West Dublin Rhinos News

2012 IAFL Schedule Published – New Format Announced.

Monday, January 9th, 2012

2012 Irish American Football League Schedule – 11 teams will contest Ireland’s premier competition. This years format includes a new league format and an earlier start.

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IAFL Workshop – 2012 League Structure.

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

On Saturday 17th September 2011, the Irish American Football League (IAFL) held a workshop in Dublin to discuss the structure and timing of the league season going forward.

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DV8s Finals Tournament Postponed

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

The DV8s Finals Tournament scheduled for Tullamore has been postponed due to the venue owners double booking the venue for the date of the event. Unfortunately this is something which is beyond the control of the IAFL and the local team Tullamore Phoenix. Nevertheless, the IAFL apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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The 2011 DV8s Finals Tournament will take place in Tullamore on Sunday 28th August, starting at Noon.
The tournament will feature a record nine teams, with each team expected to play 4 reduced length fixtures. Points will be awarded to the three dedicated DV8s teams which will count towards the [...]

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Catch a game – Week 13 Preview

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

West Dublin Rhinos @ Dublin Rebels (pictured) meet on Sunday in the IAFL Central Division.

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Catch a Game – Week 10 Preview.

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Belfast Trojans travel to West Dublin Rhinos and Craigavon Cowboys travel to defending Champions, Dublin Rebels in Sportslink.

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IAFL Week 9 – Game Previews.

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

West Dublin Rhinos @ Carrickfergus Knights
The game of the week would have to be the clash between the West Dublin Rhinos (1-2)  and the   Carrickfergus Knights(3-1).  The Knights appear to have set themselves up for a home semi-final following last week’s win over the IAFL Champion Dublin Rebels team.  The Rhino’s record does not tell the whole story of their season so far.  A 5 point heart breaker at Trinity in week seven is the difference between a winning and losing record.  The Rhino’s have a big well drilled and motivated squad.  They have good balance across their offence with [...]

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Trinity Football rally to defeat Rhinos

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Trinity Football 13-8 West Dublin Rhinos
Rob McDowell 90 yard kickoff return 6-0
Peter Quinlan PAT Good 7-0
Sean Power 16 yard catch 7-6
Sean Power  2 PAT 7-8
Rob McDowell 30 yard run 13-8
Report and photos to follow…

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Rebels defeat Rhinos 13-0

Monday, April 11th, 2011

The Dublin Rebels defeated divisional rivals, the West Dublin Rhinos, in a hard fought contest at Castleknock College.

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Rhinos overcome Cork Admirals, win 6-0.

Monday, March 28th, 2011

A relentlessy sunny day in Castleknock College played host to the West Dublin Rhinos home season opener versus the Cork Admirals. These two sides last met in the 2010 IAFL playoffs when the Rhinos travelled to Cork and pulled out an upset victory in a game separated by just one score. This time Cork were on the road but they had their eyes set on revenge.
The Rhinos took to the field with good field position early in the game after a squib kick by Cork on the opening kick off was collected by Alex McGuirk on the Rhinos front line. [...]

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2011 IAFL Schedule Published

Monday, January 31st, 2011

2011 Irish American Football League regular season is now available.

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