Instonians

Instonians is a sports club based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that incorporates rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and cricket sections. There is also a golf society that plays under the Instonians name.

Instonians

Address Shawsbridge Sports Complex, Miltown Road
Belfast
BT8 4XP
President 2010–2011David Rainey
Sports Rugby Union, Ladies Hockey, Men's Hockey and Cricket.
BranchUlster
Location Belfast, Northern Ireland
Founded1919
History Ground Share Between Cooke RFC and Ladies Hockey Club and Instonians Sports Club
Club Colours Yellow, Black and Purple.
Other Names The 'Old Boys', 'Inst'
Affiliation Royal Belfast Academical Institution

Instonians Rugby Football, Cricket and Athletic Clubs merged on 1 April 1962, the combined sections being known as 'Instonians', and then on 31 May 1979 the title of the club was changed to Instonians Rugby Football and Cricket Club. Finally on 1 April 1988, the Instonians Men's Hockey Club joined the association when the title reverted to Instonians.

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