Congratulations to SARAH O’ROURKE who refereed today’s Connacht Girls U-16 Cup final at the Dexcom Stadium where Ballinasloe defeated Westport 31-17. Athlonian Sarah also coaches Buccaneers Girls U-16s team ..read more

TWO BUCCS TEAMS IN CUP FINALS ON SUNDAY Two Buccaneers teams contest Connacht Cup finals on Sunday when Sligo will be opponents in both deciders at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway in what is an extremely busy weekend for Youths Cup matches. Buccs U-16s kick-off at 1.30 p.m. when they will be bidding to retain the Enda O’Rourke Memorial Cup. This Pirates crew recorded the League and Cup double at U-15 last season and will be optimistic of capturing the magnificent trophy although Sligo are also a significant force at youths levels. Buccs also won the U-17 Cup last season and the majority of that s ..read more

BUCCS PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR ON YOUR SCREENS! Watch out for two Buccaneers players on your screens shortly. First up is Ireland Sevens star Jordan Conroy in a new series “Man Up?” on RTE2 TV on Monday evenings at 5.30 p.m. The Tullamore man explores what makes a man in the modern world as he mentors ten teenage boys. Former player Peter Claffey, who won Connacht Senior Cup and League titles with Buccs whilst a member of Connacht’s Academy, has secured a plum lead role in the latest “Game of Thrones” spin-off series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”. He will play the role of Ser Duncan the Tal ..read more

BUCCANEERS 13 BALLINA 13 BUCCANEERS were somewhat fortunate to progress to the Connacht U-18.5 Cup final through Charlie O’Carroll’s penalty with the last kick of a keenly contested tussle which earned his side a 13-13 draw at rainswept Dubarry Park on Thursday night. Buccs were perhaps that bit better but failed to transmit chances onto the scoreboard. Meanwhile, the visitors were more clinical with less opportunities and it was a heartbreaking result for them. Conditions were truly challenging for the players and match officials with the wind blowing from goal-to-goal driving banks of rain ..read more

BUCCS SUMMER CAMP Buccaneers Rugby Summer Camp will take place from 12th to 16th August. Contact Geraldine at 0861732711 to book ..read more

‘GIVE IT A TRY’ FOR GIRLS “Give It A Try” is a fun introduction to rugby for girls aged 8 to 12 years old. It starts at Buccaneers on Monday, April 22nd, and will continue for 8 weeks. Cost is only €10. To book a place or for enquiries, contact Amy 0877510886 or Lorna 0868794465. Come on and ‘give it a try ..read more

PLAYERS AWARDS EVENT Buccaneers Players Awards event will take place at The Bounty on Saturday, April 27th, when the Player of the Year awards for Firsts, Seconds and U-20’s will be presented including the Ray McLoughlin trophy for the Senior Player of the Year. Buccs International players will also be honoured on the evening as will the Club Person of the Year who will be presented with the Michael Hanley Memorial Perpetual Cup. Our Seconds and U-20’s players will be presented with their Connacht League medals at the event which will be a more casual affair this year. Tickets costing €30 can ..read more

YOUTHS ROUND-UP UL Bohemian travelled to Athlone on Sunday and gave Buccaneers U-16s outfit a good test before their upcoming Connacht Cup final. Buccs were soon into their stride with an early score but Bohs replied from the restart with a converted try of their own. Buccs playing some decent rugby scored two more tries before the break to leave the half time score at 21-7 in their favour. It was ding-dong after half-time with both teams scoring freely and finished up at Buccs 47 Ul Bohs 33. John Paul and Andrew Cotton were on fire with Alex Connors and Jacob Bourke not far behind. BUCCANEERS ..read more

Former Buccaneers player PETER CLAFFEY has landed a plum role in the latest “GAME OF THRONES” spin-off series “A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms”. Born in Portumna, the 27-year-old attended Garbally College. He played with Buccaneers for a number of seasons, winning Senior Cup and League honours, whilst also with Connacht Academy. An exciting lock he also played for Ireland U-20s when James Ryan was his second row partner. He won Audi Athlone Man of the Match awards against Old Wesley and Queen’s University when wearing the Pirates colours. He transferred to Terenure College where his interest ..read more

BUCCANEERS 12 ST MARY’S COLLEGE 32 BUCCANEERS put up a commendable performance when going down 32-12 to runaway champions St. Mary’s College in their final Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B game at windy Dubarry Park on Saturday. While the visitors were worthy winners, they did not have it all their own way despite Buccs again having to rejig their stretched resources with Conor Morrissey and Charlie Ward coming into their front row for this game sponsored by the Hodson Bay Group. A very strong gale blew consistently from end to end and the Pirates had to face the elements in the opening ..read more