Leinster League Division Two
Encyclopedia
| Leinster League Division Two |
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| Founded |
| 1994 |
| Nation |
| Promotion To |
| Leinster League Division One Leinster League Division One Leinster League Division One, as the name implies, is the first division of the Leinster League and started in the 1994/95 season.Suttonians, Co... |
| Relegation To |
| Leinster League Division Three Leinster League Division Three Leinster League Division Three is the third division of the Leinster League and started in the 1994/95 season.The number of teams was reduced from 14 to 13 in 2007/2008, and again from 13 to 9 in 2008/2009.- History :... |
| Number of Teams |
| 14 |
| Current Champions (2007-08) |
| Newbridge RFC Newbridge RFC (Ireland) Newbridge RFC is an Irish rugby club based in County Kildare. They gained promotion to Division One of the Leinster League for 2008/2009 by winning Division Two in the 2007/2008 season.-History:... |
Leinster League Division Two is the second division of the Leinster League
Leinster League
The Leinster League is the second tier of rugby in Leinster, behind the Leinster Senior League. It was previously known as the RE/MAX Leinster League and consists of three divisions.-History:...
and started in the 1994/95 season.
History
KilkennyKilkenny RFC
Kilkenny RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and white.-Honours:* Leinster Junior Challenge Cup: 1920* Leinster Towns Cup: 1955, 1959, 1986, 2001, 2002...
, Seapoint
Seapoint RFC
Seapoint RFC is acommunity based Irish rugby club located in Killiney, County Dublin. The club also provides a key focal point for players attending rugby schools who live in the Cabinteely/Killiney/Ballybrack and greater Dun Laoghaire area....
, Curragh
Newbridge RFC (Ireland)
Newbridge RFC is an Irish rugby club based in County Kildare. They gained promotion to Division One of the Leinster League for 2008/2009 by winning Division Two in the 2007/2008 season.-History:...
, Drogheda
Boyne RFC
- History :The club was formed in 1997 by the amalgamation of Drogheda RFC and Delvin RFC.The 2008–2009 season saw the Boyne 1st team claim Ireland's oldest trophy – the Leinster Towns Cup. The final was held in Ashbourne RFC on 19 April 2009 and Boyne beat their opponents on the day,...
, Roscrea
Roscrea RFC
Roscrea RFC is an Irish Rugby union club based in Roscrea, North Tipperary. The club plays in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are maroon and white.-Club Honours:Garryowen Cup: 1953-'54Manseragh Cup: 1969-'70...
, North Kildare
North Kildare RFC
North Kildare RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Kilcock, County Kildare, playingy in Division Three of the Leinster League. The First XV is currently captained by Alan Lugs Branigan.The club colours are cerise, white and blue. The First XV were promoted to Division II of the Leinster League this...
, Athy
Athy Rugby Club
Athy Rugby Football Club was founded in 1880 and plays its home games at The Showgrounds, Athy, County Kildare. The club currently play in Leinster League Division 2B of the Leinster League and field a 1st, 2nd and 3rd XV's as well as a U19's and youth teams from U17's to U6's. The club also...
, Gorey
Gorey RFC
Gorey RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Gorey, County Wexford. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are green, white and blue with black shorts....
, Longford
Longford RFC
Longford RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Longford, County Longford. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and white.-History:...
, Edenderry
Edenderry RFC
Edenderry RFC is an Irish rugby team based in County Kildare. They play in Division Three of the Leinster League. The club colour is royal blue....
and Tullamore
Tullamore RFC
Tullamore RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Tullamore, County Offaly. They play in Division One of the Leinster League.In addition to the First XV, they also run a Second XV, U20, U18 and U16 sides as well as a tag rugby section.-Honours:...
entered the division through the qualifying matches in the 1993/1994 season.
Curragh later amalgamated with Old Kilcullen RFC to form Newbridge and Drogheda with Delvin RFC to form Boyne.
2008/2009 Season
- ArklowArklow RFCArklow RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Arklow, County Wicklow. They play in Leinster League Division Three of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and red. They have 1st and 2nd Senior team, ladies team the Arklow Amazons, Under 18s Girls, Under 19's 17's, 15's, 13's, and full mini...
- AshbourneAshbourne RFCAshbourne RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Ashbourne, County Meath. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and gold....
- ClaneClane RFCClane RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Clane, County Kildare. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and red....
- ClondalkinClondalkin RFCClondalkin RFC is an Irish rugby team based in County Dublin. They play in Division One B of the Leinster League. The club colours are amber, dark blue and light blue.Winners 2011 Speirs CupWinners 2010 Speirs CupWinners of 2010 Towns Plate...
- CoolmineCoolmine RFCCoolmine Rugby Football club is a rugby union club located at Ashbrook, near the suburbs of Castleknock and Blanchardstown in west County Dublin, Ireland. The club was established in 1980 and currently competes in Division 1A of the Leinster League...
- EdenderryEdenderry RFCEdenderry RFC is an Irish rugby team based in County Kildare. They play in Division Three of the Leinster League. The club colour is royal blue....
- GoreyGorey RFCGorey RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Gorey, County Wexford. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are green, white and blue with black shorts....
- KilkennyKilkenny RFCKilkenny RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and white.-Honours:* Leinster Junior Challenge Cup: 1920* Leinster Towns Cup: 1955, 1959, 1986, 2001, 2002...
- LongfordLongford RFCLongford RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Longford, County Longford. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and white.-History:...
- MullingarMullingar RFCMullingar RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Mullingar, County Westmeath. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are scarlet, grey and navy.-References:*...
- New RossNew Ross RFC-About:New Ross RFC is an Irish rugby team based in New Ross, County Wexford. They have played in Division Two of the Leinster League for a number of years, but finished 2nd in the league in the 2008/2009 season...
- PortarlingtonPortarlington RFCPortarlington RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Portarlington, County Laois. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colors are maroon and white.-References:*...
- RathdrumRathdrum RFCRathdrum RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Rathdrum, Leinster. They play in Division Two after gaining promotion by winning Division Three in the 2007/2008 season....
- RoscreaRoscrea RFCRoscrea RFC is an Irish Rugby union club based in Roscrea, North Tipperary. The club plays in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are maroon and white.-Club Honours:Garryowen Cup: 1953-'54Manseragh Cup: 1969-'70...
2008/2009 Table
| 2008-2009 Leinster League Division Two League Table | |||||||||
| Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points difference | Bonus Points | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolmine | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 102 | 151 | 4 | 32 |
| New Ross | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116 | 51 | 65 | 4 | 28 |
| Kilkenny | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 173 | 77 | 96 | 3 | 27 |
| Mullingar | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 124 | 78 | 46 | 1 | 25 |
| Ashbourne | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 112 | 88 | 24 | 5 | 19 |
| Longford | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 101 | 97 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| Clane | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 92 | 94 | −2 | 2 | 16 |
| Roscrea | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 80 | 81 | −1 | 2 | 16 |
| Portarlington | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 89 | 109 | −20 | 2 | 16 |
| Gorey | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 120 | −26 | 3 | 11 |
| Rathdrum | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 82 | 151 | −69 | 1 | 9 |
| Clondalkin | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 106 | 144 | −38 | 1 | 9 |
| Edenderry | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 170 | −124 | 3 | 3 |
| Arklow | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 151 | −106 | 3 | −1 |
| Correct as of 16 November 2008 | |||||||||
2007/2008 Season
- CoolmineCoolmine RFCCoolmine Rugby Football club is a rugby union club located at Ashbrook, near the suburbs of Castleknock and Blanchardstown in west County Dublin, Ireland. The club was established in 1980 and currently competes in Division 1A of the Leinster League...
- EdenderryEdenderry RFCEdenderry RFC is an Irish rugby team based in County Kildare. They play in Division Three of the Leinster League. The club colour is royal blue....
- EnniscorthyEnniscorthy RFCEnniscorthy RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Enniscorthy, Leinster. They play in Division One of the Leinster League.Its clubhouse and pitch are on the ross road enniscorthy every summer the official IRFU tag happens!...
- KilkennyKilkenny RFCKilkenny RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and white.-Honours:* Leinster Junior Challenge Cup: 1920* Leinster Towns Cup: 1955, 1959, 1986, 2001, 2002...
- LongfordLongford RFCLongford RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Longford, County Longford. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and white.-History:...
- MullingarMullingar RFCMullingar RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Mullingar, County Westmeath. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are scarlet, grey and navy.-References:*...
- New RossNew Ross RFC-About:New Ross RFC is an Irish rugby team based in New Ross, County Wexford. They have played in Division Two of the Leinster League for a number of years, but finished 2nd in the league in the 2008/2009 season...
- NewbridgeNewbridge RFC (Ireland)Newbridge RFC is an Irish rugby club based in County Kildare. They gained promotion to Division One of the Leinster League for 2008/2009 by winning Division Two in the 2007/2008 season.-History:...
