Energia All-Ireland Jnr. Cup Final
Weekly Newsletter (20-26 Jan)
1XV NEXT FIXTURE
Energia All-Ireland Jnr. Cup Final
BECTIVE vs ENNISKILLEN
SAT 25 JAN | ASHBOURNE RFC | AIL JUNIOR CUP | 1XV KO: 2.30PM
GENERAL UPDATES
Round 11 of the Leinster League Div 1A and Bective put together one of their finest performances in recent years by downing Ashbourne in a 14 try victory in Donnybrook last Saturday. Bective still stay top by 5 points over Seapoint with the League now taking a break until Sat Feb 8. Well done also to all the teams! With the 2XV, 3XV and 4XV all winning, it provided a clean sweep for the club last weekend.
So the focus now turns to this Saturday and the “Energia All-Ireland Jnr Cup Final” which pits last season’s beaten finalists Bective FC against Enniskillen RFC, who lost out in 2023. Our opponents have been knocking at the door in Ulster over the last few seasons and are currently going well in their League and like ourselves, have their sights set on a shot at the AIL play-offs to go senior. We hosted Enniskillen and a large contingent of their supporters in Round 1 back in 2022 where they left their mark in Bective by taking the spoils. So, we will need our “A game” plus boots on the ground this Saturday to not only match them on the pitch, but also on the touchline. Ashbourne is just 20 mins from the Finglas exit on the M50. The players are on a fantastic run currently, so let’s support Ben, Tiarnan and the squad as they go to make their own piece of history for themselves and for Bective on Saturday.
Always remember your support is key to the team’s success.
Final Score: Bective 88-5 Ashbourne
Results:
2XV - Won 47 - 0 at home in their Leinster Seconds League Division 1A game against Ashbourne RFC.
3XV - Won 48 - 7 at home in Round 9 Metro League Div 8 against Terenure RFC.
4XV - Won 39 - 0 away in Round 9 Metro League Div 11 against St Mary’s College RFC.
U20s - Awarded the win after Fingal U20s (Skerries RFC & Balbriggan RFC) conceded their Round 7 fixture in JP Fanagan Prem. 3
Fixtures:
2XV - No Fixture
3XV - Game vs St.Mary’s postponed due to Storm
4XV - Game conceded by CYM
BRTV joining IrishRugby+
Just to note Bective Rangers TV will not be the broadcaster for the game on Saturday instead the IRFU will be the official broadcaster with our own Chuck Byrne as co-commentator.
Click the link below to register for free and watch the game on Saturday
AIL JUNIOR CUP FINAL LIVESTREAM
Bective Brimming With Belief For Second Shot At Junior Cup Glory
IRFU Preview Bective Final article:
After losing to Ballyclare in a one-sided final last year, Bective Rangers are hoping to make it second time lucky against Enniskillen in Saturday’s Energia All-Ireland Men’s Junior Cup decider.
It was not to be for Bective last January, but will Ashbourne RFC prove a happier hunting ground for them this weekend? A titanic Leinster-Ulster tussle awaits, with the action getting underway at 2.30pm (live on irishrugby+).
Bective have been knocking on the door for success in recent seasons, but it has failed to materialise in either the Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup or in their bid for promotion back to the Energia All-Ireland League.
READ FULL BECTIVE ARTICLE HERE
‘Close-Knit’ Enniskillen Aiming To Go One Step Further In Junior Cup Final
IRFU Preview Enniskillen Final article:
Nestled just outside the biggest town in Fermanagh, Enniskillen Rugby Club is a beating heart of the community. Brothers, cousins, and sons have all donned the Skins jersey this year with the ambition of winning the Energia All-Ireland Men’s Junior Cup, and that dream could be achieved on Saturday.
This weekend marks just the second time Enniskillen will compete in the final of this prestigious national competition. They suffered a 30-18 defeat to local rivals Clogher Valley in the 2023 final.
READ FULL ENNISKILLEN ARTICLE HERE
Mini’s & Youths
Results
U9's HOME Monkstown - The U9's hosted Monkstown at the weekend. There was some super rugby played by both sides and some brilliant tries scored. Led by Head Coach Jamie Nolan, this group are certainly moving in the right direction.
U12's AWAY Greystones - The mighty U12 group continued their brilliant season with another solid performance in Dr. Hickey Park. All teams competed really well and they won 5 out of their 6 matches.
U13's AWAY Blackrock - The U13's finished their league campaign away in Stradbrook. Unfortunately, it was a tough day at the office, and they were beaten by a strong Blackrock side 46 - 10. It has been a tough learning experience in the top league, but they have 2 cup competitions to look forward to.
U14's HOME Coolmine - The U14 side played a friendly match against Coolmine up in CUS. This gave the coaches the ability to play the full squad. Unfortunately, they were beaten by 1 score but are flying high in the league where they are currently sitting second.
Fixtures:
U6/7 vs Seapoint/DLSP/Clondalkin - Home
U8 vs DLSP/Seapoint/Greystones - Away
U10 vs Malahide - Away
U11 vs Suttonians - Away
U14 vs Donnybrook Babas - Away
Walk on the Wild Mountain Side
The 14th Annual Memorial Walk takes place on Sunday 26th January 2025.
We’ll depart Johnny Fox’s Pub @ 9.00 and arrive at Donnybrook (Bective Rangers FC) for brunch @ 1.00/1.30 pm.
This great hike has spectacular views of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. It isn't an overly challenging walk, but it is a good workout.
All are welcome to join us!
Annual Dinner 2025
The Annual Club Dinner is on Friday, February 28th in the Clubhouse, Donnybrook
Reception 7pm | Dinner 8pm sharp | Tickets €60pp.
Places are limited so in order to avoid disappointment, please purchase your ticket below on the Bective website. Or else contact Mark O'Brien at 086-3621226 or Valerie Stein 087-2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com.
Save the date
The Ladies Lunch 2025 is taking place on Sat 29 March. Details to follow.
Membership Books 2024/2025
Paid up members have collected their Membership Books and any that weren’t collected have been posted out to members.
If you haven’t paid your membership fee for this season, it’s not too late to do it now. Subscriptions are the most important revenue for the ongoing running of our club. See link below………
Please contact Valerie Stein on 087-2906557 or office@bectiverangers.com if you have any questions.
BECTIVE MEN’S SHED
The ‘Bective Men’s Shed’ is for those retired members who can give an hour or two on a Thursday to devote to maintenance and development of our premises and for a meet up for tea/coffee. We are keen to develop the rear of the pavilion so that it can be used during the summer months for outside eating/drinking and the group are currently working on this project. The Men’s Shed meets on Thursdays at 12 noon in the clubhouse.
