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Malone RFC is a Rugby Union club based in Belfast, in Northern Ireland. It currently is in the Second Division of the All-Ireland League. The club is affiliated with the Ulster Rugby itself part of the IRFU. Annually, the mini rugby side of the club hosts an international tournament for under 12s.
[edit] History
Malone Football Club was founded in 1892 by residents of Malone Park, Belfast. In 1896 Malone obtained senior status after two victories in the junior league. Malone first played a non-Irish side when it hosted Furness in 1903. The current name Malone Rugby Football Club was adopted in 1932. Malone moved to its present location in Gibson Park, Belfast in 1935, eventually purchasing it in 1953. The present clubhouse dates from 1967. The club hosted games from the 2007 Under 19 Rugby World Championship.
[edit] Honours
- Ulster Senior League (6): 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1969, 1993
- Ulster Senior Cup (7): 1904, 1905, 1907, 1971, 1984, 1988, 1992
- Ulster Junior Cup (5): 1932, 1968, 1975, 1978, 1981
[edit] Distinguished Players
Approximately 22 Malone players have played for Ireland, and 6 of those were British Lions.
- Denis McBride 32 caps.
- Neil Best 18 caps.
- Morris Field 17 caps.
- Jimmy Nelson 16 caps, Lions 1956 to South Africa.
- Blair Mayne 6 caps, Lions 1938 to South Africa.
- Sam Hutton 4 caps, Lions 1974 to South Africa.
- Willie Duncan 2 caps.
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