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Skerries v Clondalkin – Towns Cup Quarter Final
It has been a while since the J1’s have been down the road this far in the Provincial Towns Cup competition. Sunday saw Skerries host Clondalkin in the quarter finals stages at Holmpatrick. Like most cup games, this one was tight and nervy but in the end Skerries came out on top. First half saw…
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Skerries v Old Cresent 11/03/17
UBL Division 2B, 11th March 2017 OLD CRESCENT 39 SKERRIES 15 Skerries and Old Crescent lined out in Rosbrien on a beautiful Spring day with very different priorities. The home team were attempting to consolidate their position in the top four in order to qualify for the promotion playoffs, while the visitors aim was to…
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The 100 Club
The ‘100 Caps’ Club: 148 Richie McCaw (New Zealand) 141 Brian O’Driscoll (133-Ireland, 8-Lions) 139 George Gregan (Australia) 134 Gethin Jenkins (129-Wales, 5-Lions) 132 Keven Mealamu (New Zealand) 130 Ronan O’Gara (128-Ireland, 2-Lions) 127 Victor Matfield (South Africa) 124 Bryan Habana (South Africa) 124 Sergio Parisse (Italy) 119 Martin Castrogiovanni (Italy) 119 Jason Leonard (114-England,…
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Skerries J1’s v Blackrock College – 24/2/2017
Skerries J1’s went into this match knowing a win was essential. Black rock were current leaders of Metro 4 League approaching the final few matches. Skerries made a few enforced changes. Tom O Hare in at open side wing forward and Michael Cauldwell in for injured Milo McCarthy. The first half was played out evenly…
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J1’s v Portlaoise – Towns Cup
Portlaoise 15 Skerries 24 Towns Cup 2nd Round Skerries J1’s travelled to Portlaois Rugby for the 2nd round of the Towns Cup. Even though there were a few changes, Skerries started with great intent. Playing with the breeze at their backs, Skerries took the game to their opponents. Skerries scored 3 first have tries. First…
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Skerries v Thomond – 19/2/17
Skerries 36 Thomond 17 UBL Div 2B, February 18th Skerries got back to winning ways at Holmpatrick on Saturday with a bonus point win over bottom of the table Thomond. It was a measure of revenge for the home team after losing in Limerick earlier in the season, but more importantly it allowed them climb…
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Skerries v Greystones – 10/02/17
On a bitterly cold night in Dr Hickey Park, this young Skerries team were put to the sword my an impressive and highly organised Greystones team who after the weekend matches are now top of the table. The match started badly for the away team with Greystones scoring an unconverted try after 5 minutes.…
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St Vincent de Paul Donation
Skerries RFC President Paul Denny along with SVP Sharon O’Buacalla presented a cheque to the value of €750, donated by our annual St. Stephens Day event quizzers, to members of the local St. VdeP team prior to Skerries XV v. Wanderers XV AIL UBL game, last evening in the Clubhouse. Picture taken 27th january 2017
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Skerries v Roscrea Towns Cup
BoI Leinster ‘Towns Cup’ 1st round – Holmpatrick Skerries RFC J1s had a fine win in very poor conditions in the 1st round of the BoI Leinster ‘Towns Cup’ today in a very damp and cool Holmpatrick. The hardy spectators were cheered by some inventive play on occasions which made the harsh seaside climate seem…
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Skerries v Wanderers 27/1/2017
Skerries 19 Wanderers 20 UBL Div 2B, Holmpatrick, January 27th A last minute try brought a tough-to-take defeat for Skerries at home under Friday Night Lights, yet when the soreness fades there will be a lot of positives to take from the game. In fine evening conditions in front of a very strong home support,…