Midleton RFC explained

Teamname:Midleton
Fullname:Midleton Rugby Football Club
Founded:1927
Capacity:~400
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Midleton RFC is an Irish rugby union club that plays in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.[1]

History

The club was founded in the 1927/28 season, but disbanded in 1934. Midleton RFC was reformed on 4 March 1967.

After a number of decades in the junior leagues, Midleton attained senior status after the 1997/1998 campaign with a 30-7 playoff victory over Sligo RFC.[2] Midleton were beaten finalists in the Munster Senior Cup in 2003.[3] As of 2010, the club was playing in Division Three.[4] By 2020, the club was playing in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.[1]

There was a revamp of club facilities in the mid-2000s.

Club honours

Notable players

Former All Black fullback Christian Cullen made a 20 minute appearance for Midleton in a friendly match against Cork Constitution in March 2006.[5] [6] Other former players have included:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Midleton RFC website . midletonrugby.com . 20 April 2021 . Midleton RFC is a IRFU Senior Club playing in Division 2C of the All Ireland League .
  2. Web site: Midleton rugby club were battling to stay senior before season was cancelled . echolive.ie . 26 March 2020 . 5 September 2022 . The popular east Cork club, whose 30-7 win over Sligo in Portlaoise in 1998 signalled their elevation from junior, were in danger of returning there unless results picked up .
  3. Web site: Shannon win their 15th Munster Senior Cup . munsterrugby.ie . 5 May 2003 . 5 September 2022 .
  4. Web site: Midleton And Nenagh Face Off In Munster Derby . irishrugby.ie . 16 April 2010 . 20 April 2021 .
  5. Web site: In Pics: Munster Squad Training . irishrugby.ie . 28 March 2006 . A sight for sore eyes – legendary All Black Christian Cullen in training with the Munster squad. The Paraparaumu-born Cullen, still New Zealand’s record try scorer with 46 tries in 58 Test matches, made his comeback from a long term shoulder injury recently in a Munster “A” game, having also put in a 20-minute cameo for Midleton in a friendly against Cork Constitution. . 6 September 2022 .
  6. Web site: Rugby's grassroots hit hard as clubs around the country face grim future . extra.ie . 10 January 2021 . Christian Cullen's appearance at Towns Park is etched in the club's folklore. It's a long story, but the former All Black will forever be a Midleton player after that cameo.. 6 September 2022.

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