Senior Men in Cup Semi-Final/Promotion Playoff, Senior Women's Cup Draw & Mini/Youth Fixtures

By Tommy Butler Longford RFC PRO tommylbutler@gmail.com 

Senior Men

Longford won through to the Semi-Finals of the Provincial Towns Cup with a great 20-07 win versus Kilkenny.  This sets up an exciting few weeks as Longford’s remaining matches are winner takes all encounters.  First up is a Promotion Playoff versus Bective in North Kildare on Saturday March 30^th at 1 PM in North Kildare RFC.  Longford drew Wicklow in the Cup Semi-Final, which will take place on Sunday April 7^th at a neutral venue that will be confirmed this week.  Thank you to everyone who turned out yesterday to support Longford.  CPL Park was well and truly rocking!  We ask as many of our members and friends to support us in the next two matches.  The Promotion Play-Off is a handy stop off for anyone travelling to Leinster v Ulster in the Champions Cup Quarter Final in Lansdowne Road later in the day.  You can see Senior Men's Captain Neal Farrell pictured with our Great Mascot, Adam Pym.

Upcoming Fixtures

Saturday March 30^th Division 1A/1B Promotion Relegation Playoff v Bective at North Kildare RFC. Kick Off 1 PM.

Sunday April 7^th Provincial Towns Cup Semi-Final Wicklow v Longford.  Neutral Venue TBC.  Kick off 3 PM.

Longford Women (Warriors)

Longford Women had last weekend off.  The team has really improved as the season has progressed and are well worth your support.  Longford Women were drawn at home against Port Dara Falcons on Sunday March 31^st in the First Round of the Paul Cusack Cup.  The team will be training hard to try and convert their great end of season form into a cup run!

Upcoming Fixtures

Sunday March 31^st Paul Cusack Cup Longford v Port Dara Falcons.  Kick off 2 PM.

Longford Mini/Youths

Longford Minis/Youths did a great job representing Longford RFC in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  They had two very special guests with them, the Champions Cup and the Pro 14 Cup courtesy of Leinster rugby. It is not too late to start playing Mini/Youth rugby.  Longford RFC welcome new players at all levels both boys/girls with no previous experience necessary.  Training times and Fixtures can be found on www.longfordrugby.com or at https://goo.gl/qAVBPv

The U17 League, U18 League and U18 Darcy Cup Trophies, which were recently returned after a season in Longford!

Fixtures:

Saturday March 23^rd       

U18 v Skerries (Away).

U16 v Portlaoise (Away).

U15 v Carlow (Home).

U14 Girls v Kilkenny (Home).

U13 v Tullow (Away).

U7-U11 Home v Ballina

U8, U10 & U12 Girls v Ballina (Home) or Tullamore (TBC).

Sunday March 24^th       

U12 Training

Club News

U18

Thanks to Burgess properties for sponsoring training tops for the U16s.  You can see U16 Captain Kevin McDonagh in one of the new tops.

Steak Night/Six Nations Rugby this Saturday

Thanks to everyone who came to our very successful Steak Evening.  Pity about the result! Thanks again to Kepak for sponsoring the steaks on the night.

Great Food/Events at Longford RFC

The Sin Bin at Longford RFC serves great quality and value food on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 12-3 and 12-7 on Saturday and Sunday.  Booking for events such as birthdays, christening, confirmations, communions, weddings and funerals are also available.  For bookings and information phone Kris on 0872872357.

4G All Weather Pitch Rental

Our state of the art floodlight Mel Diffley 4G pitch is available for rental.  It contains shock absorption so that players can play contact sports/fall over without hurting themselves.  It is also perfect for 5 a side soccer.  If you would like to book it phone Damian on 0862757103.