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 coachDavid Hosford
Championships2018 IAFL1 Bowl
Website https://www.dublinrhinos.ie/

The West Dublin Rhinos are an American gridiron football team based at Castleknock College in Dublin. [1] As of 2024, they were playing in Division 1 of American Football Ireland. [2] As of 2023, their head coach was David Hosford. [3]

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.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "West Dublin Rhinos AFC". American Football Ireland. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  2. Coyle, Dylan (20 March 2024). "Vipers aim to conquer the Land of Giants at Limepark". Derry Journal. Retrieved 4 September 2024 via ProQuest.
  3. Brennan, Shane (30 April 2023). "'These three games are our season' - Rhinos head coach confident team will weather battle at top". Irish Independent . Retrieved 4 September 2024.