Category: Gridiron Football

Dublin Vipers Irish Flag Football Team Roster and Match Reports 2015-16

Dublin Vipers Logo [Ref: 1]

FINAL EBC Dublin Division Standings 2015-16

 PWLTPFPAPts
EBC Dublin       
*Dublin Vipers86202156718
*Dublin Rebels853015917415
DIT Spartans844014715212
Maynooth University Bulls844012814112
University College Dublin8170992293
[Ref: 16]

2015-16 Results (EBC)

WeekDateVenueVersusW/LScore
314.11.2015DIT SpartansL13-14
405.12.2015Maynooth University BullsW25-0
405.12.2015University College DublinL13-20
516.01.2016Dublin RebelsW27-12
516.01.2016University College DublinW45-6
806.02.2016Maynooth University BullsW33-0
806.02.2016DIT SpartansW18-0
PO20.02.2016MullingarDublin RebelsW52-12
SF05.03.2016NSCCraigavon CowboysL26-30
References: [27-45]

Team Roster 2015-16

NamePosition
Joe Grey
Sean Douglas
Conor McGroarty
Andrew Bracken
Bobby Smith
Ben Arulogun
Dublin Vipers Team roster 2015-16 [Ref: 46]

Report

Dublin Vipers made it all the way to the Semi-finals of the Emerald Bowl Conference in 2015-16, losing to the Craigavon Cowboys 26-30, after posting a 6-2 Regular Season record, and defeating Dublin Rebels 52-12 in the Playoffs.

References

Images

[1] Irish American Football Association (2017) Dublin Vipers Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/EBC-Team-Logo-Vipers-e1496826426481.png [Accessed 6 September 2019]

Social Media

[16] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Photo February 7 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/photos/pcb.1770417789848702/1770417676515380/?type=3&theater [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[27] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Post November 4 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1739215362968945[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[28] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Post November 6 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1739752706248544[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[29] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Post November 9 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1740687476155067[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[30] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Post November 9 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1740687502821731[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[31] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Post November 16 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1742483099308838[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[32] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Post December 6 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1747885608768587[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[33] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Post December 23 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1753870021503479[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[34] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2015) Photo December 23 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/photos/pcb.1753870021503479/1753869871503494/?type=3&theater [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[35] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Post January 18 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1763256630564818[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[36] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Photo January 18 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/photos/pcb.1763256630564818/1763256597231488/?type=3&theater [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[37] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Post January 29 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1767095853514229[Accessed 13 November 2017]

[38] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Photo January 29 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/photos/a.1587898684767281.1073741830.1583160178574465/1767094866847661/?type=3&theater [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[39] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Post February 1 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1768088630081618 [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[40] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Photo February 1 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/photos/pcb.1768088630081618/1768088376748310/?type=3&theater [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[41] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Post February 7 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1770417789848702 [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[42] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Photo February 7 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/photos/pcb.1770417789848702/1770417676515380/?type=3&theater [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[43] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Post February 20 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1775342396022908:0 [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[44] Flag Football Ireland Facebook Page (2016) Post March 7 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/FlagFootballIreland/posts/1781143492109465 [Accessed 13 November 2017]

[45] Mullingar Minotaurs | Facebook (2016) Post January 30, 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1125233110822087 [Accessed 26 May 2019]

Websites

[46] Pulling the Flag (2016) Emerald Bowl III – The Revenge [Internet] Available from: http://pullingtheflag.co.uk/2016/10/emerald-bowl-iii-the-revenge.html [Accessed 2 June 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Conor McGroarty and Joe Gray (Dublin Vipers).

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 2 June 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

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Junior American Football League (Britain) 1988

