Club History

Tullow Rugby Club

Tullow R.F.C was founded in 1928, but it had a very stop start existence over the following thirty years or so. It wasn’t until 1971, when it was reformed under a more sound footing, that it took a deep root in the community.

A very interesting footnote is that many of the same families involved in 1928 are still actively involved to this day, e.g. the Browne’s, the Roche’s, the Dawson’s and the Kenny’s. Over the past thirty years the club has gone from strength to strength both on and off the field and today stands proudly and firmly established in the greater Rugby family.

Recently, local man and former player with the club, Bernard Jackman (pictured, left) won his first cap at full international level against Japan.

In April this year local boy Sean O’Brien (pictured, right) captained the Irish U-18 XV in search of the Triple Crown. In previous years Mick Jackman has represented Ireland at A level and Harry Byrne at U-19 level.

 We are justifiably proud of all four. At the moment we are fielding teams at all level’s from U-10’s to U-20’s, as well as three adult teams. Our U-20’s were unfortunate to lose narrowly in the final of the Gale Cup last year.

This concentration on Youth rugby has been the life blood of the club and we acknowledge the Trojan work put in by various coaches over the years. Our facilities are second to none and include two full size playing pitches, one of which is flood-lit and the other is fully enclosed with a small grandstand for the comfort of our patrons.

A particular notable event in our history was 1994 when we hosted the Leinster Provincial Towns Cup final. Our club house, which extends to 4,500 sq. ft. includes bar facilities, ballroom, changing rooms and showers. We have sub-committees working at the various activities of the club as well as a very active ladies committee.

We are happy that the club is in very good hands and can look forward to the future with confidence under the stewardship of Captain Ivan Glynn and President Cora Browne.