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| Full name | Midleton Rugby Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Union |  IRFU | |
| Branch | Munster | |
| Founded | 1967; 59 years ago (1967) | |
| Ground(s) | Towns Park,Midleton (Capacity: ~400) | |
| President | Christy Lordan | |
| Coach | Robbie Doyle | |
| Captain | Idris Rqibi | |
| League | A.I.L Div. 2C | |
| 2024–25 | 2nd.[1] | |
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| Official website | ||
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Midleton RFC is anIrishrugby union club that plays inDivision 2C of theAll-Ireland League.[2]
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 overSligo RFC.[3] Midleton were beaten finalists in theMunster Senior Cup in 2003.[4] As of 2010, the club was playing inDivision Three.[5] By 2020, the club was playing in Division 2C of theAll-Ireland League.[2]
There was a revamp of club facilities in the mid-2000s.[citation needed]
FormerAll Black fullbackChristian Cullen made a 20 minute appearance for Midleton in a friendly match againstCork Constitution in March 2006.[6][7] Other former players have included:
Midleton RFC is a IRFU Senior Club playing in Division 2C of the All Ireland League
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
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.
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.
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