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{{Short description|Irish rugby team}}
{{For|the newspaper|Cork Constitution (newspaper)}}
{{For|the newspaper|Cork Constitution (newspaper)}}
{{primary sources|date=April 2008}}
{{primary sources|date=April 2008}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use Irish English|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox rugby team
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| image = Cork Con Logo.png
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| fullname = Cork Constitution Football Club
| fullname = Cork Constitution Football Club
| union = [[IRFU]]
| union = [[Irish Rugby Football Union|IRFU]]
|branch=[[Munster Rugby|Munster]]
|branch=[[Munster Rugby|Munster]]
| nickname = Con
| nickname = Con
| url = www.corkcon.ie
| url = https://corkcon.ie/
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| founded = {{start date and age|1892}}
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| founded = 1892
| ground = Temple Hill, [[Ballintemple, Cork|Ballintemple]], [[Cork (city)|Cork]]
| ground = Temple Hill, [[Ballintemple, Cork|Ballintemple]], [[Cork (city)|Cork]]
| capacity = ~5000
| capacity = ~5,000
| coach = Brian Hickey
| coach =
| president = Donal Lenihan
| president =
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| captain =
| deputy president = [[Ray Clarke]]
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| chairman =
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| captain = Niall Keneally
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| chairman = Kevin Fielding
| league = [[All-Ireland League (rugby union)|All-Ireland League 1A]]
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The '''Cork Constitution''' ('''CC''') is a [[rugby union]] club based in [[Cork (city)|Cork]], playing in Division 1A of the [[All-Ireland League (rugby union)|All-Ireland League]]. It was founded by staff of the ''[[Cork Constitution (newspaper)|Cork Constitution]]'' newspaper. Since the paper did not publish on Sundays, the staff were looking for activities to pursue on Saturday afternoons. In the summer, [[cricket]] was played, while in the winter, rugby was the designated activity. The team currently plays in Temple Hill, [[Ballintemple, Cork|Ballintemple]].

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'''Cork Constitution''' is a [[rugby union]] club based in [[Cork (city)|Cork]], playing in Division 1A of the [[All-Ireland League (rugby union)|All-Ireland League]]. It was founded by staff of the ''[[Cork Constitution (newspaper)|Cork Constitution]]'' newspaper. Since the paper did not publish on Sundays, the staff were looking for activities to pursue on Saturday afternoons. In the summer, [[cricket]] was played, while in the winter, rugby was the designated activity. The team currently plays in Temple Hill, [[Ballintemple, Cork|Ballintemple]].


Due to the introduction of professional rugby union, and its success at producing players who go on to obtain Munster contracts, Con, like many other senior rugby clubs in Ireland, has been unable to field a full strength side for a number of years.{{original research inline|date=August 2018}} In this period{{when|date=August 2018}} though, Con have remained competitive, reaching the final of the All-Ireland League on six occasions since 2001 inclusive; losing in 2001 to Dungannon, losing in 2002 to Shannon, again losing in 2004 to Shannon and losing in 2007 to Garryowen, winning the elusive third title in 2008 on beating Garryowen in Musgrave Park and capturing a fourth title when beating St. Mary's by 17 points to 10 after extra time in Dubarry Park in May 2010.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}
Due to the introduction of professional rugby union, and its success at producing players who go on to obtain Munster contracts, Con, like many other senior rugby clubs in Ireland, has been unable to field a full strength side for a number of years.{{original research inline|date=August 2018}} In this period{{when|date=August 2018}} though, Con have remained competitive, reaching the final of the All-Ireland League on six occasions since 2001 inclusive; losing in 2001 to Dungannon, losing in 2002 to Shannon, again losing in 2004 to Shannon and losing in 2007 to Garryowen, winning the elusive third title in 2008 on beating Garryowen in Musgrave Park and capturing a fourth title when beating St. Mary's by 17 points to 10 after extra time in Dubarry Park in May 2010.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}
This 2010 League victory led by Evan Ryan completed an AIL double as Con had already won the AIL cup earlier in the season. The All-Ireland Bateman Cup, played between the Provincial Cup winners, was re-inaugurated in 2005-06, and Constitution have now won six times.
This 2010 League victory led by Evan Ryan completed an AIL double as Con had already won the AIL cup earlier in the season. Their most recent AIL victory was in 2023-24, their seventh title.
The All-Ireland Bateman Cup, played between the Provincial Cup winners, was re-inaugurated in 2005-06, and Constitution have now won it on seven times.


