http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/buccaneers/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:37:41 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 79 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/wmi_logo_500x75.png http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/buccaneers/ THREE emerging rugby stars from Athlone have been chosen in the composite provincial squad for this weekend's opening game of the new Aviva Stadium. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998938-athlone-trio-will-play-in-first-match-in-aviva-stadium/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998938-athlone-trio-will-play-in-first-match-in-aviva-stadium/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport BUCCANEERS have appointed South African coach Hendre Marnitz as their new head coach for the 2010/11 AIB League season. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997746-south-african-marnitz-chosen-as-buccs-coach/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997746-south-african-marnitz-chosen-as-buccs-coach/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport In an eloquent address to the AGM of Buccaneers RFC, outgoing President Raymond Duffy recalled "a great season in very trying circumstances". http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/3997589-pat-hynes-elected-as-new-buccaneers-president/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/3997589-pat-hynes-elected-as-new-buccaneers-president/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:30:27 +0100 Sport STEPHEN BURKE was named 'Athlone Springs Hotel Buccaneers Senior Player of the Year 2009/10' at the club's Annual Awards function. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/3997089-stephen-burke-chosen-as-buccs-player-of-the-year/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/05/12/3997089-stephen-burke-chosen-as-buccs-player-of-the-year/ Wed, 12 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport Promising rugby star Daniel Qualter and Westmeath under-21 footballer Kieran Martin have been chosen as monthly award winners in the 2010 Westmeath Independent Sports Stars of the Year Awards. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/28/3996747-qualter-and-martin-chosen-for-sports-star-awards/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/28/3996747-qualter-and-martin-chosen-for-sports-star-awards/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport ATHLONE IT comfortably saw off the challenge of reigning champions Waterford IT at Dubarry Park, to capture the Irish Rugby Colleges Union Division 1 title. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/28/3996742-athlone-it-claim-title-with-convincing-win-over-wit/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/28/3996742-athlone-it-claim-title-with-convincing-win-over-wit/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport BUCCANEERS U-19's bounced back from last week's Connacht League final defeat to overcome Galwegians 20-14 in a fine Connacht Cup final replay. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/3996574-buccs-u19s-claim-connacht-cup-with-win-over-wegians/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/21/3996574-buccs-u19s-claim-connacht-cup-with-win-over-wegians/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport AFTER watching his Buccaneers' team pull off the great escape and avoid relegation from AIB League Division 1B, caretaker coach David Henshaw was unsure about his future involvement with the club's senior side. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/3996418-henshaw-undecided-over-future-role-with-buccs/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/3996418-henshaw-undecided-over-future-role-with-buccs/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport BUCCANEERS' remarkable renaissance culminated in a fourth successive victory that secured their Division 1B status when they were full value for their 18-8 win over promoted Young Munster. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/3996414-fourth-win-on-the-trot-sees-buccs-stay-in-division-one-/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/14/3996414-fourth-win-on-the-trot-sees-buccs-stay-in-division-one-/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport THREE young Buccaneers players have been starring for Ireland at under-18 level over the past week. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/07/3996252-local-trio-feature-for-ireland-u18-teams/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/07/3996252-local-trio-feature-for-ireland-u18-teams/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport It's down to the wire on the final day of fixtures in the AIB League on Saturday which is proving to be decision day with a capital D particularly in Division 1B, with no less than 75 per cent of the teams being involved in make or break http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/07/3996247-buccs-battle-to-avoid-the-drop-goes-down-to-the-wire/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/04/07/3996247-buccs-battle-to-avoid-the-drop-goes-down-to-the-wire/ Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Sport BUCCANEERS recorded their third successive AIB League Division 1B victory when they proved too strong for UCC at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/31/3996048-buccs-ease-league-worries-with-third-victory-in-a-row/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/31/3996048-buccs-ease-league-worries-with-third-victory-in-a-row/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0100 Sport BUCCANEERS take on University College, Cork, in their penultimate AIB League Division 1B game at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday (2.30pm). http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995890-buccaneers-face-ucc-in-another-crunch-clash/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995890-buccaneers-face-ucc-in-another-crunch-clash/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport IRELAND demolished Scotland 44-15 in their ESB U-20 Six Nations Championship game at Dubarry Park and, in the process, clinched a second title in four years. