Munster Junior Cup (rugby union) explained

The Munster Junior Cup is a rugby union competition played in the province of Munster, Ireland. The competition was established for the stronger junior clubs and the second teams of the Senior clubs in the province of Munster. The current champions are University College Cork (UCC) in 2024. The competition has traditionally been dominated by senior clubs.

Top Winners

TeamWinnerWinning Years
1Cork Constitution191949, 1951, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1973, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2018
2Shannon111914, 1920, 1924, 1925, 1939, 1940, 1954, 1961, 1962, 1996, 2015
2UCC111921, 1933, 1950, 1953, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1979, 2024
4Garryowen91910, 1955, 1970, 1976, 1978, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2023
Young Munster91911, 1922, 1927, 1959, 1960, 1984, 1999, 2016, 2022
5Thomond71971, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991
6Highfield51937, 1942, 1945, 1972, 2019
Nenagh Ormond51931, 1935, 1948, 2000, 2004
7Dolphin41913, 1923, 1926, 1944
Richmond41936, 1943, 1946, 1952
8UL Bohemians31932, 2009, 2010
9Waterford City21928, 1930
Abbeyfeale21964, 1966
Waterpark21938, 1974
Midleton21997, 1998
10Crescent College F.C.11909
Limerick City Gaullies11912
Presentation11929
Tralee11934
Clanwilliam11947
Old Christians11965
St. Mary's11968
Clonakilty12001
Kilfeacle & District12002
Cobh Pirates12006
Cashel12011
Clonmel12014
Bandon12017

Past winners

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2020s

External sources

Notes and References

  1. News: Con hold nerve to claim Munster glory. Irish Examiner. 16 April 2012. 16 April 2012.
  2. News: O’Byrne ensures eighth title for Garryowen. 6 May 2013. Irish Examiner. 6 May 2013.
  3. News: Clonmel’s backline class decisive. 12 May 2014. Irish Examiner. 12 May 2014.
  4. News: Young Munster lift Junior Cup for eighth time. 3 May 2016. Irish Examiner. 2 May 2016.
  5. News: Brilliant Bandon come of age. 27 April 2017. Southern Star. 23 April 2017.
  6. News: Cork Con Win Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup. 29 April 2018. Munster Rugby. 12 May 2019.
  7. News: Highfield Are Junior Cup Winners. 12 May 2019. Munster Rugby. 12 May 2019.