Author: Carl Birney
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Skerries v MU Barnhall – 24/3/17
Skerries 7 Barnhall 14 UBL 2B Holmpatrick, March 24th 2017 Skerries suffered a disappointing defeat to Barnhall in Ulster Bank League Dib 2B last Friday night. In near perfect conditions under floodlights at Holmpatrick, and before the typically large home crowd, some early promise from Skerries gave way to a rearguard action for much of…
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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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Nigel Owens Night
Friday night 3rd March sees Nigel Owens come to our Club. It is a great honour that one of the World’s leading referee has taken time out from his busy 6 Nations schedule to speak at Holmpatrick, home of Skerries Rugby. The event has been kindly sponsored by Leaseplan. Only last Saturday, he refereed…
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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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90th Anniversary Gala Ball
Skerries Rugby Club celebrates it’s 90th Anniversary in 2017. To commemorate this very special year we are having a ”Black Tie Gala Summer Ball on the 19th May”. Luxury Marquee on the grounds of the Club for the night. Prosecco reception on arrival at 7.30pm. A gourmet three course meal & cheese board catered by…
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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.…