Dublin Rebels
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| Full name | Dublin Rebels American Football Club |
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| Nicknames | Rebels |
| Short name | DR |
| Sport | American Football |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Current season | 2017 |
| League | Irish American Football League |
| Conference | Shamrock Bowl Conference |
| Division | SBC South |
| Based in | Dublin, Ireland |
| Location | Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club |
| Stadium | SportsLink |
| Colours | Black and Red |
| Chairman | Vinny Dooley |
| Championships | 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2016 |
| Website | www |
The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in the history of the Irish American Football League with eight national championship wins (Shamrock Bowl XV, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXIV, XXV, XXX), four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.
Most recently the Rebels played in the Shamrock Bowl North Division finishing with a regular season record of 7-1
The Rebels were founded by Philip Woodyard, Marcus Naylor and Andrew Flynn in 1995. They eventually joined the 1995-1996 Irish Flag Football League season. the Rebels had an average season. The highlight of that season was the tie between the Devastators, which cost the Devastators a spot in the playoffs. The Rebels were voted for the 'Best Newcomer Team' award.
The following year, the Rebels entered a summer tournament and finished 3rd. That year seen the Rebels quarterback, unable to play, pulled out to oversee the team as manager. In the Flag Football League the Rebels secured their first playoff spot in the team history. They managed to reach the Final against the Pirates, but lost by a touchdown. Marcus Naylor picked up league MVP that year also.
In 1998-99 the Rebels played their first full contact season in the league. The team was managed by Al Kelly. They finished mid table.
There was no league in 2000 due to lack of organisation in the managagement.
2001 saw the league return again as the IAFL. There were 4 teams in the league out of a possible 6. The Rebels got to the Shamrock Bowl, beating the Carrickfergus Knights 28-7.
In 2002 the Rebels won only one game in the season, beating the Dublin Dragons in the last game of the year. The Rebels played in the Charleroi Cup, beating the hosts 22-00 in the final.
Hoping to rebuild from 2002, the Rebels lost a close season opener to the Knights. But continued a 9-game win streak, and once again reaching the Shamrock Bowl against the Knights once again, beating them 24-12.
In the 2004 Season, the Rebels continued their tradition of introducing a number of rookies once again. The season saw the Rebels score 300 points and finish with a season record of 9-1 (inc playoff and final). They won the league title for the 1st time. They retained the Shamrock bowl by defeating their rivals the Knights 24-22 in the final. After trailing to them by 18pts at half time, they produced a comeback to deny them victory. The Rebels also broke the scoring record for a single game. Scoring 88 points against the Admirals.
The Dublin Rebels participated in the 2004 Charleroi American Football Trophy Tournament, held in Charleroi, Belgium on 25-26 June. The participating teams were the Dublin Rebels, Charleroi Cougars, Chevaliers d'Orleans, and the Lille Vikings. The Rebels lost to the Chevaliers d'Orleans team in the first round, 26-8. The Lille Vikings defeated the Charleroi Cougars 18-6. In the 3rd Place Playoff, the Rebels defeated the Charleroi Cougars 20-0. The Chevaliers d'Orleans won the Final against the Lille Vikings by a final score of 26-0.
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