Rugby Support Group

This fundraiser finances the type of rugby projects in the College that are  listed further down this page. We wish our Junior And Senior Cup teams the very best of luck in their 2022 Leage campaign and 2023 Cup campaign.

You can buy a book of 6 tickets for €50 or €10 per individual ticket. (We will send out 1 book, at a minimum, to parents in the next week).

About the Rugby Support Group

The Cistercian Rugby Support Group is a collection of volunteers who provide focused fundraising and support to the CCR Rugby Program. All the committee are volunteer-based, with all funds directed toward student and player improvements.

The major fundraiser is an annual raffle that takes place approaching Christmas annually and we hope to add to this with our new direct debit Monthly Draw.

See some examples below of the support that has been provided to date;

  • Hudl video analysis software for matches
  • Additional Rugby and Strength & Conditioning Coaches for all year groups
  • Personalized kit for teams and coaches
  • Hire of 4G pitches for camps including UL Sports Facilities
  • Post-match meals and bus hire
  • School Rugby Trips and Tours
  • Upgrading of the School Gym including floor matting
  • Various gym and training equipment such as mats, tackle bags, tackle suits, etc.
  • Radio equipment for improved coaching communications on match days
  • Reseeding and sanding of 1st Pitch and annual maintenance including fertilising and weeding
  • Player Support and Development
  • Annual CCR Rugby Blitz


Our group has strived to help in any way we can to improve CCR Rugby and with your help and support, we can continue to grow and develop this program.

Chairperson: Eoin Fleetwood

Treasurer: Emma Flynn

Secretary: Kevin Barry

  • Mark Sheeran
  • Willie Burns
  • John Sullivan
  • Kieran Walsh
  • David Corboy
  • Harry Whelehan
  • Ronan Egan

About Our Annual Draw 22/23

  • You will receive an immediate receipt via email.
  • We will email you your ticket number(s) also (please check your spam folder) or direct lodgement to the following bank details


Some of the prizes so far confirmed:

  • Bumper Prize: 2 tickets to the RWC 2023 World Cup Game: Ireland v Scotland 7 October 2023 with 1 nights accommodation and a €500 Ryanair voucher.
  • 2 tickets to The Guinness 6 Nations  Ireland v France match, with accommodation – Sat Feb 11th 2023
  • 2 tickets to The Guinness 6 Nations Ireland v England, with accommodation – Sat Mar 18th 2023
  • 10 tickets to the Kilbeggan Races for 2023 season
  • 1 Night B&B at the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin
  • A €300 voucher for The Abbey Glen Hotel in Clifden
  • Two 1-hour flying experiences at https://ormandflyingclub.ie/
  • A week’s rugby tuition for a 10-16 year old player at a residential rugby camp in Ireland with PSA Rugby Academies in summer 2023
  • 2 tickets to a home Manchester Utd game of your choice
  • Plus more great prizes being added (Watch this space)