2009–10 British and Irish Cup
The 2009–10 British and Irish Cup was the first season of the annual rugby union competition for second tier, semi-professional clubs from Britain and Ireland. First round matches began on Friday 20 November 2009 and the final was held on Sunday 16 May 2010.
| 2009–10 British and Irish Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Countries | England Ireland Scotland Wales |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and knockout |
| Date | November 2009 – May 2010 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Teams | 24 |
| Matches played | 63 |
| Attendance | 103,545 (1,644 per match) |
| Tries scored | 321 (5.1 per match) |
| Final | |
| Venue | Recreation Ground, Camborne |
| Attendance | 4,240 |
| Champions | Cornish Pirates (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Munster A |
The first competition was heavily criticised, with one reporter describing it as 'dismal'.
A total of 24 teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales competed in the inaugural competition. Cornish Pirates lifted the cup, defeating Munster A 23–14 in the final.
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