GONZAGA COLLEGE Verdict: Definitely the fixture that no one wanted. 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. Corrig School moved premises to Monkstown Park in 1950 and was renamed C.B.C. He takes part in several campaigns with the school, including the Leinster Junior Cup. Gerard Siggins' series of novels, Rugby Spirit (2012), Rugby Warrior (2014), Rugby Rebel (2015), Rugby Flyer (2016) and Rugby Runner (2017) tell the story of a boy, Eoin Madden, who plays rugby for the fictional Dublin school "Castlerock College". Players from last year: Hugh Goddard (number eight, capt), Damien Brunton (centre), Mark Smith (centre), Damien Lambert (flanker), Gareth Pitcher (wing). SQUAD Leo Beary, Lucas Maguire, Conal Lohan Kilraine, Evan Judge, Dualta Larkin, Hugh Quigley, Ruben Maguire, Dylan McNeice, Josh Gordon, Niall Cox, Sean Turner, Sean Byrne, Rian Tracey, Sennan Campbell, Jack Grant, Aidan Walsh, Charlie OByrne, Oliver Manks, Cathal Lynch, James Ginnelly, Eoghan OReilly, Eamon MacNicholas, Mitchell Grant, Oran Redmond, Jude Barrett, Jamie Collins, Euan Thompson, Shane OConnor, Robbie OConnell, Hugo Fitzgerland, Gerard Jaksland, Finn Walsh. Blackrock come into this campaign with victories over the likes of Terenure, RBAI, CBC Cork and Methodist, balanced out by defeats to Gonzaga, Newbridge, St Michaels and Clongowes. 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. It is at the Leinster U18s Schools level that the bulk of their players have excelled, backs Andy Cosgrave, brother to Leinsters Chris, James Sherwin and Paddy Wood showing promise. Players from last year: K Taite, P Maguire, A Byron, A Boland, B Corish, R Gallagher, M Dormer, D McNamara, P Young. It was also only the forth time that no Dublin based school qualified for the final, 1932 (Pres Bray V Newbridge), 1941 (Newbridge V Roscrea), 2011 (Clongowes V Roscrea). - Eddie Geraghty (Head Games Master). 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. Players from last year: J Moore, A Wilson, W Turner, R McArdle, D Nolan, G Sweeney. Prospects: League champions Newbridge accounted for some significant scalps in the pre-season, beating Blackrock, Clongowes and St Michael's. The award, "Powerade Leinster Rugby School of the Year", has been given at an annual Leinster awards ceremony. After winning the Leinster Junior Cup, they qualified for the Leinster Senior Cup. 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. Gonzaga College v St Andrews College, Clontarf RFC, Friday (February 3), KO 3.00. Already, CUS and St Andrews have qualified from the Vinnie Murray Cup to take their chance against Roscrea and Gonzaga, respectively. A lung-bursting bust by Clongowes prop Max Duggan was the first sign of a crack in two determined defences, soon followed by a St Michael's manoeuvre in . In the final they defeated Shelbourne 10 with a goal scored by Fran Watters. Players from last year: John Phelan (hooker), Dermot O'Loughlin (number eight, second row), Peter Corcoran (flanker), Shane Garvey (out-half). Prospects: Two weak junior teams in succession have contributed to Monkstown's current plight at senior level. COACHES Maurice Logue (head coach), Niall Smullen, Bernard Jackman, Olan Savage, Stewart Gilbert, Andrew Fitzpatrick. CAPTAIN Shane Treacy. Terenure College v Clonglowes Wood College, Energia Park, Wednesday (February 1) KO 3.00. Five-year record: 2000 quarter-final; 1999: quarter-final; 1998 quarter-final; 1997 round two; 1996 quarter-final. Assistants: Enda Gormley, Conor McPhillips. Brideville were losing finalists in 192324 as were Glasnevin in 192425, Grangegorman in 194647, Transport in 194748, St Patrick's Athletic in 195051 and Longford Town in 195455. [4][2] Olympia effectively ended the Bohemians/Shelbourne monopoly and in subsequent seasons the cup was won by Leinster Senior League clubs such as St James's Gate and Dublin United. In more recent times St Francis, Cherry Orchard and St. Patrick's C.Y.F.C. Following the introduction of the League of Ireland in 192122, League of Ireland clubs have dominated the competition. - Bobby Byrne (coach). Cup shared. Players from last year: Andrew Dunne (out-half, capt), Andrew Cullen (flanker), Johnny Burns (wing), Brian O'Malley (centre), Sean Brophy (prop). [citation needed], The second tier competition, the Leinster School's Vinnie Murray Cup, is contested by secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. This match traditionally takes place on Saint Patrick's Day at Aviva Stadium (formerly Lansdowne Road). Sascha Byrne. St Michael's College 27 Clongowes Wood College 17. Players from last year: J Ronan, D Geraghty, J Waldron, D Gannon, C Sharpe, M Whelan, G Fitzgerald, D Mannion. