Portlaoise Rugby club announce their first scholarship programme
Portlaoise RFC have launched a wonderful new initiative, introducing their first ever scholarships.
The first recipient, Jack Downey was last week presented with his scholarship in...
Laois player makes Ireland debut at the Rugby European Sevens Championship Series in Germany
Alanna Fitzpatrick, from Portarlington, has made her debut for the Ireland Rugby Sevens Women's Team at the Rugby European Sevens Championship Series in Hamburg,...
In Pictures: Portarlington Rugby Club host their annual awards night
It has been a standout twelve months for Portarlington RFC, who marked the official end to the 2022/23 season with their annual awards night.
The...
Laois man appointed to key role with top Welsh rugby club
Laois man Shane Carney has been appointed as Head of Athletic Performance with professional Welsh rugby club Llanelli Scarlets.
The Emo native had been working...
Portlaoise RFC to welcome former Irish international as part of fundraising walk
This Thursday afternoon Portlaoise people will have the opportunity to meet up with a true sporting legend.
And in the process, they will be able...
The wonderfully inclusive sport of Tag Rugby is making a return to Portlaoise
Summer is almost upon us and that means the return of Touch Rugby to Portlaoise RFc.
Touch rugby is a fantastic sport that encompasses all...
In Pictures: Irish rugby legend present as Portlaoise RFC host annual awards ceremony
There was a great occasion in Togher last weekend as the Portlaoise Rugby Club juvenile awards took place.
Boys and girls from five up to...
Laois man Adams among the try scorers as Terenure claim first All Ireland League...
Craig Adams from Portlaoise was among the try scorers as Terenure claimed the All Ireland League Division 1 title for the first time in...
Big Laois presence as Athy RFC U-18s create history with first ever Leinster Premier...
Athy RFC 45 Dundalk RFC 43
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier Cup final
History was created in Donnybrook on Sunday as Athy RFC U-18s claimed the Leinster...
Portlaoise RFC U-15s take the Leinster Plate title after tough Tullow challenge
Portlaoise 26 Tullow 10
Leinster Rugby U-15 Plate Final
Portlaoise RFC U-15s brought the curtain down on a fine season with a hard-earned victory over Tullow...
North Midlands U-15 Area League glory for brilliant Portlaoise Rugby side
Naas 7 Portlaoise 40
U-15 North Midlands Area League Final
On a perfect night for rugby under the floodlights in Naas, Portlaoise U-15s beat Naas in...
Five-star performance as Portlaoise Rugby U-14s power into final at Energia Park
Portlaoise 52 Tullamore 10
Leinster U-14 Rugby Plate Semi Final
Destination Energia Park in Donnybrook on the May bank holiday for these young men from Portlaoise...
League title for remarkable Portlaoise RFC U-14 girls team who complete the double
Portlaoise RFC 15 Arklow 12
U-14 Girls Division 1 Rugby Final
The Portlaoise U-14 girls met their counterparts Arklow in Cill Dara RFC for the Division...
The Laois man who is making a big impression in French rugby but still...
After living the dream for nine seasons, Eoghan Masterson’s successful career with Connacht came to an end at the end of the 21/22 season.
Since...
Portlaoise RFC U-14 girls reach Leinster League final as U-15 boys lose decider to...
Portlaoise 36 Tullamore 10
Leinster U-14 Girls Rugby League Semi Final
Tullamore arrived in Portlaoise on Saturday looking to secure a place in the League final....
Powerful second half sees Portlaoise RFC through to U-15 North Midlands final
Portlaoise 62 Cill Dara 26
North Midlands U-15 Rugby Semi Final
Portlaoise eventually saw off the challenge of Cill Dara in Togher on Saturday to advance...
Portarlington come unstuck against 14-man Tullamore in huge winner-take-all final
Tullamore 18 Portarlington 14
Metro League 9 Final and Anderson Cup Round 2
Portarlington RFC’s Second XV came up short in a tantalising winner-take-all clash in...
Portlaoise RFC U-15s see off New Ross in horrific conditions to reach Premier League...
Portlaoise RFC 37 New Ross RFC 24
U-15 Leinster Premier League
The going was heavy in Togher on Saturday as Portlaoise and New Ross battle the...
Coiley’s last gasp tackle secures win for Portlaoise RFC U-18s in Leinster Premier League
Balbriggan 29 Portlaoise 33
Leinster U-18 Rugby Premier League
Picture this, 75 minutes on the clock, referee calls last play, Balbriggan scrum half goes blind side...
Promotion hopes still alive for PortDara Falcons
PortDara Falcons 27 Naas 5
Leinster Women's League Division 2
The final game Division 2 of the Leinster Women's League has been played, with PortDara Falcons...
PortDara Falcons chasing rugby glory this weekend as Leinster Women’s rugby league concludes
This weekend marks the end of Division 2 in the Leinster Women's League, with PortDara Falcons bringing the curtain down at home to Naas...
Further wins for Portlaoise RFC boys U-18 and girls U-14 while boys U-14 go...
Barnhall 10 Portlaoise 31
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League
There was sadness in the air as both teams showed great respect in a minutes silence for...
Enniscorthy end Portlaoise’s Towns Cup dream while PortDara Falcons win in Dublin
Towns Cup Round 2
Enniscorthy 31 Portlaoise 19
Portlaoise have saved their best stuff of the season for the big occasions, once again putting in a...
Portlaoise RFC U-18s win again while U-15s suffer first defeat of the season
Portlaoise 43 Skerries 24
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League
Ewan McCann and Ivan Okonkwo stood up in an anxious second half to put the nail in...
Portarlington obliterate Balbriggan as the rugby season nears its end
Portlaoise 22 Wexford Wonderers 39
Leinster League Division 2A
After last week's heroics, beating Navan in the Towns Cup, Portlaoise fell at home to Wexford Wonderers...
Portlaoise produce a mammoth upset to advance in the Towns Cup
Portlaoise 28 Navan 10
Towns Cup Round 1
What a win for Portlaoise and what a day for Portlaoise Rugby Club as the magic of the...
Moynihan’s magic moments lead Portlaoise RFC U-15s to victory over Tullamore
Portlaoise 42 Tullamore 8
Leinster Rugby U-15 League Premier Division
On a cool and bright Sunday afternoon in Togher, Portlaoise continued their rich vein of league...
All the latest rugby news and results as Portlaoise look ahead to the Towns...
Leinster Women's League Division 2A
Naas 39 Portlaoise 19
Portlaoise travelled to Fournaughts on Sunday afternoon to play a Naas side in fine form.
The women have...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise overcome Clondalkin to march on in Towns Cup in 2009
Portlaoise RFC 36 Clondalkin 13
Leinster Towns Cup Round 1
Portlaoise took on Clondalkin in the opening round in 2009, and they were quiet impressive as...
Mixed results for Laois rugby players in Leinster Schools Senior Cup
There was mixed fortunes for the Laois players that were in Leinster Schools Senior Cup rugby action this week.
Ross Adams from outside Portlaoise started...