==Honours==
==Honours==
*[[All-Ireland League (rugby union)|All-Ireland League]]: '''6'''
*[[All-Ireland League (rugby union)|All-Ireland League]]: '''7'''
**1990–91, 1998–99, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2016–17,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/cork-con-put-crowning-touch-to-their-season-449598.html|title=Cork Con put crowning touch to their season|access-date=9 May 2017|work=[[Irish Examiner]]|date=8 May 2017}}</ref> 2018–19<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/cork-con-clontarf-ail-final-4621081-May2019/|title=Cork Con seal second AIL title in three years with Aviva victory over Clontarf|date=5 May 2019|work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]]|access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref>
**1990–91, 1998–99, 2007-08, 2009–10, 2016–17,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/cork-con-put-crowning-touch-to-their-season-449598.html|title=Cork Con put crowning touch to their season|access-date=9 May 2017|work=[[Irish Examiner]]|date=8 May 2017}}</ref> 2018–19,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.the42.ie/cork-con-clontarf-ail-final-4621081-May2019/|title=Cork Con seal second AIL title in three years with Aviva victory over Clontarf|date=5 May 2019|work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]]|access-date=6 May 2019}}</ref> 2023-24
*[[All-Ireland Cup (rugby union)|All-Ireland Cup]]: '''7'''
*[[All-Ireland Cup (rugby union)|All-Ireland Cup]]: '''7'''
**2005–06, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/brian-hickey-hails-heroic-defence-as-cork-con-claim-28th-cup-win-443919.html|title=Brian Hickey hails heroic defence as Cork Con claim 28th cup win|access-date=28 February 2017|work=[[Irish Examiner]]|date=27 February 2017}}</ref>
**2005–06, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/brian-hickey-hails-heroic-defence-as-cork-con-claim-28th-cup-win-443919.html|title=Brian Hickey hails heroic defence as Cork Con claim 28th cup win|access-date=28 February 2017|work=[[Irish Examiner]]|date=27 February 2017}}</ref>
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==Notable players==
==Notable players==
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* [[Stephen Archer]]
* [[Stephen Archer]]
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* [[Jack Crowley]]
* [[Michael Bradley (rugby union, born 1962)|Michael Bradley]]
* [[Michael Bradley (rugby union, born 1962)|Michael Bradley]]
* [[Paul Burke (rugby union)|Paul Burke]]
* [[Paul Burke (rugby union, born 1973)|Paul Burke]]
* [[Rory Burke]]
* [[Rory Burke]]
* [[David Corkery]]
* [[David Corkery]]
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* [[Jack Crowley]]
* [[John Daly (rugby player)|John Daly]]
* [[John Daly (rugby player)|John Daly]]
* [[Shane Daly]]
* [[Shane Daly]]
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* [[Denis Fogarty]]
* [[Denis Fogarty]]
* [[John Fogarty (rugby union, born 1977)|John Fogarty]]
* [[John Fogarty (rugby union, born 1977)|John Fogarty]]
* [[Seán French (rugby union)|Seán French]]
* [[Tom Gleeson (rugby union)|Tom Gleeson]]
* [[Tom Gleeson (rugby union)|Tom Gleeson]]
* [[Brian Hayes (rugby union)|Brian Hayes]]
* [[Brian Hayes (rugby union)|Brian Hayes]]
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* [[Darragh Hurley]]
* [[Darragh Hurley]]
* [[Gerry Hurley]]
* [[Gerry Hurley]]
* [[John Kelly (rugby union)|John Kelly]]
* [[John Kelly (rugby union, born 1974)|John Kelly]]
* [[Alex Kendellen]]
* [[Ralph Keyes]]
* [[Ralph Keyes]]
* [[Tom Kiernan]]
* [[Tom Kiernan]]
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* [[Peter O'Mahony]]
* [[Peter O'Mahony]]
* [[Brian O'Meara (rugby union)|Brian O'Meara]]
* [[Brian O'Meara (rugby union)|Brian O'Meara]]
* [[John O'Neill (rugby union)|John O'Neill]]
* [[John O'Neill (rugby union, born 1973)|John O'Neill]]
* [[Conrad O'Sullivan]]
* [[Conrad O'Sullivan]]
* [[John Poland]]
* [[John Poland]]
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* [[Brian Toland]]
* [[Brian Toland]]
* [[Brian Walsh (rugby union)|Brian Walsh]]
* [[Brian Walsh (rugby union)|Brian Walsh]]
* [[Duncan Williams]]
* [[Duncan Williams (rugby union)|Duncan Williams]]
* [[Simon Zebo]]
* [[Simon Zebo]]
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website}}
*[http://www.corkcon.ie Cork Constitution official site]