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995879-another-victory-in-athlone-sees-ireland-u20s-take-title/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995879-another-victory-in-athlone-sees-ireland-u20s-take-title/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport Buccaneers emphatically defeated Ballinasloe amid the sunshine at Dubarry Park, thereby qualifying for the prestigious Connaught U-17 Cup final, where they will meet Monivea on the Sunday after Easter. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995878-buccs-u17s-seal-final-place-with-win-over-ballinasloe-/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/24/3995878-buccs-u17s-seal-final-place-with-win-over-ballinasloe-/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport Ireland can clinch the ESB U-20 Six Nations title in Athlone on Friday night when they tackle Scotland in the final round of this season's championship, with the action kicking off under the Dubarry Park floodlights at 7.30pm. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/17/3995686-ireland-u20s-bid-to-clinch-title-in-athlone/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/17/3995686-ireland-u20s-bid-to-clinch-title-in-athlone/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport Buccaneers made it two vital wins in succession with a nail-biting 22-17 AIB League Division 1B victory over Ballynahinch at Ballymacarn Park in the foothills of the snow-capped Mourne mountains on Saturday. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995524-win-lifts-buccs-above-relegation-zone/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995524-win-lifts-buccs-above-relegation-zone/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport BUCCANEERS travel to the Co Down foothills where they square up to Ballynahinch in their most vital AIB League Division 1B match of the season at Ballymacarn Park on Saturday. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/03/3995349-buccaneers-travel-north-for-crucial-relegation-battle/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/03/03/3995349-buccaneers-travel-north-for-crucial-relegation-battle/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport Long-time club stalwart David Henshaw has been appointed senior coach at Buccaneers for the duration of the season. He replaces Neal Culliton who departed "on good terms" last week. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995176-henshaw-chosen-as-new-buccs-coach/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995176-henshaw-chosen-as-new-buccs-coach/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport Buccaneers threw themselves a Division 1B lifeline when they held on to defeat fellow relegation contenders Dungannon in a keenly contested AIB League encounter played in perfect conditions at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995171-winning-start-for-new-coach-as-buccs-record-vital-victory/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995171-winning-start-for-new-coach-as-buccs-record-vital-victory/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport BUCCANEERS' drive to avoid relegation begins in real earnest on next Saturday evening when they take on fellow strugglers Dungannon in an AIB League Division 1B match at Dubarry Park, Athlone, that kicks off a bit later than usual at 5pm. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994970-buccs-host-dungannon-in-division-1b-basement-battle-/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994970-buccs-host-dungannon-in-division-1b-basement-battle-/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:00:49 +0000 Sport BUCCANEERS RESERVES' run in the Heineken Connacht Junior Cup came to a shuddering halt at Hamilton Park, Strandhill, where Sligo emerged convincing victors in front of a modest attendance at the cramped seaside venue. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994969-buccs-reserves-fall-to-sligo-as-u21s-defeat-young-munster/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994969-buccs-reserves-fall-to-sligo-as-u21s-defeat-young-munster/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:00:45 +0000 Sport IRELAND made a winning start to this season's U-20 Six Nations Championship campaign when they comprehensively defeated Italy 39-0 on a perfect night for rugby at well attended Dubarry Park, Athlone. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994747-ireland-u20s-make-winning-six-nations-start-in-athlone/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994747-ireland-u20s-make-winning-six-nations-start-in-athlone/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport IRELAND begin this season's U-20 Six Nations Championship with a home game against Italy as international rugby returns to Athlone on Friday night. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/3994614-athlone-set-for-u20-international-rugby-action-as-ireland-face-italy/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/3994614-athlone-set-for-u20-international-rugby-action-as-ireland-face-italy/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport The gulf between top and bottom was regularly in evidence as leaders Old Belvedere defeated Buccaneers 33-12 in their refixed AIB League Division 1B game played in bright sunshine and biting cold at Anglesea Road, Dublin, on Sunday. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/3994612-league-leaders-prove-far-too-strong-as-buccs-stay-bottom/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/sport/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/3994612-league-leaders-prove-far-too-strong-as-buccs-stay-bottom/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Sport