AIL Round Robin Semi-Final
Weekly Newsletter (6 - 12 Mar)
Bective win Leinster League Div 1A for the second year in a row with a game to spare.
General Updates
Another weekend to remember at the Club, kicking off with the Annual Dinner on Friday night, then the 1XV winning the League for the second year in a row on Saturday and also the 2XV & 3XV winning their matches too.
In front of another huge crowd in Donnybrook, Bective retained the Leinster League Div 1A title overcoming a spirted Seapoint with another fantastic 5 try bonus point win.
Congratulations and well done from everyone at the Club to Bernard, Capt. Colin, the players and all the backroom team for all your hard work on your achievement, winning the League back-to-back and qualifying again for the 2023 Energia AIL Round Robin play off’s.
The play off draw has pitched Bective against the Ulster champions Clogher Valley RFC on Saturday 1st April, with the venue to be confirmed. Watch out for further updates.
AIL Round Robin Semi-Final
Bective Rangers vs Clogher Valley
Sat 1st April - Venue TBC - AIL Round Robin Semi-Final
1st XV: KO: TBC
Bective retain the Leinster League Div 1A title and qualify for the Energia All Ireland Round Robin series, to read the match report click here
Final Score: Bective Rangers 35 - Seapoint 13
Also, here’s a link to Bernard Jackman’s Sunday Independent article as it’s a great read click here
Supporters Bus to Gorey
There will be a supporters bus travelling to Gorey this Saturday for the final matches in the league, with the 1XV hoping to close out the league with another win. The President of the Leinster Branch will be in attendance to present the Leinster League Div 1A Cup and Pennant to Bective. Preceding the firsts match at 1.30pm, the 2XV go into their match 1 point behind the leaders Gorey and will be hoping to bring further glory to Bective with a winner takes all final League game which would be a fantastic achievement. Whichever team wins this game will win the league. We hope to see all the Bective folk, members and supporters at Gorey on Saturday to cheer on both teams.
The bus will leave Donnybrook at 10.45am and head to the Ashdown Hotel, Gorey for arrival at approx. 12.00pm. You can grab some lunch and a pint in the hotel before departing for the grounds at approx. 1pm to watch both games.
The bus will then leave Gorey at around 6pm - 6.30pm to head back to the Club where we will hopefully welcome home two league winning teams.
The cost of the bus is €10 which includes a free pint on arrival back in Bective.
Should you wish to book a spot please message Emmett Sheridan on 086 8510152 or Mark O’Brien on 086 3621226.
As always, your support is key to the clubs success!
2XV: Hard to believe back in November the team were in 4th place in the league and now they are one win away from glory. Tremendous performance on Saturday, to come from behind to win the match. A great season so far and all the best to Captain Sean Geraghty and the lads on Saturday.
Final score: Bective Rangers 29 – Seapoint 21
3XV: Best performance so far this season. After a tough start, the team have now climbed up to mid table. A great achievement and credit is due to all the players and coaches.
Final Score: Bective Rangers 63 – Coolmine 17
1st XV Next Fixture
Bective Rangers vs Gorey
Sat 11th March - Clonattin - Leinster League 1A
1st XV: KO: 3:00pm
2nd XV: KO: 1:30PM
Leinster League 1A Table
3rd XV Next Fixture
Railway Union vs Bective Rangers
Sat 11th March - Park Avenue - Metro Division 8
KO: 15:00pm
Mini's
U14: Lost away in the cup to Wanderers 21 – 19. Hard loss to take considering they have had similar losses in the cups to very similar margins.
U13: Won away in the semi-final of the league versus Ashbourne 33 – 0.
U11: Played away in Old Belvedere and competed very well winning the majority of their matches.
U10: Played away in Monkstown and continued their winning trend.
U9: They are just back from their hugely successful trip to Edinburgh where they continued on their current winning streak.
U8: Played away in St Bridget’s and competed well as they continue on their tackling journey.
Fixture this weekend
U14: Home to Seapoint, Quarter Final of the Plate - KO @ 12pm. All support greatly appreciated.
U13: Away to Terenure - KO TBC
U12: Away to Greystones - KO TBC
U9: Home to Terenure - KO @ 9am
U8: Away to Monkstown - KO TBC
Annual Dinner
It was a busy weekend at the Club as the Annual Dinner took place on Friday night. Hosted by President David O’Donnell, ably assisted by MC Mark Jones who ensured the running order for the evening went smoothly. Attended by over 160 guests, it turned out to be a wonderful evening. Guest speaker Jamie Heaslip took to the podium to be interviewed by our own Bernard Jackman. Prompted by Bernard, Jamie discussed the highlights of his career with Leinster, Ireland and the Lions. IRFU President John Robinson attended with his wife Lynne and spoke eloquently about Bective and the clubs contribution to Irish rugby. Special word of thanks to Valerie Stein, Mark O’Brien, Declan Lawler, Michael Flood and Emmett Sheridan for all their hard work in organising the event.
Cheltenham Gold Cup Day
St Patricks Day
Venue: Bective Pavilion Donnybrook, with bookie on site.
Tickets €20 *includes a Free €5 bet with a Pint & a Burger/Beef Roll.
First race a 1.30pm -- Final race 5.30pm
Followed by Legends International
Ireland vs England
Energia Park KO: 6pm
Should you wish to book a spot please message Emmett Sheridan on 086 8510152 or Mark O’Brien on 086 3621226.
Some big names including Shane Byrne, Jason Leanord, Sean O'Brien, Mike Tindall, Devin Toner, Ben Foden, Gordon D'Arcy and many more.
Mini's Black Tie Dinner
Mini's Black Tie Dinner - Purchase Tickets
Or else contact Mark O'Brien at 086-3621226 or Valerie Stein 087-2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com.
!! Club Membership is OPEN !!
As you know the club depends on income from various channels for the day to day running of the club. Our most important income comes from our annual membership subscriptions. Without this income the club would cease to function. If you have overlooked renewing your subscription for 2022/2023 here is how you can pay:
Online through the Bective/IRFU Rugby Connect website (click here for direct link) or you can you download a Club Membership form and......click here to continue reading
Upcoming Club Fixtures
1XV vs Gorey, Sat 11 Mar Away
1XV vs Monkstown, Thurs 16 Mar Home (Spencer Cup Final)
1XV vs Clogher Valley, Sat 1 Apr, Venue TBC (AIL Round Robin Semi-Final)
2XV vs Gorey, Sat 11 Mar Away
3XV vs Railway Union, Sat 11 Mar Away
U14: Home to Seapoint, Quarter Final of the Plate - KO @ 12pm.
U13: Away to Terenure - KO TBC
U12: Away to Greystones - KO TBC
U9: Home to Terenure - KO @ 9am
U8: Away to Monkstown - KO TBC
Save The Date
Spencer Cup Final (1st XV) vs Monkstown
Thursday 16th March 8pm
Cheltenham Day
Friday 17th March
Ireland Legends vs England Legends
Friday 17th March
Mini's Black Tie Ball
Saturday 25th March
AIL Round Robin Semi-Final vs Clogher Valley
Saturday 1st April
