Kinsale RFC


Kinsale RFC is a rugby union team located in the town of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland - approximately from Cork City. Founded in 1982, the club's first team was competing in Division 2 of the Munster Junior League since 2010. Kinsale also fields various other teams including Ladies, Veterans, and have underage teams from U-8 up to U-18.
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. This tournament is one Ireland and Europe's premier seven-a-side club rugby events. 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 and veteran competitions.

Honours

  • Munster Junior League Div3 : 2001
  • Tait Cup : 1983, 1987
  • McCarthy Cup : 1984, 1985, 1986
  • Kelly Cup : 1986, 1989, 1992, 1996

    Notable former players

  • Darragh Hurley