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 final; 1998 semi-final; 1997 quarter-final; 1996 first round. Since the move to the RDS and live television coverage , the attendance has decreased and is now typically 10,000 to 14,000. - Brendan Fanning (coach). The forwards priority is to generate decent ball for an electric backline, marshalled by Ireland Schools out-half Jack Murphy. Instonians grasp on the 2C title continues to tighten after their 13th successive win of the season, Tullamore, Skerries and Clonmel all secured wins to maintain a top four finish. 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. But, they have real quality in centre Joe Ballance and captain Josh Perrem at blindside. Will make the latter work hard, though. Despite having beaten tomorrow's opposition, recent form suggests a Belvedere victory, but nevertheless a potential upset. The 200001 competition suffered with fixture rows and was eventually abandoned after the quarter-final draw was made due to the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak. Wes doesnt lack quality further out where centre Johnny Cazzini and full-back Finn Nolan always have an eye for a gap. Even more rare is to lose both the Senior and Junior Cup Finals in the same year. 2B will be as competitive as ever this weekend, with the title race heating up and also a host of teams all in the mix to be in the top four. COACHES Ben Ryan; Ciaran O Donoghue, Kevin Croke, Nick Owens. Players from last year: John Bagnall (flanker), Peter Gibson (number eight), B Curran (prop), Ricky Milligan (prop). Of course, this is a different level of competition. NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE Coaches: Dermot Kelleher, John Huggard, Brett Igoe. International; Ireland; Verdict: "We're very hopeful. CBC Monkstown v St Vincents Castleknock College, Energia Park (February 3), KO 3.00. Terenure have shown enough form over the course of the season to mark them out as dark horses. Last five years: 2000 quarter-finals; 1999 second round; 1998 second round; 1997 first round; 1996 first round. However non-League of Ireland clubs, mainly from the Leinster Senior League, have enjoyed some successes. Coaches: J Casey, D Maybury, R O'Toole, T Kearns. Last five years: 2000 semi-final (Section A); 1999 semi-final (Section A); 1998 first round; 1997 semi-final (Section A); 1996 semi-final (Section A). SQUAD Toyin Smith, Stepehen Bailey, Adam Watchorn, Harry Peavoy, Jake OSullivan, Paddy Bramley, Gavin Atkinson, Stephen Smyth, Jack Campion, Sean Naughton, Dean Symes, Ivor Fenton, Glen ORourke, Jack Tully, Danny Benn, Jasper Kelly, Dylan Hendy, Robert Powell, Ian Calbeck, Geroge Wakeham, Josh Bennett, Max Pasberger, Michael Adewuyi, Louis Kemp, Gavin Trayer, Malachy Corbett, Dan Akerlind, Jamie Maxwell, Joe Landers, Daragh Bevan, Ross Neill, Robert Lalor, Adam Cope,, Sam Smyth, Josh Mills, Jack Mackey. 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Prospects: Bray have not managed the success that one would expect from a side that contains 10 players from last year. There is a quality quartet of Leinster U18 squad members in vice-captain Evan Moynihan, David Leane, Zach Hopkins and Aaron OBrien. This match will be all about performance for St Andrew's with not even the remotest chance of victory, unless they can conjure one of the great cup upsets. The squad is captained by the talented Richie Whelan and the loose forward was joined by Connacht U19 captain Max Flynn at training with the Ireland U19s. Players such as Denis Hickie, who captained his St. Mary's College team to win the cup in 1994, and Gordon D'Arcy have extensive Leinster Senior Cup records. Players from last year: Peter Hipple, Mark Flynn, Conor Larkin, Ronan Carroll. They were not able to match Gonzaga in the final in what could serve as a reality check for a super-talented squad. Players from last year: Alan Kavanagh, Pierce Breen, Enda Kelliher, Don Ross. Leinster U19s extended squad members Alex Kelly and James Ruddy, last years locks, are back for another crack. CAPTAIN Paul Wilson. It happened to Blackrock College for the first time in 2017. The key front five area is a source of strength with Munster U19 loose-head Max Duggan and Ireland U18 loose-head James Wyse at the coalface. Two further penalties in the second half of extra time sealed victory for Blackrock. Players from last year: R Shannon, C Malone, B Fitzgerald, S Davis, G Collins, G Carthy. Last five years: 2000 quarter-final; 1999 winners; 1998 second round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 winners. Verdict: "We are building a new side this year and they are coming nicely together. Hopefully that will be reflected when it comes time to play." 