Crosshaven RFC

Crosshaven
Full nameCrosshaven Rugby Football Club
Union IRFU
Munster
Founded1972 (1972)
Ground(s)Myrtleville Cross, Crosshaven
LeagueMunster Junior League Division 2[1]
Team kit

Crosshaven RFC (Crosshaven Rugby Football Club) is a rugby union club based in Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland. The club grounds, located at Myrtleville Cross in Crosshaven, has three pitches, floodlights, parking, changing rooms and a gym.

Founded in 1972,[1] the club's senior team plays in the Munster Junior League Division 2.[2] In addition to the senior men's team, Crosshaven RFC has underage teams ranging from under 8s to under 18s.[1] One product of the youth system is former Munster Rugby and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Frank Murphy who began his playing career with the club.[3]

In the 2010/2011 season, Crosshaven won the All-Ireland Junior Cup,[4] becoming the first club in Munster to win the title.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Club Focus: Seasiders Crosshaven aim to keep their name in lights". independent.ie. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Clubs Profile - Rebel Óg - Crosshaven". rebelog.ie. Retrieved 25 January 2026. Fixtures [..] Sunday 15th February [..] Junior League Division 2 [..] Crosshaven RFC v Ennis RFC
  3. ^ "Pro Contracts For Five Munster Referees". munsterrugby.ie. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2026. Frank Murphy began his playing career in Crosshaven RFC
  4. ^ "Crosshaven Win All Ireland Junior Cup". munsterrugby.ie. 9 April 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Crosshaven make history with Junior Cup win". Irish Examiner. 9 April 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2026.