They have earned ten national championship wins[1] (Shamrock Bowl XV, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXIV, XXV, XXX, XXXI, XXXV), four league titles, three European crowns, and have registered an undefeated season three times, in 2006, 2010, and 2023.
In the Flag Football League, the Rebels secured their first playoff spot in the team history.
The participating teams were the Dublin Rebels, Charleroi Cougars, Chevaliers d'Orleans, and the Lille Vikings.
[citation needed] Undergoing a period of transition from the old guard to a younger core of talent,[original research?]
the Rebels progressed sufficiently to reach Shamrock Bowl XXIII where they lost to the University of Limerick Vikings in sudden death overtime 9–6.
[citation needed] With the Vikings attempting to match the Rebels' record of four championships in a row, there was an added urgency about the challengers.
[citation needed] In 2011, the Rebels were once again Shamrock Bowl champions, defeating the Vikings once more, this time in Morton Stadium in Santry, North Dublin.
[citation needed] In 2016, after going 7–1 in the Regular season with a home reverse versus defending champions Belfast Trojans being their only blemish, the Rebels went on to defeat the same opponent in Shamrock Bowl XXX in dramatic fashion.
After short pass and number of laterals, the Trojans fumbled and a Rebel recovered possession and the cup was won.
[citation needed] In 2017, after again going 7–1 in the Regular season with a home reverse versus University of Limerick Vikings being their only blemish, the Rebels went on to defeat the Carrickfergus Knights to win Shamrock Bowl XXXI with a final score of 12–6.
The Dublin Rebels would come away with the trophy after a convincing 42–14 victory[4] In 2018, after going 6–2 in the Regular season with losses on the road versus the Cork Admirals and the Belfast Trojans being their only blemishes, the Rebels went on to defeat the Belfast Trojans in the Semi Finals to head to Shamrock Bowl XXXII.
[citation needed] The Rebels dominated the 2023 regular season, posting another unbeaten record and leading every statistical category.
Shamrock Bowl XXXV is the Rebels 10th National Championship, cementing their status as the most successful Irish team in American football.
[citation needed] The Rebels had another successful regular season, posting a record of 7–1, taking them to the play-offs.