Swords RFC
| Full name | Swords Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union |
IRFU Leinster |
| Founded | 1948 (as Aer Lingus) |
| Ground(s) | ALSAA Sports Complex, Swords |
| President | Alan Butler |
| Coach(es) | TBC |
Swords RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Swords, County Dublin, Fingal County. They play in Division Three of the Leinster League. The club colours are green and navy.
History
The club started out as Aer Lingus, and disbanded some time later on as a result of failing attendances, but was resurrected in the early 1960s.
1993 saw the club's first major triumph, in the then Leinster Junior 3A League, beating Terenure College, after putting St Mary's College to the sword in the semi-final. In the 2000/2001 season they played in the First Division of the Leinster League before being relegated at the end on account of points difference.
They changed their name to ALSAA (Aer Lingus Social and Athletic Association) in the 2002/2003 season, and then changed to their present name in July 2005.
Famous past players include Dave McHugh, ex-international referee, and AJ Clarke, the former Connacht prop who started his career at ALSAA. Leinster rugby legend, Kenny Nuzum, continues to line out for the club to this day.
Youth Rugby
In 2005, Swords RFC launched am ambitious project to introduce youth rugby into the town. The club appointed its own Youth Development Officer. This season they will field teams from Under-8 all the way up to Over-35s.
Honours
- Leinster League Division Three: 1998/1999 (as Aer Lingus)
Contact
www.swordsrfc.com info@swordsrfc.com