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, Following the conclusion of the Celtic Challenge tournament, Greg McWlliams has named a 32-player, Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as, Railway Union and UL Bohs kept their unbeaten run going as the Robins moved top, Blackrock are. [17][failed verification]. BELVEDERE COLLEGE Blackrock and MU Barnhall compete in the game of the weekend in 2A, Queens look to return to winning ways and claw them back, while Nenagh look to keep their promotion push intact. The 1977 Leinster Senior Schools Cup Final was played on Sunday 20 March 1977 and not the normal St Patrick's Day. The Leinster Senior Cup was most prominent, however, with coverage from every game played at Donnybrook and every round of the competition. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 second round. Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as Garryowen have been relegated from 1A. CAPTAIN Oran Handley Terenure will also be looking to their Austrian out-half Caspar Gabriel Lorin to help things along in attack alongside the very capable Elliot Mallen at scrum-half. -Market value: 34k. Verdict: Will they provide the shock of the first round by toppling Terenure? The Charter Center created a black-lined version of the Act that visually emphasizes the new provisions in a more legible format. Prospects: Not particularly favoured by the draw in that Kilkenny may belie the Section A status afforded them every year except this one for some reason. Coaches: K Whindy, N McCarthy, D Fassbender. COACHES Stanley McDowell (head coach), Karl Miller (Lineout/defence coach), Declan Lavery (scrum/breakdown coach) Stephen OHanrahan (S&C), Mark Feeney (forwards coach), Eoin Quinn: (kicking/skills coach). Verdict: Having already won the league, Castleknock should mount a strong cup campaign. St Michael's completed the semi-final line-up for the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup at Energia Park on Monday afternoon. Leinster Schools Senior Cup; News; Schools; February 28, 2023. BLACKROCK COLLEGE Coaches: D Thornton, C O'Sullivan, G Murphy. Prospects: The main challengers to Terenure in the top half of the draw and almost certain semi-finalists. 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. The 91st Leinster Senior Schools Cup Final in 1977 was between Blackrock College and St Mary's College, and finished level at 12 points each at the end of normal time. Verdict: Have struggled in pre-season friendlies, but have a decent chance of making the quarter-finals with a victory over Pres Bray in their opening (second round) match. New coach Gearoid Ferrick faces a tough baptism. 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 Prospects: Despite a strong representation from last year's side, High School have suffered in pre-season. Michael's will be a tough hurdle first up, but their passage looks easier from there. They pose a tricky assignment for St Gerard's. Mary's shock defeat to Kilkenny last season will make them wary this time around. Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Cup Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Senior Cup (54) Fixture List - Schools Senior Cup. Four defeats in the last four games do not augur well, albeit that three of these were by narrow margins to CUS, Templeogue and Castleknock. January 27, 2023 Players from last year: B Donohue, K McInerney, E Nevin, C O'Keeffe, D Reynolds (injured), C Ryan, D Walsh. If they get over first hurdle, could make semi-finals at least. By extension, it also gives the Leeson Street school a shot at the Senior Cup where they will be battle-hardened. St Michaels College v Belvedere College, Energia Park, Sunday KO 3.00. In 1998 there was Clongowes Wood College and then there were the. Coaches: Philip Rigney. Centre McEntaggart and tight-head prop John Cadogan are important anchors in defence and at the set-piece, respectively. 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). The translation of CBC Monkstowns motto Certa Bonum Certamen means fight the good fight. Coaches: Gerry Murphy, Des Thornton, Charlie O'Sullivan, Allan Ryan. In the pack, Rory Og Doody, Rory Glynn have interpro experience, while Lee Fitzpatrick and Billy Hayes have made the step up from the JCT side last year. Number eight Dylan McNeice has been impressive in a pack of forwards that has plenty of aggression. In 1983 and 1985, De La Salle Churchtown beat Castleknock College and Blackrock College. 