Rugby

The late Bernard Brid

Longford Rugby Club pays tribute to former player

Longford Rugby Club Senior Women’s Squad pictured before their first game of the 2026/2027 season

Longford Rugby Club senior women celebrating their 20th season

Mini mascots Darragh Cox and Michael Dolan who play for Longford Rugby Club’s U8 and U9 Minis teams pictured with captain Ryan McHugh before the Leinster League Game.

Mini mascots prove lucky for Longford Rugby Club seniors

Longford RFC: Excitement building for new Rugby season

A delighted Áine said it is an absolute honour to be selected to represent Ireland at a World Cup

Longford woman chosen to play for Ireland at 2026 Tag Rugby World Cup

Longford native Áine Bannon, who has been selected to represent Ireland in the Women’s Tag Rugby World Cup in Australia

Longford’s Aine Bannon selected for Ireland at Tag Rugby World Cup

Davy Fitzgerald, with Seamus Hanley, Ryan Britton, James Geelan and Malcom O'Boyle promoting the Longford RFC ‘Fittest Superstars’ event which takes place on Saturday, May 2. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald says 'Fittest Superstars' in Longford will be 'br...

Davy Fitzgerald, with Iris McMertill, Michaela Marlowe, Scott and Lilly Conway Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Prize pot of €5,000 as Davy Fitzgerald’s ‘Fittest Superstars’ coming to Longford

WATCH: Match highlights as Leo Cullen's Leinster power past Sale in European Cha...

The Longford squad pictured with the Club President Karen Lennon before the Provincial Towns Cup semi-final against Athy at Cill Dara RFC on Saturday last Photo: Gary Nolan

Longford Rugby Club well beaten by awesome Athy in the Towns Cup

Mia Rowan (Longford RFC/Leinster Rugby) was in the Ireland U18 team that faced France

Rising Longford rugby star Mia lining out with Ireland in U-18 Women’s Six Natio...

Longford's Man of the Match Shane McGuigan bursts into the Newbridge defence with support from Alan Crowe , Seamus McKeon and Ryan McHugh Photo: Gary Nolan

Longford Rugby Club pip Newbridge to reach Towns Cup semi-final against Athy

Longford's Man of the Match, Conor Mulligan, makes a break through the Mullingar defence on Sunday last Photo: Gerry Carthy

Understrength Longford Rugby Club miss out on promotion as Mullingar win

Longford RFC captain Ryan McHugh, the man of the match in the big win over Coolmine on Sunday last Photo: Gary Nolan

Longford Rugby Club crush Coolmine to confirm promotion play-off

Tadhg Beirne with his wife Harriet Fuller and daughter Penelope and the Triple Crown trophy Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Longford pride as terrific Tadhg Beirne stars in Ireland's Triple Crown triumph

Dominic Greene

Longford’s Dominic Greene selected for Ireland U-19 Rugby League squad

PICTURES | Super Midlands derby win for Longford as they march on in Provincial ...
Longford were 35-20 winners over Mullingar RFC in Round 2 of the Provincial Towns Cup at Precision Health Park
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Longford's Man of the Match, Andrew Farrell, on the burst in the direction of the try line against Mullingar RFC in the Provincial Towns Cup Round 2 clash at Precision Health Park Photo: Gary Nolan

Rampant Longford Rugby Club rattle Mullingar in the Towns Cup

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Longford’s player of the match Seamus McKeown on the ball against Balbriggan on Sunday last Photo: Gary Nolan

No stopping Longford Rugby Club in most emphatic win over Balbriggan

Tony Headon

County Longford Volunteer Tony Headon honoured with 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awa...

The Ireland squad practiced at the Stade de France on Wednesday | PICTURES: Sportsfile

Ireland v France! All you need to know about opening fixture of this year's Six ...

Man of the match Mark McHugh and Fred Davis make a double tackle during Longford's emphatic win over North Kildare

Commanding performance as Longford advance in Provincial Towns Cup

Longford’s player of the match Seamus McKeown on the ball against New Ross. Seamus produced a huge display in the Leinster League clash at Precision Health Park on Sunday last Photo: Gary Nolan

Ruthless Longford Rugby Club rattle New Ross

Padraig O’Farrell on the burst for Longford, supported by Fred Davis. Action from the Leinster League Division 2A clash against Cill Dara at Silken Thomas Park on Saturday last Photo: Gary Nolan

Longford RFC score a crucial away win against Cill Dara

PICTURES | Young Longford rugby stars shine at Aviva during half time of Leinst...

