Results
| All-Ireland League | 04/06 13:30 | 18 |
Clontarf
v
Dublin University
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L | 31-12 | |
| All-Ireland League | 03/30 17:30 | 17 |
Dublin University
v
UCD
|
W | 22-13 | |
| All-Ireland League | 03/23 14:30 | 16 |
Young Munster
v
Dublin University
|
L | 26-10 | |
| All-Ireland League | 03/02 14:30 | 15 |
Dublin University
v
Armagh
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W | 31-26 | |
| All-Ireland League | 02/17 14:30 | 14 |
Ballynahinch
v
Dublin University
|
L | 19-15 | |
| All-Ireland League | 02/10 14:30 | 13 |
Dublin University
v
Cork Constitution
|
L | 17-19 | |
| All-Ireland League | 01/27 14:30 | 12 |
Lansdowne
v
Dublin University
|
L | 31-19 | |
| All-Ireland League | 01/20 14:30 | 11 |
Dublin University
v
Shannon
|
W | 38-9 | |
| All-Ireland League | 01/13 14:30 | 10 |
Terenure
v
Dublin University
|
L | 26-17 | |
| All-Ireland League | 12/16 14:30 | 9 |
Dublin University
v
Terenure
|
L | 14-31 | |
| All-Ireland League | 12/09 14:30 | 8 |
Shannon
v
Dublin University
|
L | 14-13 | |
| All-Ireland League | 12/02 14:30 | 7 |
Dublin University
v
Lansdowne
|
L | 3-17 |
Wikipedia - Dublin University Football Club
Dublin University Football Club (DUFC) is the rugby union club of Trinity College, in Dublin, Ireland, which plays in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League.
History
The first known record of the Club appears under the heading 'Trinity College' in the Daily Express of 1 December 1855 and is taken to show that it had then been in existence for at least a year:
FOOTBALL. - A match will be played in the College Park today (Saturday) between original and new members of the club. Play to commence at two o'clock College time.
The club had thus been founded by about 1854, and it has a well-documented, continuous history since then, which gives it a strong claim to be considered the world's oldest extant football club of any code. Although Guy's Hospital FC, had been founded in London in 1843, so had existed before DUFC, it later folded up for some years during the nineteenth century. Football in Trinity pre-dates the foundation of the Club itself. A poem by Edward Lysaght shows that it was being played in the College Park in the 1780s.
Being the oldest rugby club in Ireland, DUFC has won its fair share of trophies over the years. Its most notable achievement in recent years was the winning of the All-Ireland League Division 2 in the 2003–04 season, which also gained the club promotion to Division 1. This level of competition was short-lived, however, with the club returning to Division 2 after two seasons.[]
The team competes in the All-Ireland League, which is the top level of club rugby in Ireland. DUFC has a rich history of success, having won the league title on four occasions and the prestigious Leinster Senior Cup on 25 occasions. The team has also produced a number of international players, including Brian O'Driscoll, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players of all time.
DUFC plays its home matches at College Park, which is located in the heart of Trinity College Dublin. The stadium has a capacity of 7,000 and provides a unique and historic setting for rugby matches. The team's colors are black and white, and its emblem is a harp, which is a symbol of Ireland.
DUFC is known for its attacking style of rugby, which is based on quick ball movement and skillful handling. The team has a strong emphasis on developing young talent, and many of its players have gone on to play at the highest levels of the sport. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, DUFC is one of the most respected rugby clubs in Ireland and beyond.