The nominees have been announced Buccaneers RFC Awards Gala Ball takes place in the Athlone Sheraton Hotel on this Saturday May 13th starting at 7.30 pm. Tickets are keenly priced at €40 per person and should be purchased in advance of what promises to be a very enjoyable occasion. The adult team Player of the …
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Buccaneers RFC won a handful of awards at the Connacht Rugby Awards Ball in Galway on Sunday night. Following the Pirates Division 1B league title triumph and promotion, Buccaneers RFC Head Coach Brett Wilkinson claimed the Coach of the Year accolade. Jordan Conroy, whose 18 tries were a major contribution to the Athlone side’s success, …
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Buccaneers magnificent title winning Ulster Bank League Division 1B campaign continued on the back pitch at Thomond Park where they defeated Shannon 19-13 yesterday. By Michael Silke In glorious sunshine, this was a terrifically competitive encounter between two teams who relished the firm underfoot conditions. Both teams still had much to play for. Shannon, with …
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The end of a long season is fast approaching and Buccaneers now have just two Ulster Bank League fixtures remaining. Michael Silke previews the action. First up for Buccaneers is a Division 1B trip to Limerick to take on nine times champions Shannon on Saturday; kick off at 2.30 p.m. At time of writing it …
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Connacht Womens Cup Final: Buccaneers 5 Tuam 16 Despite putting in a battling and sustained effort Buccaneers came up short against Tuam in the Connacht Womens Cup final played at The Sportsground, Galway, on Sunday. A final move try put an extra gloss to Tuam’s 16-5 victory but right up to that late, late score, …
Buccaneers are Ulster Bank League Division 1B champions following their 30-23 victory over Naas in a thrilling and intensely competitive clash in front of a big crowd at Dubarry Park. By Michael Silke On a sun-drenched afternoon, playing conditions were ideal and both teams contributed to serving up a fast-moving, hard-hitting contest from start to …
Buccaneers RFC can clinch the Division 1B League title when they take on Naas in an Ulster Bank League showdown at Dubarry Park tomorrow (Saturday). This mouth-watering clash kicks off at 2.30 p.m. and should draw a bumper crowd to the Athlone venue. Buccaneers lead the table by 13 points with just three rounds of …
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Buccaneers bid to clinch League Title at Home to Naas Buccaneers RFC can clinch the Division 1B League title when they take on Naas in an Ulster Bank League showdown at Dubarry Park on Saturday. This mouth-watering clash kicks off at 2.30 p.m. and should draw a bumper crowd to the Athlone venue. Pre-Match For …
Buccaneers wonderful unbeaten run stretching all the way back to the second round of the Ulster Bank League last September came to an end at The Mardyke, Cork, yesterday (Saturday) where a massively committed University College, Cork, edged this compelling Division 1B encounter by the minimum on a 13-12 scoreline. By Michael Silke Buccs had …
It’s top against bottom as Buccaneers and Dolphin battle for precious Ulster Bank League points at Dubarry Park tomorrow (Saturday). By Michael Silke Buccaneers are within touching distance of promotion to the top flight and they will be eager to stretch their superb unbeaten sequence. Kick off for this key Division 1B match in Athlone …
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Suttonians 14 Buccaneers 22 A blusterous day saw two very compelling teams battle it out when Suttonians hosted Buccaneers at the J.J.McDowell Memorial Grounds, Sutton, in the J.P.Fanagan Leinster League Premier 2 on Sunday. By Michael Silke Weather conditions – a prevailing wind that blew up the pitch, including rain and a small period of …
Buccaneers 22 Galwegians 3 Buccaneers Seconds maintained their winning ways against their Galwegians counterparts when they came out on top 22-3 in this crunch Connacht Junior 1A League game at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Sunday. With both teams desperately striving to climb away from the spectre of relegation, this encounter was contested with passion and …
Buccaneers are on the cusp of promotion following this bonus point 39-27 Ulster Bank League Division 1B victory over nearest challengers UL Bohemian on the 4G pitch in the University of Limerick campus on Saturday. By Michael Silke On a bright afternoon, conditions were near ideal for the fast-moving styles favoured by both teams and …
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The final preparations are under way for Buccaneers take on “Lip Sync Battle” which takes place in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone this Friday, February 17th “Lip Sync Battle – Buccs Fizz Style” features 16 acts and should provide fun and entertainment in abundance for all the family. Athlone lady Niamh Donohoe is leading the choreography …
Buccaneers can strengthen their grip on Division 1B when they travel to Thomond Park on Saturday to square up to UL Bohemian in the Ulster Bank League. By Michael Silke This battle between the second placed Limerick side and leaders Buccaneers kicks off at 2.30 p.m. when international referee George Clancy will have charge of …
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