Terenure College RFC are a club riding on a high. Two AIL finals in consecutive years and finally securing that elusive first title since their return to the top flight last year. The club based at Lakelands are the best in Ireland on the pitch but they may well also be the best on social media.
This is the home club of legendary Irish kit manager, Paddy "Rala" O'Reilly. Rala is a man who brought smiles to everyone he has met in rugby and life, the club are carrying his mantle via their socials. Even with a 'Rala Gala' to honour the great man at Lakelands just two weeks ago, enjoyed by all at his home club.
Some highlights from Friday’s Rala Gala 🎙️ huge thanks to all who attended a wonderful evening and to Caroline Kennedy for pulling together the highlights #Onwards pic.twitter.com/U5dbT9OjnZ
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) November 22, 2023
This year their social media work has been touted as some of the best in the sport and from just their team announcements alone it's hard to argue with. Here is some of the best content they've produced this year;
Teletext results
Seeing this on your twitter feed is such a strange yet brilliant clash of eras. The old teletext bringing you up to date with all the club's weekend's results.
This weekends results 💜#terenurerugby pic.twitter.com/gq23fmnMRY
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) November 13, 2023
Caelan Dooley
This response to the club's now iconic fly half, Caelan Dooley, nailing a long penalty goal to down Lansdowne in the last play;
Amen corner: https://t.co/hkxfT3Spgs pic.twitter.com/gTMlmMykEr
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) November 12, 2023
This time of year where many are engorged in their Spotify Wrapped, they had the Terenure faithful covered;
And there was only ever one Caolan Dooley pic.twitter.com/tgBNAlqLbK
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) November 30, 2023
They made sure to thank their brilliant sports analyst, Brian Fitzpatrick (@bfsportanalysis), for his efforts through out the season;
https://t.co/Vgp0WOiAyA pic.twitter.com/rZZYlnG9Zn
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) November 3, 2023
Team Announcements
Sadly an album form that had to make way for music streaming and subscription platforms but the club's 'Now That's What I Call Rugby' is something we can all get behind;
Now that’s what I call Rugby. Your match day selection for the @theclubscenepodcast game of the week in Lakeland’s tomorrow. Kick off 14:30. We look forward to seeing you all down, being your voices 🗣️. pic.twitter.com/yAlSorJ5iK
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) November 10, 2023
Another bit of real nostalgia here with the team revealed as collectable cards;
Starting XV to play @YoungMunsterRFC tomorrow #Terenurerugby #energiaail pic.twitter.com/xMNaYwrclW
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) November 17, 2023
Winding back the clock to a simpler time. A team reveal in the mould of Rugby 08, the finest video game the sport ever produced;
Clean through and striding home, wait no wrong one, here’s a run through the starting 15. See you all at 2:30 on Saturday 💜#Onestepbeyond #welcometothehouseoffun pic.twitter.com/TzwVcPQaZs
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) October 20, 2023
There most recent matchday squad reveal is maybe their best work so far, receiving plaudits from across the rugby community;
Your Terenure Matchday Squad rundown to play Shannon tomorrow 🔊💜🏉 #Terenurerugby #EnergiaAil #Clubrugby #Ail #irishrugby #topofthepops pic.twitter.com/4NYTrjryRJ
— Terenure College RFC (@terenurerugby) December 1, 2023
As they sit 3 points off the play off spots in 1A, Terenure will be looking to make a run at defending their title. For those who enjoy their socials, we can only hope that they do and that there's even more content to come.
