Mullingar RFC in Ireland is making a heroic attempt to set a new world record for the longest rugby match, a grueling 36-hour test of endurance. This remarkable event, dubbed “The Longest Game,” features a continuous contest with ninety-two players striving to break existing records for both men’s and women’s games. Proceeds from this marathon match will benefit critically important charities, including LooseHeadz, Wooden Spoon, and the British & Irish Lions Trust, showcasing the power of sport for good. British & Irish Lions legends are supporting this phenomenal effort. news Directory 3 covers all the excitement. Discover what’s next at this unmissable event.
Irish Rugby Club Attempts World Record for Charity
Updated June 19, 2025
Mullingar RFC, located in County Westmeath, Ireland, is the site of an ambitious Guinness World Record attempt. Ninety-two players are participating in a continuous 36-hour rugby match, which began today and continues through tomorrow. the British & Irish Lions legends are supporting the effort.
Dubbed “The Longest Game,” the event seeks to surpass existing world records for both men’s and women’s longest rugby matches, previously set at 30 hours, 29 minutes, and 24 hours, 5 minutes, respectively. The current world record role is held by School of Hard Knocks and Wooden Spoon, both achieved in 2019.
The marathon match also serves to raise more than £100,000 for LooseHeadz, Wooden Spoon, and the British & Irish Lions Trust. Several British & Irish Lions luminaries, including Ieuan Evans, Tommy Bowe, Gavin Hastings, and Lions CEO Ben Calveley, are backing the players in their effort to change lives through this endurance challenge.
the two simultaneous 15-a-side games, one male and one female, are supported by physios, medics, and chefs. Players can rotate in and out of the game, playing approximately two-thirds of the match, with regular water breaks.
Among the participants are former england players Tamara Taylor and Rachel Murphy, Scotland caps Ali Mackenzie-Cooper and Hazel Malakoty, and Paige Turner (England Deaf Sevens). Mental health advocates and community leaders Joshua Jones, Max Brown, and Jonathan Alexander Zemlik are also participating in this crucial role.
“This event captures the true spirit of rugby – resilience, teamwork, and compassion,” said Sarah Webb, CEO of Wooden Spoon.
Webb added, “Every hour played in Mullingar is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together for something bigger than ourselves. We’re incredibly proud to be part of a record-breaking event that’s breaking new ground for children and communities across the UK and Ireland.”
What’s next
Donations to support the charities can be made at justgiving.com/campaign/longest-game.
