Kinsale RFC is a rugby union team located in the town of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland - approximately 18 miles from Cork City. Founded in 1982, the club's 1st team competes in Division 2 of the Munster Junior League.[1] Kinsale also fields various other teams including Ladies, Veterans, and have underage teams from U-8 up to U-18.[2] Kinsale RFC is also home to Europe's largest Rugby Sevens event, The Heineken Kinsale Sevens, which is held at its Snugmore grounds every May.

Kinsale RFC
Full nameKinsale Rugby Football Club
UnionRugby Union
Nickname(s)K R F C
Founded1982
RegionCork
Ground(s)Snugmore, Kinsale, County Cork (Capacity: 7500)
ChairmanPaul McCarthy
PresidentPaul Kingston
Coach(es)Denis Collins
Captain(s)Barry McQuaid
League(s)Munster Junior League Division 1
2013–142nd
Team kit
Official website
www.kinsalerfc.com

Notable former players

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  • Darragh Hurley
  • Denis O' Dowd
  • Billy Hayes
  • Evan “Gutter” Wrenne
  • Markers aka Dan o Han
  • Cillian ‘twisted tea’ Ryan

Honours

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  • 1982 - 1983 - Tait Cup, Minor League
  • 1983 - 1984 - Minor B League, McCarthy Cup
  • 1984 - 1985 - McCarthy Cup, Pfizer 7.s
  • 1985 - 1986 - Kelly Cup, McCarthy Cup, Minor B Cup
  • 1987 - 1988 - J4 Cup, Tait Cup
  • 1988 - 1989 - Kelly Cup
  • 1990 - 1991 - Ballincollig 7's
  • 1991 - 1992 - Kelly Cup
  • 1992 - 1993 - J4 Cup
  • 1995 - 1996 - Promotion to Junior Status, Kelly Cup, J2 League
  • 2000 - 2001 - Munster Junior League Div3
  • 2002 - 2003 - U18 and U14 Cups

Kinsale Sevens

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Kinsale RFC is also the proud hosts of the annual Kinsale Sevens[3] rugby tournament (also known as Heineken Kinsale Sevens, Kinsale Sevens By The Sea) - Ireland and Europe's premier seven-a-side club rugby event. The event takes place across the May Bank Holiday Weekend and witnesses teams from around the world compete against each other in ladies, men's (junior and senior) and veteran competitions.[citation needed]

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