Category: International American Football

International Federation of American Football Europe | Belgian Barbarians 6 Irish Wolfhounds 7 | Box-Score & Match Report Oct 2019

Irish Wolfhounds Logo [2]

Oct 2019

@Ostend, Belgium Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Irish Wolfhounds 0 0 7 0 7
Belgian Barbarians 6 0 0 0 6
Scorers Score
1st Quarter  
BEL – Eric-Junior Hiernaux 80 yd TD Pass from QB Tomasz Firszt (XP No good) 0-6
2nd Quarter  
No Scoring 0-6
3rd Quarter  
IRL – Jonathan Siri 5 yd TD Run (Marty Caskey XP Kick good) 7-6
4th Quarter  
No Scoring 7-6

Reference: [1]

Report

On a bright evening in Ostend, the Belgian Barbarians were hoping to gain revenge for defeat to Ireland by 20-19 a year previously. 

Ireland received the ball to start the game with aggresive running from RB Jonathan Siri unfortunately undone by offensive errors. Irish wolfhounds punter Tom Donovan pinned the Belgian offense deep in their own territory, however, they sprung loose on an 80 Touchdown pass from QB Tomasz Firszt to Eric-Junior Hiernaux to open the scoring. Wolfhounds Linebacker Spencer McDowell blocked the extra point kick, however, to leave the score 6-0 to Belgium.

Pentalties and mental mistakes proved costly in a slow quarter for the the Wolfhounds, with injuries to starters LT John McDonald & Wide Receiver Sean McGoldrick, meaning replacements had little time to get up to speed.

Irish Wolfhounds continued with a heavy running game, but penalties continued to marr any offensive territory gained.Tom Donovan continued to give the Irish great field position with some big punts.

The Irish defense continued to shut down the Belgian offense, which persisted with a option run and screen pass plays. A long Irish Wolfhounds pass to WR Jahn Dasini was called back for holding at the line of scrimmage. The halftimde score remained 6-0.

Irish fortunes picked up in the third quarter, as another screen pass from the Belgians, was read perfectly by Irish Defensive Tackle Paddy Sweeney and intercepted, returning it 10 yards to the Belgian 25 yard line.

McMahon and Siri combined with strong runs to bring the ball to the 5 yard line, with a 4th Down and 1 yard to go scenario seeing Siri not only get the first down, but also run in for a Touchdown, with some great blocking by Center Dave Shaw and Right Guard Hassan Jaafar. Marty Caskey slotted the extra point to put Ireland 7-6 up. 

The rest of the third quarter saw the offensive stalemate of the first half continue. with fresh legs in Ben Arulogun & Chris Carson, the Irish found gaps in a tiring Belgian line, but the drive ended at the Belgian 20 yard line.

The Belgians were forced to try deep passes downfield and one was intercepted by Free Safety Alex Kusmirek, giving the Irish a chance to finish the game off, taking over on the 20 yard line of the Belgians. 

The Irish needed one first down to close out the game but unfortunately came up short and Belgium took over with 90 seconds left. The Belgians managed two first downs, causing hearts to miss a beat in the Irish camp, but Spencer McDowell managed to force QB Firszt into a deep pass into the endzone on a blitz, which was chop blocked by the Belgian RB, with the resulting penalty putting Belgium out of Hail Mary range. 

The subsequent play saw a Belgian WR tackled in-bounds on a 10 yard screen pass, and time expired, giving the Irish Wolfhounds a 7-6 victory.

Reference: [1]

Reference

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[1] Irish American Football association – Irish Wolfhounds (2019) Irish Wolfhounds 7 @ Belgian Barbarians 6 [Internet] Available from: https://www.irishwolfhounds.ie/event/irish-wolfhounds-belgian-barbarians/ [Accessed 23 September 2019]

[2] Irish American Football association – Irish wolfhounds (2019) Irish Wolfhounds Logo[Internet] Available from:  https://www.irishwolfhounds.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/www-favicon.png [Accessed 23 September 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas (UCD & Ireland)

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International Federation of American Football Europe | Irish Wolfhounds v European Teams 2016-2019

Irish Wolfhounds Logo [4]

Ireland vs European Teams 2016-2018

DateIrish TeamEuropean Team
International
27.08.2016Irish Wolfhounds0Dutch Lions20
20.10.2018Irish Wolfhounds20Belgium Barbarians19
11.09.2019Irish Wolfhounds7Belgium Barbarians6

