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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.
Full name | Kinsale Rugby Football Club | |
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Union | Rugby Union | |
Nickname(s) | K R F C | |
Founded | 1982 | |
Region | Cork | |
Ground(s) | Snugmore, Kinsale, County Cork (Capacity: 7500) | |
Chairman | Paul McCarthy | |
President | Paul Kingston | |
Coach(es) | Denis Collins | |
Captain(s) | Barry McQuaid | |
League(s) | Munster Junior League Division 1 | |
2013–14 | 2nd | |
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Official website | ||
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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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