On a sunny Sunday afternoon the Heifers headed off to Railway Union where they knew they would have a battle on their hands. There was a lot of back and forward between the two teams to begin and it wasn’t until the twenty-fifth minute that Railway managed to get over the try line. A break on the wing from Railway, despite the attempts of the Mullingar girls couldn’t stop the try, the angle bested the kicker and there was no conversion to make it 5-0. Twenty minutes of pure defence on the M..

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Following a good win last week Mullingar faced Newbridge on their first away match of the season there were several changes to the Mullingar team from last week Cian Cleary replaced the injured Arthur Brabazon at scrum-half and Ben Glennon came off the bench to replace the injured Donal McGovern. Anthony McGivney started on the wing in place of David Lynam. The weather was also much changed from the previous week with this match played in glorious autumn sunshine.The first score of the match wen..

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MRFC U12 Boys Make Waves On and Off the Pitch During Sligo RFC Away TripA Journey of Teamwork, Resilience, and AdventureThe MRFC U12 Boys' team recently embarked on an extraordinary journey, travelling to face Sligo RFC in a series of matches that were as much about building character as they were about the sport of rugby itself.The Rivalry Heats UpAs the boys laced up their boots and took to the pitch, the air was thick with anticipation. They were greeted by the formidable Sligo RFC team, sett..

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The symbiotic relationship between local businesses and community organisations is an often-overlooked foundation of any thriving community. In Mullingar, one such example that stands out is the partnership between the local business TEG and Mullingar Rugby Club.A Community FocusConal Fitzgerald, the Club President of Mullingar Rugby Club, recognises the significance of this community backing. "Local businesses like TEG play a pivotal role in the development and success of grassroots rugby here ..

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Friday 29 September 2023In a thrilling U16 rugby match on a beautiful autumn evening, Mullingar faced off against Tullamore on home soil.The game saw Charlie Boyle making several powerful runs up the middle. Ike's exceptional try in the right corner, after a lengthy run, ignited the passion of the players and crowd alike. However, a generator failure forced Kian Campbell to kick the conversion in the dark. An unsuccessful conversion meant the home side went into a 5-0 lead. After a short break ..

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From Grassroots to Glory: An Insightful Chat with Tony, Chair of Rugby Development at Mullingar Rugby ClubWelcome to another fantastic edition of Mullingar Rugby Club's blog! Today, we're delving into the heart of rugby development with none other than our Chair of Rugby Development, Tony. He shares his insights on fostering talent, the importance of grassroots rugby, and Mullingar’s own rugby stars who have gone on to make us proud.Tony's Twin Objectives: Seniors & Youth DevelopmentWhen asked..

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In very difficult conditions Mullingar started their Leinster league campaign against North Kildare - the hardy souls who turned up to watch the match were glad of the new stand, and in fairness, Mullingar served up some entertaining rugby as well. There were some new faces in the team this year with Ben McCarthy and Matias Pfaff joining the club and also some graduates from the under age system in the form of Jack Boyan, who made an appearance for the Leinster U19s during the summer and Conor M..

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On a thrilling day of rugby action at Shay Murtagh Park Mullingar, the home team took to the field against Dublin University in a highly anticipated first league match, that will be remembered for setting the tone for the year.The game got off to an intense start with some loose balls on both sides as the elements made it tricky to get a handle on the game. However, after a short period, Mullingar got a penalty in front of the post.  Ellie O’Sullivan Sexton showcased her accuracy, slotting in..

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On Sunday following a big win for Mullingar against Leinster League rivals North Kildare club President, Conall Fitzgerald, presented Niall Hannon with a cap to honour his 100th appearance for the senior men.Niall began his journey with Mullingar RFC back in 2006 under the watchful eye of Joe Duggan. The evidence can be found in the clubhouse where a Garryowen jersey marks an U11 match against the same club in 2006 - underneath the jersey sits a picture of the squad on that day. There is plenty ..

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Press Release: Mullingar Rugby Club Announces Open Day for Youngsters, Offers a Chance to 'Give It A Try'Mullingar Rugby Football Club (Mullingar RFC) is excited to announce its upcoming Open Day aimed at young rugby enthusiasts aged between 5 and 18. The club welcomes families to join the event taking place on Saturday, 30th September 2023, from 9:30am to 11:30am at Shay Murtagh Park, Cullionbeg, Mullingar (postcode: N91 RX88).Interview with Leinster Mini CoordinatorIn an exclusive interview, D..

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