Cork Constitution

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. In this period 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. 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.

Cork Constitution is a prestigious rugby union team based in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1892, the team has a rich history and is one of the most successful clubs in Irish rugby.

Known for their strong tradition of producing talented players and competitive performances, Cork Constitution has a dedicated fan base and a reputation for playing an exciting and dynamic style of rugby. The team competes in the All-Ireland League and has won numerous domestic titles over the years.

Cork Constitution's home ground is Temple Hill, a historic venue that has seen many memorable matches and victories. The team's colors are green and white, and their emblem features a distinctive crest that symbolizes their heritage and values.

With a commitment to excellence and a winning mentality, Cork Constitution continues to be a dominant force in Irish rugby, attracting top talent and achieving success both on and off the field.