Gorey RFC is an
Irish
Irish may refer to:
Common meanings
* Someone or something of, from, or related to:
** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe
***Éire, Irish language name for the isle
** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...
rugby
Rugby may refer to:
Sport
* Rugby football in many forms:
** Rugby league: 13 players per side
*** Masters Rugby League
*** Mod league
*** Rugby league nines
*** Rugby league sevens
*** Touch (sport)
*** Wheelchair rugby league
** Rugby union: 1 ...
team based in Gorey,
County Wexford
County Wexford ( ga, Contae Loch Garman) is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Leinster and is part of the Southern Region. Named after the town of Wexford, it was based on the historic Gaelic territory of Hy Kinsella (''Uí Ceinns ...
, playing in Division 1A of the
Leinster League
The Leinster League is the second tier of rugby in Leinster, behind the Leinster Senior League. It has five divisions. The champions qualify for a round-robin tournament with the champions of the other three provincial junior leagues for one of tw ...
. The senior ladies play in division 3. In 2016 they secured promotion via winning Div 3 and again in 2019. They also won the Paul Cusack cup back to back. Lack of players saw the women relegated back to division 3 in 2022.
The club colours are green, white and blue with black shorts. A team of great heart, dedication and serve a mean pint. They have secured a position in the 1A Leinster League (2015).
Gorey RFC have many sponsors and these include: French's, SuperValu, Stafford's Bakery, Weatherglaze, Casey Concrete, Gardiner Grain, James Tomkins Garage Ltd. and Wright Insurance Brokers.
External links
Gorey RFC
Irish rugby union teams
Rugby clubs established in 1968
Gorey
Rugby union clubs in County Wexford
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