Archive for July, 2012

IAFA Launches new Anti-Doping Statement

Friday, July 27th, 2012

Information on Irish Anti-Doping and WADA rules as they apply to American football in Ireland.

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Belfast Trojans win Shamrock Bowl XXVI

Saturday, July 14th, 2012

Belfast Trojans 16-14 UL Vikings.

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Shamrock Bowl XXVI Media Day

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

Shamrock Bowl Media Day comes to Tallaght Stadium.

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Shamrock Bowl XXVI – Saturday 14th July – Tallaght

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

UL Vikings and Belfast Trojans will play in Shamrock Bowl XXVI on Saturday 14th July in Tallaght Stadium. Tickets now on sale.

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IAFOA Newsflash 5 July

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

News, Rules questions & Game Information
Newsflash 5 July
With the Shamrock Bowl only 9 days away – a suitable reminder that the IAFL is playing NCAA overtime.
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)

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Trojans Victorious After Shootout Against Rebels

Sunday, July 1st, 2012

The Belfast Trojans beat the Dublin Rebels 67-36 to secure their first Shamrock Bowl appearance in the history of the organisation. In a thrilling high-scoring encounter, the Trojans’ ground game completely dominated the Rebels defence as running back David Colvin ran for four touchdowns. He was aided by younger brother Chris, who also capped a stunning display with three touchdowns of his own. First he took a kick off return back for six, before adding a punt return and then completing his hat-trick with an equally impressive interception return. Quarterback James McKelvey also crossed the plane on a trademark Belfast [...]

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UL Vikings and Belfast Trojans to play in Shamrock Bowl XXVI

Sunday, July 1st, 2012

For the first time in the history of the sport in Ireland, two unbeaten teams will contest the Shamrock Bowl.

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