Rockwell College (26) were once the team to beat in the competition, holding the record for most wins until the 1980s.
The most recent winners are PBC, who overcame a strong CBC team 33-31.
The competition's final generally takes place every year around Saint Patrick's Day, and alternates between being played in Thomond Park or Musgrave Park, unless there are two teams from one city playing; in that case, the game shall take place in that city.
[citation needed] Many players that have taken part in (and won) the Senior cup have gone on to represent Munster and Ireland.
Former winners of the Cup include:, Ronan O'Gara (PBC), Peter Stringer (PBC), Simon Zebo (PBC), Peter O'Mahony (PBC), David Wallace (CCC), Donnacha Ryan (St. Munchin's), Conor Murray (St. Munchin's), Keith Earls (St. Munchin's), Jerry Flannery (St. Munchin's) and Paul O'Connell (Ardscoil Rís) also played Senior Cup rugby for their respective schools.