{{AIB League}}
{{AIB League}}
{{Rugby union in Ireland}}
{{Sport in Cork City}}
{{Sport in Cork City}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Irish rugby union teams]]
[[Category:Rugby union teams in Ireland]]
[[Category:Rugby clubs established in 1892]]
[[Category:Rugby clubs established in 1892]]
[[Category:Rugby union clubs in County Cork]]
[[Category:Rugby union clubs in County Cork]]
[[Category:Senior Irish rugby clubs (Munster)]]
[[Category: All-Ireland League rugby union clubs]]
[[Category:Munster Senior League (rugby union) teams]]

Latest revision as of 22:17, 7 July 2024

For the newspaper, see Cork Constitution (newspaper).

Cork Constitution
Full nameCork Constitution Football Club
UnionIRFU
BranchMunster
Nickname(s)Con
Founded1892; 132 years ago (1892)
Ground(s)Temple Hill, Ballintemple, Cork (Capacity: ~5,000)
League(s)All-Ireland League 1A
Team kit
Official website
corkcon.ie

The Cork Constitution (CC) is a rugby union club based in Cork, playing in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League. It was founded by staff of the Cork Constitution newspaper. Since the paper did not publish on Sundays, the staff were looking for activities to pursue on Saturday afternoons. In the summer, cricket was played, while in the winter, rugby was the designated activity. The team currently plays in Temple Hill, Ballintemple.

Due to the introduction of professional rugby union, and its success at producing players who go on to obtain Munster contracts, Con, like many other senior rugby clubs in Ireland, has been unable to field a full strength side for a number of years.[original research?] In this period[when?] though, Con have remained competitive, reaching the final of the All-Ireland League on six occasions since 2001 inclusive; losing in 2001 to Dungannon, losing in 2002 to Shannon, again losing in 2004 to Shannon and losing in 2007 to Garryowen, winning the elusive third title in 2008 on beating Garryowen in Musgrave Park and capturing a fourth title when beating St. Mary's by 17 points to 10 after extra time in Dubarry Park in May 2010.[citation needed] This 2010 League victory led by Evan Ryan completed an AIL double as Con had already won the AIL cup earlier in the season. Their most recent AIL victory was in 2023-24, their seventh title.

The All-Ireland Bateman Cup, played between the Provincial Cup winners, was re-inaugurated in 2005-06, and Constitution have now won it on seven times.

Honours[edit]

  • All-Ireland League: 7
    • 1990–91, 1998–99, 2007-08, 2009–10, 2016–17,[1] 2018–19,[2] 2023-24
  • All-Ireland Cup: 7
    • 2005–06, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17[3]
  • Munster Senior Cup: 30
    • 1905–07, 1910, 1922–23, 1928–29, 1932–33, 1942–43, 1945–46, 1956–57, 1960–61, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1969–70, 1972–73, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1988–89, 2008–09, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17[4][5] 2018–19[6] 2019–20[7]
  • Munster Senior League
    • 1912 (shared), 1914 (shared), 1922, 1923, 1927, 1939, 1953, 1957, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1998

Notable players[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Cork Con put crowning touch to their season". Irish Examiner. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Cork Con seal second AIL title in three years with Aviva victory over Clontarf". The42. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Brian Hickey hails heroic defence as Cork Con claim 28th cup win". Irish Examiner. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  4. ^ "So close as mighty Quinn kicks Con to 25th crown". Irish Examiner. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Brian Hickey hails Cork Con's trophy double after Munster Senior Cup win". Irish Examiner. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Cork Constitution 26 Garryowen 23". Irish Examiner. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Report | Cork Con Secure 30th Munster Senior Challenge Cup Title". Munster Rugby. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.

External links[edit]

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