Scoil Ruáin is justly proud of its sporting tradition and the school offers a comprehensive range of sports to the students.
| Hurling | 1st Year, u15, Junior (u16½) u17 and senior (u18½) |
| Gaelic Football | 1st Year, u15, Junior (u16½) u17 and senior (u18½) |
| Basketball | 1st Year, 2nd Year, cadets (u16) and senior (18) |
| Soccer | 1st Year, Junior & senior |
| Athletics | All years enter in cross country championships and outdoor track & Field championships |
| Ladies Football | Junior (u16) and senior (u18) |
| Camogie | 1st Year, u15, u16½ and senior (u18½) |
| Equestrian | schools All-Ireland Hunter trials competition |
| Badminton | county competitions all ages |





