Double Header vs Trinity & Railway Match Programme

OLD BELVEDERE RFC

DOUBLE HEADER

VS MEN’S 1ST XV | 2:30PM AIL DIV 1B | ROUND 17

VS WOMEN’S 1ST XV | 5:00PM AIL DIV 1 | ROUND 18

29 MAR 2025

MATCH PROGRAMME Proudly sponsored by

TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 President's Message 02 About today 03 Energia Message 04 Old Belvedere Men’s Team Sheet (H) 05 Trinity Men’s Team Sheet (A) 06 Old Belvedere Women’s Team Sheet (H) 07 Railway Union FC Women’s Team Sheet (A) 08 AIL Fixtures & League Table (Men) 09 AIL Fixtures & League Table (Women) 10 Sponsors

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Members, It is a great honour for me to represent Old Belvedere RFC this season as its President.

On behalf of everyone in the club, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all members and guests along with their families and friends to Ollie Campbell Park throughout the season. I would particularly like to welcome all visiting teams and match officials and I hope that you find OCP a welcoming environment.

I hope this year that we continue to build on the fantastic work that has been carried out by so many people over the last few years in making Old Belvedere such a warm and welcoming place to visit. This effort has been spearheaded by Philip Byrne and his colleagues. Many thanks also to all those who have contributed to this effort and I hope to see this continue to develop.

Under the guidance of our Director of Rugby, Quenton O’Neale, we are very proud to be fielding so many teams again this season – boys and girls minis, boys and girls youths, men’s under 20’s, senior men’s and women’s, junior men’s and women’s and a resurgent Veteran’s XV. I wish all of our teams success and unlimited enjoyment over the months ahead.

A special word of congratulations to the Men’s Shed which has grown in stature since its inception in 2019. The Shed members are valuable contributors to the club in so many ways and they complete the spectrum of participants in the club.

There are two other groups who merit a particular mention. Sincere thanks to all the volunteers in the club who contribute so much in so many different ways – the club would be lost without you. And finally, sincere thanks to all our sponsors for their kindness and support. Managing a club is becoming increasingly challenging and could not be done without the generous support we receive from all our sponsors.

I know that every season has its ups and downs. My personal wish for this season is there will be more ups than downs! Above all, irrespective of what happens, I hope I can retain my belief that the reason we are all here, and a part of this club, is to have fun!

Paul Dowling, Club President

02. ABOUT TODAY Today we have our final home double-header with our Senior Men’s XV taking on Trinity and our Senior Women’s XV face Railway Union.

Our Senior Women have a difficult task as Railway Union are top of the table and are unbeaten all season. We have already qualified for the playoffs and are most likely to face Railway again in the knockout stage.

Our Senior Men secured the AIL 1B title on their last outing against Nenagh Ormond with Peter O’Beirne grabbing the fourth crucial try in the dying moments of the game. We are looking forward to the presentation which will take place immediately after todays game against Trinity. Huge congratulations are due to all the players,

Today, Calum hands over the captaincy to Kale Thatcher, who has made a huge impression both on and off the pitch and will be sorely missed by everyone

coaches and support staff on this fantastic achievement. Celebrations have been ongoing!!

Trinity will no doubt provide very stiff opposition today as every point counts coming in to the final stages of the League. Today, Calum hands over the Captaincy to Kale Thatcher as this is his last home game before he returns to New Zealand. Kale (Curly) has made a huge impression both on and

especially off the pitch and will be sorely missed by everyone. We wish him well in the I given us. next stage of his life and thank him for all he has Looking froward to a great contest today!

Paul Dowling

03. ENERGIA WELCOME MESSAGE On behalf of everyone at Energia Group, we are delighted to kick off the Energia All Ireland League (AIL) for the 2024/25 season. We look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces out on the pitch, as well as welcoming some new ones, in what we’re sure will be another thrilling year of club rugby.