Final Standings

PWLTPFPAPct
NORTHERN DIVISION
North East Conference
*Lincoln Bombers8800160301.000
*Nottinghamshire Caesars844011384.500
Nottingham Outlaws8260104170.250
Newark Vulcans808028173.000
Midlands Conference
*Northamptonshire Stormbringers871021858.875
*Wrekin Giants Juniors871015454.875
Burton Barons Juniors835049123.375
Locomotive Derby Juniors817030164.125
North West Conference
*Wirral Wolves870116658.938
*Rotherham Braves852113066.688
Fylde Falcons Juniors835048143.375
Lancashire Braves82515870.313
Stockport Falcons Juniors816144109.188
EASTERN DIVISION
Eastern Conference
*Tiptree Titans1090134310.950
*Chelmsford Cherokee Braves1072125133.750
Colchester Eagles9630168146.667
Southend Wildcats1037069147.300
Basildon Wildcats1037069147.300
Colchester Tridents90810296.056
East Anglian Conference
*Cambridge Coyotes861112960.813
*Norwich Demons85129650.750
Ipswich Cardinals84319234.563
North Sea Tigers835063110.375
Peterborough Junior Hustlers808016142.000
Home Counties Conference
*Luton Junior Flyers880024401.000
*Bedford Yearlings853015152.625
Herts Spirits844012482.500
Oxford Junior Bulldogs835038182.375
Chiltern Cheetahs808016257.000
SOUTHERN DIVISION
London Central
*London Acorn Lasers880032661.000
*Ealing Eagles862014680.750
Heathrow Jets8350103101.375
Westminster Warriors725036149.286
Kingston Bengals707018293.000
London & East Conference
*Maidstone Pumas860221622.875
*Kent Rams Juniors851223522.750
Elmpark Eagles83419960.438
Medway Mustangs8341111140.438
Biggin Hill Flyers80808425.000
London & West Conference
*Basingstoke Ironsides862010116.750
*Thames Valley Razorbacks85124416.750
Farnham Knights84133826.688
White Horse Warriors825114131.313
Silverbacks Juniors808008.000
WESTERN DIVISION
Southern Conference
*Bournemouth Bobcats871014326.875
*Portsmouth Warriors871010848.875
Fortek Falcons84403684.500
Eastleigh Royals82604125.250
Cornwall Corvettes808008.000
Western Conference
*Cardiff Celts8800231321.000
*Swansea Dragons852112630.688
Cheltenham Chieftains843114647.563
Hereford Chargers Colts716014176.143
Avalon Knights70708240.000
Junior American Football League Standings 1988 [Ref: 1]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Divisional Playoffs
04.08.1988Rotherham Braves6Wrekin Giants Juniors18
04.08.1988Northants Stormbringers24Nottingham Caesars6
04.08.1988Chelmsford Cherokee Braves26Norwich Demons0
04.08.1988Cambridge Coyotes6Bedford Yearlings0
04.08.1988Kent Rams Juniors12Thames Valley Razorbacks8
04.08.1988Basingstoke Ironsides0Ealing Eagles28
Divisional Semi-Finals
11.08.1988Acorn LasersKent Rams
11.08.1988Maidstone PumasEaling Eagles
11.08.1988Lincoln BombersWrekin Giants
11.08.1988Wirral WolvesNorthants Stormbringers
11.08.1988Luton FlyersChelmsford Cherokee Braves
11.08.1988Tiptree TitansCambridge Coyotes
11.08.1988Cardiff CeltsPortsmouth Warriors
11.08.1988Bournemouth BobcatsSwansea Dragons
Final
08.09.1988Tiptree Titans10London Acorn Lasers6
Junior American Football League Playoffs 1988 [Ref: 2-3]
Fylde Falcons break through the Lancashire Braves offensive line [Ref: 4]

Final

Tiptree Titans 10 London Acorn Lasers 6

A shaky start by both offenses led to a low-scoring first half, with Simon Dobinson making the sole score in the second quarter, a 40-yard field goal, after missing one in the first period from 27 yards. In the third quarter both sides scored touchdowns, Tiptree’s Quarterback Dominic Harvey connecting with Wide Receiver James Cooke to bring them to the 20-yard line, and then on a fake field goal, holder and free safety Stephen Lamb threw to Michael Lane in the endzone. The Lasers hit back immediately, with Simon Paris running 94-yards on the kickoff return, aided by some excellent blocking. The two extra-point attempt, which would have left them within a Field Goal, failed, leaving the score 10-6 to Tiptree Titans at the end. There was some consolation for the London acorn Lasers as Simon Paris earned the game MVP for his run.

At Q1Q2Q3Q4Total
Tiptree Titans037010
London Acorn Lasers00606
Junior American Football League Final 1988 [Ref: 3]
TeamScorersScore
1st Quarter
No Scoring0-0
2nd Quarter
TIPSimon Dobinson 40yd FG3-0
3rd Quarter
TIPMichael Lane 20yd Pass from Stephen Lamb (XP Kick Good)10-0
LALSimon Paris 94yd Kick Return (2XP Conversion Failed)10-6
4th Quarter
No Scoring10-6
Junior American Football League Final Box-Score 1988 [Ref: 3]

About the JAFL

The Junior American Football League was a Two-Touch American Football League for youths in Britain. It played a variation on BAFRA Flag Football rules. There were 54 teams divided into 11 Conferences in 4 Divisions, with the top two in each Conference qualifying for the playoffs.

