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20.02.12 In an otherwise disappointing weekend of results it was the J3 team that flew the club flag with the only win of the weekend. They beat St Mary's 18-12 in a tight and hard fought encounter to keep their league title hopes alive. The senior and J3 teams suffered heavy defeats, whilst both Under 21s teams also lost. Finally in an entertaining and free flowing match the J1s were unable to match Terenure losing 7-15 in their final league match of the season.

15.02.12 The Under 21s will play Clontarf in the first round of the McCorry Cup on Sunday 4th March. Thew match will take place at 1pm before kick off of the France v Ireland match. The league match that was scheduled for that date has been moved.

12.02.12  Barnhall got the better of Old Wesley in the J1 league losing 11-25 in an ill-tempered affair at Parsonstown. In a match littered with yellow and red cardsthe referee had his work cut out to keep control. Old Wesley's only try was scored by Kieran Hennigan.  Meanwhile it was a case of mixed fortunes for the Under 21s. The Premiership side lost 8-23 to Blackrock however the Pennant team enjoyed a 20-0 victory over Suttonians.

10.02.12 The J1 XV (2nds) have been drawn against UCD in the first round of the Metro Cup on Sunday 18th March. The winners will meet Old Belvedere in the second round

29.01.12 Played in cold, wet and windy conditions, the J1s lost narrowly to Greystones at Dr. Hickey Park in the Leinster Seconds Shield Final.  Greystones, playing with the wind in the first half ground out a 9-0 lead by half time.  With the wind increasing in the second half it looked like Wesley could turn the tables.  Indeed with 20 minutes to go an Estian Ferrier converted try  seemed to confirm that view. However the host team's defence stood firm and they held out to win 9-7 

28.01.12 The J3 team returned to their winning ways with a 26-0 bonus point win over Blackrock

22.01.12 The J1 team maintained their winning ways with a 29-20 bonus point win over Boyne. However both Under 21s sides were less fortunate. The Premiership side lost 29-42 to Clontarf in the first match of Phase 2 of the competition, and the Pennant side lost 24-30 to Seapoint

21.01.12 Old Wesley had no answer to Banbridge losing 12-35 in a senior friendly at Donnybrook. Wesley's two tries were scored by Eoin Stynes and Jacobus Bezuidenhout

17.01.12 The Under 21s have completed Phase 1 of the JP Fanagan Premiership. Phase 2 kicks off this weekend with a home fixture against Clontarf.  See Under 21s Rugby section for further details.

15.01.12 The J1 team flew the flag for the club this weekend as they hung for a 20-13 win over Seapoint at a cold and windy Kilbogget. John Carroll and John Wallace scored the tries and Dan van Zyl slotted a cheeky drop goal to ensure victory. Meanwhile the J3s lost 17-32 to Terenure in the league and the Under 21s lost 6-29 to Old Belvedere in the JPF Premiership

13.01.12 There was no smiles for Old Wesley as both the J2s and Under 21s lost. The J2s went down 10-27 to UCD and the Under 21s Pennant team had no answer for Lansdowne losing 3-35

07.01.12 In an exciting game the J1s scored an injury time penalty try to claim a 20-15 victory over Terenure at Lakelands. Meanwhile the J2s did not win but put some of their recent heavy losses behind them. In a niggly and fractious match at Kilternan they lost 6-14 and were somewhat unfortunate not to come out with at least a loser's bonus point.

06.01.12 The Under 21s claimed a valueable 15-8 win over Terenure in the JPF Premiership. Meanwhile the J3s got back to winning ways with a 29-14 bonus point win over Greystones to maintain their number one spot in the J3 league.

17.12.11  Old Wesley captured their first silverware of the season with victory over Greystones in the final of the Leinster Senior League Shield.  Final score was 25 - 16 .  We scored 3 trys from Matt Crockett, Richie Jermyn and Ian Cassidy. Barry McLaughlin kicked the remaining points.

09.12.11 The J3s suffered their first defeat of the season against Old Belvedere at Anglesea Rd. Old Wesley, who were without seven of their first choice players through injury, lost 7-13

04.12.11 The J1s recorded a 25-13 win over NUIM Barnhall at Donnybrook however the 21s, who also played the Kildare club, could only salvage a loser's bonus point, losing 14-20

02.12.11 The J3s just keep marching on, this time beating Lansdowne 19-17 maintaining their unbeaten record in the league.

27.11.11  The J1s recovered from being 13-6 down to achive a 39-20 bonus point win over Boyne

26.11.11 As the Senior team enjoyed a 48-10 bonus point win over Clonakilty at Donnybrook the J2s had no answer to Old Belvedere losing 0-66

25.11.11  The J3s maintained their unbeaten record with a fine bonus point win over St. Marys winning 26-16 and retaining top position in the league.

19.11.11  In the first match in Phase 2 of the J2 League Old Wesley had no answer to Lansdowne losing 62-3 in a one sided affair

12.11.11 The Seniors beat Naas 35-25 in the Leinster Senior League Shield semi final. We will play Greystones in the final, date to be confirmed

11.11.11 The J3s maintained their unbeaten form with, this time, with a 29-10 bonus point win over Suttonians, winning 29-10

06.11.11 The J1 team maintained their winning form with a 30-21 win over DLSP.  We are currently top of the table with four bonus point wins out of four.

06.11.11  The Under 21s had mixed fortunes in their respective league games.  The Premier side enjoyed good periods of posession but failed to take their chances going down to St Marys by 16 - 9.  The Pennant side enjoyed a bonus point victory over Rock at Stradbrook by 30 - 0.  Our trys were scored by Stephen Tracey (2) and Richard de Courcy (2).

04.11.11 The J2s scored a late penalty try to beat Wanderers 16-15 in the Metro League

03.11.11 The J3s scored four tries for a 22-10 bonus point win over Blackrock under lights at Donnybrook. This was a particularly special victory as it was in fact the opposition's 2nd team , the Stradbrook club having withdrawn from both J1 and J2 leagues. 

23.10.11 Both Under 21s teams finished off the weekend with wins in their respective competitions. The Premiership side beat Blackrock 8-3 with a try from Mulcare O'Meara and penalty goal from Ian Cassidy. The Pennant team had a 13-9 win over St. Marys with trys from Richard and Conor de Courcy.  A very successful weekend for Old Wesley with all teams enjoying wins in their respective competitions.

22.10.11  The J2s proved too strong for neighbours Bective in a free flowing game at Donnybrook with a 48 - 13 bonus point win.

21.10.11  The J3 XV had an impressive 27 - 15 win away to a strong Terenure side in the league.  The game featured a short cameo appearance by recently retired veteran prop, Stu Kinlan.

20.10.11  The J1 team remain unbeaten following a one-sided victory away to Suttonians in the league.  Final score 70 - 13

16.10.11 The J1 team made it 2 wins out of 2 in the league with an exciting 32-28 victory over Seapoint. However both Under 21s sides suffered defeat. The Premiership side lost 17-24 to Clontarf despite having led 14-0 earlier in the game. The Pennant side went down 14-34 to Skerries

14.10.11 Following last week's draw the J3s upped a gear with a 32-7 bonus point win over Greystones.

10.10.11  The J1s had a bonus point in the bag by half time before going on to beat Naas 69-5 in the J1 League. Wesley scored 10 tries in the process and top the league section after the first round of matches.

08.10.11 Old Wesley were unable to match DLSP going down 12-29 in the J2 League at Kilternan

07.10.11 The Under 21s Pennant team beat Wanderers 24-19 at Lansdowne Road whilst at Donnybrook the newly promoted J3s drew 20 all with neighbours Old Belvedere

02.10.11 The J1s eased passed Barnhall with a 47-7 win in the Seconds Shield semi final. We now meet Greystones in the final

01.10.11 The J2s were no match for Stillorgan in the first round of the Metro league losing 16-44

27.09.11 The Ulster Bank League (AIL) kicks off this Saturday with a home fixture against Old Crescent at Donnybrook.  We have faced the Limerick side twice in the last two years and have won on both occasions. The team will be anxious to make that three in a row.  The weather forecast looks good for the weekend so please come along and support.

25.09.11  The Under 21 XV beat Buccaneers in a free flowing friendly at Donnybrook by 17 - 7.  Evan Thornley outpaced the visitors cover defence for the games only try and Ian Cassidy kicked four penalties.

23.09.11 The J1s emulated the Seniors with a win at Greystones by 28-14. Three bonus point wins out of three plus a walkover meant we are clear league section winners and will now meet NUIM Barnhall in the semi final.

