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IAFOA Newsflash 28 July

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

News, Rules questions & Game Information
Newsflash 28 July
A final reminder before Shamrock Bowl XXV– IAFL is playing NCAA overtime regulations this season.
Key points

coin toss at beginning of overtime – options are offence/defence/end of field
series of two possessions from 25 yard line – highest score after series wins
one time out for each team in each period of overtime (unused timeouts do not carry over)
possession ends with a score or offence not making 1st down
after 2 periods of overtime, teams scoring a touchdown must attempt a 2 pt PAT (a 1pt PAT will be ignored)

There are some more rules questions in this edition of Newsflash related [...]

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Game Report – Tullamore @ Drogheda

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Following their impressive victory over Trim Bulldogs last time out, Drogheda Lightning were back in action on Sunday in their eagerly anticipated clash against league leaders Tullamore Phoenix. With both teams flying high in the DV8s standings after three games the match bore all the makings of a tough title decider and those who ventured to St. Oliver’s Community College were treated to a fine display of football from two teams at the top of their game.
The Lightning exploded out of the blocks, putting up a score with the games first play. Quarterback Dan Finnamore held his nerve to find [...]

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Shamrock Bowl XXV – Game Details & Preview.

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

Shamrock Bowl XXV is taking place at Morton Stadium on Sunday 31st July, 2011, kick-off 4pm. The University of Limerick Vikings will play the Dublin Rebels for the Irish National Championship.

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IAFOA Newsflash 21 July

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

News, Rules questions & Game Information
Newsflash 21 July
Another reminder as we approach the Shamrock Bowl – IAFL is playing NCAA overtime regulations this season.
Key points

There are some rules questions in this edition [...]

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Vikings & Rebels reach Shamrock Bowl XXV

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

Shamrock Bowl XXV will feature the UL Vikings and the Dublin Rebels after both teams won their semi-finals today. Shamrock Bowl XXV will be played at Morton Stadium on Sunday 31st July, kick-off 4pm.

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DV8s Report – Trim @ Drogheda.

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Sunday 10th July 2011
Trim Bulldogs 0-40 Drogheda Lightning
St. Olivers Community College, Drogheda.
As two o’clock rolled round last Sunday four teams were preparing to take to the field in matchups that would make-or-break their seasons. In Belfast IAFL North sides Craigavon Cowboys and Belfast Trojans were two hours from finding out which of them would be travelling to Limerick to take on the #1 seeded UL Vikings in the Shamrock Bowl semi-finals, while south of the border in Drogheda the Trim Bulldogs and Drogheda Lightning were hoping to get their DV8s seasons back on track after both succumbing to losses against [...]

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Craigavon wins Wildcard game.

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

The Craigavon Cowboys won the Wildcard game against IAFL North rivals Belfast Trojans by a score of 17-14 earlier this afternoon. They will travel to Limerick to face the UL Vikings in next weekends Shamrock Bowl semi-final. (Photo from Ariane Photography)

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IAFOA Newsflash 7 July

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

News, Rules questions & Game Information
Newsflash 7 July
Now were into Playoffs – a suitable reminder that the IAFL is playing NCAA overtime regulations this season.
Key points

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Shamrock Bowl Play-offs. IAFL Wildcard Preview.

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Wildcard Game Preview – the Belfast Trojans (green) will battle the Craigavon Cowboys (orange) for a place in the Shamrock Bowl Semi-Finals on Sunday 10th July at Malone RFC.

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