References

Newspapers

[1] Anon. (1988) “JAFL Standings” American Football News. August 4, 1988. pg. 8.

[2] Anon. (1988) “JAFL Update” American Football News. August 11, 1988. pg. 9.

[3] Anon. (1988) “JAFL Final” American Football News. September 15, 1988. pg. 20.

Images

[4] Anon. (1988) “JAFL Standings: break through – Falcons Junior defense crack the Lancashire Braves offensive line” American Football News. August 4, 1988. pg. 8.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Laura Shadbolt, Roisin Ni Dhonnacha, and Derak Walsh.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 31 May 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

British American Football Association Women’s Sapphire Series Division 1 2017-2019

BAFA Sapphire Series Logo [Ref: 4]

Sapphire Series D1 2017

PWLTPFPAPct
Division 1 North
*Leeds Carnegie Chargers6420200121.667
*Manchester Titans6231199163.417
Edinburgh Wolves614169156.250
East Kilbride Pirates #606018233.000
Division 1 South
*Birmingham Lions6600228221.000
*Hertfordshire Tornadoes6420170118.667
London Warriors6420114100.667
Derby Braves624076166.333
BAFA Women’s Sapphire Series Standings 2017 [Ref: 1]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
08.04.2017Leeds Carnegie Chargers20Hertfordshire Tornadoes14
08.04.2017Birmingham Lions48Manchester Titans0
3rd Place
08.04.2017Hertfordshire Tornadoes40Manchester Titans20
Final
08.04.2017Birmingham Lions56Leeds Carnegie Chargers6
BAFA Women’s Sapphire Series National Playoffs 2017 [Ref: 1]

Sapphire Series D1 2018

PWLTPFPAPts
Division 1 North
*Leeds Chargers65102918616
*Manchester Titans633016911112
Edinburgh Wolves62407420110
East Kilbride Pirates6060283986
Division 1 South
*Birmingham Lions66002696018
*London Warriors64202007614
Hertfordshire Tornadoes633010215912
Derby Braves6150921208
BAFA Women’s Sapphire Series Standings 2018 [Ref: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
17.03.2018Manchester Titans2Birmingham Lions42
17.03.2018Leeds Carnegie Chargers34London Warriors14
3rd Place
17.03.2018London Warriors34Manchester Titans0
Final
17.03.2018Leeds Carnegie Chargers22Birmingham Lions40
BAFA Women’s Sapphire Series Gold Playoffs 2018 [Ref: 2]

Sapphire Series D1 2018-19

PWLTPFPAPct
Division 1 North
*Leeds Carnegie Chargers87104393522
*Edinburgh Wolves871030610222
East Kilbride Pirates62406026510
Manchester Titans71605631410
Derby Braves (R)4130431748
Division 1 South
*Birmingham Lions87103658122
*London Warriors862025014420
Hertfordshire Tornadoes835011619714
Sandwell Steelers81704029310
Portsmouth Dreadnoughts20206622
BAFA Women’s Sapphire Series Standings 2018-19 [Ref: 3]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
02.03.2019Leeds Chargers20London Warriors48
02.03.2019Birmingham Lions40Edinburgh Wolves2
3rd Place
02.03.2019Leeds Chargers44Edinburgh wolves6
National Championship
02.03.2019London Warriors12Birmingham Lions26
BAFA Women’s Sapphire Series National Playoffs 2018-19 [Ref: 3]

Report

The British American Football Association Sapphire Series was won by the Birmingham Lions each year from 2017 to 2018-19, as they defeated the Leeds Carnegie Chargers 56-6 in 2017 and 40-22 in 2018, before winning 26-12 against London Warriors in 2018-19, making it six championships in-a-row for the West Midlands team.

The Sapphire Series is the Women’s National Championship for American Football in Britain, and plays 7v7 fully kitted contact football. There were two divisions or levels during this period, with Division 1 being the highest.

Birmingham Lions – Sapphire Series Champions 2018-19 [Ref: 5]

References

Websites

[1] Double Coverage (2017) Sapphire Series 2017 [Internet] available from: http://dblcoverage.com/womens/sapphire-series-2017/ [Accessed 7 May 2020]

[2] Double Coverage (2018) Sapphire Series 2018 [Internet] available from:http://dblcoverage.com/womens/sapphire-series-2018/ [Accessed 7 May 2020]

[3] Double Coverage (2019) Sapphire Series 2018-19 [Internet] Available from: http://dblcoverage.com/womens/sapphire-series-2018-19/ [Accessed 7 May 2020]