22.09.11 The Senior XV finished the leagus stage of the Leinster Senior Shiel with a 29-20 win over Greystones. This was by far our most challenging fixture this season and although the result was never really in doubt, the hosts maintained the challenge throughout the game. Indeed with three tries apiece the match was ultimately decided on penalties.  With four wins out of four we are clear section winners and will play Naas in the quarter final. 

18.09.11 Over the weekend the Junior 2 and Junior 3  teams enjoyed victory in friendly fixtures. The J3s beat neighbours Bective Rangters 19-10 whilst the J2s played a one sided match against CYM winning 76-0.  Meanwhile the Under 21s lost narrowly to Super Six side Lansdowne, the final score 0-7.

10.09.11 Both Seniors and J1s continued their winning form with bonus point wins over Suttonians in their respective Shield competitions.  The Seniors crossed for eight tries in a 57-0 performance, whilst the J1s ran out 29-7 winners.  No matches next week but the following week should see a more challenging series of matches against, also unbeaten, Greystones.

03.09.11 Both Senior and J1 teams recorded big wins over Boyne in the Leinster Senior Shield and Seconds Shield competitions. The Seniors scored eight tries to the opposition's two winning 62-10 whilst the J1s clocked up a dozen tries winning 76-7

28.08.11 The Seniors kicked off the new format Leinster Senior League Shield with a comfortable bonus point win over Wanderers scoring five tries in the process.  Final score 36 - 13.  Meanwhile the J1 Leinster Seconds Shield match against Wanderers was called off by Wanderers who were unable to field a team.  

16.08.11 The annual WOW golf competition took place between Old Wesley and Wanderers at Rathfarnham Golf Club.  14 players from each club took part and the result, based on both matchplay and stableford scores, was a dead heat. Click here for photo. 

18.08.11 A Senior team beat Naas 24 - 17 in a pre season trial match at Ballycorus. With no restriction on substitution all squad players had an opportunity to show their skills and try to impress the coaches and management.

09.08.11 The club internal tournament took place at Ballycorus and proved to be a resounding success. Six teams took place in a 12 a side round robin competition involving players at all adult levels. After the event the players enjoyed a barbecue giving many new players the opportunity to meet the more established players.

08.08.11 Old Wesley has entered a team in the Gorey 7s competition which takes place this Saturday 13th August at Gorey Rubgy Club.  A squad of players from various levels in the club will compete. All spectators and supporters welcome. The event starts at 12pm

 02.08.11 Old Wesley will kick off its 2011-12 All Ireland League season with a home fixture against Limerick club Old Crescent on Saturday 1st October.  There are attractive home derbys against Greystones, Bective and Terenure, all on Friday nights under lights. The final match of the campaign is against Dublin Universtiy, away on Saturday 14th April.  See Senior Rugby for the full fixture list

 17.06.11 Old Wesley will play Wanderers in the first competitve match of the season in the new format Leinster Senior League on Sunday 26th August. The top 10 Leinster teams (based on AIL placings) will play in the Cup competition with the others, including Old Wesley, playing in the Shield competion. Other teams in our section are Suttonains, Greystones and Boyne.  The J1s will play in a mirror event. Full details will be listed on our fixtures pages shortly. Click here for further details.

10.05.11 Old Wesley has entered a team in the IRFU Club 7s competion which takes place at Terenure College RFC and Terenure College school grounds this Saturday 14th May. Our first game is against Lansdowne at 12.20pm, followed by other group matches against St. Mary's and Wanderers.

29.04.11 The J2s pulled off a massive win to beat Section A runners up Clontarf and win the O'Connell Cup.  This was the 4th time to win this prestigious competiton. Click here for match report

21.01.11 The J2 team kept the best until last scoring a try and conversion with two minutes to go to beat Blackrock and reach the O'Connell Cup Final.  Blackrock made the early moves scoring a penalty and then a try from a quick tap penalty to lead 8 nil after ten minutes.  However Wesley responded well with a try by Brendan Phelan following some good handling and a Ronan O'Donovan penalty to draw level, and there the score remained until half time. Both sides exchanged penalty goals to leave the score at 14 all with twenty minutes to go.  As full time approached it looked like extra time was on the cards.  However the Wesley pack put good pressure on the oppositon and were nearly over before a classic back line movement saw Ross Johnson cross to take the lead.  O'Donovan, who had a fine game with the boot, nailed the difficult touchline conversion and there was no way back for 'Rock.  Final score Old Wesley 21 Blackrock 14. We now play the winners of Clontarf and Coolmine in the final on Friday 29th April.

16.04.11 In the O'Connell Cup the J3s had a dream start when Brendan Phelan crossed for a try within a minute of kick off. Old Wesley dominated for most of the match but were denied any further tries due to poor handling and some questionable decision making. However 3 penalties by Ronan O'Donovan was enough to see of Malahide, winning 16-7. We now meet Blackrock in the semi final. 

15.04.11 The J3s were narrowly beaten 20 -17 by Lansdowne in the Moran Cup Final at Donnybrook. Lansdowne took the early lead and led for most of the match. However an Old Wesley try with ten minutes to go drew the sides level and it looked as if extra time would be required. However Lansdowne struck with a late drop goal to seal victory. Old Wesley's two tries were scored by Ross Johnson with Richie Thompson kicking two conversions and a penalty.

12.04.11 Gentile this wasn't as an Old Wesley team took on Clondalkin in the Fox Cup Over 35s competition. A number of times the ref had to go for his pocket punishing both sides in a hard fought game at Donnybrook. Surprisingly both teams tried at times to play open rugby including many tap penalties. However it was Clondalkin who looked the less rusty and took the honours. The names of many of the Old Wesley players shall remain anonymous for fear of being found out by their employer, life assurance company, doctor or even their wife. However the honour of oldest swinger went to Robby May who is still clinging on by a thread to his forties. Final score Old Wesley 22 Clondalkin 31

07.04.11 The J3s ground out a hard fought semi final win over DLSP in the Moran Cup. This team, who have not lost a match all season, will play Lansdowne in the final.

05.04.11 The Under 21s will rue missing a number of penalty kicks to be beaten 13-14 by DLSP in the Purcell Cup quarter final.  DLSP were the stronger and more alert team in the first half and lead 11-3 at half time. Wesley looked like they could win looking the fitter in the second half as they led 13-11 going into the last ten minutes. However DLSP picked a penalty goal and held on to win despite a last gasp long range Wesley penalty falling agonisingly short.

01.04.11 While the seniors were having a torrid time at Donnybrook the J3s got on with their business by beating Greystones 13-3 to reach the semi final of the Moran Cup

24.03.11  The Under 21 Purcell Cup XV were fortunate to beat a spirited Skerries side and advance to the next round of the Purcell Cup.  Wesley scored three trys in a fast open game through Ian Masterson, Richard de Courcy and Tom Emo.  Final score 25 - 22.

20.03.11 The J1s were beaten 33-27 by Clontarf in the first second round of the Metro Cup. However the result represented a considerable inprovement in performance compared to earlier heavy league defeats against the Northsiders.

11.03.11 The J3 League ended in undramatic fashion when Clontarf were unable to field giving Old Wesley the walkover. Hence Wesley complete the league without a loss claiming a nine match grand slam.

07.03.11 The J1s put in their biggest performance of the season to finish with a 31-20 bonus point win over Lansdowne in the league. Going into the game we were 4 points behind Bective Rangers needing the bonus point win and relying on Bective not to earn a league point in their last match against Blackrock the same night. Blackrock did beat Bective denying them any league points.  However in a cruel twist the match was declared non contested when Blackrock turned up without a front row. As a result, and under the competition rules, both teams were awarded two point each allowing Bective to move ahead of us.

07.03.11 The all conquering J3s will face Terenure in the first round of the Moran Cup on Friday 25th March.

04.03.11 The presentation of the J3 League Pennant was made to Old Wesley after their league match against Monkstown. (click here for photos)

02.03.11 The Under 21 Cup draws were announced today by Leinster Branch.  In the McCorry Cup we meet Blackrock away, whilst in the Purcell Cup we play Skerries at home.  Both matches are scheduled for Sunday 27th March

28.02.11 Old Wesley were unable to match St. Mary's in the J1 league at Donnybrook, going down 14-55

26.02.11 Trailing 17-23 in injury time two disallowed tries denied Old Wesley what could have been a dramatic win against Queens University at Donnybrook in the All Ireland League. Click here for full report.

23.02.11 The J2s suffered a heavy defeat of 14-68 against Blackrock in the league putting a major dent in their plans to win the League. An amazing result and possibly some eligibilty questions to be asked considering just weeks earlier Old Wesley won the same fixture by a convincing 38-20

19.02.11 Trailing 26 nil after 30 minutes Old Wesley turned the game around to record a 29 all bonus point draw against Corinthians in the All Ireland League. Indeed a missed penalty in the last play of the match denied Wesley the win. Click here for full report.

