Tornadoes Gear Up for World Cup 2025
The squad is training harder than ever as we set our sights on the Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup. Find out how you can support the journey.
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Belfast · Mixed Ability Rugby
MALONE
TORNADOES
Supporting Ability Not Disability
We are a mixed ability rugby team in Belfast with a big dream to play in the Mixed Ability World Cup in 2025! Get involved and help us make this dream a reality!
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What it means to be part of our club
Founded 1892Mixed AbilityWorld Cup 2025 Dream
Est. 1892
Our History
Malone Rugby Football Club was founded in 1892 by residents of Malone Park, Belfast. From this beginning, with thirteen playing and a dozen non-playing members, the Club has grown to one of the largest and most successful Clubs in Irish Rugby.
Achieving Senior status in 1896, the Club has called Gibson Park home for over 132 years — a proud fixture in Ulster and Irish Rugby. Our Tornadoes represent the very best of what the club stands for: community, inclusion, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
In May 2023, we hosted the MARIS' first ever game in Ireland — a landmark moment. One Tornado served as MARIS' Head Coach, and our squad proudly includes players from Belgium, Spain, Canada, and 7 countries in total.
Always looking ahead — tours to Winchester RFC, Madrid hosted by Alcobendas RFC, and ever-growing international connections.
132+
Years in Rugby
7
Countries Represented
2025
World Cup Dream
Get Involved
There's lots of ways you can
help Malone Tornadoes
Join the Team
No experience needed — just passion and a willingness to give it a go. We welcome players of all abilities. Come train with us and be part of something special.
Find Us Sponsors
Know a local business that shares our values? Help us connect with sponsors who want to make a real difference in the Belfast community and beyond.
Donate
Every contribution brings us closer to the Mixed Ability World Cup 2025. Your donation funds training, travel, and the dream of representing Ireland on the world stage.
Spread the Word
Follow us on social media, share our story, and help us grow our community. The more people who know about us, the stronger we become.
Updates
Latest News
New Players Welcome — No Experience Needed
We're always looking for new faces to join our inclusive squad. Whether you've played rugby before or never touched a ball, come along and give it a try.
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Tour to Winchester RFC — A Brilliant Weekend
Our latest tour to Winchester was a huge success — great rugby, great people, and memories that will last a lifetime. Read the full report.
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MARIS Returns to Belfast
Following our historic hosting of the first MARIS game in Ireland in 2023, we're proud to continue building international connections across the mixed ability rugby world.
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