Images

[4] Cardiff Valkyries (2017) sapphire [Internet] Available from: https://i2.wp.com/cardiffvalkyries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sapphire.png?fit=247%2C202 [Accessed 31 May 2020]

[5] Birmingham Lions (2019) Sponsors support is thanked [Internet] Available from: http://birminghamlions.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1D9A8864.jpg [Accessed 31 May 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Laura Shadbolt and Roisin Ni Dhonnacha.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 31 May 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

English Senior Flag League 9v9 Senior Championship 2003-2005

ESFL 9v9 Senior 2003

DateHome TeamAway Team
Final2 Legs
22.08.2003Leicester Eagles6Fen Harriers26
15.09.2003Fen Harriers35Leicester Eagles6
(Fen Harriers won 61-12 on Agg)
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship 2003 [Ref: 6]

ESFL 9v9 Senior 2004

PWLTPFPAPct
Leicester Eagles (C)6600129301.000
Fen Harriers42205852.500
Chichester and Derby21101212.500
Andover Thrashers41304091.250
Bournemouth and Birmingham Raiders2020018.000
Chatham Sharks2020016.000
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship 2004 [Ref: 7]

ESFL 9v9 Senior 2005

DateHome TeamAway Team
Final2 Legs
17.07.2005Leicester Eagles46Fen Harriers28
11.09.2005Fen Harriers12Leicester Eagles24
(Leicester won 70-40 on Agg)
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship 2005 [Ref: 8]

Report

From 1998 to 2002 the British Senior Flag League ran 9v9 and 5v5 Flag American Football Leagues in England. The 5v5 version was the International Standard as promoted by the NFL, but England also ran a 9v9 Senior Championship.

In 2003 the League renamed itself the English Senior Flag League. Fen Harriers won that year and from 2004 to 2005 the Leicester Europa Eagles won the title.

The popularity of 9v9 dropped off after 2002, and the format was no longer used after 2005, as the NFL standard became the British Standard. While the League was called the British Senior Flag League prior to 2003, and was open to all teams in Britain, all teams were English and there was a separate Scottish Flag Football Association north of the border. The British American Football Association officially recognized Flag Football and took over the running of both leagues in 2008.

References

[6] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 2003 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

[7] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 2004 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

[8] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 2005 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Derek Walsh.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 31 May 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

British Senior Flag League 9v9 Senior Championship 1998-2002

BSFL 9v9 Senior 1998

PWLTPF / APctPts
Leicester Europa Eagles (C)88001301.00016
Sheffield Saxons8530-2.62510
Merseyside Mavericks8350-32.3756
Chiltern Cheetahs8350-24.3756
Sussex Storm8170-72.1252
ESFL 9v9 Senior Championship Standings 1998 [Ref: 1]

BSFL 9v9 Senior 1999

PWLTPFPAPctPts
Fen Harriers (C)6600272261.00012
Leicester Europa Eagles6321146102.5837
Doncaster Wildcats623174100.4175
Sheffield Lightning606056320.0000
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship Standings 1999 [Ref: 2]

BSFL 9v9 Senior 2000

PWLTPFPAPctPts
Fen Harriers (C)44009261.0008
Leicester Europa Eagles42203250.5004
Boston Renegades21102812.5002
Sheffield Lightning40401296.0000
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship Standings 2000 [Ref: 3]

BSFL 9v9 Senior 2001

PWLTPFPAPct
Northern Conference
*UCLA Renegades651012866.833
*Fen Harriers642014436.667
Leicester Eagles642013770.667
Sheffield Lightning624058162.333
Birmingham Raiders60600118.000
Southern Conference
*London Gators650114454.917
*Canterbury Coyotes63217076.583
Bournemouth Raiders633064104.500
London Hurricanes60601276.000
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship Standings 2001 [Ref: 4]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
2001London Gators22Fen Harriers8
2001UCLA Renegades0Canterbury Coyotes14
Final
2001London Gators22Canterbury Coyotes14
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship Playoffs 2001 [Ref: 4]

BSFL 9v9 Senior 2002

PWLTPFPAPct
*Leicester Eagles650111525.917
*Invicta Coyotes850314052.813
*Bournemouth Raiders641111444.750
*Fen Harriers614115471.250
Brighton Tsunami41302684.250
Chichester Sharks606018170.000
London Hurricanes404014114.000
BSFL 9v9 senior Championship Standings 2002 [Ref: 5]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
2002Leicester Eagles32Fen Harriers6
2002Invicta Coyotes0Bournemouth Raiders6
Final
2002Leicester Eagles45Bournemouth Raiders21
BSFL 9v9 Senior Championship Playoffs 2002 [Ref: 5]

Report

From 1998 to 2002 the British Senior Flag League ran 9v9 and 5v5 Flag American Football Leagues in England. The 5v5 version was the International Standard as promoted by the NFL, but England also ran a 9v9 Senior Championship, which was won by Leicester Europa Eagles in 1998, Fen Harriers in 1999 and 2000, London Gators in 2001, and then Leicester Eagles again in 2002.

