Another convincing display by the Robins saw them run in 9 tries and 5 conversions to defeat Ballincollig RFC in the Munster Senior Cup by 55 points to Nil. The winning margin does not reflect the pattern of the game as the home-side put up a strong display in attack and defence in a very lively encounter. However, the Robins got the opening score when Chloe Pearse crossed the line on 7 minutes. This was soon followed up by player of the game Sarah Garrett to get try number 2 which Nicole Cronin added the conversion. Two more tries were…

A trip to the sunny southeast to play Waterpark resulted in a bonus point win for the Robins in their second game of the league. Due to limited numbers on both sides the game kicked off with 14 players each and played with uncontested scrums. It was a lively game despite the restrictions. Waterpark opened the scoring with Alisha Flynn getting close in and Chloe Beukes converting. Rebecca O’Shea quickly replied scoring for the Robins. Next up was Shannon Dawsons to put the visitors in the lead. However, two minutes later Alisha Flynn put Waterpark in the lead with her…

A beautiful Autumnal afternoon was added to by very entertaining game of Rugby between two top club teams in AIL Div1.The opening score of the game following a five-metre scrum from the Belvo line when Sarah Quin gathered and crashed over. Another try was then scored by scrum half Courtney Duhig on 17 minutes.  A great amount of open and skilful play resulted in full back Aoife Corey making a solo run and went in under the posts for the third try with Nicole Cronin adding the conversion. The 4th and bonus point try was scored by Chloe Pearse. Before…

For the record on October 3rd 2021 Skibbereen RFC travelled to Limerick to take on the Robins Second team in the Division 2 League. This game was played in some very mixed weather on the North Campus at UL. Both teams started with a lot of determination for this much anticipated game. There was good interactions and skilful handling and passing by both teams. Eventually Claire O’Brien got in for the first try of the day for the home-side after 15 minutes. This was quickly followed by a brilliant solo run by Avril Condell to score under the posts for…

Our Red Robins travelled West to play Galwegians in the second round of the Women’s AIL and secured a bonus point win with a final score of 43 points to 7. Both teams started well but after 4 minutes Eilis Cahill crossed for the opening try for the visitors. This was converted by Nicole Cronin. Galwegians rallied and 3 minutes later got into the Bohs half and Ursula Sammon raced in get a beautiful try which was converted by Darinn O’Halloran. UL Bohemian RFC were successful in securing a lot of the play which resulted with a try by prop…

UL Bohemian RFC Women`s Team got the EnIn brilliant conditions and following a long lay off due to Covid UL Bohs welcomed Cooke to Limerick to get the AIL off to a much needed start. Both teams were anxious to put in their best efforts and after 10 minutes following sustained pressure the visitors crossed the line to score a well taken try by Helen McGee. However, the Robins were quick to respond and 2 minutes later Stephanie Nunan get her first of a hattrick of tries and conversion was by Nicole Cronin. With a lot of attack and defence…

In a pre-season friendly against Shannon and fielding our first ever women’s 2nd development team our Robins were very convincing and entertaining in a strong display of open Rugby at the 4G on Friday evening, It was refreshing to see such skills and ball handling by a team most of whom had never played together and after such a lay-off due to Covid. The result of intensive coaching sessions by Niamh Briggs (Head Coach), Hillary Cleary (S&C) Sarah O’Gorman (Forwards Coach) and Paudie Cox over the Summer were really in evidence. The first score came after 5 minutes and was…

After a busy summer for our Women’s representatives on Munster Rugby Women’s team they come away with a unbelievable win over Leinster rugby last Saturday. Huge congratulations to all our Red Robins involved both players on the overall squad and management. Captain Sarah Quin (UL Bohemian RFC) lifted the trophy after Matt Brown’s well-drilled side completed a clean sweep of wins, adding to victories over Ulster and Connacht (31-7) in the last fortnight. Opposing props Lisa Callan and Pearse traded tries during an electric opening spell, the latter swatting away two defenders on a 40-metre surge to the line. Leinster,…