[1-3]

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2016) Team Ireland play historic fixture away to the Netherlands [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/team-ireland-historic-fixture-away-netherlands/ [Accessed 2 September 2016]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2019) Irish Wolfhounds beat Belgium Barbarians 7-6 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/irish-wolfhounds-beat-belgium-barbarians-7-6/ [Accessed 13 September 2019]

Social Media

[2] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post: October 20, 2018 – “IRELAND WIN!! 20-19,” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/2145681338799088 [Accessed 22 October 2016]

Images

[4] Irish American Football Association (2019) Irish Wolfhounds Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Irish-Wolfhounds-IAFA_2.png [Accessed 13 September 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Irish Wolfhounds & Dublin Rebels

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Irish International American Football | Capitol Bowl 1986

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Capitol Bowl1st Leg
01.06.86Dublin Celts46Belfast Blitzers7
Capitol Bowl2nd Leg
22.06.86Belfast Blitzers24Dublin Celts20

Note: Dublin Celts won 66-31 on aggregate.

About

The Capitol Bowl was the first International Tournament involving Irish teams. At the time there was a separate Northern Ireland American Football Association, with the Dublin Celts the only kitted team in the Republic of Ireland, electing to play matches against both English and Northern Irish teams.

There was a united Irish American Football League the following season, 1987, after the Dublin Tornadoes joined the Celts south of the border.

While this was not an ideal situation at the time it was part of Irish American Football History.

Websites

[1] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1986] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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Combined Gridiron League 1989 & NCMMA 1990

CGL Duke Premier Division 1989

PWLTPFPAPct
Scottish
*KL Rebels1081124292.850
*Fife 49ers10631298130.650
Carlisle Kestrels10640174175.600
Edinburgh Phoenix1055076122.500
East Kilbride Pirates1037060208.300
Strathclyde Sheriffs1019097201.100
Southern
*Solent Scorpions101000300871.000
*Farnham Knights10730200183.700
London Lasers10640210122.600
Merton Admirals10460153133.400
Southampton Seahawks10370207287.300
Hampshire Cavaliers10010074332.000
Eastern
*Medway Mustangs10910278127.900
*Rockingham Rebels1073024987.700
Brent Bandits10460130247.400
Herts Phantoms10460137162.400
Basildon Astros10370145115.300
Northern
*Lincoln Bombers1073018397.700
*Manchester Heroes1073016876.700
Bolton Buccaneers1046059206.400
Leeds Cobras10010010167.000
Irish
*Dublin Celts8800242431.000
Belfast Spartans8440113202.500
Craigavon Cowboys8350127160.375
East Antrim Cougars817038206.125
Western
*Swansea Dragons8530199121.625
Cardiff Tigers8440100133.500
Cardiff Mets9450113130.444

Reference: [1]

Home TeamAway Team
Wild-Cards
Rockingham Rebels32Farnham Knights9
Fife 49ers14Manchester Heroes81
Quarter-Finals
Manchester Heroes18Dublin Celts13
Rockingham Rebels0Solent Scorpions6
Lincoln Bombers3KL Rebels18
Swansea Dragons6Medway Mustangs42
Semi-Finals
Manchester Heroes42Solent Scorpions8
Medway Mustangs40KL Rebels8
Final
Medway Mustangs44Manchester Heroes13

Reference: [1]

CGL Baron First Division 1989

PWLTPFPAPct
Northern
*Furness Phantoms761026260.857
*Washington Grays751120436.786
Bury Pumas724171102.357
Manx Comets41302095.250
Birkenhead Nighthawks716064318.143
Central
*Cheltenham Chieftains8800297321.000
Severn Valley Warlords862018257.750
Bristol Blackhawks824214135.375
Stourbridge Pumas826076219.250
Bilston Apaches806244169.125
Southern
*Meyrick Marauders651011047.833
St. Alban’s Kestrels64207838.667
Reading Renegades633012476.500
Enfield Bullets606012155.000
Scottish
*Forth Valley Generals43018914.875
Ness Monsters42113142.625
Livingston Chieftains40401479.000
Irish
*A26 Bulldogs87108828.875
NI Giants835012384.500
Dublin Tornadoes 808008.000

