The day is usually great fun with teams from all over the province playing each other in the Cup, Plate, Bowl and Conference.

Each of the 5 areas usually hold a qualifying blitz in March with the Cup itself usually in April.

Regulations

This competition is organised by the Youth Section of the Leinster Branch and is subject to the Youths Regulations.

This is a Mini competition and all matches are played in accordance with Team Ireland Mini Rugby Regulations.

This competition is open to all affiliated clubs with an 'Active Youth Section'.

All players must be the correct age (under 10 years of age before the 1st July directly preceding the competition).

All players must be registered.

Clubs should have a valid ID card for each player.

History

The Under-10 Kettle Cup was started in 1985 (in commemoration of Tom Kettle from Balbriggan).

The first winners were Birr.

The winners and runners up over the years were: