The semi-finals of the schools senior cup will kick off on the week of 6 March, with the full fixture . S t Mary's certainly didn't come to play second fiddle and they started . They will need all of that cohesion and spirit as well as Ballance and Francis Manzocchis clever use of the ball for able finishers Harry MacChesney and Jak Dolly. Verdict: Stand at 1-1 in their meetings with Gonzaga this season. Leinster Schools Senior Cup SF St Michael's Coll V Blackrock Coll KO 3pm. We are hoping to maintain the steady progress of the last four or five years." St Michael's College 27 Clongowes Wood College 17. - Gerry Hayes (head gamesmaster). After the Leinster Football Association was founded in 1892 it began organizing its own cup competition. In the 194647 final Mick O'Flanagan scored six goals for Bohemians as they defeated Grangegorman 110. Prospects: In non-vintage years, Blackrock generally win more cups because of solidity in depth. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL -Market value: 34k. Coaches: B O'Hagan, W Robertson, B O'Keeffe. Blackrock College v Presentation College Bray, Energia Park, Monday KO 3.00. Most valuable player: Jake Mulraney 600k. Verdict: "We are building a new side this year and they are coming nicely together. There is maturity at half-back where both Sam Wisniewski and Ross OConnor should be able to guide the game plan. A mediocre pre-season may culminate in their dismissal by Clongowes, whom they meet in the second round. Players from last year: B Donohue, K McInerney, E Nevin, C O'Keeffe, D Reynolds (injured), C Ryan, D Walsh. The Offaly school have enough Interprovincial players back from a galling first-round loss to Wesley last year to drive them. It is the most experienced side that Pres has ever fielded with three representative players in the first fifteen. Identical twins Brian and Karl Gill could spearhead a Kilkenny victory. These 'tiers', in ascending order, include: Section A Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Development Cup (effectively division 4), Section A Leinster Schools Rugby McMullen Cup (effectively division 3), Section B Leinster Schools Vinnie Murray Cup (effectively division 2), Section B Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup (effectively division 1). SQUAD Alex Tilly, Ben Egenton, Ben Elliot, Ben Foley, Billy Dowling, Cathal OBrien, Charlie Ward, Colm Barrett, Conan Lennon, Conor Boyle, Daniel Ruane, Daragh Enright, David OCallaghan, Eamon Shanahan, Emmet Brady, Hugh OShaughnessy, Jack ONeill, John Cadogan, Johnny Callahan, Luke Donohue, Masimo Papallardo, Max Kennedy, Max Lavelle, Max McKenna, Odhran Malone, Paraic Gildea, Peter McEntaggart, Rob Niland, Ross OConnor, Sam Wisniewski, Sean Mahon, Tom Powderly, Wali Khwaja. They have split the captaincy between goal-kicking number eight Danny Ruane and centre Peter McEntegart. ST MARYS COLLEGE The first round of the Senior Cup will begin on Sunday, 29 January. [citation needed]. In 2008, the final was played at the Royal Dublin Society Grounds (RDS) after Donnybrook proved to be too small for the 2007 final, (Lansdowne Road was closed for redevelopment) and has been the home since. Players from last year: J Canavan, B Carson, A Cloonan, G Doyle, T Fahy, M Hayes, J Hedigan, R Leyden, H Lord, B McArdle, B McGarrity, B McLoughlin, Gary Murphy, Gavin Murphy, B O'Brien, D O'Brien, E O'Griofa, E O'Meara, D O'Reilly, K Smith, T Whelan, J Wickham, G Woodcock. Will start as marginal underdogs but could easily win out on the day. In 1983 and 1985, De La Salle Churchtown beat Castleknock College and Blackrock College. Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. Belvedere has a dozen players back from last years squad to provide much-needed experience in dealing with the top tie of the first round. Leinster Schools Senior Cup R1- Terenure Coll V Clongowes wood Col KO 15.00 by Leinster Rugby - Wednesday, February 1, 2023 03:00 PM at Energia Park (Donnybrook Stadium) in . Last five years: 2000 quarter-final; 1999 semi-final; 1998 semi-final; 1997 second round; 1996 second round. Coaches: Breffni O'Hagan, Wayne Robertson, Bobby O'Keeffe. CBC Monkstown v St Vincents Castleknock College, Energia Park (February 3), KO 3.00. Mar 15th 2015, 7:30 PM. This decision was made to protect the Lansdowne Road pitch following poor weather prior to the Ireland v France Five Nations fixture on 19 March. In behind, there is no lack of guile. Outstanding victory in the St Joseph's tournament and a large smattering of interprovincial players. Driven by a core group of 6th years, the squad is led by their captain Tom Chadwick, a true leader, and vice-captain in scrum-half Eoghan OHanlon. Prop Billy Bohan, hooker Mark Masterson and flanker Ronan McGroary have played their part in the Leinster Schools. Although the team has not accomplished a great deal, buoyed by the presence of second row Eoin Keane, they are slight favourites to edge out St Paul's and then CBC for a quarter-final place. Todd Lawlor and Ciarn Mangan shared five of Newbridge's eight tries as they eased their way into the Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-finals at Energia Park on Monday afternoon. Summerhill College v St. Muredach's College. [citation needed], The 2021 cup campaign did not take place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Following the conclusion of the Celtic Challenge tournament, Greg McWlliams has named a 32-player squad ahead of the TikTok Womens Six Nations, here. COACHES Declan Fassbender (head coach), Martin Fenlon, Tom McKeown, James Kenny, Tom Barry, Brian Barron, Harry Colbert, Jack Connelly, Paul Kieran (Manager). 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Prospects: One can empathise with head gamesmaster David Sherwood when he questions St Columba's sudden elevation to Section B. BLACKROCK COLLEGE Schools in the league often provide the biggest form of competition to the big six in the Leinster schools senior cup. After receiving a bye in the first round, Olympia beat St James's Gate in the semi-final. Four captains have gained the distinction of lifting the cup twice, Larry McMahon (Blackrock College, 1929 and 1930), Garret Gill (Blackrock College,[3] 1962 and 1963), Jonny Mion (Blackrock College) in 1989 and 1990, Barry Gibney (Blackrock College) in 1995 and 1996. Five-year record: 2000 quarter-final; 1999: quarter-final; 1998 quarter-final; 1997 round two; 1996 quarter-final. Players from last year: J Heaslip, B O'Donnell, P Quinn, J O'Donovan. The pack of forwards is big enough and smart enough to go toe-to-toe with a typically skilled backline, headed by Moynihan. SCHOOLS Sascha Byrne. Leinster Schools Senior Cup; News; Schools; February 28, 2023. Verdict: Narrowly lost last Wednesday's Section A final against St Columba's. It has taken the players quite a while to adjust to senior level. We would be hopeful that we could progress." Following the introduction of the League of Ireland in 192122, League of Ireland clubs have dominated the competition. Performance is likely to bring the only satisfaction. Players from last year: Peter Hipple, Mark Flynn, Conor Larkin, Ronan Carroll. 53.3210197-6.233105499999999. Since the move to the RDS and live television coverage , the attendance has decreased and is now typically 10,000 to 14,000. Prospects: Not altogether appetising given that they face Newbridge in the first round, a side that hammered them 31-0 during the pre-season. Verdict: "It'll be a very tough match against Roscrea, toss of a coin really, as both schools will fancy their chances. If St Columba's qualify for Section B, fine, but they should not be just thrust in. Coaches: Philip Rigney. The competition was known for several years as the "Coca-Cola Leinster Schools Senior Cup" and in later years the "Powerade Leinster Schools Senior Cup" (Powerade is also owned by the Coca-Cola Company). Coaches: Stephen Tonge, Derek Guy Lewis, Shane O'Neill. For the duration of this partnership with Beauchamps, the Senior Cup was known as the "Beauchamps Leinster Schools Senior Cup". Players from last year: Simon Keogh (scrum-half, capt), Gerry Cleary (prop), Fiachra Baynes (wing), John Byrne (flanker). In September 1967, the then Minister for Education Donogh O'Malley introduced free secondary