The popularity of 9v9 dropped off after 2003, and the BSFL changed its name to the English Senior Flag League. While the League was called the British Senior Flag League prior to 2003, and was open to all teams in Britain, all teams were English and there was a separate Scottish Flag Football Association north of the border. The British American Football Association officially recognized Flag Football and took over the running of both leagues in 2008.

References

[1] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 1998 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

[2] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 1999 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

[3] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 2000 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

[4] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 2001 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

[5] English Senior Flag League | Wayback Machine (2007) [Standings][click here to access the Archive]ESFL Standings 9 on 9 Senior Championship 2002 [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070205062603/http://www.seniorflag.co.uk/ [Accessed 12 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Derek Walsh.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 31 May 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

The Spring League v Japan American Football Association 2020

Results

DateVenueHome TeamAway Team
01.03.2020Frisco, TexasThe Spring League36Japan AFA 16
The Spring League International Results 2020 [Ref: 1]

Report

The Spring League, a AAA Showcase American Football League based in Austin, Texas, played its first International Game on March 1, 2020, beating Japan American Football Association 36-16

References

Websites

[1] The Spring League (2020) Springboard to the Pros [Internet] Available from: http://www.thespringleague.com/?page_id=136 [Accessed 8 May 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Gunning (American Football International, Inside Sport Japan and Japan Times).

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 11 May 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

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Irish American Football League Preseason 2011

Irish American Football Association Logo 2010-2018 [Ref: 1]

Preseason Standings

PWLTPFPAPct
IAFL Preseason North
Belfast Trojans
Carrickfergus Knights
Craigavon Cowboys
IAFL Preseason Central
Dublin Rebels
Trinity College Dublin
West Dublin Rhinos
IAFL Preseason South
University of Limerick Vikings110044182
Cork Admirals101018440
Dublin Dragons
University College Dublin
IAFL Preseason Leinster
Tullamore Phoenix
Drogheda Lightning
Trim Bulldogs
Irish American Football League Preseason 2011 [Ref: compiled from results in 1]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
PS Week 1
13.02.2011Dublin DragonsTullamore Phoenix
Gaeltacht Bowl (Dingle Classic)Corca Duibhne Rugby Grounds
05.03.2011University of Limerick Vikings44Cork Admirals18
PS Week ??
03.2011Tullamore PhoenixWest Dublin Rhinos
Irish American Football League Preseason 2011 [Ref: 1-3]

Report

The University of Limerick Vikings beat the Cork Admirals 44-18 to win the Preseason Dingle Classic for the third year in-a-row. The game, dubbed the Gaeltacht Bowl by players, was played at the Corca Duibhne Rugby Grounds as part of the Paidi O’Se Tournament which features as its main attraction Men’s and Ladies Gaelic Football tournaments.

The Tullamore Phoenix of the DV8 Development League also played two joint training sessions and scrimmage matches in preseason 2011, against Dublin Dragons and West Dublin Rhinos.

IAFL Preseason 2011 – Tullamore Phoenix line-up against West Dublin Rhinos [Photo: Alison Thornton][Ref: 5]

References

Images

[1] Irish American Football Association (2010) IAFA Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IAFA.jpg [Accessed 1 May 2017]

Newspapers

[2] Anon. (2010) “Club Notes: Tullamore Phoenix AFC”. Offaly Independent. Saturday, February 19, 2011. pg. 29 [Past copies of the Offaly Independent are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service]

[3] Anon. (2010) “Dingle win Men’s title at Comortais Paidi O’Se tournament”. Kerryman North Edition. March 9, 2011. pg. 63 [Past copies of the The Kerryman are available to view online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service]

Websites

[4] Tullamore Phoenix AFC (2011) Tullamore Phoenix & West Dublin Rhinos joint training session. [Internet] Available from: https://phoenixafcdotcom.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/hello-world/ [Accessed 7 June 2020]

Images

[5] Tullamore Phoenix AFC (2011) phoenix-v-rhinos-9 [Internet] Available from: https://phoenixafcdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/phoenix-v-rhinos-9.jpg?w=829&h=&zoom=2 [Accessed 7 June 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Doyle, Berenice “The Wounded Bear”, Jean Dunphy and Joe Slevin

