Old Wesley

Old Wesley

Leagues Played
All-Ireland League 128
Links
Wikipedia

Results

All-Ireland League 04/20 13:30 2 Old Wesley v Garryowen L 21-32
All-Ireland League 04/06 13:30 18 Old Wesley v Queens University W 52-15
All-Ireland League 03/30 14:30 17 St Mary's v Old Wesley L 34-29
All-Ireland League 03/23 14:30 16 Naas v Old Wesley W 20-39
All-Ireland League 03/02 14:00 15 Old Wesley v Garryowen W 21-10
All-Ireland League 02/17 14:30 14 Blackrock College v Old Wesley W 7-40
All-Ireland League 02/10 14:30 13 Old Wesley v Buccaneers W 42-17
All-Ireland League 01/27 14:30 12 Ucc v Old Wesley W 10-35
All-Ireland League 01/20 14:30 11 Old Wesley v Highfield W 38-17
All-Ireland League 01/13 14:30 10 Old Belvedere v Old Wesley W 3-20
All-Ireland League 12/16 14:30 9 Old Wesley v Old Belvedere L 9-10
All-Ireland League 12/09 14:30 8 Highfield v Old Wesley W 19-22

Wikipedia - Old Wesley R.F.C.

Old Wesley Rugby Football Club was founded in 1891 from the past pupils of Wesley College, Dublin. Since then it has become one of Leinster's most famous clubs. It plays in Division 1B of the All-Ireland League. The club won the Leinster Senior Cup in 1909 and 1985 as well as winning the AIL Division 2 title in 1989 and the AIL Division 2A title in 2015. They celebrated their Centenary year in 1991 with a match against a star-studded Barbarians team featuring Internationals such as Eric Rush, Pierre Berbizier and Tony Underwood. They won the eleven-try match in dramatic fashion with a last minute drop-goal to win 37-36.

Through the early 1990s they were one of the most successful teams in Leinster, reaching three cup finals and consistently playing in the 1st Division of the AIL League. Old Wesley RFC were relegated from Division 1 in 1997 and the early years of professionalism marked a tough period for the club.

Old Wesley RFC were crowned AIL Division 3 Champions 2008/2009 following a 30 - 12 victory over Corinthians, gaining promotion to AIL Division 2.

Old Wesley RFC won AIL Division 2A in the 2014/2015 season, gaining promotion to Division 1B.

Old Wesley is a rugby union team based in Dublin, Ireland. The team was founded in 1891 and has a rich history in Irish rugby. They play their home games at Donnybrook Stadium, which has a capacity of 6,000 spectators.

Old Wesley is known for their strong and physical style of play, with a focus on forward dominance and set-piece play. They have a proud tradition of producing talented players who have gone on to represent Ireland at the international level.

The team has enjoyed success in both domestic and international competitions, winning the All-Ireland League Division 2A in 2018 and reaching the final of the Leinster Senior Cup in 2019. They have also produced several players who have gone on to play for the Irish national team, including Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy.

Off the field, Old Wesley is known for their strong sense of community and commitment to developing young players. They have a thriving youth program and are dedicated to promoting the values of teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship both on and off the pitch.