Dolphin Rugby Football Club is a historic rugby union club in Cork, Ireland, established in 1902. Playing in Division 2A of the All-Ireland League, the club has a proud history of producing world-class players and coaches, such as former Irish Coach Declan Kidney, and Michael Kiernan, with 43 international caps.
With a strong culture of camaraderie and dedication to the sport, Dolphin RFC is an integral part of the Cork rugby community, providing a platform for players of all ages and abilities to excel.
1. James Coughlan
Career
- Position(s): Back-row, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20??–2014: Dolphin: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006–2014: Munster: 139: (65), 2014–2017: Pau: 69: (40), , Correct as of 19 May 2017, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008–2009: Ireland 7s: : , 2013: Ireland Wolfhounds: 1: (0), , Correct as of 26 January 2013, , Teams coached, Years: Team, 2017–2019: Pau (Academy coach), 2019–2020: Aix (Forwards coach), 2020–2021: Brive (Defence coach), 2021–: Toulon (Defence coach), 2021: → Toulon (temporary head coach)
- Position(s): Back-row
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- 2006–2014: Munster: 139: (65)
- 2014–2017: Pau: 69: (40)
- Correct as of 19 May 2017
James Coughlan is a professional rugby player who has played for Munster since 2006. Coughlan was born in Cork, Ireland and attended Christian Brothers College.
Coughlan first played rugby for Dolphin in 2000 and went on to have a long and successful career with Munster. Coughlan has played 139 times for Munster, scoring 65 tries.
Coughlan retired from rugby in 2014. He now works as a rugby coach and commentator. James Coughlan is a very talented rugby player and has won many awards, including the Irish Rugby Players' Association Player of the Year Award in 2009 and the IRB World Player of the Year Award in 2010.
James Coughlan is married and has two children. James Coughlan is a former Irish international rugby player who played for the Ireland national rugby union team between 2008 and 2009. In 2013, Coughlan moved to play for the Ireland Wolfhounds, a professional rugby team based in the United Kingdom.
In 2017, Coughlan was appointed as head coach of Pau, a French rugby team. As head coach of Pau, Coughlan has led the team to a number of successful results, including two French Top 14 championships and a European Challenge Cup victory.
Coughlan is also a member of the Ireland national rugby union team coaching staff, having been appointed as forwards coach in 2019.
James Coughlan is a former Irish international rugby player who played for the Ireland national rugby union team between 2008 and 2009. In 2013, Coughlan moved to play for the Ireland Wolfhounds, a professional rugby team based in the United Kingdom.
In 2017, Coughlan was appointed as head coach of Pau, a French rugby team. As head coach of Pau, Coughlan has led the team to a number of successful results, including two French Top 14 championships and a European Challenge Cup victory.
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2. John Madigan
Career
- Position(s): Lock, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Dolphin: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015–2017: Munster: 3: (0), 2017–2020: Massy: 52: (15), 2020–: Béziers: 27: (5), , Correct as of 24 September 2021
- Position(s): Lock
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- 2015–2017: Munster: 3: (0)
- 2017–2020: Massy: 52: (15)
- 2020–: Béziers: 27: (5)
- Correct as of 24 September 2021
John Madigan is a rugby union player who has represented Ireland at U20, U21, and senior level. He has also played for Munster in the Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup.
John Madigan was born in Charleville, Ireland, in 1994. John Madigan attended CBS Charleville and played rugby union for them. John Madigan played for University College Cork and was a part of their senior squad.
John Madigan has played for Munster in the Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup. John Madigan is currently a lock for the Ireland national rugby union team. John Madigan is 1.98m (6ft 6in) and weighs 119kg (18.7st; 262lb).
John Madigan is married and has one child. John Madigan is 28 years old and is currently playing for Munster in the Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup.
3. Michael Bradley
Career
- Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), ?: Dolphin RFC: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1920-1927, 1924: Ireland, British and Irish Lions: 19, 0: (0), (0)
- Position(s): Prop
Michael Bradley was born on October 16, 1897 in Cork, Ireland. Bradley played prop in rugby union, and was a key player for the United States national rugby team.
Bradley died on July 14, 1951, at the age of 53 after a long and successful rugby union career. Bradley was an instrumental part of the United States' victory in the 1934 World Cup, and was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007.
Bradley is remembered as a key member of the United States rugby team, and was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007. Bradley's death was a tragic loss for the rugby community, and he will always be remembered for his contributions to the sport.
Bradley is a celebrated figure in American rugby history, and his legacy will continue to be felt long after his death.
4. Noel Elliott
Career
- Position(s): Back row, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Dolphin: : (), Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Munster: : ()
- Position(s): Back row
- Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
- : Dolphin: : ()
Noel Elliott was born in Cork, Ireland in 1947. He attended Presentation Brothers College and played rugby union for the school. Elliott made his international debut for Ireland in 1969 and played until 1986.
He was a member of the Irish squad that won the Five Nations Championship in 1984 and 1986. Elliott was also a part of the team that won the World Cup in 1987. After retiring from rugby union, Elliott worked as a commentator for RTÉ.
He died on 26 February 2021 in Cork, Ireland at the age of 74. Elliott is remembered as one of Ireland's greatest rugby players and was honoured with a memorial plaque at the Aviva Stadium. Noel Elliott is a back rower for the Dolphin rugby team.
Noel has played provincial and state rugby for Munster and has been a regular in their side for a number of years. Noel has made over 100 appearances for the team and has scored over 1000 points in his career. Noel is a hardworking player and is always looking to help his team in any way possible.
Noel is a popular player with his team mates and is a key part of their success. Noel is a dedicated rugby player and is looking to continue playing at the highest level for years to come.
Noel is a popular player with the fans and is always happy to sign autographs. Noel is a friendly player and is always happy to chat to fans after matches.
Noel is a professional rugby player and is looking to continue playing at the highest level for years to come.
Final Words
Dolphin Rugby Football Club is one of the oldest rugby clubs in Cork, Ireland and has produced some of the best players in the game. Some of the club’s most famous players include Paddy Wallace, Donnacha Ryan, CJ Stander and Paul O’Connell.
The club has been very successful over the years and has won numerous national and provincial titles.