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American Football Ireland 2 Bowls 2014-Present

IAFL 2 Bowl 2019 Logo [6]

IAFL 2 Bowls 2014-2019

YearWinnersRunners-Up
2014Tyrone Titans20Dundalk Mavericks7
2015Belfast Trojans 2nds48South Kildare Soldiers0
2016Donegal / Derry Vipers33Wexford Eagles29
2017Meath Bulldogs40Antrim Jets0
2018No Competition
2019Cill Dara Crusaders34Meath Bulldogs26
American Football Ireland 2 Bowls 2014-Present Ref: 1-5]

Composite Standings 2014-Present

TeamPWL
Belfast Trojans 2nds110
Cill Dara Crusaders110
Donegal / Derry Vipers110
Tyrone Titans110
Meath Bulldogs211
Antrim Jets101
Dundalk Mavericks *101
South Kildare Soldiers101
Wexford Eagles101
American Football Ireland 2 Bowls Composite standings 2014-2019 [Ref: compiled from 1-5]

Note: * Now known as Louth Mavericks.

Report

The IAFL 2 Conference was started as a third level in 2014. Tyrone Titans won the first IAFL 1 Bowl 20-7 over Dundalk Mavericks. Belfast Trojans 2nds won the following year, again a Leinster Regional Team the Runners-Up in South Kildare Soldiers.

Donegal/Derry Vipers made it three in a row for Ulster in 2016 with a win over another Leinster Regional team, the Wexford Eagles (33-29). Meath Bulldogs finally won the Title for Leinster with a 40-0 win over Antrim Jets who were hoping to make it four in a row for Ulster sides.

The IAFL 2 Conference was merged with the IAFL 1 Conference in 2018, but the Conference was reinstated in 2019, Cill Dara Crusaders becoming the first Kildare side to win a Bowl by beating Meath Bulldogs 34-26 in the Final.

In all, nine different teams have competed in the five years of the 2 Bowl, with only the Meath Bulldogs making a return trip to the Bowl.

Cill Dara Crusaders IAFL 2 Bowl Champions 2019 [Ref: 7]

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2014) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 23 August 2014]

[2] Irish american Football Association (2016) Donegal Derry Vipers win IAFL2 Bowl in a spectacular game with Wexford Eagles [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/donegalderry-vipers-win-iafl2-bowl-spectacular-game-wexford-eagles/ [Accessed 1 September 2016]

[3] IAFA Ireland Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post August 20 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1625846934115867 [Accessed 28 August 2017]

[4] Irish American Football Association (2015) UCD wins IAFL1 Championship; Tyrone wins IAFL2 Championship [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/ucd-wins-iafl1-championship/ [Accessed 27 November 2018]

[5] Irish American Football Association (2019) Kitted Football | League Details | IAFL2 [Playoffs][Standings][Results & Fixtures] 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/home/kitted-football/iafl2_19/ [Accessed 16 July 2019]

Images

[6] Irish American Football Association (2019) IAFA 2 Bowl Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IAFL2-Bowl-e1561635928498.png [Accessed 16 July 2019]

[7] Irish American Football Association (2019) Cill Dara Crusaders Team Photo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Picture-3.jpg [Accessed 16 July 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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American Football Ireland 1 Bowls 2014-Present

IAFL 1 Bowl 2019 Logo [7]

IAFL 1 Bowls 2014-2019

YearWinnersRunners-Up
2014University College Dublin40Cork Admirals0
2015Waterford Wolves13Cork Admirals12
2016Cork Admirals38Belfast Trojans 2nds7
2017Louth Mavericks23Craigavon Cowboys18
2018West Dublin Rhinos16Craigavon Cowboys14
2019Craigavon Cowboys28Westmeath Minotaurs27
American Football Ireland 1 Bowls 2014-Present [Ref: 1-6]

Composite Standings 2014-Present

TeamPWL
Louth Mavericks110
University College Dublin110
Waterford Wolves110
West Dublin Rhinos110
Cork Admirals312
Craigavon Cowboys312
Belfast Trojans 2nds101
Westmeath Minotaurs101
American Football Ireland 1 Bowls Composite Standings 2014-Present [Ref: compiled from: 1-6]

Report

UCD won the first IAFL 1 Bowl 40-0 over Cork Admirals a year after both clubs were controversially relegated from the Shamrock Bowl Conference for forfeiting fixtures. Waterford Wolves beat Cork the following year – again after being relegated from the SBC.