The increase in attendance at last season's Energia AIL games was testament to the League's exceptional quality, and we hope to see even more enthusiastic fans this year. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the clubs, players, and volunteers for their commitment and hard work, which played a vital role in the success of the 2023/24 season.

Our commitment to Irish Rugby, as Official Energy Partner to the IRFU and title sponsor of the Energia AlL, focuses on supporting rugby at all levels, from grassroots to professional.

We’re delighted to have 60 teams partaking in this year’s Energia AIL and wish everyone the best of luck in the upcoming season.

Gary Ryan Managing Director Energia Customer Solutions

ENERGIA AIL | OLD BELVEDERE VS BLACKROCK COLLEGE

OLD BELVEDERE TEAM SHEET (M) LIAM GRANVILLE

2. CALUM DOWLING (VC)

4. KALE THATCHER (C)

6. PADDY DOWLING

3. HUGH FLOOD

5. EDDIE REES

8. JOSH ERICSON

7. ANTHONY RYAN

9. PETER O’BEIRNE

10. SAM WISNIEWSKI

12. JUSTIN LEONARD

13. JAYDEN BECKETT (VC)

11. ANDRE RYAN

15. JOE WHITE

14. JACK KEATING

ADDITIONAL INFO

COACHES & MANAGEMENT QUENTON O'NEALE – DOR & HEAD COACH EOIN SMYTH – ASSISTANT BRYAN MOLLEN – ASSISTANT DAN HOGAN – STRENGTH & CONDITIONING DARAGH GERAGHTY – MANAGER JAMES ALLEN – PHYSIO DECLAN CASSIDY – ANALYST GAVIN DOWLING - DOCTOR

REPLACEMENTS 16. DAVID DOWSE 17. BARRY DOOLEY 18. EVAN TYNDALL 19. WILL MCDONALD 20. TOM MULCAIR 21. JACK DUNNE 22. DAVID WILKINSON 23. JOSH O'CONNOR

TRINITY TEAM SHEET (M) 2. CONNAL HENCHY

1. DAVE WALSH

3. MAX DUNNE

4. TOM DAVIDSON

6. ARTHUR O'RAHILLY

5. STEVE WOODS

8. COLE KELLY

7. ZACH BAIRD

10. MATT LYNCH

9. OSCAR CAWLEY

12. MARK WALSH

11. DAVY COLBERT

13. LOUIS MCDONOUGH

15. TAYLOR GLEESON

14. JAMES O'SULLIVAN

ADDITIONAL INFO

REPLACEMENTS 16. SAMMI SJOBERG | 17. HUNTER DEAN JOHNS | 18. JACK KEARNEY 19. DYLAN RYAN | 20. ZACH QUIRKE | 21. HUGO LYNCH 22. JOHN HAMMOND | 23. CONOR TRACEY

OLD BELVEDERE TEAM SHEET (W) 1. HANNAH WILSON

2. VIC O’MAHONY

3. KATIE LAYDE

4. GRACE TUTTY

6. ÁINE RUTLEY

5. LAURA CARROLL

8. KARA MULCAHY

7. LESLEY RING (C)

9. CHARLOTTE NAGLE

10. ÁINE DONNELLY

12. MINNONA NUNSTEDT

13. ELISE O’BYRNEWHITE

11. MEGAN EDWARDS

15. EMMA TILLY

14. VANESSA HULLON

ADDITIONAL INFO

COACHES & MANAGEMENT CATHY MURPHY - DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S RUGBY TANIA ROSSER - HEAD COACH DARREN CURRAN - SKILLS COACH DEIRBHILE NIC A BHÁIRD - FORWARDS COACH CELESTE RAACK - PHYSIO AILISH SLACK - MANAGER AUDREY MESSINA - MANAGER SHAUNA FITZGERALD - MANAGER

REPLACEMENTS 16. JESS KEATING 17. HANNAH RAPLEY 18. ZARA MARTIN 19. LAURA CARROLL 20. CHARLOTTE NAGLE 21. VANESSA HULLON 22. TANIA ROSSER