Reference: [2]

Home TeamAway Team
Quarter-Finals
Washington Grays14Forth Valley Generals2
A26 Bulldogs34Furness Phantoms6
St. Alban’s Kestrels0Cheltenham Chieftains36
Severn Valley Warlords21Meyrick Marauders0
Semi-Finals
Severn Valley Warlords5A26 Bulldogs0
Washington Grays8Cheltenham Chieftains50
Final
Cheltenham Chieftains12Severn Valley Warlords11

Reference: [2]

NCMMA 1990

PWLTPFPAPct
Northern
*Walsall Titans 7700282971.000
*Granite City Oilers5230128178.400
Dublin Celts404048124.000
Manchester Heroes000000.000
Southern
*London Capitals9900197511.000
*Crawley Raiders10730161115.700
West London Aces10631262115.650
Kent Rams8260101212.250
Midland
*Scunthorpe Steelers8620259147.750
*Cambridge Wildcats9630270208.667
Leicester Huntsmen11551126177.500
Stoke Spitfires10460201230.400
Rockingham Rebels8260118179.250
Central
*Essex Buccaneers10820303131.800
*Colchester Gladiators10640355229.600
Oxford Bulldogs10460127266.400
Coventry Bears10280153246.200
Milton Keynes Pioneers10010099298.000

Reference: [2]

Home TeamAway Team
Quarter-Finals
Scunthorpe Steelers20Crawley Raiders21
Essex Buccaneers52West London Aces48
London Capitals35Colchester Gladiators23
Granite City Oilers40Leicester Huntsmen14
Semi-Finals
Essex Buccaneers20Crawley Raiders14
London Capitals40Granite City Oilers8
Final
London Capitals31Essex Buccaneers8

Reference: [2]

Report

The Irish American Football League elected to play in the Combined Gridiron League of the United Kingdom & Ireland in 1989, playing in two Divisions: Duke Premier & Baron 1st (The British & Irish 3rd & 4th Levels). Dublin Celts were narrowly defeated in the Quarter-Finals pf the Duke Premier Playoffs and A26 Bulldogs, from Antrim, reached the Semi-Finals of the Baron 1st Division where they lost 5-0 to Severn Valley Warlords from Gloucester.

The League returned to being an Irish-only League in 1990, but the Dublin Celts continued playing in the British Second Division, the NCMMA.

References

Websites

[1] Britball Now (2016) Historical League Tables in the UK [1989][1990] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/historical-league-tables-in/ [Accessed 6 August 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Malone, Declan Mulvey & Paul O’Reilly.

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International Federation of American Football Europe | International Friendly | Irish Wolfhounds 20 Belgian Barbarians 19 | 20 October 2018

International Federation of American Football Europe Logo

Navan, Co. Meath, 20 October 2018

 

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Belgian Barbarians1300619
Irish Wolfhounds067720
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
BEL – Tomasz Firszt 5yd Run (PAT missed)6-0
BEL – Hadrien Godichild Int Return (PAT good)13-0
2nd Quarter 
IRL – Sean McGoldrick Pass from Andy Dennehy13-6
3rd Quarter 
IRL – Sean McGoldrick Pass from Andy Dennehy (Marty Caskey – XP Kick)13-13
4th Quarter 
IRL – Pete McMahon Run (PAT good)13-20
BEL – Thomas Bouron Pass from Tomasz Firszt (2XP no good)19-20

 

Reference

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Websites

 

[1] American Football International – Scott Morrow (2018) Ireland defeat Belgium for first International victory in late-game thriller [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/ireland-defeat-belgium-for-first-international-victory-in-late-game-thriller/?fbclid=IwAR2EYLaLhN58UF7jYgfakXPmN3vPjTAp4pHxPQToPrBn0B8_v9JHwVyYBrA [Accessed 31 October 2018]

 

Social Media

 

[2] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2018) Post: October 20, 2018 – “IRELAND WIN!! 20-19,” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/2145681338799088 [Accessed 22 October 2018]

[3] Belgian Barbarians Facebook Page (2018) Post: October 20, 2018 – “Halftime.

The Barbarians came out blazing putting 13-0 on the board in no time. Ireland bounced back making it 13-6 after the two first quarters.

