Club and College Rugby set for August Return
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has published there plans for the return to rugby, with a ‘preferred option’ as well as a ‘public health contingency’ plan. The plans will…
“If I had ever suspected anything, I would have never spoken in a positive manner like I did” | Brian O’Driscoll on John McClean’s Sexual Abuse Conviction
T/W: Sexual Abuse and Child Abuse In a live-streamed interview with Off The Ball, University College Dublin (UCD) Alumnus and former professional Rugby Union Player, Brian O’Driscoll, addressed the sexual…
Founder of UCD Rugby Academy Sentenced to 8 Year Imprisonment For Sexual Abuse
T/W: Sexual Abuse and Child Abuse The founder of the UCD Rugby Academy and former Director of Rugby for University College Dublin (UCD), John McClean has been sentenced to eight…
Prizes to be Won at UCD’s Virtual Daffodil Day 2021
Traditionally, on the last day of college before Easter break, we would see students flooding the campus with little yellow caps hosting the Rugby Club’s Daffodil day in aid of…
Energia All-Ireland League Rugby Cancelled for 2021
The 2020/21 Energia All-Ireland League for both men and women’s rugby teams, as well as the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial series, have officially been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
Beibhinn Parsons wins Irish Writers Player of the year
University College Dublin first year Beibhinn Parsons was awarded the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Women’s player of the year on Thursday 21 January. While studying for her leaving cert,…
Former UCD Director of Rugby Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse
T/W: Sexual Abuse and Child Abuse The founder of the UCD Rugby Academy and former Director of Rugby for University College Dublin (UCD), John McClean has pleaded guilty to multiple…
Juggling International Rugby with an Online Freshers Year | Beibhinn Parsons
Irish international sensation, Beibhinn Parsons has been taking the challenge of online lectures in her stride while simultaneously playing Six Nations rugby. The 19-year-old from Ballinasloe spoke with The College…
Energia Community Series Suspended Under New Restrictions
On Thursday, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) received clarity from government on the status of domestic rugby amid ongoing public health measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
UCD Men’s Rugby Looks to Build Into New Season Despite Challenges
University College Dublin (UCD) men's rugby team are looking ahead to a strong season, after their Energia Community Series season got underway on Saturday. The College Tribune spoke with Kevin…
UCD RFC Set To Host Socially Distant Fun Run Fundraiser
University College Dublin (UCD) Rugby Football Club (RFC) will be hosting a unique fundraising event on Saturday the 11th of July as they encourage supporters and club members both old…
Late UCD Comeback Retains Rugby Colours to Trinity Despair
UCD triumphed over their bitter rivals Trinity again this year in the annual colours contest. The match was the concluding game of each teams season, which saw UCD finish 6th…