RAILWAY UNION TEAM SHEET (W) 1. PATRICIA DOYLE

4. POPPY GARVEY

6. MIRA BROEKS

5. AOIFE MCDERMOTT

8. ⁠LINDSAY PEAT

7. ⁠MOLLY BOYNE

⁠ 10. HANNAH SCANLAN

⁠ . CLAIRE 9 KEOHANE

12. ⁠LEAH TARPEY

11. ⁠RHIANN HEERY

3. KATIE O’DWYER

2. EMILY GAVIN

13. NIAMH BYRNE

15. ⁠CAOIMHE MCCORMACK

14. ⁠LAURA SHEEHAN

ADDITIONAL INFO

REPLACEMENTS 16. MEABH KEEGAN | 17. KIRSTIE STEVENSON | 18. MEG COLLIS 19. EVELYN DONNELLY | 20. CLAIRE BOLES | 21. CAMILLE GINESTY 22. SARAH MUNNELLY

08. UPCOMING AIL FIXTURES (MEN) 2024

2025

U.C.C

NAAS

SEPT. 21 | 2.30 PM | OLLIE CAMPBELL PARK

JAN. 11 | 2.30 PM | OLLIE CAMPBELL PARK

SEPT. 28 | 2.30 PM | COLLEGE PARK

JAN. 18 | 2.30 PM | THOMOND PARK

BLACKROCK COLLEGE

QUEENS

OCT. 19 | 2.30 PM | NEW ORMOND PARK

FEB. 8 | 2.30 PM | WOODLEIGH PARK

OLD WESLEY

2024 /25 FIXTURES FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE PACK IS THE WOLF, AND THE STRENGTH OF THE WOLF IS THE PACK.

FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE PACK IS THE WOLF, AND THE STRENGTH OF THE WOLF IS THE PACK.

OCT. 26 | 2.30 PM | ENERGIA PARK

FEB. 15 | 2.30 PM | OLLIE CAMPBELL PARK

HIGHFIELD

NENAGH ORMOND

NOV. 16 | 2.30 PM | DUB LANE

SHANNON

DUBLIN UNIVERSITY

HOME

DEC. 14 | 2.30 PM | FORENAUGHTS HOME

AWAY

AWAY

LEAGUE TABLE

ENERGIA AIL | OLD BELVEDERE VS BLACKROCK COLLEGE

U.C.C

DOUBLE

APR. 5 | 2.30 PM | MARDYKE DOUBLE

09. UPCOMING AIL FIXTURES (WOMEN) 2024

2025

SEPT. 28 | 5.00 PM | WILLOW LODGE

JAN. 11 | 5.00 PM | THE BLACK GATES JAN. 18 | 5.00 PM | CROWLEY PARK

SUTTONIANS

OCT. 26 | 5.00 PM | TANNER PARK

FEB. 8 | 5.00 PM | OLLIE CAMPBELL PARK FEB. 15 | 5.00 PM | ASHTOWN LANE

2024 /25 FIXTURES FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE PACK IS THE WOLF, AND THE STRENGTH OF THE WOLF IS THE PACK.

NOV. 23 | 5.00 PM | JJ MCDOWELL MEMORIAL

GALWEGIANS

BLACKROCK COLLEGE RAILWAY UNION

DEC. 14 | 5.00 PM | OLLIE CAMPBELL PARK

HOME

LEAGUE TABLE

ENERGIA AIL | OLD BELVEDERE VS BLACKROCK COLLEGE

AWAY

DOUBLE

13. SPONSORS

OLD BELVEDERE RFC

FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE PACK IS THE WOLF, AND THE STRENGTH OF THE WOLF IS THE PACK.

Contact Old Belvedere RFC 1Ailesbury Grove, Ballsbridge, Dublin, D04 HF60

@oldbelvedererfc @oldbelvowomen