18.02.11 As expected the J3s beat Trinity to secure league victory and gain promotion. Played in miserable conditions Wesley took some time to get into the game allowing Trinity to take the first points with a try after 10 minutes. However once Wesley got their first try after 35 minutes they never looked back going on to score 5 tries for the bonus point win.  The Wesley try scorers were Stu Kinlan, Shane Davey, Neil Stanley and a brace from Rob MacNaughton in the 29-12 victory.  The team can relax a little for the remaining two matches, however it would be a brave person who would bet against Wesley going on to win a Bonus Point Grand Slam.

18.02.11 Tonight the J3s take on Trinity where a draw or better will clinch the league title and promotion for next season. Having brushed aside all challengers to date earning maximum league points Old Wesley are hot favourites to win. Kick off is 7.30pm at Donnybrook.

10.02.11 The J2s ran out easy winners against CYM at Donnybrook. Wesley had the bonus point before half time and went on to score six tries winning 45-14. The win puts Wesley back to top spot in the league 5 points ahead of Bective Rangers.

09.02.11 The J3s kept their steam roller going with another bonus point win over Naas at Donnybrook. Final score 35 -0. With the league approaching its final stages Wesley are now 19 points clear of next placed Clontarf. It would take a bazaar set of unthinkable results to now stop Wesley topping the league and gaining promotion. In short, Clontarf would have to win their last 4 matches with bonus points and Wesley would have to lose all of theirs. Even Paddy Power would not consider odds on that.

 04.02.11  In a very disappointing performance the Under 21 Premier side were swept aside by a highly motivated Wanderers side by 18 - 0 in the league. 

31.01.11 Old Wesley J1s lost 14-26 to Blackrock under lights at Ballycorus.  An entertaining and lively game played in windy but dry and mild conditions Wesley were unlucky not to earn at least a bonus point out of this match.

 30.01.11 The Under 21s Premiership side put in a well contested first half performance to trail 7-10 at half time, thanks to a Charl Schultz try. However losing Ian Cassidy and Charl Schultz either side of half time allowed the St Marys superior physicality to gain momentum and play front foot rugby. The game was still there for the winning until the last 10 minutes, but Marys scored again putting the game beyond reach. Final score 7-25.

29.01.11 Despite an early try and the sides level at half time the Old Wesley faded in the second half losing 13-19 to UCD in the J2 League

25.01.11 In the J2 O'Connell Cup draw Old Wesley got a bye into the second round where we will play CYM away, date yet to be fixed.

24.01.11 The J1s had no answer to a Belvedere rampant back line and dominant line out at Anglesea Rd.  A Dave Flower try and Barry McLaughlin conversion was all Wesley could garner going down 7-32

23.01.11 The Under 21s Premiership side delivered a fine 20-17 win in an exciting match against Terenure, however the Pennant side had no luck, being beaten 10-36 by Seapoint.

22.01.11 The J2s had a bonus point in the bag by half time before going on to easily beat Balckrock 39-20 in the league scoring six tries int eh process.

16.01.11 A late try by Barry McLaughlin earned a loser's bonus point over Dublin University in the J1 league. Earlier Wesley led 5-3 but two tries by the students put the match slightly out of reach. Final score 13-16. Meanwhile the Under 21s Premiership side also lost out by the same margin losing 6-9 to Greystones. However it was the Pennant side that flew the club flag with a fine 24-8 win over Dublin University

15.01.11 In a rare senior friendly and played in perfect conditions under lights on the all weather pitch at Lansdowne Road Wesley lost out by 12-24 to Wanderers.  Both teams choose to run the ball as much as possible resulting in an entertaining match for the spectators. For various reasons Wesley were missing quite a number of first choice players resulting in some younger players having the opportunity to show their skills. In particular Richard Jermyn and Ivan Campbell certainly did not look out of their depth at the higher level. Wesley's two tries were scored by Alan Thompson and Colin Wallace.  Meanwhile at Donnybrook the J3s delivered their now customary bonus point win, this time over neighbours Bective Rangers. Although just 5-3 up at half time they went on to finish 22-3

10.01.11 Despite a promising opening quarter involving a disallowed try and two missed penalty kicks Wesley were well beated by Clontarf in the Metro League. Clontarf's mobile back line did most of the damage however the Wesley pack, who were dominant throughout in the scrum and loose were rewarded with our only try, grounded by Colin Wallace, following sustained pressure in the final quarter of the match. Final score 5-39

09.01.11  The Under 21s Premiership team notched up a fine 41-12 bonus point win over NUIM Barnhall. Wesley scored six tries by Ian Cassidy (2), Ken MacLaughlin, Conor Boyd, Charl Shutz and Paddy Owens.  Meanwhile the Pennant team lost by the narrowest of margins to DLSP finishing 26-27

08.01.11 Trailing 13-3 at half time the Senior XV clawed their way back to 20 all against Midleton in the All Ireland League. However a last play opposition penalty goal denied Wesley the draw.  Notwithstanding the losing bonus point will be very welcome.  Full report to follow. Meanwhile in the J2 league Wesley made heavy weather of eking out a useful 14-11 win against Wanderers.

07.01.11 The J3s achieved their most valuable league result of the season with a five try win over Clontarf at a wet and cold Donnybrook. The Wesley backs regularly gained ground to create scoring opportunities.  But is was the forwards who bulldozed over for four of the tries before a consolation backs try for the icing on the cake. This result puts Wesley in a very strong league position with six bonus point wins out of six. Final score Old Wesley 30 Clontarf 3.  The try scorers were Mat Laporte (2), Trevor Farrar, Stu Kinlan and Keith Kane.

13.12.10 A red card meant Wesley were forced to play most of this match with 14 men. However the incident, which occurred 15 minutes in to the game, had the effect of spurring on the Wesley players to a 28 - 20 victory over neighbours Bective Rangers having trailed 6 - 17 mid way through the first half. The Wesley try scorers in this overdue victory were David Whatley, Aaron Campbell and Alan Large.

26.11.10 The J3s continued their winning ways with a fifth bonus point win in five matches beating Monkstown 32-18. Their next hurdle is the biggest challenge so far against Clontarf who are also unbeaten but with one less bonus point.

25.11.10  The J2s had a comfortable win over CYM in the league. We crossed the line six times to finish 36-8.  Highlight of the match was Dave Bursey's 30 metre sprint, well canter, to cross for a try.

21.11.10  It was a busy afternoon at Ballycorus. The Under 21s kicked off Phase 2 of the JP Fanagan Premiership with a 28-10 win over Greystones. However the Pennant match was cancelled and Wesley were awarded a walk over after Suttonians were unable to field a team. The J1s started well against Lansdowne in the league but were unable to match the visitors' forward dominance in the second half, losing 9-29

16.11.10  Following completion of Phase 1 of the JP Fanagan Premiership Old Wesley will compete in Section B of Phase 2. The first match is against Greystones on Sunday 21st November.

14.11.10  The Premier side never really got going in a stop start encounter against St. Marys at Templeville.  For the second week running we were beaten by a late score. The final score was 22 - 15 to St Marys.  Our scores came from Richie Jermyn (try), Gary Foxton (try), Ian Cassidy (con), Ken McLaughlin (pen).

07.11.10.  The Under 21 Premier side suffered an agonising 18 - 15 defeat to Old Belvedere with a long range penalty converted with the last kick of the game.  We scored two trys through Gary Foxton and Rob Hallam, and Ian Cassidy added a conversion and penalty goal.  The Under 21 Pennant side came up just short against a good Newbridge side at Donnybrook.  We lost 17 - 13 with our scores coming from Ian Masterson (try), Ken McLaughlin (pen, con) and Kieran Hennigan (pen).

05.11.10 The J1s were unable to match Old Belvedere going down 24-38 in the league under lights at Donnybrook. Meanwhile on the back pitch the J3s dominated their league match against RCSI winning 89-3. In doing so the J3s made it three bonus point wins out of three in their league campaign.

29.10.10 The Under 21s lost 10 - 17 to a highly rated Lansdowne side under lights at Donnybrook. In doing so Old Wesley became the first team to earn a league points against Lansdowne

24.10.10 Poor tackling proved costly for the J2s against Terenure losing by 8 - 57. Brendan Phelan scored the only Old Wesley try in a one side match.

