02 Oct Men’s 1st XV Team Announced for AIL Home Opener vs. Clogher Valley
Navan RFC Men’s Senior Head Coach Dan Van Zyl has officially named his matchday squad for our first home fixture of the Energia All-Ireland League season!
Navan will welcome Ulster side Clogher Valley RFC to Balreask Old this Saturday, 3rd October, for Round 2 of the Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B North (Kick-off 2:30 PM).
After securing an away four-try bonus point against Skerries in Round 1, the squad is primed and eager to take to home soil in front of the Navy and Sky Blue faithful.
A massive thank you to all of our generous Player Position Sponsors for their vital support of our players and senior rugby program this season!
Starting XV & Player Position Sponsors
Center Ben McEntagart leads the side on home soil, with prop Gary Faulkner serving as vice-captain:
- Shane O’Connor — DC Advisory
- Fionn Craik — Paul Brady & Co. Solicitors
- Gary Faulkner (Vice-Captain) — Sandar Construction
- Eoghan Noonan — JJ Duffy Demolition
- Koen Jansen — Boylan Consulting
- Michael Brady — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
- Euan Groenewald — Mervyn Gray Construction
- Alex Carter — Ryan’s Funeral Directors
- Kit Waddington — Urban Masonry & Concrete Corp.
- Philip Smith — Stonewall Coffee
- Shane Walshe — 121 Fitness
- Harry Hester — Pizza Max
- Ben McEntagart (Captain) — Stonewall Coffee
- Greg Edogun — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
- Shaun O’Reilly — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Replacements Bench
16. Jack Smith — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
17. Alex McGoey — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
18. Callum Breeds — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
19. Luke Dolan — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
20. Mark Farrell — (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Sponsor a Player! Player position sponsorship is a fantastic way to support individual players and connect your business with Navan RFC. Interested in sponsoring one of the available player positions listed above? Get in touch with Spencer Vodden on 087-3847066 to get involved!
Matchday Details
- Match: Navan RFC vs. Clogher Valley RFC
- Competition: Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B North (Round 2)
- Date: Saturday, 3rd October 2026
- Kick-Off: 2:30 PM
- Venue: Balreask Old, Navan
Get down to Balreask Old early, bring the noise & color, and let’s get behind the lads for the first AIL home clash of the 2026/27 campaign!
