West Dublin Rhinos

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West Dublin Rhinos
Founded2008
League Irish American Football League
Team historyDublin Rhinos (2008)
West Dublin Rhinos (2009 - present)
Based in Dublin, Ireland
Stadium Castleknock College
ColorsRed and Black
  
Head coachSteve O'Rourke
Championships2018 IAFL1 Bowl
Website http://www.rhinos.ie/

The West Dublin Rhinos are an American Football team playing in Castleknock College in Dublin. They currently play in the Irish American Football League. When the Rhinos made their debut in the league, they were called the Dublin Rhinos. Beginning with the 2009 season, they were renamed the West Dublin Rhinos.


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