18.10.10 The J1XV were unable to match the physicality of Clontarf in the the Metro league losing 10-37 with Stephen Walsh scoring the only try for Old Wesley

17.10.10  The Under 21s suffered double defeat to strong Trinity sides in their respective leagues at Ballycorus.  The Premier side narrowly lost out on a losing bonus point despite a great comeback late in the second half which yielded trys from Richie Jermyn and Paddy Owens.  Ian Cassidy slotted four penalties and a conversion in a 24 - 32 loss.  The Pennant side lost 37 - 14 to Trinty in the early kick-off, scoring two trys through Ian Lane and Richard de Courcy.

15.10.10  For the second week in a row the J3s produced a bonus point win, this time beating neighbours Bective Rangers 39 -10

10.10.10  In their first outing in the Under 21 Premier League, Old Wesley recorded an impressive 29 - 6 win over old rivals Wanderers at Merrion Road with a powerful second half performance.  We scored 4 trys through Rob Hallam, Eoin Gorman, Gary Foxton and Ian McGann.  Ian Cassidy converted three and added a penalty goal. 

10.10.10  The Under 21 Pennant side gained an excellent win against a strong DLSP side at Kilternan in the opening round of the league.  We won 22 - 16, scoring 3 trys through Brian Simpson, Ian Lane and Adam Ryan.  Ian Masterson converted twice and added a penalty goal.

09.10.10 The J1s lost heavily to Bective in the Metro League. Although the better team won three 3 late tries gave a somewhat flattering picture of the win. We did score four tries to earn a bonus point through Chris Coughlin, Aaron Campbell, Daragh Kelly and Derek Wallace.

08.10.10 The J3s got off to a winning start in the league with a bonus point win in a hard fought match against Naas. We won 27 - 12 

03.10.10 The J1 XV put in a fine performance and were unlucky to lose out to Blackrock in the opening Metro League match. Fielding a team missing many first choice players through injury we finished 26-33 picking up a valuable loser's bonus point

02.10.10 The J2 XV delivered the highlight of the weekend. Trailing 6-20 towards half time we put in a fine second half performance to win 24-20 in the first league match of the season against Bective Rangers.

01.10.10 The J3 XV had a comfortable win in a friendly match against Suttonians. The 39 - 19 victory augurs well for the league which starts next weekend.

18.09.10 Missing a large number of first choice players was no excuse for the a disappointing result against St. Mary' s in the Leinster Senior Cup Quarter Final.  Wesley never threatened the line and had difficulty making any inroads eventually losing 0-45 to the Divison 1A outfit. Click here for photos

11.09.10 Trailing by 15 points with 10 minutes remaining the opposition, Lansdowne, looked to be well and truly home in the Leinster Senior League Cup. However an opportunist try by Rob Dempsey and a well engineered try finished off by Alan Large, both converted put Old Wesley within a point. With just a minute of time remaining Wesley kept the ball alive before Alan Large slotted a magnificent penalty kick from a metre inside his own half. Brian Hastings had scored a try on 20 minutes then Lansdowne dominated the second and third quarters of the match before the dramatic finale.  Final score 27 - 25.  The win means Old Wesley qualify for the quarter finals for the first time in the history of the competition in its current format. Next up St. Mary's. Meanwhile in the Senior Seconds competition the match followed a similar pattern but a knock on in the last play of the match denied Old Wesley an opportunity of a draw. Final score 27 - 34

03.09.10 The Seniors were well beaten 30 - 8 by AIL Division 1A side Blackrock at Donnybrook.  Trailing 25 - 3 at haf time Wesley lifted their game in the second half.  Refusing a number of opportunities to kick for points Wesley's patience and perciverance was eventually rewarded with a Phil Hosie try with 15 minutes to go however it was not enough to cause any damage as the visitors had the final say with a try on full time.

28.08.10  Old Wesley kicked off the new season with a win over neighbours Bective Rangers at Donnybrook in the Leinster Senior League Cup. Played in warm but breezy conditions Wesley built up a 14 - 0 lead after 20 minutes thanks to tries from Club Captain Brian Hastings and Richie Murphy.  Although the visitors fought back Wesley's lead never looked under any threat. David Smith's try in the second half ensured victory, final score 22 - 11.

24.08.10 The Under 21s, playing this year in the JP Fanagan Premier League, will open their campaign with an away fixture against Wanderers on 10th October.  Meanwhile the J2 Metro league will kick off on 25th September against Stillorgan at home. For details see Under 21s Rugby and Junior Rugby pages.

04.06.10 Ireland's loss to the Barbarians means that Old Wesley retain their unique record of being the only Irish team, at any level, to have beaten the Barbarians on Irish soil. Old Wesley won the famous match in September 1991 when Adrain Hawe slotted one of the sweetest drop goals ever witnessed at Donnybrook to clinch a 37 : 36 win. Looks like we may retain the honour for another while yet.

22.04.10  UCD gained revenge for their Pennant final defeat by knocking Old Wesley out of the Purcell Cup by 28 - 11 and so reach the final.  Our scores came from Barry McLaughlin (try), and Ian Cassidy (2 pens).

10.04.10  The J2 XV recorded a 45 - 14 victory over the Madrid Lions on their tour to Spain.  We scored trys through Brendan Phelan, Ian Slattery, Cllr Neale Richmond, Brian Murphy, David Thompson, Peter Wallace and  Glenn Sheridan.  David Thompson converted two and Graham Richmond added a drop goal.

08.04.10  A mixture of Under 21s and more experienced players came together for the J6 Cup match against Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road.  Despite scoring three trys through Cal Lynn, Matthew Arnold and Alex Conroy we were beaten by 29 - 21 by the older and more experienced Belvo side.

07.04.10  Old Wesley held out a late UCD rally to win the Under 21 Pennant for the first time.  Paddy Owens scored a superb team try in the first half - as good as has been seen in Donnybrook for many a day.  Eoin Gorman scored a second half try and Ian Cassidy kicked the remaining points.  This is our second Under 21 trophy of the season, adding to the Gale Cup.  Congratulations to all involved.

07.04.10  Old Wesley over 35s rolled back the years to record a 40-12 victory over Malahide in the Fox Cup.  They now play Wanderers in ther semi-final.

28.03.10  Old Wesley eased into the quarter finals of the Purcell Cup with a 34 - 12 victory over Wanderers at Donnybrook.  Richie Jermyn bagged three trys while our other scores came from Michael Stack (try), Aco Keating (try) and Ian Cassidy (3 cons, pen).  We play Naas in the next round.

26.03.10 In a classic hard fought cup match the J3s were beaten by Monkstown in dramatic circumstances. With never more than a score between the sides Wesley looked as thought they had it wrapped up crossing for a converted try with 10 minute to go taking a 4 point lead. However in the final play Monkstown crossed to win 15 - 12

21.03.10  Old Wesley put in a storming second half performance to overcome Trinity and reach the Under 21 Pennant final.  We scored three trys through Stephen O'Leary, Phil Timmins and Shane Deignan.  Barry McLaughlin kicked a long range penalty and Ian Cassidy kicked the remaining points. We play the winners of UCD v Clontarf in the final, date to be arranged.

19.03.10 The J2s had an early exit in the O'Connell Cup. Following a promising first half which finished 10 all and at one stage in the lead, we crumbled in the second half to the superior opposition back line losing 10 - 38

16.03.10 The JP Fannagan Pennant semi-final play off is set for this Sunday 21st March. Our unbeaten Under 21s will meet Dublin University at Ballycorus, kick off 3pm. Meanwhile the Under 21s will open their Purcell Cup campaign with a home draw against Wanderers on 28th March. The winner will meet Naas in the next round. See Under 21s Rugby for full details

13.03.10 The J1s had an abrupt end to the season going down by 20 - 13 to Terenure in the second round of the Metro Cup. We meet Dublin University in the plate competition on Sunday 21st March

12.03.10  The J3s finished their league campaign with an easy 69 - 5 victory over Trinity at Donnybrook scoring 11 trys in the process.  Old Wesley lead the league by 10 points from DLSP however the latter have two games yet to play.

08.03.10  Despite losing 22-15 to Clontarf under lights on the back pitch at Donnybrook, our J1s won the Polden Trophy.  The trophy is awarded over two legs against Clontarf - home and away - and our victory in Castle Avenue by 40 - 22 earlier in the season proved enough.  Our trys on the night were scored by Michael Hastings and Colin Wallace and Alan Large kicked a penalty and conversion.

05.03.10  Old Wesley J3s earned a bonus point win over Naas under lights at Donnybrook, running in five trys in the process.  The final score of 30-5 keeps the pressure on DLSP at the top of the table.  Our trys were scored by Richard Walshe (2), Craig Petrie, Rob Heap, and Trevor Farrar.