- PortarlingtonPortarlington RFCPortarlington RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Portarlington, County Laois. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colors are maroon and white.-References:*...
- Railway UnionRailway Union RFCRailway Union RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Sandymount, Dublin. It is part of the Railway Union sports club . They play in Leinster League Division Two B of the Leinster League. The club colours are black, purple and old gold. The club was founded in 1905. The club fields three teams, 2 at...
- RoscreaRoscrea RFCRoscrea RFC is an Irish Rugby union club based in Roscrea, North Tipperary. The club plays in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are maroon and white.-Club Honours:Garryowen Cup: 1953-'54Manseragh Cup: 1969-'70...
- TullowTullow RFCTullow RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Tullow, Leinster. They play in Division One of the Leinster League.-History:The club was originally founded in 1928, but had trouble finding its feet over the course of the following thirty-odd years...
At the end of the season, Railway Union were relegated to Division Three
Leinster League Division Three
Leinster League Division Three is the third division of the Leinster League and started in the 1994/95 season.The number of teams was reduced from 14 to 13 in 2007/2008, and again from 13 to 9 in 2008/2009.- History :...
, Ashbourne were relegated from Division One
Leinster League Division One
Leinster League Division One, as the name implies, is the first division of the Leinster League and started in the 1994/95 season.Suttonians, Co...
, Arklow, Clane, Clondalkin, Gorey and Rathdrum were promoted from Division Three and Enniscorthy, Newbridge and Tullow were promoted to Division One, making it 14 teams once again for 2008/2009.
2007/2008 Table
| 2007-2008 Leinster League Division Two League Table | |||||||||
| Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points difference | Bonus Points | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 221 | 106 | 115 | 4 | 44 |
| Enniscorthy | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 273 | 129 | 144 | 4 | 44 |
| Tullow | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 263 | 122 | 141 | 6 | 42 |
| Roscrea | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 216 | 103 | 113 | 8 | 36 |
| Coolmine | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 206 | 146 | 60 | 5 | 29 |
| Portarlington | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 206 | 139 | 67 | 3 | 29 |
| Mullingar | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 157 | 200 | −43 | 5 | 21 |
| Kilkenny | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 158 | 158 | 0 | 4 | 20 |
| Edenderry | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 102 | 195 | −93 | 3 | 19 |
| New Ross | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 88 | 262 | −174 | 0 | 14 |
| Longford | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 134 | 247 | −113 | 4 | 10 |
| Railway Union | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 109 | 326 | −217 | 2 | 4 |
| Correct as of 2 July 2008 | |||||||||
2006/2007 Season
- AshbourneAshbourne RFCAshbourne RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Ashbourne, County Meath. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are black and gold....
- AthyAthy Rugby ClubAthy Rugby Football Club was founded in 1880 and plays its home games at The Showgrounds, Athy, County Kildare. The club currently play in Leinster League Division 2B of the Leinster League and field a 1st, 2nd and 3rd XV's as well as a U19's and youth teams from U17's to U6's. The club also...
- CoolmineCoolmine RFCCoolmine Rugby Football club is a rugby union club located at Ashbrook, near the suburbs of Castleknock and Blanchardstown in west County Dublin, Ireland. The club was established in 1980 and currently competes in Division 1A of the Leinster League...
- EdenderryEdenderry RFCEdenderry RFC is an Irish rugby team based in County Kildare. They play in Division Three of the Leinster League. The club colour is royal blue....
- New RossNew Ross RFC-About:New Ross RFC is an Irish rugby team based in New Ross, County Wexford. They have played in Division Two of the Leinster League for a number of years, but finished 2nd in the league in the 2008/2009 season...
- NewbridgeNewbridge RFC (Ireland)Newbridge RFC is an Irish rugby club based in County Kildare. They gained promotion to Division One of the Leinster League for 2008/2009 by winning Division Two in the 2007/2008 season.-History:...
- North KildareNorth Kildare RFCNorth Kildare RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Kilcock, County Kildare, playingy in Division Three of the Leinster League. The First XV is currently captained by Alan Lugs Branigan.The club colours are cerise, white and blue. The First XV were promoted to Division II of the Leinster League this...
- PortarlingtonPortarlington RFCPortarlington RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Portarlington, County Laois. They play in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colors are maroon and white.-References:*...
- Railway UnionRailway Union RFCRailway Union RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Sandymount, Dublin. It is part of the Railway Union sports club . They play in Leinster League Division Two B of the Leinster League. The club colours are black, purple and old gold. The club was founded in 1905. The club fields three teams, 2 at...