In 2016 the Admirals won the Bowl at the third attempt – and promotion back to the SBC – beating The Belfast Trojans Seconds Team 38-7. Louth Mavericks made it a second win for the Regions with victory over Craigavon Cowboys in 2017. The Cowboys lost the following year to West Dublin Rhinos, but finally won the title and promotion back to the SBC with a narrow 28-27 win over Westmeath Minotaurs in 2019.

In all six different teams have each won the 1 Bowl once.

Craigavon Cowboys – 1 Bowl Champions 2019 [Ref: 8]

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2015) UCD wins IAFL1 Championship; Tyrone wins IAFL2 Championship [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/ucd-wins-iafl1-championship/ [Accessed 27 November 2018]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2015) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 14 July 2015]

[3] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2016) Post July 17 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1212468245453740 [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[4] IAFA Ireland Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post August 20 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1625971890770038 [Accessed 28 August 2017]

[5] Irish American Football Association (2018) IAFL1 Schedule & Results 2018 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/schedule/iafl-1-schedule-results-2018/ [Accessed 28 May 2018]

[6] Irish American Football Association (2019) IAFL 1 [Playoff][Standings][Fixtures & Results] [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/home/kitted-football/iafl1_19/ [Accessed 29 July 2019]

Images

[7] Irish American Football Association (2019) IAFL 1 Bowl Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAFL1Bowl.png[Accessed 7 April 2019]

[8] Irish American Football Association (2019) Craigavon Cowboys | IAFL 1 Bowl Champions 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAFL2-2019-Champions-2-1024×455.png [Accessed 7 April 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Joe Grey, Dublin Dragons

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American Football Ireland Shamrock Bowls 1986-Present

Shamrock Bowl Scoreboard

Shamrock Bowl Results 1986-Present

SBYearWinnersRunners-Up
All-Ireland Championship
1986Belfast Blitzers7Dublin Celts0
Shamrock Bowl
I1986Craigavon Cowboys6Dublin Celts2
II1987Dublin Celts43Craigavon Cowboys25
III1988Dublin Celts34Belfast Blitzers6
IV1989Dublin Celts7Antrim Bulldogs6
Irish League Final
1990Craigavon Cowboys54Belfast Spartans3
Shamrock Bowl
V1990Dublin Celts40Craigavon Cowboys0
VI1991Dublin Celts66Antrim Bulldogs6
VII1992Craigavon Cowboys14Antrim Bulldogs6
VIII1993Dublin Tornadoes22Dublin Celts2
IX1994Dublin Tornadoes21Carrickfergus Knights15
X1995Dublin Tornadoes44Carrickfergus Knights12
XI1996Dublin Lightning26Dublin Tornadoes8
XII1997Carrickfergus Knights21Dublin Bulls0
XIII1998Carrickfergus Knights22Dublin Tigers14
XIV1999Dublin Tigers22Carrickfergus Knights6
2000No Competition
XV2001Dublin Rebels28Carrickfergus Knights7
XVI2002Carrickfergus Knights66University of Limerick Vikings0
XVII2003Dublin Rebels24Carrickfergus Knights12
XVIII2004Dublin Rebels24Carrickfergus Knights22
XIX2005Dublin Rebels26Belfast Bulls19
XX2006Dublin Rebels44University of Limerick Vikings12
XXI2007University of Limerick Vikings22Cork Admirals14
XXII2008University of Limerick Vikings14Dublin Rebels12
XXIII2009University of Limerick Vikings9Dublin Rebels6 (OT)
XXIV2010Dublin Rebels15University of Limerick Vikings0
XXV2011Dublin Rebels14University of Limerick Vikings13
XXVI2012Belfast Trojans16University of Limerick Vikings 14
XXVII2013Belfast Trojans48Dublin Rebels18
XXVIII2014Belfast Trojans7Trinity College Dublin0
XXIX2015Belfast Trojans28Trinity College Dublin14
XXX2016Dublin Rebels12Belfast Trojans7
XXXI2017Dublin Rebels12Carrickfergus Knights6
XXXII2018Cork Admirals18Dublin Rebels16
XXXIII2019Belfast Trojans24South Dublin Panthers10
American Football Ireland Shamrock Bowl Results 1986-Present [Ref: 1-3]

Reference: [1]

Note 1: The 1986 season featured two Finals; The All-Ireland League and Championship based on an Irish / British League and Cup system were both won by Belfast Blitzers. Two months later in October 1986 sponsors decided there should be a big American-style Bowl game to finish the season, to which Belfast Blitzers and Dublin Celts – the top two teams – were invited, but the Blitzers as both League and Cup Champions declined to take part as they condsidered themselves already Champions. Craigavon Cowboys took their place and won Shamrock Bowl I by a score of 6-2 against the Dublin Celts.

