The Year UCD Won the FAI Cup, and the Class of ’84
University College Dublin Football Club, or more commonly known as UCD AFC, dispelled the myth that ‘you can’t win anything with kids’ 11 years before Alan Hansen uttered that famous…
6 Nations Preview: Solid Defence Key to Strong Six Nations Showing for Ireland
With the Six Nations back on February 4th, sports editor Conor Lynott tries to predict the final table of this year’s instalment of the Six Nations, which sees the addition…
UCD GAA 2016/17 Season So Far Fails to Impress, But Sigerson Campaign Hopes Still Alive
For the senior men’s football team, the first half of the season can be considered largely disappointing. Led by former ‘All Star’ footballer of the year Jack McCaffrey UCD finished…
Looking Ahead for UCD AFC: Lessons of Last Year’s Heartbreak Should Steel Students for Renewed Promotion Drive in 2017
UCD kicked off their preparations for the 2017 League of Ireland season with an underwhelming pre-season 4-1 loss away to Shamrock Rovers, with 3 goals from the Tallaght side in…
Fairytale NYC Debut for UFC as Conor McGregor is Crowned Lightweight Champion
On November 12, the UFC debuted at New York City’s Madison Square Garden – the “Mecca” of combat sports – with UFC 205, quite possibly the finest fight card in…
Three UCD Rugby Players Named in Ireland’s Autumn Series Squad Against All Blacks
Three of UCD’s brightest stars have been named in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland national squad for the latest autumn international test series, which will see Ireland face off against New Zealand…
In Focus: UCD Boxing Club Gunning For Glory
‘The day hasn’t come yet where I haven’t wanted to be in boxing’, UCD Boxing’s head coach Phil Rooney tells me as we sit down after training on Friday night.…
Collidge Hold Off Late Onslaught from Garryowen to Seal League Win
University College Dublin showed admirable discipline and steel to hold off a rally from Garryowen RFC to secure another win in the top division of the Ulster Bank rugby League…
Leinster Cruise to Opening Weekend Win Against Castres
Leinster began their Champions’ Cup campaign with a comprehensive 33-15 win last Saturday afternoon against Castres in the RDS. It was a comfortable victory for the home side as they…
Anthony Foley: A Snapshot of a Brilliant Career
Following the sudden death of Munster coach Anthony Foley last week in France, Sports Editor Conor Lynott paints a tribute to the Irish rugby legend with a look back over…
UCD AFC Promotion Dreams Bolstered After Late Winner Against Shells
UCD left it late in Belfield on Friday night as a 92nd minute winner secured a 3-2 victory against Dublin rivals Shelbourne. This puts the Students’ four points clear of…
Cobh Ramblers Put Chase to UCD in Tense Promotion Playoff Race
Cobh Ramblers took a huge step towards catching UCD in the League of Ireland First Division with a win in the Student’s’ backyard. Both Cobh and UCD are battling it…