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Season over as Longford RFC lose to Naas

Longford Senior First XV’s rugby season fizzled out on Sunday in the Provincial Towns Plate clash at CPL Park when a couple of unlucky breaks gave the visiting Naas RFC the advantage in a game that the home side dominated throughout. Despite giving ...

27 Mar 2015 at 15:30

Rugby

Longford no match for tremendous Tullamore in title decider

Tremendous Tullamore proved their AIL credentials last Sunday at Edenderry RFC when they completed a clean sweep of success by adding the Towns Cup to their impressive list of achievements this year. They comprehensively defeated Longford in a ...

26 Apr 2013 at 09:00

Rugby

“It is a big deal for us to get to the final” - Neal Farrell

This Sunday Longford RFC contest their first Towns Cup final since 1932. Having knocked out the title holders Enniscorthy along the way, Longford have tread an interesting path with a fair few close encounters. The team has progressed ...

19 Apr 2013 at 16:00

Rugby

Derek Farrell feels that they must up the intensity

by Thomas Lyons As Longford RFC prepare for the final showdown of the season for the First XV, the players and supporters alike are eagerly anticipating one of the most significant games in the proud history of the club. The path to ...

19 Apr 2013 at 15:00

Rugby

Longford RFC set up date with destiny

Longford RFC have reached the final of the Towns Cup after overcoming Roscrea in Edenderry. Longford RFC ….. 20 Roscrea RFC ….. 15 Longford have reached the final of the Towns Cup for the first time in 81 years after they beat ...

01 Apr 2013 at 11:49

Rugby

Rugby - Provincial Towns Cup Semi-Final

Easter Sunday is going to be a big day for Longford RFC’s senior team when they take on Roscrea in Edenderry for a coveted place in the Provincial Towns Cup final. This is no small prize and it is one that this Longford team ...

30 Mar 2013 at 14:57

Rugby

Rugby - Provincial Towns Cup Quarter-Final

Longford produced a fantastic performance in overcoming Division 1A side, Cill Dara in their Provincial Towns Cup Quarter-Final away on Sunday last, St. Patrick’s Day. Longford came into the game with most of the ...

20 Mar 2013 at 12:58

Rugby

Leinster Schools Rugby U-16 Fr. Godfrey Plate Final

A gallant Moyne Community School finished second best after a closely contested Leinster Schools U-16 Fr. Godfrey Plate Final on Wednesday of last week at the Garda Rugby Club grounds in Dublin when they were ...

20 Mar 2013 at 12:58

Rugby

Rugby - Provincial Towns Cup Second Round

by Thomas Lyons Longford RFC 1st XV put in a great performance on Sunday last to win out over Towns Cup holders Enniscorthy in a thrilling game at CPL Park. Blustery and unpredictable wind coupled with soft ...

22 Feb 2013 at 09:40

Rugby

U13’s suffer defeat despite great start

U13 Leinster League Longford U13’s 24 Dundalk 40 The Longford U13 lads got off to a flying start at CPL Park on Saturday. Longford won the ball from the kick-off and tore straight into Dundalk’s defence. ...

05 Feb 2013 at 12:00

Rugby

Holders await Longford in next round

The holders of the Provincial Towns Cup, Enniscorthy, will be paying a visit to CPL Park on the 17th of February to contest who goes through to the third round. Longford and Enniscorthy have had some ...

02 Feb 2013 at 13:00

Rugby

Longford escape from Kildare with cup victory

Longford progressed to the second round of the Provincial Towns Cup following a very difficult outing in North Kildare. Playing in Leinster League Division 2B, three tiers below Longford, would ...

02 Feb 2013 at 12:00

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