The Glynn Cup returns for a third year under its new format at Corinthian Park this St Patrick’s Day as the city’s oldest rugby rivalry is renewed once more.
Galwegians and Corinthians resurrected the competition in 2009 under an innovative new format that allowed every team in each club to compete in the competition and this has proven to be a hugely successful venture, playing a significant role in boosting the profile of the club game in the city.
The Glynn Cup commemorates the contribution to local and Irish rugby of Galway’s J J Glynn who died tragically in 1959. It was first played for 52 years ago this St Patrick’s Day as an annual match between the clubs’ senior teams, and the fixture became a regular highlight for 37 years up to 1999.
Under the RyderCup format introduced in 2009, each youth and adult team in the club can earn a point in the battle for the title, while mini rugby players battle for fun.
The Langan Trophy commemorating the contribution to rugby of Gerry Langan is incorporated into the competition, taking into account the points scored by the youth teams from under 13 to under 19 in each club. Galwegians have the edge there having won the trophy on both occasions.
The first ball will be kicked at 11am on St Patrick’s Day and carry on non-stop throughout the day. More than a dozen matches will take place before the grand finale between senior teams at 4pm.
