Waterford Wolves American Football Team

dzilla

katydid wrote: »

I tried watching the Superbowl once. Watching a bowl of soup would have been more interesting. What is exciting about a sport where everyone dresses up like Michelin men, and takes a break for ads every five minutes? I hope the live game is a bit better than that.

#GoWolves

katydid

dzilla wrote: »

#GoWolves

Great defence of the game there, pal...

lassykk

katydid wrote: »

Great defence of the game there, pal...

It's a strange game alright. Never could warm to it myself and have attended one of the Wolves games before so have seen it live.

I think it is great though that it has gained such popularity in Waterford and the game I was at had a very good following.

Seems really well organised too so hopefully it will continue to grow in Waterford.

dzilla

katydid wrote: »

Great defence of the game there, pal...

Thanks PAL

decies

Good grief a conversation in the Wolves Thread. A lot of the problems stem from the fact that most of us were brought up under the influence of the likes of soccer and Gaa. It can be hard sometimes to think that's all there is out there . I myself like many sports many of those are so called minority ones but American Football is probably my favourite . It can be difficult to get Irish people to go to games here but Waterford Wolves get more fans than majority of any teams in Ireland. I recommend people to try to find out more about how the game is played, and come out to the RSC next year to see them play .

katydid

decies wrote: »

Good grief a conversation in the Wolves Thread. A lot of the problems stem from the fact that most of us were brought up under the influence of the likes of soccer and Gaa. It can be hard sometimes to think that's all there is out there . I myself like many sports many of those are so called minority ones but American Football is probably my favourite . It can be difficult to get Irish people to go to games here but Waterford Wolves get more fans than majority of any teams in Ireland. I recommend people to try to find out more about how the game is played, and come out to the RSC next year to see them play .

Not sure if you could term it a conversation!

As I said, from the outside all I see is Michelin men running around and stopping every five minutes. It seems really slow moving and boring compared to other field sports. Especially compared to rugby...

But whatever rocks your boat...

decies

Good news for Waterford Wolves fans with Meath Bulldogs beating Tyrone Titans today , and thanks to a over complicated way of deciding how to sort out tied teams , Wolves finish second in their division so have a home playoff game next Sunday 2pm in RSC against the Meath Bulldogs . Please come out and support them.

Potential-Monke

katydid wrote: »

Not sure if you could term it a conversation!

As I said, from the outside all I see is Michelin men running around and stopping every five minutes. It seems really slow moving and boring compared to other field sports. Especially compared to rugby...

But whatever rocks your boat...

The live games are better. Problem with 'Merica is everything is money orientated. Especially the Superbowl. With the live games, the only time it stops (like on TV) is for the half time break. Other than that, it's play after play. It does have a very start/stop feel to it, but so does Rugby. Head down to the next game and see. Also no harm in youtubing a quick intro to American Football video.

decies

Right let's get the biggest crowd out to the RSC this Sunday 2pm for the crucial playoff game against the Meath Bulldogs . Let's go Wolves . Let's Go.

PTH2009

decies wrote: »

Right let's get the biggest crowd out to the RSC this Sunday 2pm for the crucial playoff game against the Meath Bulldogs . Let's go Wolves . Let's Go.

Are they promoted if they win Sunday or do they have to play another game

decies

Winners on Sunday are away to Cork Admirals in playoff final .

obezyana

where is the entrance to the field? im presuming its the main entrance to the RSC, so park up in the main car park and walk across. Its been a while since i was over that way

decies

Yes drive in main RSC gate park to left of back of old stand . You walk past players entrance on your left ,go around by goal in country end and walk up to pitch to right of new stand . Enjoy .

obezyana

decies wrote: »

Yes drive in main RSC gate park to left of back of old stand . You walk past players entrance on your left ,go around by goal in country end and walk up to pitch to right of new stand . Enjoy .

Lovely cheers ill pop over later so. Perfect weather for it an all Heres to a good win.

MentalMario

Who won this, today?

Popped in for a few minutes and there was a decent crowd there. Sounded like a decent atmosphere and something worth going to see on a regular basis.

lassykk

MentalMario wrote: »

Who won this, today?

Popped in for a few minutes and there was a decent crowd there. Sounded like a decent atmosphere and something worth going to see on a regular basis.

Wolves won 13-9 I saw on Facebook

decies

Yes great crowd at the RSC today to see the Wolves win 13/9. TD,s for wolves by Mark Dunphy great pass by QB Ryan Byrne . Followed by rushing TD by John Mcgrath. Full report in News and Star and Munster Express . The iafl 1 final will be Wolves v Cork Admirals in Navan. A first for wolves today and American Football in Ireland not only game live on open tempo sports app but live video was broadcast on the periscope app please download this and search and follow Waterford Wolves. Thank you . Go Wolves .

decies

Breaking News:: Wolves beat Cork Admirals 13/12 in Navan to win the iafl 1 championship !! Let the celebrations begin down the Reg the wolves sponsorship. Thanks for all your support . Report in all Waterford Newspapers this week.

PTH2009

Big congrsts. Big work put in by all

Not meaning to be offensive or anything but is there really a big support for American football around Ireland?

MsGiggles

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Not meaning to be offensive or anything but is there really a big support for American football around Ireland?

Enough support to entertain a discussion. Also what's your definition of big ?

MsGiggles

MsGiggles wrote: »

Enough support to entertain a discussion. Also what's your definition of big ?

Majority of the discussion on this thread was the same guy over and over again giving updates, so really it isn't popular enough to 'entertain' that big of a discussion.

