UCC RUGBY THIS IS OUR TIME
A PROUD PAST. AN EXCITING FUTURE.
WHY UCC RUGBY?
“” There is a huge sense of pride associated with the Skull and Crossbones. Walking out onto the Mardyke in the famous red and black you can feel the support of the whole university behind you!
UCC RUGBY
UCC RUGBY
STRONG DEVELOPMENT ETHOS WORLD CLASS FACILITIES PROVEN TRACK RECORD AMBITIOUS
WHAT MAKES UCC RUGBY SPECIAL • Rugby development pathways available at all levels • Best U20 side without exception • Coaching Staff - currently active at all levels, AIL, Representative, and National • Fulltime S&C & performance analyst • World Class Facilities • Rugby development pathways available at all levels • Weekly individual skills coaching • Life skill development • Rich tradition in a club due to celebrate its 150th anniversary
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WHAT MAKES UCC RUGBY SPECIAL • School-like spirit, loyalty and comradeship • All 18-22 (same life stage) • Vibrant club and campus social scene • You’re seeing your teammates every day. Strengthens bonds, and builds relationships • Sports scholarships • Academic support & career guidance • Historical home pitch with most famous jersey in Irish rugby • Best environment to achieve rugby/life/education balance
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UCC FACILITIES & TEAMS
“” I had a wonderful experience being part of UCC rugby. I made friendships that will last a lifetime and developed so many important life skills. Being part of UCC rugby also gave me opportunities that never would have been possible without the relationships formed within the club, including travel and work.
UCC RUGBY FACILITIES
UCC RUGBY
THE MARDYKE SPORTS COMPLEX
THE FARM SPORTS COMPLEX
THE MARDYKE SPORTS GROUND
HUMAN PERFORMANCE LABORATORY
3 SPORTS HALLS
25M SWIMMING POOL
SQUAD GYM
HYDRO-THERAPY
UCC RUGBY TEAMS • SENIOR • SENIOR 2’S • J2 BULLDOGS • U20’S • WOMEN’S • 7’S • TAG
CLUB & COMPETITION STRUCTURE
UCC RUGBY
SENIOR
U20
SECONDS
J2 BULLDOGS
WOMENS
ALL IRELAND LEAGUE
ALL IRELAND LEAGUE
J1 LEAGUE
J2 LEAGUE
STUDENT SPORT IRELAND
INTERVARSITY
INTERVARSITY
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MUNSTER SENIOR CUP
DONAL WALSH TROPHY
MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP
STUDENT SPORT IRELAND INTERVARSITY
INTERVARSITY
J2 CUP
SUPPORT OFFERED
“” Whatever level you’re looking to play at the college can offer it by making it both challenging and social.
SUPPORT OFFERED • Position specific training • Individual and team analysis • Strength and conditioning - personalised programmes • Online training App • Performance laboratory - testing and monitoring • Nutrition
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WILL THIS WORK FOR YOU?
“” Go for it. I had friends who played for clubs around Cork instead of playing for College and they were all envious of the rugby we played, the bond and the craic that we had. Many ended up joining midway through their degrees.
WILL THIS WORK FOR YOU? • 150 years old - Season 2022/23 • Be a part of it... • Touring opportunities • Intervarsity weekends • International university match • 7s Festival
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CONTACT DETAILS Jack Casey - Rugby Development Officer j.casey@ucc.ie 087 1223410 www.uccrugby.ie Twitter: @UCCRFC Instagram: uccrfc