04.03.10  You can access photographs for our Under 21 matches by logging on to http://picasaweb.google.com/tonyconroy.

28.02.10  Congratulations to our Gale Cup team who captured the Harry Gale Cup by beating Mullingar 19-7 in a tough battle on a heavy pitch at North Kildare.  This is Old Wesley's first Leinster Branch trophy since 2003 and the first time the club has ever won a Leinster Branch competition at this, or previous Under 20s or 19s, level .  Victory resulted from a great team effort particularly in defence in the second half when we repelled everything Mullingar could throw at us.  The heavy pitch did not favour our ususal running game.  Tommy Emo scored a priceless try and Barry McLaughlin kicked four penalties and a conversion. Click here for photos

The Under 21 Pennant side scraped a narrow win over Suttonians at Ballycorus by 8-7 in an early kick off to retain their unbeaten record in the league.  Wes Devereux scored a try and Ian Cassidy kicked a penalty goal.

27.02.10  Old Wesley overcame Guinness in a physical and tetchy game at Ballycorus to record a 27-0 bonus point win and return to top spot in the league (but with a game more played than DLSP).  We scored 5 trys through Rob McNaughton, Danny McGinn (2), David Swaine, and Richard Walshe.

22.2.10 In an entertaining, end to end match the Under 21s beat Tullamore in the Gale Cup semi final. Although leading from start to finish the result was not certain until well into the last quarter.  The physical and bigger opposition pack took a long time to wear down but it was the pace and some slick hands of the Wesley backs that were the difference between the two sides. Eoin Gorman, Richie Jermyn and Tommy Emo scored the Wesley tries with Jonny Sargeant kicking two penalties and Richie Jermyn a conversion. The final score 23 : 12. We now meet Mullingar in the final on Sunday 28th February at North Kildare RFC, K.O. 3pm.

The Ga20.2.10 The J2s cruised to a 52 nil win over a disorganised DLSP at Ballycorus.  Brendan Phelan, Steven Walsh and Danny McCarthy scored a brace of tries each with Jonny Willis and Ciaran Hale making up the 8 tries. David Thompson notched 6 conversions to complete the scoreline. Meanwhile the Under 21s Pennant side had a bonus point win over Naas. In doing so we have secured victory in the league section with two matches remaining.

19.2.10 The J3s have been drawn against Monkstown in the first round of the Moran Cup on 26th March. The winners will meet DLSP in round 2.

17.02.10  The J3s moved to the top of their league with a bonus point win over RCSI at Donnybrook by 31-0.  Our trys were scored by Trevor Farrar, Craig Petrie, David Webb and Chris Sommerville.

16.2.10 Following considerable debate and objections the IRFU have confirmed that the AIB League fixture versus Thomond postponed from January is fixed for Sunday 14th March in Limerick.  This is the day after Ireland v Wales in Dublin.

15.02.10  The Gale Cup semi final between Old Wesley and Tullamore will take place in Donnybrook on Monday 22nd February with a 7.30pm ko.

13.02.10  A Senior XV, missing several regulars, put in an excellent performance to overcome Galwegians in a friendly fixture in Galway.  We won 29-12 and our scores came through Alan Large (2 trys), John Kerins (try), Jonathon Sargeant (try) and David Smith (3 cons, pen).

13.02.10  The Under 21 Pennant XV had a facile victory over a weakened Terenure side at Donnybrook, winning 74-7.  Our trys were scored by Stephen O'Leary (2), Ray Wilson (2), Aco Keating (2), Eoin Gorman, Paddy Owens, Max Lane, Conor Boyd, Stephen Yeates and Ian Cassidy.  The J2 XV were beaten 10-8 in an ill tempered affair at Bird Avenue by 8-10 by Stillorgan.  Ronan O'Donovan scored a try and Richie Thompson kicked a penalty goal.

07.02.10  A great day for Old Wesley at Ballcorus with three wins out of three, 87 points and 11 trys for and just 3 penalties (9 points) against.  The Under 21 Pennant XV continued their unbeaten run with a 23-3 win against Old Belvedere.  Aco Keating (2) and Owen Fitzpatrick scored our three trys and Ian Cassidy kicked the remaining points.  The Under 21 Gale XV made sure of qualification for the play-offs by beating UCD 38-6 with trys from Richie Jermyn (2), David Brownlow (2), Mulcare O'Mara and Owen Gorman; Richie Jermyn converted four of these.  The J3s produced an outstanding performance to beat unbeaten league leaders DLSP by 26-0.  Our points were scored by David Webb (try), Colin Wallace (try), David Johnson (2 con, 2 pens and dg) and Rob McNaughton (dg).  The result leaves us 2nd in the table just a point behind DLSP.

31.01.10  The J1s advanced to next round of the Metropolitan Cup with a hard fought victory over a resolute Greystones side at Ballycorus by 19-13.  Ross Johnson scored our only try, Jonathon Sargeant had three successful penalties and a conversion and Dan Van Zyl added a drop goal. (see photos by Sean O'Neill - go to J1 results page).

30.01.10 The Under 21s continued ther winning ways beating a poor Blackrock team in the JPF Pennant competition running out easy winners 60 points to 3. This leaves Old Wesley virtually assured of a play-off place. Our trys came from Conor Boyd, Aco Keating, Philip Timmins (2), Max Lane, Steve O'Leary and Ray Wilson.  Ian Cassidy kicked 6 conversions and a penalty.  Meanwhile the J2s got back on the winning trail to beat Wanderers 45 : 21 securing the bonus point before half time.

24.01.10  The Gale Cup team put in a great rally but just fell short against Mullingar in their rearranged league fixture.  The final score was 10-12 and the losing bonus point leaves us in third place and assured of qualifying for the play-offs.  Our scorers were Shane Webb (try) and Jonathon Sargeant (con, penalty).

23.01.10  The U21 Pennant side preserved their 100% record in the league by beating Clontarf 24-15 at Castle Avenue.  We gained the bonus point with trys from Shane Deignan, Aco Keating (2), and Wesley Devereux.

17.01.10  The Gale Cup team regained top spot in the league with an excellent win over the unbeaten league leaders Tullamore at Ballycorus.  The final score was 17-8 and our scores came from Mulcare O'Meara (try) and Stephen O'Leary (4 pens).  The J1 XV suffered a heavy 37-11 defeat at the hands of St. Marys at Donnybrook conceding three trys late in the game.

11.01.10 Last Saturday's calcelled AIB League match v Thomond has been refixed for Saturday 13th February. This is an away international weekend however the two matches will not overlap with France v Ireland kicking off at 4.30 Irish time.

08.01.10 The J1 XV will meet Greystones, away, in the first round of the Metro Cup on Sunday 31st January. The draw for the second round will take place after completion of first round matches.  Elsewhere Leinster Branch matches cancelled this weekend have been refixed. Check Junior Rugby and the relevant team for details.

16.12.09  The J1s had no answer for the physical pack and pacey back line of Old Wesley conceding 7 tries to lose 45 - 6. Old Wesley's only contribution was two penalty goals froma Alan Large.

12.12.09 The Under 21s clocked up over a half century of points to comprehensively beat Naas 51 nil in the JP Fanagan pennant while the reserve team drew 10 all in a friendly against Greystones. Meanwhile the J2s were beaten 24 - 11 by Guinness RFC in the league.

06.12.09  Old Wesley completed a great weekend with six wins out of six.  The Under 21 Pennant side beat Bective 16-3 at Ballycorus in a top of the table clash.  Nigel Kinlan scored an early try and Ian Cassidy converted and kicked 3 penalty goals.  The Under 21 Gale Cup side produced a strong second half display to record a fine 16-12 victory over previously unbeaten Mullingar.  Ian McCrann scored a try and Ian Masterson converted and kicked 3 penalty goals.  The J1s ran in four tries for a bonus point victory by 26-20 over Trinity at Donnybrook and go third in their league.  Our points were scored by Graham Kinlan (try), Rob Brownlee (2 tries), Derek Wallace (try) and Barry McLaughlin (2 pens).

05.12.09  The Seniors ran in five tries to record a 37 - 6 bonus point win over Greystones at Dr Hickey Park in the AIB League. Our tries were scored by Richie Murphy, Alan Thompson, Alan Large (2) and Michael Hastings; Dave Smith kicked two penalties and three conversions.  Match Report to follow.

05.12.09  The J2s produced a strong second half performance into the wind to secure an impressive 19 - 6 league win over UCD at Ballycorus.  We scored three tries through Luke Begley, Ian Slattery and Philip Duffy, and Dave Thompson and Ronan Donovan each kicked a conversion. 

04.12.09  The J3s maintained top spot in their league with a good 36-10 bonus point win over Dublin University at Donnybrook under lights.  We scored six tries in total through Chris Sommerville, Karl Hoffman, David Swaine, Craig Petrie and Colin Wallace (2).  Jamie Mc Connell converted three.

