Cork Hellhounds RFC is an LGBT-inclusive rugby club based in Cork, Ireland. We were established in October 2020 with two aims; to promote rugby among the LGBT community and their allies in the Cork area, and to showcase inclusion in action within the Cork, Munster, and Irish rugby communities. 

We currently offer a men’s contact (union) rugby team and a mixed-gender tag rugby team (during tag season, typically April to October). Training is held twice weekly in Cork city, where complete beginners and experienced players are welcome to take part, regardless of sexuality or gender identity. 

Cork Hellhounds RFC is ratified by Munster Rugby, and is also a member of International Gay Rugby.

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Fixtures

Our tag rugby team’s fixtures can be found on Cork Tag Rugby.

Come back soon for upcoming fixtures for our men’s contact rugby team.

Training

We currently offer a men’s rugby union team, and a mixed-gender team for tag rugby.

We recommend bringing a water bottle to training, and rugby boots if you have them (although first-timers are not expected to have boots, trainers are fine).

To cover the pitch rental and club costs, we ask non-members for a voluntary donation of €5 for each session (payable by cash or via Revolut) however first-time visitors are welcome free of charge.

To start training with the Cork Hellhounds, or if you have any questions, email hello@corkhellhounds.ie or send us a message via Facebook or Instagram.

Men’s Rugby Union (Contact/Full Rugby)

Newcomers with past experience are also warmly welcome to join us for preseason training from July 4, or after our Intro to Rugby series is complete from August 1.

Tag Rugby (Mixed Gender)

We offer tag rugby for all players (male, female, and non-binary), and we take part in weekly games organised by Cork Tag Rugby.

Our tag rugby training takes place Tuesday evenings, with games on Thursday evenings as part of Cork Tag Rugby.

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Contact

Whether you’re interested in becoming a Hellhound, or just want to say hello, you can get in touch with the Cork Hellhounds by post, email, phone, or social media:

Cork Hellhounds RFC
c/o Gay Project,
South Parish Community Centre
Sawmill Street
Cork
T12 CX32
Ireland

Email: hello@corkhellhounds.ie

Tel: +353 21 430 0430

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