MsGiggles

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Majority of the discussion on this thread was the same guy over and over again giving updates, so really it isn't popular enough to 'entertain' that big of a discussion.

I don't see your point.... It's informative and somewhere for people to get information. Does it matter if its popular or how popular it is....

MsGiggles

MsGiggles wrote: »

I don't see your point.... It's informative and somewhere for people to get information. Does it matter if its popular or how popular it is....

It doesn't I suppose! I just thought there would be close to 0 support really for an American sport in Waterford.

MsGiggles

[Deleted User] wrote: »

It doesn't I suppose! I just thought there would be close to 0 support really for an American sport in Waterford.

There is definitely support. I rambled up to a game one day and there was a nice crowd there !

MsGiggles

MsGiggles wrote: »

There is definitely support. I rambled up to a game one day and there was a nice crowd there !

If people are enjoying it then fair play, I wasn't being a smart arse I just never really heard of people having interest in American football in Waterford. Any new sport that will keep people fit and busy is a good thing.

MsGiggles

[Deleted User] wrote: »

If people are enjoying it then fair play, I wasn't being a smart arse I just never really heard of people having interest in American football in Waterford. Any new sport that will keep people fit and busy is a good thing.

Well you've met your first interested party The lack of sleep from watching on TV can be a bother tho lol

MsGiggles

MsGiggles wrote: »

Well you've met your first interested party The lack of sleep from watching on TV can be a bother tho lol

Yeah I can understand the lack of sleep issue alright. I watch a lot of boxing and ufc both tend to be on in USA a lot which really sucks.

decies

Up to 30 American Football teams in Ireland . Already 3 looking to join this year. Officially fastest growing sport in Ireland . The fan base in Waterford is also one of the biggest in the country . Thousands of likes on Facebook , Twitter, and now on periscope . Coverage on local radio and in newspapers . Playing also on the best pitch in Ireland at the RSC . They have come a long way in a short period of time . The class ceiling is being truly broken by this side in terms of so called minority sport status .

MsGiggles

decies wrote: »

Up to 30 American Football teams in Ireland . Already 3 looking to join this year. Officially fastest growing sport in Ireland . The fan base in Waterford is also one of the biggest in the country . Thousands of likes on Facebook , Twitter, and now on periscope . Coverage on local radio and in newspapers . Playing also on the best pitch in Ireland at the RSC . They have come a long way in a short period of time . The class ceiling is being truly broken by this side in terms of so called minority sport status .

Thanks Decies, I didn't have the relevent info

decies

Its that time of the year again folks the return of American Football to Waterford. This Sunday the 20th 1pm the defending iafl 1 champions, The Waterford Wolves host the Cork Admirals at the RSC.As usual this is a free event, the pitch is to the right of the new stand. The forcast is good so a big crowd is expected to turn up to cheer on the champions.The game is also live from 12.30 on the open tempo app.Lets go Wolves!!!!

decies

Despite a competitive first half in which the Wolves were right in the game , the Cork Admirals took control of this contest in the second half and bet the Wolves 30 points to 3. Thanks to all those who came out in the cold spring day .

decies

Wolves take the long trip to Mullingar to take on the Minotaurs this Sunday at 2pm in what promises to be a very tight affair .

decies

Wolves made the long trip to Westmeath in lashing rain , hoping for a good result . In very wet underfoot conditions they battled hard and eventually prevailed to win 11/9 . Touchdown from David Kelly and FG and 2 point conversion from Kevin Butler.

decies

Wolves are home this Sunday the 24th at the RSC KO 2pm against the Westmeath Minotaurs . Please support your local American Football team .

decies

In a cold RSC the away team the Minotaurs got off to a flying start and soon went two touchdowns ahead . In what turned out to be a very physical encounter two Minotaurs got ejected . Following pressure in the away teams end zone Kevin Barry managed to get hold of the ball and get a TD for the wolves . 12/6 to Minotaurs . David kelly added a FG for the home team . And was unfortunate not to get his hands on a well thrown ball by Ryan Byrne . Final score Wolves 9 Minotaurs 12. Thanks to all who came out .

decies

Wolves will host the Meath Bulldogs this Sunday at 2pm . If in the area please support .

decies

Wolves went down 20/13 to the Bulldogs in a humid RSC last Sunday .

decies

Wolves went down 7/0 to the Louth Mavericks in Dundalk today.

barneystinson

Whoooooosh.... Tumbleweeds, they're American too aren't they...

decies

Wolves play their last home game of the season this Sunday the 5th of June against the South Kildare Soldiers 2pm RSC. Thanks for all the home support this year.

decies

Waterford Wolves 24 @DublinRhinos 5 was the final result in west Dublin yesterday , That's the 3rd win of the season for the Wolves, who round of their league campaign away to the undefeated cork admirals 3rd July.

decies

The Wolves are back playing again , they take on the Wexford Eagles in their first league game this Sunday ,1pm Waterpark rugby ground !!!

dzilla

decies wrote: »

The Wolves are back playing again , they take on the Wexford Eagles in their first league game this Sunday ,1pm Waterpark rugby ground !!!

Buzzing

decies

Don’t forget 1pm Waterpark Rugby Grounds today

greenspurs

Well done lads for plugging away.
Amazing resilience to get that team going, and to keep it running.

I went for a trial years ago whne yee started out in St Pauls pitch.
Got the living sh1t knocked outta me...…

Go Wolves !!!!!

debok

decies wrote: »

Don’t forget 1pm Waterpark Rugby Grounds today

Did ye win?

lassykk

debok wrote: »

Did ye win?

Sadly not. Lost 40-0

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