Go Barbarians!!!” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BarbariansBelgium/posts/1962202913839533 [Accessed 31 October 2018]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Team Ireland.

About this document

 

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International Federation of American Football Europe | International Friendly | Dutch Lions 20 Irish Wolfhounds 0 | 27 August 2016

International Federation of American Football Europe Logo

Webster University Bowl, Waalwijk, Netherlands, 27 August 2016

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Irish Wolfhounds000–0
Dutch Lions0200–20
ScorersScore
2nd Quarter 
NED – Kevin Wesselink 10 yd Run0-6
NED – Miquel Castelen 20yd Run0-12
NED – Dennis de Wit 68yd Int Return0-20
Game Abandoned in 3rd Quarter due to Lightning 

Reference

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Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2016) Team Ireland play historic fixture away to the Netherlands [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/team-ireland-historic-fixture-away-netherlands/ [Accessed 2 September 2016]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Team Ireland.

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European Federation of American Football | International Friendly | Ireland 6 Great Britain Bulldogs 69 | 4 September 2004

European Federation of American Football Logo

Moorways Stadium, Derby, England, 4 September 2004

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Ireland 0 6 0 0 6
Great Britain Bulldogs 20 21 16 12 69
Scorers Score
1st Quarter  
GB – #88 6yd Pass from ?, #2 1xpt 0-7
GB – ##11 14yd Run, #2 1xpt 0-14
GB – #35 5yd Run 0-20
2nd Quarter  
GB – #83 34yd Pass, #2 1xpt 0-27
GB – #7 46yd Pass 0-33
GB – #24 26yd Pass, #85 2xpt 0-41
IRL – Dave Wheeler 7yd Run 6-47
3rd Quarter  
GB – #33 5yd Run 6-47
GB – #31 19yd Run, #2 1xpt 6-54
GB – #2 33yd Field Goal 6-57
4th Quarter  
GB – #17 50yd Punt Return 6-63
GB – #17 47yd Punt Return 6-69

Referece: [1]

Reference

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Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2004) IRELAND 6 GREAT BRITAIN BULLDOGS 69 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootbal.ie/iafl/irlgb04.htm [Accessed 25 October 2017]

Images

[1] American Football International (2013) EFAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/EFAF_logo.gif [Accessed 30 August 2017]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Team Ireland.

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European Federation of American Football | International Friendly | Ireland 8 Coventry Jets 35 | 15 October 2006

European Federation of American Football Logo

Celtic-Classic-3-Logo

Celtic Classic III Logo [3]

15 October 2006

 

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Ireland00088
Coventry Jets7147735
ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
COV – Anthony Perkins Run0-7
2nd Quarter 
COV – Mark Cohen Pass from Tim Spaull ??0-14
COV – Mark Cohen Pass from Tim Spaull0-21
3rd Quarter 
COV – Jeremy Simms ??0-28
4th Quarter 
IRL – Sam Hodgins Run, Simon Mackey 2xpt8-28
COV – Jeremy Simms Pass from Tim Spaull8-35

References: [2]

Report

Ireland put in one of their best performances in years against the Coventry Jets, ranked among the top teams in Europe, and the current British Division 1A Champions. The Jets roster included several British Internationals and players with Professional experience.

Erin Wagner was named Team Ireland MVP, picking up some first downs on offense and making some great tackles on defense. Former NFL Europe star Mark Cohen scored two touchdowns, and made several first down receptions, proving the game-winner for Coventry. Other Jets scorers were Running Back Anthony Perkins and Coventry’s 2006 MVP Jeremy Simms.

Perkins made a number of first down runs in the first quarter before scoring the opening touchdown midway through the quarter. Team Ireland responded with an 80-yard drive that got them to the 6-yard line with Simon Mackey, Chris Flynn & Erin Wagner picking up first downs, however, the Jets defense managed to keep Ireland out of the endzone.

The Jets added two touchdowns in the second quarter, one set up by a spectacular sideline catch inside the 5-yard line by Mark Cohen, and the other was a reception from Cohen from QB Tim Spaull after both he and Irish cornerback Willie Coyne both came down with their hands on the ball in the endzone. The Irish had another long drive behind QB Andrew Dennehy in the second quarter but were stopped on fourth down.

