Wikipedia - Malone RFC
Malone RFC (Malone Rugby Football Club) is a rugby union club based in Belfast, in Northern Ireland. It is currently in the Division 1B of the All-Ireland League. The club is affiliated with the Ulster Branch, itself part of the Irish Rugby Football Union. It is one of the last remaining Belfast rugby clubs not to have amalgamated and still plays at its original ground. As well as its successful Senior teams, it has a thriving Youth and Mini structure, and was the first Mini rugby team from Ireland to play in the renowned Fundacion Cisneros International rugby tournament in Madrid.
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.
The team's home ground is Gibson Park, which has a capacity of 3,000 spectators. The team's colors are black and white, and their logo features a lion's head.
Malone Rugby Union team has a strong squad of players, including both experienced veterans and up-and-coming talent. They are known for their aggressive style of play, with a focus on dominating the scrum and using their physicality to gain an advantage over their opponents.
Off the field, the team is heavily involved in the local community, with a focus on promoting rugby and encouraging young people to get involved in the sport. They also have a strong social media presence, with regular updates and behind-the-scenes content for fans to enjoy.
Overall, Malone Rugby Union team is a respected and successful team with a rich history and a bright future ahead of them.