Our Foundings

Waterpark RFC founded in 1925 for past pupils of Waterpark College, originally named Waterpark Old Boys RFC. The original grounds were in Ballinaneesha, and relocated in the 1960’s to Ballinakill, less than 1.5 miles from the center of Ireland’s oldest City, Waterford. In Ballinakill we have 3 main pitches, 1 floodlit all-weather football pitch, 2 floodlit all weather 5 a-side pitches, 8 dressing rooms, a gym, clubhouse with a bar and dining area. Our membership today is approx 600, fielding Mens, Ladies, Boys and Girls teams at Minis, Youths and Adult levels.

 

Our History

Waterpark RFC became a Munster Senior Club after winning the Munster Junior Cup for the third time in 1974. We retained our Munster Senior status until 2009 at which time we were the sole Munster Senior Club outside of the major rugby cities of Cork and Limerick. We reached Munster Senior Cup Final in 1983, narrowly losing a superbly contested final to Young Munster in a packed Thomond Park. We were the AIL Division 3 Champions in 2002-03 after a great campaign and superb final match in Belfast. Today we are a Munster Junior Division 2 following relegation last year and a number of consecutive disappointing seasons. Despite relegation, our senior side showed great spirit winning the Munster Junior Plate and our second’s side, consisting of a mix of experienced and youth players won the Mick Barry Cup.

 

Over the last 10 years, our youths teams have won 10 Munster Club titles and we also won the All Ireland Youths U17 Cup in 2007. Waterpark RFC is the current Munster U18’s and U16’s Club Champions as well as holders of many East Munster League and Cup titles. Our youths development has been recognized in the award of “Munster Youths Club of the Year” 3 times in the last 10 years and we are the current holders of same. We are proud to have produced so many great teams and players over the years, many achieving Inter-provincial and International caps at various levels including Jack O’Donoghue a current Munster Senior player and previous captain of Ireland at Under 20’s and 18’s.

 

Club Ethos

Our club ethos is to provide a safe, enjoyable and supporting environment to help every player reach their full potential. To extend our full respect to members, teammates, opponents and visitors. Our ambition is of course to regain Senior Rugby status. We look forward to welcoming new players, new members and all visiting clubs from Ireland and overseas to Ballinakill.

 

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    Application Request Form for 6 Nations International Tickets


    Application Request Form for 6 Nations International Tickets    Please download the form and return to the club office or by email to accounts@smartmoveproperty.ie before 5pm on Monday 16th January 2023 A lot of time goes into allocating and administering the tickets, so please assist us in ensuring all applications are submitted in a timely manner. All ticket requests must … Continued


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    Message From Our President, Mr. Noel Phelan


    Welcome to the 2022/2023 Season   To all members, players, supporter and visitors, I am delighted and honoured to once again serve as President for the upcoming season. It is my great privilege to represent Waterpark R.F.C., both here at home and throughout the country. Waterpark R.F.C. has always prided itself on being a welcoming … Continued


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    History of Waterpark RFC


    Waterpark RFC founded in 1925 for past pupils of Waterpark College, originally named Waterpark Old Boys RFC. The original grounds were in Ballinaneesha, and relocated in the 1960’s to Ballinakill, less than 1.5 miles from the center of Ireland’s oldest City, Waterford. In Ballinakill we have 3 main pitches, 1 floodlit all-weather football pitch, 2 … Continued


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    Message from our President Noel Phelan


    Welcome to the 2021/2022 Season   To all members, players, supporter and visitors   It is my privilege and honour to once again serve as Club President of Waterpark RFC for the 2021/2022 season The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique challenge for our club. Now, following a prolonged absence of almost 18 months, we are … Continued


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    Membership Subscriptions 2021/2022


    As the new season is about to commence I would like to welcome all returning and new members to the club, and hope that you had a wonderful summer and wish you all the best for the coming season. This year to make life easier for all we ask that all members pay their subscriptions … Continued


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    2023 Give It A Try


    🏉Come & Give it a Try!🏉 Waterpark RFC is delighted once again to host the IRFU’s Canterbury Give it a Try for Girls & Youths this year from Thursday April 20th at 6.30 pm at the club in Ballinakill, Waterford. The program for girls and youths between 8 and 14 years focuses on teaching the … Continued


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    Disclaimer


    Disclaimer Information on this website is provided for your information only but it may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. It may be changed or updated without notice. Waterpark RFC, Ballinakill, Waterford, Ireland, (referred to as Waterpark RFC from this point) assumes no responsibility for and disclaims all liability for any such inaccuracies or typographical errors … Continued


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    President’s Message | 2022/23 Season


    To all members, players, supporter and visitors, I am delighted and honoured to once again serve as President for the upcoming season. It is my great privilege to represent Waterpark R.F.C., both here at home and throughout the country. Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to remember Jack de Bromhead. A fantastic young … Continued


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    IRFU Player Insurance Form


    The new IRFU insurance link is www.irishrugby.ie/insurance, please ensure you have the correct link on your club homepage. Apologies for the inconvenience but it is important that all rugby clubs have the correct link on their homepage. If your club do not have a website the link may be added to the club social media page. … Continued


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