Cork Constitution is a Rugby Union club, based in Cork, playing in Division 1A of the All-Ireland League. It was founded by staff of the Cork Constitution. Since the paper did not publish on Sundays, the staff were looking for activities to pursue on Saturday afternoons. In the summer, cricket was played, while in the winter, rugby was the designated activity. The team currently plays in Temple Hill, Ballintemple. Cork Con are the only club to win the AIL cup and the AIB cup in their inaugural years '91 & '06.