The Irish defense stepped up in the second half, with several tackles on the Coventry offense for a loss of yardage, James Kay, Chris Weir, Erin Wagner, Glen Carr and Kenny Hudson all making tackles. The Jets, however, got the ball within scoring range after recovering a fumble. Roxss McCooey came close to making an interception for Ireland, but the Jets scored a few plays later.

Ireland appeared to get stronger as the gamde wore on, and the Jets kept their star players, Cohen, Simms, and defensive Captain Adrian Newey on the field for the fourth quarter. Simon Buggle was now Ireland Quarterback, and he ut together a drive which finished with a scoring run inside from Sam Hodgins on a first-and-goal. Team Ireland also forced a fumble which was recovered by Darragh Farrell for the the turnover.

The Jets got their final TD in the fourth qyarter, when QB Tim Spaull who also played on the GB Lions International team, threw a long touchdown pass to Jeremy Simms. Ireland forced another turnover followingthis as Willie Coyne recovered a muffed punt and sprinted into the endzone for an apparent score, however, the referees ruled that the punter never had full possession of the ball so it couldn’t be advanced. Ireland, however, regained possession. 

 

Coventry-Jets-35-Ireland-8-Match-Photo

Coventry Running Back Anthony Perkins takes a Hand-Off Against the Team Ireland Defense [4]

Reference

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Internet Archive

 

[2] Dublin Dragons (2006) Team Ireland 8 Coventry Cassidy Jets 35 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20071117035949/http://www.dublindragons.com/e107/news.php?extend.20 [Accessed 31 October 2017]

 

Images

 

[1] American Football International (2013) EFAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/EFAF_logo.gif [Accessed 30 August 2017]

[3] Dublin Dragons (2006) Celtic Classic III Team Ireland v Coventry Cassidy Jets Logo [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20071117035949im_/http://www.dublindragons.com/e107/e107_images/2006/Classic3.jpg [Accessed 22 November 2019]

[4] Dublin Dragons (2006) Coventry Running Back Anthony Perkins Takes a Hand-Off Agianst Team Ireland Defense [Internet] Available from:https://web.archive.org/web/20071117035949im_/http://www.dublindragons.com/e107/e107_images/2006/cc31.jpg [Accessed 22 November 2019]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Team Ireland.

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Irish Leprechauns | International American Football Team | 1995 Roster

Roster 1995

Player Position Team
Offense    
Tight End Padraig Reddington Dublin Tornadoes
Fullback Phil McGowan Dublin Tornadoes
Fullback Alan Byrne Dublin Tornadoes
Halfback Brian Dennehy Dublin Tornadoes
Center Denis Soroghan Dublin Tornadoes
Right Guard Alan O’Brien Dublin Tornadoes
Defense    
Danny O’Callaghan Outside Linebacker Dublin Tornadoes
Danny Grandmaison Strong Safety Dublin Tornadoes
Cornerback Dave McGrath Dublin Tornadoes

References :[1]

References

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Internet Archive

 

[1] Dublin Tornadoes (1997) History of the Team [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19970618100359/http://fiachra.ucd.ie/~alan/tornado.html [Accessed 20 March 2018]

 

Acknowledgements

 

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Michael Brophy and Ralph Schmeer of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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International American Football | Irish Teams v NCAA Division III Teams 2007-2019

Irish Teams versus NCAA Division III Teams 2007-2019

DateIrish TeamNCAA DIII Team
19.05.07Tallaght Outlaws0Claremont-McKenna Stags (CA)67
02.06.07Carrickfergus Knights0Team USA Allstars26
28.06.08Dublin Rebels8Midwestern AllStars (USA)72
2010Dublin Rebels7Chicago All-Stars74
02.06.12Trinity College Dublin10New England Ironmen (USA)48
10.06.12University of Limerick Vikings2Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WN)58
31.05.14Dublin Rebels0Centre College Colonels (KY)90
.05.16Belfast Trojans26Sewanee Tigers (Tenn)27
25.07.17Belfast Trojans0Centre College Colonels (KY)47
2018Dublin Rebels0Dubuque Spartans (IW)98
25.05.19Belfast Trojans0Augustana Vikings (IL)65

[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][[11][12][13][14][15]

Report

Irish American Football League teams graduated to playing National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III teams in 2004, showing a marked improvement on their first outings in the 1980s and 1990s against American opposition.

