Rugby

Rugby

Grasshoppers RFC has a long tradition of rugby, from our meagre beginnings in the 1950s to today's senior teams. We cater for boys and girls, men and women of all ages and abilities.

Find out more about each of our sections below.

Rugby - Seniors

Rugby - Seniors
Grasshoppers RFC runs four sides for adult men - 1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV and Vets Rugby.

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Rugby - Juniors

Rugby - Juniors
Our Juniors build self-confidence, establish strong robust team principles and most importantly enjoy training and playing the game.

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Rugby - Minis

Rugby - Minis
We teach children about teamwork, the virtues of hard work, dedication and determination, but most importantly to enjoy playing so they have a positive experience of rugby.

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Rugby - Girls

Rugby - Girls
Our objective is that every girl who joins Grasshoppers will have an enjoyable experience playing the game of rugby in a safe and secure environment.

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Recruitment

Grasshoppers Rugby is always recruiting players of all standards to join our great club. We boast fabulous facilities consisting of three floodlit pitches. The main pitch is an AGP 3G surface which is used for training and league fixtures.

We boast an excellent onsite purpose-built gym for the use of all our players.

We have a great coaching team, with Clive See as Head Coach ably assisted by Munster man Asst Head & Defence Coach, Jerry Hedigan, Attack Coach Sean Conner and Defence Coach, Rory Damant all with a wealth of coaching experience.

In addition, and ongoing throughout the season, we have a specialist Rugby Strength & Conditioning Coach, Joe Murray.

If you are interested in joining a friendly but ambitious club then please turn up on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

Alternatively email Director of Rugby, Alastair Lydon: dor@grasshoppersrfc.com.


For Supporters

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