Although he never played in the senior grade, Cuthbert won an All-Ireland medal as captain of the minor team in 1993.
[citation needed] At club level Cuthbert is a two-time championship medallist in the intermediate grade with Bishopstown as a hurler.
[citation needed] In retirement from playing Cuthbert became involved in team management and coaching.
He served as a senior selector under Conor Counihan while he also is heavily involved in coaching with the Bishopstown club side.
[1][2] On 15 October 2013, Cuthbert was appointed manager of the Cork senior football team on a two-year term.