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| Full name | Kinsale Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Union | Rugby Union | |
| Nickname | K R F C | |
| Founded | 1982 | |
| Region | Cork | |
| Ground(s) | Snugmore, Kinsale, County Cork (Capacity: 7500[citation needed]) | |
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| Official website | ||
| kinsalerfc.com | ||
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 first team was competing in Division 2 of the Munster Junior League since 2010.[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 Sevens
Kinsale RFC hosts the annual Kinsale Sevens rugby tournament.[3] This tournament (also known as Heineken Kinsale Sevens, Kinsale Sevens By The Sea) is one Ireland and Europe's premier seven-a-side club rugby events.[citation needed] It traditionally takes place across the May Bank Holiday Weekend and draws teams from around the world compete against each other in ladies, men's (junior and senior) and veteran competitions.[citation needed]
Honours
- Munster Junior League Div3 (1): 2001[4]
- Tait Cup (2): 1983, 1987[4]
- McCarthy Cup (3): 1984, 1985, 1986[4]
- Kelly Cup (4): 1986, 1989, 1992, 1996[4]
Notable former players
References
- ^ "2009-2010 Fixtures". munsterrugby.ie. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012.
- ^ "Kinsale RFC - Official Site". kinsalesrfc.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Kinsale Sevens Official Site". kinsalesevens.com.
- ^ a b c d "Kinsale RFC - Roll of Honour". kinsalerfc.com. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
External links
- Official club website
- Kinsale Sevens
