UL Bohemians R.F.C.

UL Bohemians RFC
Full name UL Bohemian Rugby Football Club
Union IRFU
Munster
Nickname(s) Bohs
Founded 1999
Ground(s) Thomond Park, Limerick (Capacity: 26,500 (15,100 seated))
Chairman Robert Burke
President John Lenahan
Coach(es) Christy Nielan
Captain(s) Ian Condell
League(s) All-Ireland League, 1B
Team kit
Official website
www.ulbohs.com

UL Bohemian RFC[1] is a rugby club based in Limerick, playing in Division 1B of the All-Ireland League. It is affiliated with the University of Limerick. UL Bohemains are sponsored by UL Sport[2] and Canterbury of New Zealand. The symbol of the club is the Red Robin.

Bohs field four mens (1XV, 2XV, 3XV, U20's) and two women's senior teams along with youth and mini rugby teams from U6's - U19's, 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, although the University now has its own separate teams.

Academy[3]

The UL Bohemians Rugby Academy was first established in 2000 and is based on the University of Limerick’s sporting campus. The UL Bohs Rugby Academy 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.

The UL Bohemians 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

2016/2017 Squad

Player Name Position
Ian Condell Back Row
Joe Murray Scrum-Half / Full Back
Joe Bennett Hooker
Cathal Sheridan Scrum-Half
Brian Walsh Back Row
Robbie Bourke Out-Half
Craig Irwin Second Row
Jamie McNamara Winger
Dave Kinane Second Row
Michael Green Utility Back
James Ryan Back Row
Darragh Frawley Second Row
Jack Aherne Winger / Full Back
Cian Aherne Winger
Finbar Aherne Winger
Adam Murphy Winger
Noel Kinane Second / Back Row
Seosamh McDonagh Winger
Rick McKenna Out-Half
Craig Trimble Second Row

References

  1. ↑ "UL Bohemian RFC | Rugby Club - Annacotty, Thomond Park & UL Sports Arena". UL Bohemian RFC. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
  2. ↑ "UL Sport | IRELAND'S SPORTS CAMPUS". www.ulsport.ie. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
  3. ↑ "UL Bohs Academy - UL Bohemian RFC". UL Bohemian RFC. Retrieved 2016-12-06.


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