Midleton RFC is an Irish rugby union club that plays in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League.[1]
Full name | Midleton Rugby Football Club | |
---|---|---|
Union | IRFU | |
Branch | Munster | |
Founded | 1927 | |
Ground(s) | Towns Park, Midleton (Capacity: ~400) | |
League(s) | All-Ireland League | |
|
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.[citation needed]
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:
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.