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. Verdict: Probable champions. The Ranelagh school is captained by the physically dominant Paul Wilson, the number eight joining Ireland Schools full-back Hugo McLaughlin in the Leinster U19s triumph in this years interprovincial championship. Last four years: 2001 Section A finalists; 2000 Section A semi-final; 1999 Section A winners; 1998 Section A winners. In the pack, senior players Ben Nolan and Carlos Mantero-Belard will look to impose their physicality on the game. Week four of the Energia Cup, Railway Union And UL Bohs are out to keep their unbeaten run going, Railway Union and UL Bohs both kept their unbeaten status alive after the thirds round of cup, One game to be decided from the Week 3 cup ties as Railway Union travel to take on Old Belvedere in, Week 3 of the Energia Cup brings us yet more exciting ties as we have a repeat of the conference. Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. Blackrock College claimed their 70th Leinster Schools Senior Cup title with a dominant victory over Gonzaga College at the RDS earlier this afternoon. Monkstown. Leinster Rugby TV 17.7K subscribers 15K views 8 months ago Watch in full Blackrock College v Terenure College from the second round of the 2022 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior. 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Players from last year: D Ryan, B McCormack, J McInerney, C Potts, D O'Brien, G O'Brien, G Cullen, C Connolly, I O'Herlihy. CAPTAIN Richard Whelan, Monkstown has won the Vinnie Murray Cup the most times. [citation needed], The 2021 cup campaign did not take place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Verdict: Stand at 1-1 in their meetings with Gonzaga this season. COACHES Kolo Kiripati (head coach), Alan Long (backs), John O Dowd, Tyrone Elliott, John Butler, Michael Lawlor, Annie McCarra Terenure have been improving steadily and, favoured by the draw, should cruise into the semi-finals where they might have too much for Michael's. have also been finalists.[5]. Verdict: The premier side in Section A by virtue of last Wednesday's victory, they face a tough game against Newbridge. Could surprise Blackrock. It is currently contested by LFA affiliated League of Ireland clubs, Leinster Senior League Senior Division clubs and invited teams from the various LFA affiliated junior leagues. Just the one tie following the adverse weather to start the year off, Ballymena edged a tight tussle with Old Crescent as both are now level on points towards the end of the table. SQUAD Adam Cooper, Scott McAllister, Aaron Dorgan, Oliver McDonnell, Keith Byrne, Sean Keegan, James Brennan, Mark Egan, Cian Hyland, Olan Storey, Josh Delaney, Louis Kearney, James Archbold, Lochlann Wardick, Eamon Geraghty, Jake Carter, Tom Mulhern, Matthew Somerville, Cathal Sharkey, Oisin Flannagan, Michael Candon, Ben Blaney, Michael Murphy, Evan McMonagle, Roberto Rey Portabales, Ben Nolan, Charlie Redmond Murray, Damian Gibbons, Carlos Mantero, Lorcan Friery, Hugh Weber, Elliot Mallen, Louis Moran, Donnchadh Cullinan, Jamie Coleman, Ryan Smith, Caspar Gabriel, Rory King,, William OLeary, Paddy Curry, Calum Gallaher, James Greally, James Devlin, Harvey OLeary, Odhran McKeon, Michael Kennedy, Daniel Martin, Alex Vaughan, Morgan Nugent, James McCormack, Eoghan Walsh, Killian Daly, Peter Molloy, Jim Kennedy, Simon Horgan, Thomas Costello, Luke Grimes, James Lynagh. MAINTENANT - Il est responsable du Leinster Schools' Senior Cup Draw And Team-By-Team Guide Belvedere College John O'Sullivan Sat Jan 31 1998 - 00:00 Belvedere College Record: P 16, W 10, L 6. Players from last year: J Walsh, S O'Farrelly, Niall Byrne, Keith Doyle, A Murray, B O'Connor. Performance is likely to bring the only satisfaction. In September 1967, the then Minister for Education Donogh O'Malley introduced free secondary school education. Well coached and with a tradition of character and honesty, dwindling numbers in the school have seen them struggle in recent years. 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. WESLEY COLLEGE It has taken the players quite a while to adjust to senior level. Coaches: David Boyd, Gordon Laing, Tony Ward. Attendances are high for a schoolboy competition, with up to 25,000 present at the final. Players from last year: Simon Keogh (scrum-half, capt), Gerry Cleary (prop), Fiachra Baynes (wing), John Byrne (flanker). 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. Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. Should definitely be more obdurate this time around but the end product is unlikely to change. COACH Phil Werahiko. The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. Be among the first to hear the latest news from Donnybrook and the RDS and get information on tickets and merchandise. Made the league semi-final but had some heavy defeats against the better sides in friendlies. 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