced possibly their best performance of the season. Buccaneers were up for the fight and [...]
TRINITY REBOUND WITH A WIN! Shannon 13pts – Trinity 19pts, 28th February 2015.
Trinity travelled to the heart of Munster to play iconic Shannon, winners of more All Ireland Division One championships than any other club in Ireland. Shannon have been inconsistent this season but over the past [...]
TRINITY LOSE HEARTBREAKER! Trinity 23pts Garryowen 24pts – February 21st 2015
When 2nd place plays third place in the league it is always going to be tough, and this game was no different in what was a classic "game of two halves". Both teams played [...]
Trinity First XV 2013-2014
Highlights of 2013/14 1st XV Rugby team. Enjoy.
TRINITY CONTINUE UNBEATEN RUN!
Malone 19pts, Trinity 41pts - 31st January, 2015 Trinity travelled north to Belfast to play in cold and windy conditions for their All Ireland League game V Malone. In the first half Trinity played into [...]
BIG WIN FOR TRINITY!
TRINITY 35PTS GALWEGIANS 5PTS - DECEMBER 20TH Trinity entertained runaway league leaders Galwegians, and turned in one of their best performances in many a year, running in six tries to one, in emphatic victory in [...]
TRINITY WIN HOMECOMING!
Trinity 26pts - Malone 17pts - 4th October Rugby came back to College Park after 18 months away. It was good to be back for the Student team who ran out in front of the [...]