Simon Byrne

50+ Munster fan exiled in SoCoDu, Munster Rugby, Bective Rangers TV match day comms & presenter of “Chucks Chats”, past ISORA sailing blogger, author.

[Bective Rangers FC @BectiveRangers]

Introducing our incoming president, Richie Maybury. A long standing member, serving many roles through the years as a goal kicking prop with over a 100 caps in the AIL to coaching and running the Mini's and more recently the coaching of the Under 20s
https://t.co/xBRWIrhwXB

[Bective Rangers FC @BectiveRangers]

Chris Hennessy Interview | Club Captain 2026/27

As we gear up for the upcoming season, Chuck interviews the new Bective Club Captain, Chris Hennessy.

Watch the full video to hear the upcoming plans and keeping our strong home record intact and much more

https://t.co/VCGcqx2I71

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

Finally. A badge of honour.

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@bernardjackman Definite shift from hardcore rugby fans out of pro game back to AIL. Quality excellent, great crowds & atmosphere, jeopardy due to promotion/ relegation (none in URC), more relatable, more affordable & only an 8 month season.

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@theclubscenepod @StMarysRFC The North/South split in 2B next season - yet to meet ANYONE who thinks it’s a good idea. Thoughts?

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@IrishRugby @EnergiaEnergy @ClonmelRFC @BectiveRangers Leinster, Munster me bollix - Pro fanchises are dead - wake up - all true rugby fans follow AIL but … pfftt… @IrishRugby @rugbyinireland

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@IrishRugby @EnergiaEnergy @IrishRugby am I missing something here? @ClonmelRFC and @BectiveRangers play out a Div 2c AIL final yesterday in front of c. 3k. crowd and just nothing? Is 2c a mirage? Couldn’t give a shite about clubs? It was ever thus

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

AIL 2c Cup Final day - we’re on our way - encore une fois. @BectiveRangers

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@BectiveRangers Some club for one club

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

Check this out - 10 minutes detailing the heart, soul and essence of a great community, a great club. Proud to be part of it. I found my tribe. @BectiveRangers

[Bective Rangers FC @BectiveRangers]

AVIVA | BECTIVE RANGERS VIDEO 🎥

Heart, Soul, Community, Family and more.

Check out the latest Aviva Club Video series about Bective

https://t.co/47qt72oDAG

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@CiaronNoble98 100% the AIL is where it’s at in Irish rugby. Enjoy comms tomorrow @CiaronNoble98 and @LeFrawls

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@stephenjones9 Now Gary Mac - that’s you told 😂 - utter anonymity? You may be many things but utterly anonymous isn’t one of them. Pal 😂

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@CiaronNoble98 Great analysis of the permutations. Standard in Leinster Junior rugby is way underestimated - serious quality

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@CiaronNoble98 @BectiveRangers No better club in Ireland than @BectiveRangers - trust Mark & Sharon looked after you well.

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@lydwray @BectiveRangers High praise - many thanks

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@BectiveRangers match v Malahide is off - pitch unplayable

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@Rugbyworldmag In - feeding straight in scrums & ergo hookers hooking. Out - TMO for anything but act of scoring a try

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

@peterframpton “shadows grow so long before my eyes” - the sound of my teens in 1970’s Ireland - a classic album that still stands up today

[Bective Rangers FC @BectiveRangers]

BECTIVE’S 2025 WRAPPED UP:

AIL PROMOTION ✅
AIL JUNIOR CUP ✅
LEINSTER LEAGUE 1A ✅
SPENCER CUP ✅
O’CONNOR CUP ✅
U20s 7s CUP CHAMPIONS ✅
1XV UNBEATEN AT HOME (16 MONTH STREAK) ✅

4 senior men’s teams and U20s all fighting in the top 4 of their leagues and a striving Minis.

[Simon Byrne @simonbyrne64]

Big, BIG, AIL 2C top of the table round 9 clash v @ClonmelRFC in Donnybrook this afternoon. 160 for pre match lunch. Live broadcast with commentary on BRTV - link on all @BectiveRangers socials from 14.15. Bective unbeaten at home all season - Clonmel 7 from 8. Be some game.