29.11.09 The J3s beat Naas 18 - 0, scoring three tries. Meanwhile the J1 and Under 21 matches were called off due to adverse weather conditions and unplayable pitches.

27.11.09 The Annual Dinner took place at the clubhouse in Donnybrook. Club President Gordon McCoy welcomed the 130 members and guests in attendance.  Senior Deputy President Niall Dineen proposed the toast to the IRFU. The toast was replied to by Ian McIlrath on behalf of the President of the IRFU. Henry Anderson proposed a toast to the guests and former Leinster and Wanderers player Jim O'Callaghan replied. After the formalities the attendees enjoyed refreshments and craic well into the small hours of the morning. Click here for photos.

25.11.09 Old Wesley ran out comfortable winners against Wanderers in a free flowing Senior friendly under lights at Donnybrook.  The final score was 39 - 23 and we scored seven tries through Michael Hastings, Conrad van Rensburgh, John Carroll (2), Ross Barbour, Alan Large and Barry McLaughlin.  David Smith kicked two conversions.

22.11.09  The J1s lost out to Lansdowne in an ill tempered match at Donnybrook by 22 - 10.  Losing five players to yellow cards proved the sides undoing.  Our points were scored by Alan Thompson (try), Alan Large (try, con).  The Under 21 Gale Cup team notched up an excellent win by 31 - 15 away to Portarlington in the wind and rain.  In scoring 5 tries we gained the bonus point.  Scorers:- Eoin Fitzpatrick (try), Shane Webb (try), Mathew Arnold (try), Phil Timmons (try), Phil Roche (try), Ian Masterson (2 con) and Richie Jermyn (con).

22.11.09 Played in wet, cold and windy conditions the J3s got the better of RCSI (Surgeons) and the weather to take maximum league points.  The sides were tied 7 all at half time but Wesley furned the screw in the second half scoring 4 more tries to win 33 - 7

14.11.09 The J2s recorded their biggest win of the season, if not ever, beating a rudderless DLSP. Wesley scored 3 tries in the 10 minutes  before half time. Five minutes into the second half Wesley scored the bonus point try and basically the match was over. We went to score a further 7 tries to win 65 - 3.  Not a good weekend, a great weekend for the club.

08.11.09  The J1s staged a remarkable recovery from 21 - 7 down to run Clontarf ragged at Castle Avenue with a sparkling second half performance.  The final score was 40 - 21 and we secured the bonus point win with tries from Brendan Phelan (2), Brian Doherty, Dave Lee, Stephen Walsh and Paul McLatchie.  Alan Large completed the scoring with 5 conversions.  This was the first leg of the Stan Polden trophy contested between the two clubs.  At Lakelands Park the Under 21s had an impressive bonus point 36 - 5 win over Terenure in the Pennant Competition.  Our tries came from Shane Webb, Conor Boyd, Dave Brownlowe, Conor Classen and Stephen O'Leary.  Jonathan Sargeant kicked 4 conversions and a drop goal.  At Kirwan Park the J3s found league leaders DLSP too strong on the day losing 41 - 8.

07.11.09  The J2s beat Wanderers by 28 - 15 in the league at Merrion Roard, gaining the bonus point in the process.  Our tries were scored by Brendan Phelan (2), Ian Slattery and David Thompson.  The remaining points were slotted by David Thompson with 2 penalties and a conversion.

02.11.09  Old Wesley had a hard earned win over Blackrock on a greasy pitch at Donnybrook under lights.  The final score was 24 - 11 and our points came from Stephen O'Leary (try & drop goal), Wes Devereux (try), Ian Cassidy (4 pens, con).

01.11.09  Leading 10 - 3 at the interval, Old Wesley J1s cut loose with 7 second half tries to beat Wanderers 53 - 8 at Donnybrook and gain a bonus point win in the league.  Tries were scored by Alan Large (3), Stephen Walsh (2), Willie Corrigan, Dave Lee, Karl Cabena and Dan van Zyl. Barry McLaughlin kicked 4 conversions. Click here for photos

30.10.09  Showing excellent form the J3s gained an excellent win over  Clontarf in the league at Donnybrook under lights.  The bonus point was achieved with 5 tries from Rob McNaughton, Mark Gray, Mark Heap, Keith Kane and Mo Johnston and a final score of 29 - 6.  Next up the J3s play unbeaten DLSP in Kirwan Park.

23.10.09  The Under 21 Pennant XV gained an impressive 35 - 3 victory over Clontarf under lights at Donnybrook, securing the bonus point with a last minute try by Nigel Kinlan.  Further tries were scored by Jonathan Sargeant, Robbie Bannister and Conor Boyd and Ian Cassidy kicked 3 penalties and 2 conversions. 

18.10.09  The J1s ran in five tries in a great 33 - 22 victory over league leaders St Marys at Templeville Road.  Our tries were scored by Stephen Wallace (2), Barry McLaughlin (2) and Stephen Walsh (1).

17.10.09 The Unders 21s A team emulated their Pennant colleagues comprehensively beating DLSP 43 - 3 in the Gale Cup league however the J2s lost 26 - 16 to Stillorgan

16.10.09  The Under 21s got off to a great start in their Pennant campaign with a 32 - 0 bonus point win over Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road under lights.   Our points were scored by Ray Wilson (try), Jeff Dand (try), Wes Deverell (try), Paddy Ownes (try) and Ian Cassidy (2 pes, 3 cons).  The J3s gained their second league win with a 27 - 0 bonus point victory over neighbours on the back pitch at Donnybrook. 

13.10.09  Our Under 21s teams will kick off their respective League campaigns this weekend. The A team compete in the JP Fanagan Pennant and play Old Belvedere on Friday 16th at 6.30pm in Anglesea Road. The B team line out in the Gale Cup League starting out against DLSP on Saturday 17th in Ballycorus, kick off 12pm.  Please give them your support.

10.10.09  The J1s were beaten by a late Rock flurry at Donnybrook by 32 - 23.  Old Wesley tries were scored by Willie Corrigan and Stephen Walsh, and Alan Large kicked the remainder of the points.  The J3s beat Guinness in the League at Iveagh Grounds by 32 - 17, scoring six tries in the process by David Johnson, Chris Sommerville, Andy McCormack, Rob Heap, Jamie McConnell and Stuart Kinlan.  The Under 21 squad had mixed fortunes against UCD losing 13 - 3 in the first match and winning comfortably in the second.

09.10.09  Old Wesley opened its account in the AIB League with a bonus point win over Highfield in Cork (See Senior Rugby, Fixtures & Results, for match report). Meanwhile the J2s had a poor league result losing to Bective Rangers. Old Wesley conceded two tries, due mainly to poor tackling, losing 6 - 17

04.10.09  It was a busy day and a successful one for the Under 21 squad.   In a morning game at College Park we beat Trinity by 27-12.  Old Wesley scored four tries in the process through Crispin Mampa, Richie Jermyn, Iain Lane and Ray Wilson (click here for photos). In the afternoon we came back from 14 - 0 down to beat Greystones 24 -17  with an excellent second half performance.  Old Wesley's points were scored by Wes Holohan (try, 2 cons and 1 pen), Aco Keating (try), Jeff Dand (try) and Jonathan Sargeant (con).

03.10.09 Old Wesley were were well beaten in their first match in Division 2 by a star studded Lansdowne side which featered many current and former Leinster professional players.  Old Wesley conceded 6 tries to lose 42:9 in a one sided encountered.  Meanwhile the J2s ground out a 19: 15 win against Guinness in the league.

01.10.09  Leinster Branch have announced the Under 21 league draws for the season.  For the first time in many years Old Wesley will field two Under 21s teams.  The A team will compete in the JP Fannigan Pennant League and the B team will compete in the Gale Cup League. Both campaigns commence on Sunday 18th October against Old Belvedere for the A team and DLSP for the B team. As the age cut off has changed to 1st January this level has been redesignated as Under 21s (click here for draws)

27.09.09  Trailing 5-0 at half time having played with the College Park slope, the J1 XV turned in a sparkling second half performance to score four tries for a bonus point victory over Dublin University.  The final score was 22 - 12 and the Old Wesley scorers were:- Stephen Walsh (2 tries), Mark Geraghty (try), Alan Large (try) and Barry McLaughlin (con).  The game saw new prop Conrad van Rensburg start for the first time since his arrival from South Africa.

