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Men's Rugby

All levels of playing skills are catered for with the ultimate aim of improving standards throughout the club.

The Rugby Club was founded in 1911 and fields six teams. The 1st XV play in Division 1A of the Energia All Ireland League. Other club teams play in the Leinster Metro Leagues including two Under 20 teams, J1, J2 and J4 teams. Mixed social tag rugby is also organised throughout the year. All levels of playing skills are catered for with the ultimate aim of improving playing standards throughout the club.

Whilst the demands of the game are ever great in terms of fitness, speed, strength and skill, this club is well equipped to meet all of these challenges.  
The training / playing facilities includes a brand new all weather pitch, 3 grass rugby pitches (including the UCD Bowl), modern spacious changing rooms and a team gym.

The Clubhouse is the venue for match-day functions and for many social gatherings throughout the year.

Men's Rugby Contact

Phone: 01 716 2184

Email: (opens in a new window)info@ucdrugby.com 

Web: (opens in a new window)www.ucdrugby.com

Facebook:(opens in a new window)UCD Rugby Football Club

Twitter: (opens in a new window)UCD Rugby Club

Instagram: (opens in a new window)@ucdrugby

Women's Rugby

The club caters for every level of player.

Women’s Rugby in UCD caters for every level of player from complete beginners to those with prior experience. All are welcome to join. In fact, the majority of the club members have never played rugby before coming to UCD; so don’t be afraid to have a go! We have 3 teams; one competing in Division 2 of the Leinster League and two in the Student Sport Ireland Colleges league and cup competitions. The club also competes in the annual Colours match against rivals Trinity, which they retained in 2024. Training is usually Monday and Wednesday at 7pm with matches mid-week. The club also enjoys a lively social side with monthly socials and post match analysis in the Clubhouse.

Women's Rugby Contact

Email: (opens in a new window)womensrugby@ucd.ie

Facebook: (opens in a new window)UCD Women’s Rugby Club

Instagram: (opens in a new window)@ucdwomensrugby

More Info

The UCD Rugby Academy is a feature of Irish Rugby. Under the guidance of Director of Rugby, Emmet MacMahon and fully endorsed by the IRFU, the Academy attracts some of Ireland’s finest young players to Belfield. Most of these begin playing on the Under 20 team and enjoy the highest standards of management, coaching, fitness development, conditioning and scientific support. The Academy has produced many province-contracted players and Irish internationals including Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney, Fergus McFadden, Sean O’Brien, Kevin McLaughlin, Josh Van der Flier, James Ryan, Andrew Porter, Dan Leavy, Hugo Keenan, Ross Byrne, and Garry Ringrose.

Contact UCD Sport

Sports Office, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 2183 | E: sport@ucd.ie | Location Map(opens in a new window)