Longford dangerman Andrew Farrell on the attack against Tullamore in the Midland Rugby League Final at Precision Health Park on Saturday last Photo: Gary Nolan

Tullamore pip Longford in Midland Rugby League Final thriller

PICTURES | Fascinating insights from top speakers at Longford RFC's inaugural bu... Longford Live Reporter

PICTURES | Dream comes true as Longford boy teams up with his Irish rugby heroes...

Longford captain Alan Crowe carries hard at the Coolmine line. Action from the Leinster League Division 2A clash on Sunday last Photo: Gary Nolan

Longford Rugby Club find the going too tough against league leaders Coolmine

Longford’s Player of the Match Andrew Farrell pictured in action against North Kildare in the Leinster League clash at Precision Health Park on Sunday last

Longford Rugby Club snatch dramatic late win against North Kildare

RTÉ and Virgin Media will provide live coverage of the men's, women's and the U20 Six Nations for the next four seasons

Great news for Irish Rugby fans as Six Nations free-to-air coverage to remain un...

Longford Rugby Girls to represent Ireland at Defence Forces World Cup

Nick Champion de Crespigny of Australia Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan of British & Irish Lions during the first test matchat Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane | PICTURES: Sportsfile

Opinion: I’m a sports fan but I’m not sure this year's Lions tour is essential T...

'Selfless' Irish rugby star praised for withdrawing from Lions test amid concuss...

PICTURES: History made at the Aviva Stadium as British and Irish Lions begin sum...

PICTURES: Fantastic evening for Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

Killoe rugby star Conor Meadows

Longford's Conor Meadows in action for Ireland Rugby League U-16s

PICTURES: All style and smiles at Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

PICTURES: Glamourous night for Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

PICTURES: Rugby Players Ireland Award Winners 2025

Aoife Wafer of Ireland in action against Jenni Scoble of Wales. Photo: Kian Abdullah/Sportsfile

VOTE: Ireland's latest rugby cult hero in the running for Six Nations award afte...

Pictured are the victorious Longford Rugby Club U-17 Boys squad following their Leinster League win with their mentors

Longford Rugby Club win U-17 Leinster League title

File photos. Credit: Sportsfile

Who is Rieko Ioane? Controversial All Blacks rugby star headed to Ireland in sho...

The note from an 'embarrassed' Connacht Rugby supporter.

Irish jeweller gets 'lovely' note from rugby fan who was sick in doorway

Eileen Boyle pictured with the Colleges rugby cup

Balla'more lady Eileen Boyle doing Longford and DCU rugby proud

Longford’s Man of the Match Daire O’Brien in possession against Carlow RFC. Action from the Towns Cup Round 2 clash at Oak Park on Sunday last Photo: Gerry Carthy

Gallant Longford Rugby Club run Carlow close in cruel Towns Cup exit

EXPLAINER: How Ireland can still win the Six Nations despite defeat to France

EXPLAINER: How Ireland can still win the Six Nations despite defeat to France

Ronan Bleakley on his way to scoring the third try for Longford in the Leinster Rugby League Division 2A game at home against Edenderry on Sunday last

Ruthless Longford Rugby Club cruise to emphatic win over Edenderry

File photo. Credit: Sportsfile

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Fred Davis on the attack for Longford against Coolmine in the Leinster Rugby League Division 2A clash at Longford RFC on Sunday last

What a wonderful win as Longford Rugby Club conquer Coolmine

PICTURES: Celebrations at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland beat England in Six Natio...

Action from the Longford v Portlaoise clash in the opening round of the Provincial Towns Cup on Sunday last

Longford Rugby Club get past Portlaoise in the Towns Cup

OPINION: Being on the other side of the whistle has given me a whole new respect for referees

OPINION: 'I've become an underage referee in my 50s and learned one major lesson...

The Longford U13’s squad who impressively defeated Boyne RFC on Saturday last

Rugby: Longford U13’s produce powerful display to defeat Boyne RFC in Leinster L...

Longford's Andrew Beirne rises highest to steal Roscrea ball at lineout time during last Sunday’s Leinster League encounter

Rugby: Longford run in six tries as they continue Leinster League winning streak...

Kyle Kenny receiving his Man of the Match award following Sunday’s big Leinster League 2nds win at home against North Kildare RFC

Rugby: Exciting new talent to the fore as Longford 2nd XV romp to big win over N...

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