Midleton College

Extra curricular activities play an important role in life at Midleton College. We are fortunate to have a very high level of participation from the students in all the various activities. Rugby is no exception. Our fixture list most seasons has a familiar look to it. There are many traditional matches against old rivals. Cup draws and games against touring sides provide variety and add interest.

In total about 90 boys play rugby. Members of the teaching staff are involved in coaching.

Mr. Martin Preston coaches the 1st and 2nd XV sides assisted by Andrew McCarthy ad Mitch McGuckin
Mr. Ray Power coaches the U16 Cup team.
Mr. Kevin Stanley coaches the Under 15 team.
Mr. Paul Cashman coaches the Under 14 team.

Also involved in coaching are Mr. Brian Gill and Mr. John Levis.

Martin Preston is the overall director of rugby in the school.

Many of our fixtures are friendlies. We are, however involved in competitions in most age groups.

Our Senior Team competes in:

The Munster Development League.
The Munster Senior Cup.
The Mungret Cup
The O’Brien Cup.

Junior Team competes in:

The Munster Junior Cup
The Mungret Shield.

Achievements

On various ocassions we have been successful in:

The Mungret Cup (2008)
The Mungret Cup (2007)
The Mungret Cup (2006)
The Munster Development League (as recently as 2001 and 2002)
The O’Brien Cup (most recently in 2000)
Both the Under 14 and Under16 teams have been successful in their leagues.

At senior level our better players have the opportunity of being selected to represent their province. As a small school they play for the Munster A School side.

For many of our players the highlight of their rugby careers in the school is an overseas tour. Every two years we undertake a tour. In the past we have travelled to England, Scotland , Wales and France. Each tour varies slightly but in general they last for six days and involve three matches. These trips provide the players with both playing and social experiences and live long in their memories.