Old Crescent Rugby Football Club

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Old Crescent Rugby Football Club Old Crescent RFC is a senior rugby club based in Rosbrien, Limerick. We compete in AIL Division 2B South, we have 4 Senior Mens teams and 1 Senior Women’s team

Club Origins

In the mid 1940s Rev. J.G. Guinane S J. arrived to teach in Crescent College S.J. Limerick. A charismatic individual with a whiff of excitement about him, he had been in action during the war as a Chaplain with the Royal Ulster Ri**es. He was passionate about the game of rugby and probably Old Crescent Rugby Football Club owes its existence to ”The Ginner“ as he came to be called. Taking over rugby training he set about winning the Munster Schools Cup and succeeded in 1947. He saw great potential in that winning team and persuaded them to stay and play together so in September of that year Old Crescent Rugby Football Club was founded and became a member club of the Munster Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union. In 1952 the club was promoted to senior club member of the Branch and the Ginner‘s formidable negotiating skills were more than useful in the process. Father Guinane remained deeply involved with the club until his death. The first President of the club was Ivan Harris father of the legendary Richard Harris, movie and stage star. .Richard started his adult rugby career with the club for a period after he finished at Crescent College (and appropriately Richard‘s big breakthrough as a film star was in 1963 playing the part of a rugby player in “This Sporting Life”). First club Captain was Paddy Berkery who in 1955 was capped as fullback for Ireland having moved to Dublin and joined Landsdowne

Membership of the club was initially confined to past pupils of Crescent College but it soon became apparent that this limited the club‘s growth and membership has been open to all applicants for many years. Contact is maintained with the school (now the Crescent College Comprehensive S.J.) where we are always willing to help promote rugby

Our Thirds team are in action tonight in the Gleeson League Division 1 at home to Thomond-PresentationKick off is 7.30pm...
30/10/2026

Our Thirds team are in action tonight in the Gleeson League Division 1 at home to Thomond-Presentation

Kick off is 7.30pm in Takumi Park. Get a good start to the weekend and watch some competitive rugby!

🎃 BOO! Underage rugby is BACK this weekend at Old Crescent! 🏉👻Time to shake off the cobwebs, swap the broomsticks for ru...
30/10/2026

🎃 BOO! Underage rugby is BACK this weekend at Old Crescent! 🏉👻

Time to shake off the cobwebs, swap the broomsticks for rugby boots and get our little monsters back on the pitch! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

Plenty of tricks, a few treats and some frighteningly good rugby! 💙

Your First team to take on Clonmel tomorrow in the   in Ard Gaoithe, Clonmel led by Captain Joe Rickard.Kick off is 2.30...
30/10/2026

Your First team to take on Clonmel tomorrow in the in Ard Gaoithe, Clonmel led by Captain Joe Rickard.

Kick off is 2.30pm

Best of luck lads!

It's Friday Night Lights in Takumi Park this evening when our Thirds take on Thomond Presentation in the Gleeson League ...
30/10/2026

It's Friday Night Lights in Takumi Park this evening when our Thirds take on Thomond Presentation in the Gleeson League from 7:30pm

Be sure to support our Thirds tonight!

It is with great sadness that we remember Eddie Frost, past President of Old Crescent RFC, who passed away recently foll...
30/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we remember Eddie Frost, past President of Old Crescent RFC, who passed away recently following an accident abroad.

Eddie was a wonderfully warm person, universally popular, full of good humour and always ready for a bit of slagging. He brought that same warmth and spirit to club life, making a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Among his many contributions to Old Crescent, Eddie served as Club President in 2011. In his playing days, he represented the club at junior level, where he was known for his speed off the mark. Away from rugby, he was also a useful golfer and a proud member of Castletroy Golf Club.

In later years, Eddie took on the considerable task of organising our pre-match lunches alongside his trusty sidekick, Dale Harrow. Feeding 60–80 hungry rugby supporters, each arriving with a healthy appetite and the firm expectation of a home win, was no small undertaking. Eddie could not always guarantee the result, but he made sure nobody went hungry.

Above all, Eddie will be remembered for his kindness, his humour and the pleasure of his company. He will be sorely missed by his many friends throughout Old Crescent and beyond.

Our heartfelt sympathies are with Eddie’s children, Ted, Deirdre & Tara, sister Monica and close friends at this sad time.

May he rest in peace.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/eddie-frost-limerick-castletroy-646180

Reminder for tonight - Sidelines to Trylines will be on at 7.30pm in Takumi Park. Sidelines to Trylines aims to break do...
29/10/2026

Reminder for tonight - Sidelines to Trylines will be on at 7.30pm in Takumi Park.

Sidelines to Trylines aims to break down some of the barriers that can prevent women from taking part in physical activity, welcoming women (aged 18 - 60+) who may already be part of the rugby community as spectators, volunteers, coaches or parents.
Whether you’re completely new to rugby or simply looking for a fun and social way to get active, there’s a place for you.

Age & experience are no barrier to having fun!!

Our U16 Girls welcomed Dungarvan-Waterpark to Takumi Park on SundayIt was a great performance in Round 2 of the league a...
29/10/2026

Our U16 Girls welcomed Dungarvan-Waterpark to Takumi Park on Sunday

It was a great performance in Round 2 of the league against a super Dungarvan/Waterpark side! 🏉💙

A windy day, but plenty of great rugby and spirit from both teams. Huge thanks to Dungarvan/Waterpark for travelling and giving us such a good contest! 👏

Full time score here in Takumi Park and it's a well deserved win for our 21s
28/10/2026

Full time score here in Takumi Park and it's a well deserved win for our 21s

It is with great regret that we have to share the news of the passing of one of our Club Greats and past President Eddie...
28/10/2026

It is with great regret that we have to share the news of the passing of one of our Club Greats and past President Eddie Frost.

Many past players, friends and members of the club have shared their good memories of Eddie during his time on the Committee and his time as President of the club.

Funeral details can be found on the link below
https://rip.ie/death-notice/eddie-frost-limerick-castletroy-646180

On behalf of our President Tim Duggan and the Members of Old Crescent RFC , we extend our Deepest Sympathy to Eddie’s Son and Daughters, Ted, Deirdre & Tara and their Families at this sad time.

May Eddie Rest in Peace.

Last Friday evening our U16 Boys travelled out to Killballyowen to take on Bruff in the Clubs U16 Munster Conference 1 a...
28/10/2026

Last Friday evening our U16 Boys travelled out to Killballyowen to take on Bruff in the Clubs U16 Munster Conference 1 and came out best against a good Bruff in a hard fought win under lights.

Phenomenal defence effort put in from Old Crescent to hold out for the win

The Future is Bright, the Future is Navy, Blue & White!

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Rosbrien
Limerick
V94K5V2

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