- RoscreaRoscrea RFCRoscrea RFC is an Irish Rugby union club based in Roscrea, North Tipperary. The club plays in Division Two of the Leinster League. The club colours are maroon and white.-Club Honours:Garryowen Cup: 1953-'54Manseragh Cup: 1969-'70...
- WicklowWicklow RFCWicklow RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Wicklow, Leinster. They play in Division One of the Leinster League.Apart from the First XV , the club also fields a Second XV , Third XV , U19, U17, U15, U14, U13, girls U19, girls U16 sides and a mini-rugby section....
At the end of the season, Athy and North Kildare were relegated to Division Three
Leinster League Division Three
Leinster League Division Three is the third division of the Leinster League and started in the 1994/95 season.The number of teams was reduced from 14 to 13 in 2007/2008, and again from 13 to 9 in 2008/2009.- History :...
, Enniscorthy, Kilkenny and Mullingar dropped down from Division One
Leinster League Division One
Leinster League Division One, as the name implies, is the first division of the Leinster League and started in the 1994/95 season.Suttonians, Co...
and Tullow and Longford were promoted from Division Three. Ashbourne and Wicklow won promotion to Division One.
2006/2007 Table
| 2006-2007 Leinster League Division Two League Table | |||||||||
| Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points difference | Bonus Points | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne | 10 | 10 | 0 | 205 | 122 | 83 | 1 | 41 | |
| Wicklow | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 245 | 105 | 145 | 4 | 36 |
| Portarlington | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 123 | 122 | 1 | 3 | 29 |
| Roscrea | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 179 | 118 | 61 | 7 | 21 |
| Coolmine | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 162 | 152 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
| Newbridge | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 119 | 127 | −8 | 2 | 24 |
| Railway Union | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 160 | 189 | −23 | 4 | 18 |
| New Ross | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 96 | 120 | −24 | 4 | 16 |
| Edenderry | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 98 | 185 | −87 | 5 | 15 |
| North Kildare | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 97 | 148 | −58 | 6 | 14 |
| Athy | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 125 | 221 | −96 | 4 | 14 |
| Correct as of 21 November 2007 | |||||||||
Past winners
1994/1995 SeapointSeapoint RFC
Seapoint RFC is acommunity based Irish rugby club located in Killiney, County Dublin. The club also provides a key focal point for players attending rugby schools who live in the Cabinteely/Killiney/Ballybrack and greater Dun Laoghaire area....
1995/1996 Tullamore
Tullamore RFC
Tullamore RFC is an Irish rugby team based in Tullamore, County Offaly. They play in Division One of the Leinster League.In addition to the First XV, they also run a Second XV, U20, U18 and U16 sides as well as a tag rugby section.-Honours:...
1996/1997 Barnhall
Barnhall RFC
Barnhall Rugby Football Club is a rugby club in Leixlip, County Kildare near Dublin. The club has a very successful history and one of the largest youth rugby programmes in Ireland. Barnhall has 7 senior teams including an under 20's team, a ladies team and underage teams from 19's to 13's at youth...
1997/1998 Ashbourne
1998/1999 Coolmine RFC
1999/2000 Garda
Garda RFC
Garda RFC is the rugby team of the Garda Síochána, the national police force of Ireland. They play in Division One of the Leinster League.-History:The club was founded in February 1965 by rugby enthusiasts at the Garda Station in Pearse Street....
2000/2001 Arklow
2001/2002 Boyne
Boyne RFC
- History :The club was formed in 1997 by the amalgamation of Drogheda RFC and Delvin RFC.The 2008–2009 season saw the Boyne 1st team claim Ireland's oldest trophy – the Leinster Towns Cup. The final was held in Ashbourne RFC on 19 April 2009 and Boyne beat their opponents on the day,...
2002/2003 Seapoint
2003/2004 Portarlington
2004/2005 Mullingar
2005/2006 Dundalk
Dundalk R.F.C
Dundalk RFC is an Irish Rugby football club from Dundalk, County Louth, that play in the Leinster League....
2006/2007 Ashbourne
2007/2008 Newbridge
2008/2009 Coolmine RFC
Wins by club
- Coolmine RFC (twice)
- Seapoint (twice)
- Ashbourne (twice)
- Tullamore (once)
- Barnhall (once)
- Garda (once)
- Arklow (once)
- Boyne (once)
- Portarlington (once)
- Dundalk (once)
- Newbridge (once)