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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 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.

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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]

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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

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