Note 2: The 1990 Shamrock Bowl is disputed between the Craigavon Cowboys & Dublin Celts. There was a separate Irish League (Northern Ireland) & League of Ireland (Republic of Ireland) with the Dublin Celts electing to play in the NCMMA (British Second Level) as well as playing matches against Irish Teams. At the end of the Season a match was organised between the Winners of the Irish League (Craigavon Cowboys) & the Dublin Celts, which the Celts won 40-0, according to the AFI website.

Note 3: There was no League in 2000 or 2020

Composite Table 1986-2019

TeamPWL
Dublin Rebels1394
Belfast Trojans651
Dublin Celts752
Dublin Tornadoes431
University of Limerick Vikings835
Carrickfergus Knights *937
Craigavon Cowboys422
Dublin Lightning110
Cork Admirals211
Dublin Tigers211
Belfast Blitzers101
Belfast Bulls101
Dublin Bulls101
South Dublin Panthers101
Trinity College Dublin202
Antrim / A26 Bulldogs303
American Football Ireland Shamrock Bowl Composite Table 1986-2019 [Ref: Compiled from 1-3]

Note: * Carrickfergus Knights are now the Belfast Knights.

Shamrock Bowl Champions 1986-2019 [Ref: 5]

Report

The Craigavon Cowboys won the first Shamrock Bowl in 1986, after that the Dublin Celts won 5-in-a-row from 1987 to 1991, a record winning streak that is still there today. Craigavon Cowboys won their second in 1992, before the Dublin Tornadoes won three in-a-row from 1993 to 1995, before being stopped short of four in-a-row by the Dublin Lightning in the Shamrock Bowl in 1996. The Carrickfergus Knights appeared in seven Shamrock Bowls in-a-row from 1997 to 2004, winning in 1997, 1998 and 2002, with the Dublin Tigers winning in 1999, and the Dublin Rebels in 2001.

From 2003 to 2006 the Rebels were Champions, with the University of Limerick Vikings winning their first of three-in-a-row in 2007. The Dublin Rebels then won in 2010 and 2011, before the Belfast Trojans won 4-in-a-row from 2012 to 2015, then it was another Rebels brace, winning in 2016 and 2017. The Cork Admirals won their first Shamrock bowl in 2018, before the Belfast Trojans won their fifth in 2019.

Dublin Celts – Shamrock Bowl II Champions 1987 [Ref: 4]

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2019) Shamrock Bowl Winners [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/home/kitted-football/shamrock-bowl-history/ [Accessed 11 August 2019]

[2] American Football Ireland (2020) AFI Logo 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AFI-Logo-200.png [Accessed 10 February 2020]

[3] Anon. (1991) “Bowl back in Dublin”Belfast Telegraph. Monday, September 30, 1991. pg. 18 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Images

[4] Dublin Celts American Football Team | Facebook (2017) [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213260818544676&set=gm.457477981311995&type=3&theater&ifg=1 [Accessed 21 January 2019]

[5] Anon. (1986) “Sport in Brief: American Football” Sunday Press. August 17th, 1986. pg. 25.

[6] Anon. (1986) “Dublin Celts are Blitzed” Sunday Press. August 17th, 1986. pg. 25.

[7] Lucky Show (2016) Irish American Football [Internet] Available from: http://www.luckyshow.org/football/Shamrock%20Bowl.htm [Accessed 5 June 2017]

Social Media

[8] Belfast Blitzers | Facebook (2019) Comments on Post by David Turner, August 12-17, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/posts/2244208692356940 [Accessed 17 August 2019]

[9] Belfast Blitzers | Facebook (2019) Comments on Post by David Turner, September 7, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/posts/2286790341432108?comment_id=2287705898007219&reply_comment_id=2292185984225877&notif_id=1568031304420635&notif_t=feed_comment [Accessed 9 September 2019]

[10] John Gunning Facebook Messenger (2020) Photo, 28 May 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-0/p280x280/101398127_273309810741077_3419163115760123904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=b96e70&_nc_ohc=wsaKRaH1ceoAX8aOHLJ&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&_nc_tp=6&oh=2c729b8c4ca2f94c7d0a0dd28315098f&oe=5EF68C40 [Accessed 28 May 2020]

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Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association;| Tony McDevitt; Tim Leadingham (Tallaght Outlaws); Joe Grey (Dublin Dragons); Sean Douglas (Dublin Rebels & UCD); and John Gunning (Tokyo Times, Inside Sport Japan and American Football International).

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