Munster Junior Cup (rugby union)

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

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Team Winner Winning Years
1 Cork Constitution 19 1949, 1951, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1973, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2018
2 Shannon 11 1914, 1920, 1924, 1925, 1939, 1940, 1954, 1961, 1962, 1996, 2015
2 UCC 11 1921, 1933, 1950, 1953, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1979, 2024
4 Garryowen 9 1910, 1955, 1970, 1976, 1978, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2023
Young Munster 9 1911, 1922, 1927, 1959, 1960, 1984, 1999, 2016, 2022
5 Thomond 7 1971, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991
6 Highfield 5 1937, 1942, 1945, 1972, 2019
Nenagh Ormond 5 1931, 1935, 1948, 2000, 2004
7 Dolphin 4 1913, 1923, 1926, 1944
Richmond 4 1936, 1943, 1946, 1952
8 UL Bohemians 3 1932, 2009, 2010
9 Waterford City 2 1928, 1930
Abbeyfeale 2 1964, 1966
Waterpark 2 1938, 1974
Midleton 2 1997, 1998
10 Crescent College F.C. 1 1909
Limerick City Gaullies 1 1912
Presentation 1 1929
Tralee 1 1934
Clanwilliam 1 1947
Old Christians 1 1965
St. Mary's 1 1968
Clonakilty 1 2001
Kilfeacle & District 1 2002
Cobh Pirates 1 2006
Cashel 1 2011
Clonmel 1 2014
Bandon 1 2017

Past winners

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1920s

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1930s

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1940s

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1950s

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1960s

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1970s

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1980s

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1990s

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2000s

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2010s

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2020s

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References

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

External sources

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  • The Carling Story of Munster Rugby by Charlie Mulqueen