26.09.09  Old Wesley snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against Bective in the AIB Cup at Donnybrook.  A penalty kick from the 10 metre line four minutes into injury time inched over the Old Wesley posts to snatch an unlikely win for Bective by 21 - 20 in a free flowing encounter.  Old Wesley tries were scored by Alan Thompson and Brian Hastings and David Smith kicked two conversions and two penalties.  The J2 XV opened their league campaign with a 15 - 3 victory over UCD at Belfield.

25.09.09  For the first time in a number of seasons Old Wesley fielded a J3 XV (3rd A XV) in a friendly fixture against DLSP under lights at Ballycorus.  The team gave a good account of themselves in a tough batttle against a strong DLSP side before losing 27 - 14.  The Club intends to field a side at this level throughout the season in a bid to broaden its playing base and to provide games for all who wish to play, and will compete in the J3 league.  Most games will be played on Friday nights.  Anyone wishing to play at this level should contact Ivan White at 086 6088926.

19.09.09  Veteran prop forward Stuart Kinlan rolled back the years to score 3 tries for the J4 XV in victory over Portlaoise.

19.09.09  The J2 XV beat Lansdowne by 19-7 in a friendly fixture at Ballycorus.  Old Wesley try scorers - Karl Cabena (2) and Sean O'Neill.  The J4 XV had a comfortable 45-16 win over Portlaoise also in a friendly.

11.09.09  The Senior XV lost 10 - 7 to Lansdowne at Ballycorus and ended their interest in this seasons Leinster League.  In a match which could have gone either way the Old Wesley try was scored by Brian Doherty with David Smith adding the conversion.  The J1 XV conceded two soft second half tries and were also beaten by Lansdowne but gained a losing bonus point; final score 26 - 21.

10.09.09  Old Wesley fielded two under 21 sides against Leinster Schools A and Wanderers respectively.  We beat Wanderers (B side) by 55 - 6 and Leinster Schools A by 10 - 7 in a tight encounter.

05.09.01 Old Wesley will meet neighbours Bective Rangers three times this season in competition matches. Having already played in the Leinster League Cup and due to meet in the AIB League in January, today both clubs were drawn against each other in the AIB All Ireland Cup. The winners will meet Ballymena in the second round.

03.09.09 The senior team lost 7 : 22 to Blackrock in the second match of the Leinster Senior League. Despite some enterprising play and sturdy defence by Wesley the Division 1 side had the extra edge taking the honours. Ross Barbour scored Wesley's only try. This ended a long string of home wins by the Senior team who had not lost a home match since September '08.

01.09.09 Mini Rugby restarts this Sunday, 6th September. We look forward to welcoming back last year's players and also look forward to welcoming new players. Boys and girls from 6 years to 12 are catered for at this level. Registration commences at 11.30am at Donnybrook. Please note that due to expected large numbers parking will be limited in the grounds. Click here for further information.

29.08.09 Trailing 17:3 after 30 minutes Old Wesley recovered well to win by 34 points to 28 in a highly entertaining match. Tries by Derek Wallace, Richie Murphy and two by Ross Barbour, topped by a perfect six kicks by David Smith earned Wesley maximum league points topping section 3 of the Leinster Senior League Cup.

26.08.09 The Domestic Season kicks off this weekend with the Senior XV playing neighbours Bective Rangers in the Leinster Senior League Cup on Saturday, kick off 3pm. On Sunday at 11am the Under 20s have a home friendly against Coventry RFC. Both matches are at headquarters in Donnybrook. On Friday (26th) Old Wesley will host Leinster versus London Irish at 7pm. Old Wesley members are reminded that as always they are entitled to free admission to Donnybrook for this match on production of their Old Wesley Membership Card; your 2008-09 card is valid until end of September.

 21.08.09 Wesley were beaten in the final match of their tour in a tough match against Crusaders in Durban. Experienced prop Robert Dempsey scored our only try, and Marc Geraghty converted, in a tough match where we were beaten 32:7.  This was the third and final match of the tour where we won two and lost one. So Old Wesley did what the Lions couldn't do; we won the test series in South Africa, well ok the tour series.

19.08.09 Wesley maintained a 100% record winning their second tour match against Hamilton Seapoint RFC in Cape Town. Tries came from Nigel Kinlan, Richie Thompson, Brian Doherty, Barry McLoughlin, Ross Johnston and David Smith, with Smith also kicking 5 converts. The final score 40 : 12. The squad will now move on to Durban for their final match against Crusaders.

17.08.09  Old Wesley kicked off their South Africa tour with a resounding win over Cape Town side Kraaifontein winning by 43 points to 19. Michael Hastings scored 2 tries on his Wesley debut as did Alan Thompson. Eduard Kelder, Brian Doherty and Neil Stanley also crossed for tries. Another debutant, Mark Geraghty, recorded 4 conversions. Whilst the hosts may not have been the strongest team in South Africa their hospitality off the pitch was excellent with just the hint of the odd sore head in the tourists' camp the next morning.

13.08.09  The Senior Squad departed on their tour to South Africa today where they will play matches against three sides in Cape Town and Durban.

24.07.09  Old Wesley will start their 2009/10 AIB League campaign with a home fixture against Lansdowne on Saturday 3rd October. The following week we have our furthest away trip to Highfield in Cork. See Senior Fixtures & Results for full fixture details.

 24.06.09 Old Wesley will play neighbours Bective Rangers on Saturday 29th August in the first round of this revamped Leinster Senior League Cup. We play Blackrock and Lansdowne on the two following Saturdays. The new format competition sees the twelve top seeded Leinster teams (including Old Wesley) play in three league sections of four each. Each section winner and runner up advances to the quarter final. The other eight teams also play in league sections of four with the winners only making up the other two quarter final places.

23.05.09  Gordon McCoy was elected President of Old Wesley for season 2009-10 at the AGM last night. Gordon follows in the footsteps of his late father Bob and brother Doug marking the first time a third member of the same family has held the office. Niall Dineen and Ivan White were elected Senior and Junior Deputy Presidents respectively. Outgoing President Eddie Fogarty welcomed Gordon as President.  Eddie also paid compliments to members of the club who carried out various roles during the past season.  In particular he congratulated the Senior team on their achievements during the season in gaining promotion to AIB League Division and winning the Divison 3 Championshiop.

16.05.09 The J4 XV (3rd Bs) ended their season by beating Poblo Nou RFC, Barcelona on their annual tour. Old Wesley started slowly as the host team took the early lead. However the visitors eventually got going and recovered well to win 40 : 29.  There is no truth in the rumour the slow start was caused by some internal body injuries sustained the previous night.

09.05.09 Old Wesley finished off a memorable season beating Galway Corinthians in the AIB League Division 3 Final at Dooradoyle. The win put the icing on the cake having earlier finshed 2nd in the league and achieving promotion to Division 2 for next season. 

30.04.09  Dave Bursey has been named as the Leinster Volunteer of the Month for April. Dave, apart from a short spell in Australia, has been a member of Old Wesley since he left school. He has been coach of the J1 XV for a number of years and also coaches mini and youth rugby. Living in Naas, Burse knows the roads from Donnybrook and Ballycorus to home like the back of his hand. And even at 41 years of age he is still togging out in the second row for the club. See Evening Herald (Friday 1st May) and Leinster Branch website for full report. Congratulations Dave.

26.04.09  The Under 20s had a comfortable win over Trinity by 34-10 in the semi-final of the Purcell Cup at Ballycorus.  Scorers:- Tom Delahunty (try), Ray Wilson (try), Paul Dean (try), Max Duffy (5 pens, 2 cons).  They will face neighbours Bective in next weekends final.

19.04.09  The Under 20s progressed to a semi-final meeting with Trinity in the Purcell Cup with a comfortable 34-10 victory over Coolmine at Ballycorus.

11.04.09 A hard fought win by 15 point to 13 against Barnhall consolidated Old Wesley's second place position in AIB League Division 3. With 2 teams to go up we lie in 2nd place 3 point clear of Midleton with just one game to go.

07.04.09 The J5s lost to Clontarf in the second round of the Cup. Played in difficult weather conditions Old Wesley led for most of the match only for Clontarf to score the winning try and conversion with 7 minutes to go. Final score 10:14

05.04.09  The Under 20s had a comfortable victory over Naas by 33-10 to advance to the next round of the Purcell Cup where they meet Coolmine.  Old Wesley tries were scored by Nigel Kinlan (2), Barry McLaughlin, Mark Toal Lennon, and Robbie Bannister.  The remaining points came from the boot of Mark Duffy.

04.04.09  The J4s advanced in the Winters Cup with victory over Bective at Ballycorus in a very tight match.  The score was 6-3 with Jamie McConnell kicking two penalties for Old Wesley.

