UL Bohemians R.F.C. explained

Teamname:ULB RFC
Fullname:UL Bohemian Rugby Football Club
Nickname:UL Bohs/The Robins
Founded:1922 (amalgamated 1999)
Capacity:500; 25,600 (15,100 seated); 1,000
President:Seamus Hassett
Chairman:Anthony Murphy
Rugby Director:Andrew Lacey
Captain:Paul Clancy
Season:2023-24
Position:9th (Division 2A) - relegated[1]
Url:www.ulbohemian.com
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UL Bohemian RFC is a rugby club based in Limerick,[2] playing in Division 2B of the All-Ireland League. It is affiliated with the University of Limerick. UL Bohemians are sponsored by UL Sport,[3] Samurai Sports and HOMS Solicitors.[4] The symbol of the club is the Red Robin

Bohemians field four men's (1XV, 2XV, 3XV, U20s) and two women's senior teams along with youth and mini rugby teams from U6s to U19s, and play their home matches at Annacotty, the University's North Campus 4G pitches and Thomond Park.

History

The Bohemian RFC was founded in 1922 and amalgamated with the University of Limerick in 1999,[5] although the University has its own separate colleges competition teams.

Academy

The UL Bohemian Rugby Academy was first established in 2000 and is based on the University of Limerick’s sporting campus. It avails of UL's world class training facilities to provide a pathway for players to achieve their rugby goals, whether that is to play senior, provincial or international rugby.[6]

The academy has an outstanding record for producing exceptional talent. Tommy O'Donnell, JJ Hanrahan, Dave Kilcoyne and Dave Foley are all academy graduates currently playing at the highest level. Former Connacht player Keith Matthews is academy manager and Cathal Sheridan is academy sports psychologist.

Notable players

Notes and References

  1. https://www.irishrugby.ie/all-ireland-leagues-old/men/league-tables/ League tables 2023-24
  2. Web site: UL Bohemian RFC Rugby Club - Annacotty, Thomond Park & UL Sports Arena. UL Bohemian RFC. en-GB. 2016-12-06.
  3. Web site: UL Sport IRELAND'S SPORTS CAMPUS. www.ulsport.ie. 2016-12-06.
  4. Web site: Solicitors in Dublin, Limerick, Cork and London HOMS Ireland. 2019-01-30.
  5. Web site: UL-Bohemian RFC launches new club history to celebrate centenary. Colm. Kinsella. Limerick Leader. 30 November 2022. 8 January 2025.
  6. News: UL Bohs Academy - UL Bohemian RFC. UL Bohemian RFC. en-GB. 2016-12-06.