school education. Instonians are looking ever closer to being in 2B next year, elsewhere Bruff close the gap to Clonmel in the top four race, while Ballina picked up a vital win to ease their woes. Players from last year: J Walsh, S O'Farrelly, Niall Byrne, Keith Doyle, A Murray, B O'Connor. There is enough representative experience in the presence of Leinster U19s tight-head anchorman Kaer Brennan. Players from last year: K Taite, P Maguire, A Byron, A Boland, B Corish, R Gallagher, M Dormer, D McNamara, P Young. They push for a balanced rugby approach, mixing the kick, run and pass options at all times, even though using their maul and carrying from 5-metre penalties has been a profitable strategy. Coaches: C Byrne, D Dunne, D Hickie, C O'Donnell, T Lewis. With just five games left to go, we enter the real business end of the season, teams tussle for positions in the league, with promotion and relegation battles to be decided. Blackrock College have only been defeated in successive finals on two occasions. Terenure College v Clonglowes Wood College, Energia Park, Wednesday (February 1) KO 3.00. There are six rounds left of regular 1B action. City of Armagh climbed to top spot at the expense of Buccaneers, while Old Belvedere also gained ground with Highfield dropping to fourth after their entertaining encounter. Buccaneers restored their lead at the top of the table with a strong win at home, as City of Armagh dropped to second with defeat to Old Belvedere, while Naas put in a strong showing over Banbridge. What upset might happen this week. CASTLEKNOCK COLLEGE Should definitely be more obdurate this time around but the end product is unlikely to change. In the final they defeated Shelbourne 10 with a goal scored by Fran Watters. - Bobby Byrne (coach). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Players from last year: Iaun Wallace (prop), Harold Leech (hooker), Gareth McCuskey (second row), Paul Swaine (second row), Lloyd Williams (flanker), David Popplewell (scrum-half), Henry Wilkinson (centre), Marc Culhane (wing), Richard Morris (full-back), Mark England (number eight). With no disrespect to Mount Temple, Monkstown are fortunate not to have drawn a strong team. Treacy represented the Leinster and Ireland Schools on the wing, but does his best work in the centre for Pres with the speedy Dylan Henry lurking on the wing. The Kildare school topped its group in the League and followed that up with wins against CBC Monkstown and Cistercian College, Roscrea in the quarter and semi-finals, respectively. Face a very difficult opening tie against Wesley College and a victory here would guarantee a passage to the quarter-finals but not further. WESLEY COLLEGE 21.9k. Head coach Marc Adam will look to his captain Lucas Maguire, a Leinster Schools Interpro, and his younger brother Ruben on the openside. In fact, it was their watertight defence that kept them a step ahead of Temple in the semi-final, hooker Patrick McIlduff and prop Jack Bourke showing up well. ST ANDREWS COLLEGE Players from last year: Diarmuid Ryan (second row), John Freeman (second row), Gavin D'Alton (prop), Stephen Punkster (out-half), Brian McCloskey (centre). To date, only one of these non-fee paying schools has managed to win the Senior Cup. Verdict: A very young side is unlikely to make any impression this year and should find King's Hospital too strong. Mountjoy School was amalgamated with other schools in 1972 to become Mount Temple Comprehensive School. The point values of scores in rugby union have changed many times in its history. Now preparations are going well and team confidence is being restored. Kilkenny has had a very solid season, going well in the League before coming up short against Gonzaga in the semi-final. Second-row Wali Khwaji returns to take on the responsibility of calling the lineout with Conor Boyle adding to the ballast in the back row. Players from last year: J Kelly, E McNally, J Collery, R Burns, C Sookram, T O'Brien, P de Barra, J Maher, T Bass, N O'Byrne, S Loane. St Marys College Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in South Dublin Ireland playing in Division 