The Tallaght Outlaws created History in 2007, becoming the first Irish Club to play NCAA opposition, losing to Claremont-McKenna Stags of California 67-0. [3]

Over the next three years the Dublin Rebels lost twice to Midwestern All-Star teams – one from Chicago and one representing a Midwestern Conference. [4][16]

In 2012 Trinity College would lose by 50-odd points to the New England Ironmen, while the UL Vikings similarly lost to Wisconsin-Eau Claire. [5][6]

2014 saw Centre College Colonels pay the first of two visits to Ireland, not holding back in a 90-0 defeat of the Dublin Rebels. [7] They would return in 2017 beating the Belfast Trojans 47-0.[11]  The Rebels would also lose heavily in 2018 to Dubuque Spartans from Iowa. [15]

In between these matches the Belfast Trojans would come the closest an Irish team has ever come to beating a US team, losing to the Sewanee Tigers of Kentucky 27-26 [8]. They entertained another American College, Augustana Vikings from Illinois in 2019, losing 65-0.

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2004) John Carroll win Celtic Classic 2 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/john-carroll-win-celtic-classic-2/ [Accessed 8 December 2016]

[2] Wayback Machine – Irish American Football Association (2006) IRISH NATIONAL TEAM & IAFL ALLSTARS RESULTS [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20060622144820/http://www.americanfootball.ie/teamirelandresults.htm [Accessed 6 July 2017]

[6] Wayback Machine – Irish American Football Association (2007) Home [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20071002075251/http://www.irish-american-football.org:80/ [Accessed 3 January 2019]

[3] Wayback Machine – Tallaght Outlaws (2008) Latest News [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20071114134039/http://www.tallaghtoutlaws.com [Accessed 15 October 2017]

[4] Irish American Football Association (2009) CELTIC CLASSIC & WEEK 14 OF IAFL SEASON [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootball.ie/iafl/indexearly2009.htm [Accessed 15 October 2017]

[5] Irish American Football Association (2012) Wisconsin Eau Claire 58-2 UL Vikings [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wisconsin-eau-claire-58-2-ul-vikings/ [Accessed 8 December 2016]

[6] Wayback Machine – Irish American Football Association (2012) Result: New England 48-10 Trinity College Dublin [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20160303233538/http://www.americanfootball.ie/result-new-england-48-10-trinity-college-dublin [Accessed 10 May 2017]

[7] Irish American Football Association (2014) Centre College NCAA win against Dublin Rebels [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/centre-college-ncaa-win-against-dublin-rebels/ [Accessed 8 December 2016]

[8] Irish American Football Association (2016) Sewanee Tigers narrowly defeat Belfast Trojans [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/sewanee-tigers-narrowly-defeat-belfast-trojans/ [Accessed 8 December 2016]

[9] IAFA Ireland Facebook Page (2017) Post April 3 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1474457059254856:0 [Accessed 25 August 2017]

[10] IAFA Ireland Facebook Page (2017) Post April 8 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1479857652048130 [Accessed 25 August 2017]

[11] Irish American Football Association (2017) Centre College Colonels @ Belfast Trojans [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/centre-college-colonels-belfast-trojans/ [Accessed 26 May 2017

[12] Belfast Trojans Facebook Page (2017) Post May 27 2017 [Internet] Available from: http://www.facebook.com/TheBelfastTrojans/posts/1470445163002450 [Accessed 9 June 2017]

[13] Belfast Trojans Facebook Page (2017) Post May 27 2017 [Internet] Available from: http://www.facebook.com/TheBelfastTrojans/posts/1470453613001605 [Accessed 9 June 2017]

[14] College Football Ireland [Internet] Available from: http://collegefootballireland.com/ [Accessed 8 December 2016]

[15] American Football Worldwide Dubuque Spartans Control LOS and Dominate in Ireland [Internet] Available from: http://americanfootballworldwide.com/featured/dubuque-spartans-control-los-dominate-ireland/ [Accessed 8 December 2016]

Media

[16] You Tube (2010) American Football in Ireland Chicago vs Dublin [7:21] [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeSbw7Vd42Q [Accessed 16 November 2017]

Social Media

[17] Belfast Trojans | Facebook (2019) Post, May 25, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/TheBelfastTrojans/posts/2364320563614901 [Accessed 30 May 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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