03.04.09  Congratulations to the J1s who gained promotion to the higher tier of their league with a hard fought victory over Greystones at Donnybrook.  Old Wesley scorers:- Richie Thompson (try), Graham Kinlan (try), Barry McLaughlin (try, 3 cons, pen).

28.03.09 J2 and J5 teams hold 20 year reunion lunch. (click here)

23.03.09  The President sends message of congratulations to Ireland's Grand Slam winning team (click here)

16.03.09 The J4s lost 22:36 to St. Mary's in the last round of the league but qualify for the league play off versus Coolmine this Saturday. Meanwhile the Under 20s match was cancelled as the opposition, Blackrock, could not put out a team on the day.

09.03.09  The Under 20s have just returned from a weekend tour to Rome. They had an easy victory by 44 to 17 over CUS Rugby Roma. Further details to follow.

08.03.09  The J1s knocked the league winners, St. Mary's out of the Metro Cup in a close fought match at Ballycorus.  Graeme McCoy scored a try and Barry McLaughlin converted and added a penalty goal.

04.03.09  The Under 20s ran in ten tries in a comprehensive victory over Guinness at Donnybrook in the league.   Old Wesley try scorers - Robbie Bannister (2), Barry McLaughlin (2), Nigel Kinlan, Stephen O'Leary, Ray Wilson, Tom Delahunt, Max Duffy and Mark Collins.

23.02.09 Marc Warburton has been selected at No 5 to play for Ireland in the Clubs International against English Counties this Friday. The match kicks off at 5pm in Donnybrook.

18.02.09 Congratulations to Old Wesley player Marc Warburton who has been selected in the AIB Ireland Club International squad. The team will be announced next week in advance of their match against their England counterparts at Donnybrook on Friday 27th February (ko 5pm). The team will also play Scotland away on 13th March.

15.02.09  The Under 20XV beat Seapoint 20-10 in a friendly fixture on the back pitch in Donnybrook.

13.02.09  The senior XV were beaten 22-15 by a last minute converted try by Greystones at Dr. Hickey Park in a  friendly fixture.

31.01.09  The 1st XV recorded a record win over Waterpark by 92 point to 7 scoring 13 tries. Click here for match report and photos. Elsewhere all other club matches were called off due to adverse pitch conditions.

18.01.09  The J1XV recorded a good bonus point win by 25-17 over Carlow, scoring four tries in the process.  Old Wesley scorers were Brendan Phelan (try), David Flower (try), John Carroll (try), penalty try, and Dan Van Zyl (pen, con).

11.01.09  The J1s beat neighbours Bective 11:6 to maintain top of the table position and the Under 20s recorded a fine win by 23 points to 10 over Dublin University

10.01.09  The J4s eased to a 74 nil victory over Emerald Warriors while the J2s lost 13:6 to UCD claiming a bonus point.

04.01.09  The J1XV had a convincing 31:24 win with a bounus point over UCD and move to top of the league table.

03.01.09  The J4 XV had a comprehensive win by 47 points to 7 over Unidare while the J2s lost to Old Belvedere 36:14

20.12.08  The J1 XV had a comprehensive bonus point win over Naas by 40-6 at Donnybrook, and scored six tries in the process.  Old Wesley scorers - David Flower (2 tries), Stephen Walsh (try), David Thompson (try, pen, dg & 2 cons), Paul McClathchie (try), Neil Stanley (try).

12.12.08  If it was Question of Sport it would be 'what happened next?'  5 seconds into the game the J2 match v Old Belvedere match was abandoned after the referee pulled a calf muscle staight from the kick off.  With no replacement referee available both teams had no option but to shake hands and wait until another day to play the match.

07.12.08  The Under 20s were well beaten by UCD on the all weather pitch at Belfield by 24-6.   Barry McLaughlin kicked two penalties for Old Wesley.

27.11.08  The Under 20's took their chances to run in 3 tries in a 17-6 victory over DLSP under lights at Donnybrook.  Old Wesley scorers were Nigel Kinlan (try), Stephen O'Leary (2 tries) and Max Duffy (con).

21.11.08  There was a full house for the Annual Dinner hosted by President Eddie Fogarty in the clubhouse. Toasts were proposed by the President (Ireland), Deputy President Gordon McCoy (IRFU) and Paul Shortt (Guests), with Finbarr Crowley replying on behalf of the Union and John O'Leary on behalf of the guests.

13.11.08  The J1XV comprehensively beat Terenure 37 : 18 taking full league points.  Although trailing 15 : 3 after 30 minutes Old Wesley totally dominated the second half conceding just 3 points.

 08.11.08  The J2XV put in one of their best performances of the season to beat Wanderers 10.3. Playing into near horizontal rain in the second half they conceded just 3 points with excellent defensive play.

07.11.08  The J4 suffered their first loss of the season.  Although leading at half time the younger opposition made better use of the conditions. Final score Old Wesley 13 St Mary's 29. 

31.10.08  The J1XV lost to DLSP 24-17 under lights at Donnybrook in the league.

19.10.08  The J1XV were well beaten by a strong Dublin University side by 29-0 at College Park.  The Under 20's lost 24-3 to neighbours Bective at Donnybrook.

12.10.08  The Under 20XV opened their Pennant campaign with a 14-5 victory over St. Marys at Ballycorus.  Jamie Wolfe scored Old Wesley's try mid way through the second half.  The J1XV maintained their good league form with an impressive 43-7 victory over Co. Carlow at Donnybrook.  Old Wesley tries were scored by Stephen Walsh (2), Brendan Phelin, Richard Murphy, Paul Campbell and Alan Large.  Alan Large kicked 5 conversions and a penalty goal.

11.10.08  The J2XV (Under 23XV) beat UCD in the league by 31-11 and gained a victorious bonus point.  The J4XV proved too good for the Emerald Warriers to get their league campaign off to a winning start.

4.10.08 Trailing 10 nil after 25 minutes the J2XV put in a high quality performance to beat league favourites Old Belvedere 15:10. Try scorers were Karl Cabena and Philip Duffy

28.09.08  The J1XV came out on top to gain maximum points in a hard fought league encounter at Donnybrook.  The final score was 38-20.  Old Wesley tries were scored by Dave Bursey, David Flower, Stephen Walsh, Rowan Mattisson and a penalty try; Alan Large completed the scoring with the boot.  Meanwhile the Under 20XV were beaten 24-10 by Bective in a friendly on the back pitch at Donnybrook with Kier Johnson and Conor Classen scoring Old Wesley's tries.

27.09.08  The Senior XV edged past Midleton in a thrilling game to progress in the All Ireland Cup.  The final score was 24 - 20, and our scorers were Dan Van Zyl (2 tries), Barry McLoughlin (try), and David Smith (3 cons, 1 pen).  The J2XV (Under 23's) produced a winning start to their league campaign with an excellent 14 - 5 win over Monkstown at Ballycorus. Our points were scored by Paddy O'Shea (try), Danny McCarthy (try) and Mark Kelly (2 cons).  The J4XV gained a comfortable 43 - 5 win over neighbours Bective in a friendly at Donnybrook.

06.09.08  The Senior XV were beaten 29 - 18 by Clontarf at Donnybrook in the Leinster League Cup.  Old Wesley scorers were Dion Viljoen (try), Ross Johnson (try), David Smith (con, 2 pens).

04.09.08 Old Wesley will play Midleton away in the first round of the All Ireland Cup on 27th September.  See Senior Fixtures & Results for further details.

23.07.08  Philip Orr has been elected to the Barbarians Rugby Club committee.  Philip, who was capped 58 times for Ireland also played for the Barbarians.  He was Old Wesley President in Centenary Year when Old Wesley became the first, and until recently the only Irish team ever to beat the Barbarians.  See IRFU website for further information.

26.05.08  Eddie Fogarty was elected President for the next season at a well attended Annual General Meeting in Donnybrook.  He succeeds outgoing President, Robert Deacon.  Gordon McCoy was elected as Deputy President.

23.04.08  The following is a summary of the playing results in competitive matches (league and cup) for the season:

 

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Draw	For	Against	Difference
1stXV	19	6	12	1	276	447	-171
J1XV	16	5	11	0	230	377	-147
J2XV	14	7	7	0	214	208	+6
J4XV	17	12	5	0	362	182	+180
J5XV	3	0	3	0	25	89	-64
U20XV	19	15	3	1	548	192	+356

 

 

26.11.07  Phil Orr was honoured at the Rugby Writers of Ireland/Guinness awards in Dublin.  Phil was awarded the Tom Rooney Memorial award for services to rugby, highlighting his playing days and also his work in underage rugby, culminating in his management of the Ireland Under 20 Grand Slam winners. Congratulations to Phil.

25.11.07 New grounds at Ballycorus opened.  Click here for report and photos.