1B of the All-Ireland League. Blackrock College ran in ten tries as they sealed an emphatic win over Cistercian College Roscrea, PBC had to endure a nervy finish as Munchins came from 35-10 down to almost snatch victory, PBC look to make consecutive finals in the Munster Schools Senior Cup, while Munchins aim to end a, CBC and Crescent College will have to do it all over again next week in Thomond Park, as late tries, Crescent College seek the chance to retain their title if they can overcome the CBC obstacle, with, Crescent Comprehensive College secured passage to the Pinergy Munster Senior Schools Cup final, PBC have booked their place in the Munster Senior Schools Cup Semi Final after a dominant 52-8 win, Rockwell College advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Munster Schools Senior Cup, with a six try, A late try from Christopher Barrett was enough to see Christian Brothers College snatch a one point, Crescent College advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Munster Schools Senior Cup, holding on late, Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as, Eyes everywhere across 1A this weekend, Clontarf and Terenure both eye up top spot, Shannon try and, Clontarf took control of 1A leading by a single point over Terenure, Lansdowne claimed a scalp over, There are only six normal game days left in the regular season. Assistants: Enda Gormley, Conor McPhillips. In a rollercoaster of emotion normally reserved for Hollywood blockbusters St. Marys College, Newbridge College are the first team into the hat for the Semi Final stage, after they produced a, Clongowes have booked their spot in next Mondays Leinster Schools Quarter Final, after, Gonzaga College have put the rest of the Quarter Finalists on notice after an emphatic 64-15 win, Cistercian College Roscrea produced a strong second half comeback to overcome Catholic University, CBC Monkstown needed a late penalty try to ensure they would book a safe passage to the last eight, St Marys College advanced to the next stage of the Leinster Senior Schools Cup as they, Clongowes Wood College held out for a huge 17-15 victory over Terenure College, after a really, Newbridge College have booked their place in the last eight , after a slick performance to beat a. [citation needed], The cup, and the schools who play for it, have a history of producing rugby players who have gone on to play for the Ireland national rugby union team. SQUAD Adam Randall, Alex Cross, Alex Hemeryck, Alex Kelly Arthur Ashmore, Blayze Molloy, Brian McCarthy, Callum McDonald, Chris MacNulty, Cian OBrien, Conor Caso, Conor Lysaght, Dan Daly, Daniel Baugh, Dermot Collins, Fiach Devitt, Gavin Keane, George Strickland, Harry Mallon, Henry Nagle-Roche, Harry Thompson, James Boyle, James Wyse, Joey Moynihan, Kavy Mebuin, Kosi Ugwueru, Luke Boylan, Luke Murtagh, Marcus Lyons, Mark Cox, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Roche-Nagle, Matthew Ruddy, Max Coveney, Max Doyle, Max Duggan, Oscar OBrien, Padraic Spillane, Patrick Brophy, Ross Adams, Ross Doyle, Reuben ONeill, Ryan Thompson, Tom Byrne, Ton Grehan, Tom Murtagh. The same goes for the back division in which full-back Jack Grant makes timely incursions in attack and centres Sean Byrne and Rian Treacy play with an edge. Attendances are high for a schoolboy competition, with up to 25,000 present at the final. Enniscorthy picked up a huge scalp over Galway Corinthians while Galwegians are six points away from moving out of the bottom two places, Greystones are now nine points clear. Date. There is a quality quartet of Leinster U18 squad members in vice-captain Evan Moynihan, David Leane, Zach Hopkins and Aaron OBrien. Corrig School moved premises to Monkstown Park in 1950 and was renamed C.B.C. Attendances are high for a schoolboy competition, with up to 25,000 present at the final. These are Blackrock, who have achieved this feat 26 times (1910, 1912, 1927, 1933, 193536, 194243, 1945, 1948, 195354, 195657, 1962, 1964, 198182, 198687, 1995, 2004, 2006, 201314, 2018), St Michaels twice (2012 & 2019), Gonzaga college
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