There are six rounds left of regular 1B action. Verdict: Having already won the league, Castleknock should mount a strong cup campaign. Terenure College leads with 4 (1957, 1964, 1969 & 1987), followed by Belvedere College with 3 (1930, 1944 & 1962), next St Michaels College (2010), St Mary's College (1943), Newbridge College (1939), Cistercian College Roscrea (1910) and Blackrock College (2017) with 1 each. 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. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 second round. Schools Rugby : Gavin Cummiskey looks back at one of the finest sides to have won the Leinster Senior Cup competition. Made the league semi-final but had some heavy defeats against the better sides in friendlies. St. Fintan's High School and Temple Carrig School are the most recent 'new' schools to the competition, making their debuts in the 2016/17 and 2019/20 seasons respectively. Quarter Final: 2023-02-23 15:00:18 23 February 2023: Blackrock College v Cistercian College Roscrea: 70 . Catholic University School are the current champions. Attendances are high for a schoolboy competition, with up to 25,000 present at the final. 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. SQUAD Eoin McDermott, Karl Brennan, Liam Granville, Harry Kelly, Arthur ORahilly, Daniel Flood, Dan Reddin, Dan Cox, Ryan Bolger, Ben Merry, Karl Russell, Ryan McCann, Finn Doran, Charlie Craig Coghlan, Alan Spicer, Calum McKinley, Callum Fitzgerald, Charlie Coughlin, Calum McDonald, Jamie Lynch, Alex Usanov, Morgan McMahon, Maitiu ONeill, Jack Rees, Paul Flanagan, Matthew Doyle, Louis Gaughan, Jonathan Lynch, Cian OByrne, Finn Byrne, Jack Dunne, Sean OGrady, Andre Ryan, Shayne Barry, Gordon Barr, Paddy OGrady, Tom Quinn, Cillian Leyden, Hugh Fitzgerald, Dan Dillon. Players from last year: Adam Shehabeddin (out-half), Aaron O'Grady (second row), Ian Dumbleton (flanker), David McElroy (flanker). CO-CAPTAINS Daniel Ruane, Peter McEntaggart. Last five years: 2000 quarter-finals; 1999 second round; 1998 second round; 1997 first round; 1996 first round. Players from last year: J Ronan, D Geraghty, J Waldron, D Gannon, C Sharpe, M Whelan, G Fitzgerald, D Mannion. Leinster Schools Senior Cup SF St Michael's Coll V Blackrock Coll KO 3pm. AVANT - Brian a jou pour Leinster en deux passages entre 1994-1996 et 1999-2000. After Leinster Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne, Olympia became the fourth team to win the Leinster Senior Cup. Prop Billy Bohan, hooker Mark Masterson and flanker Ronan McGroary have played their part in the Leinster Schools. If St Columba's qualify for Section B, fine, but they should not be just thrust in. - Gerry Hayes (head gamesmaster). 13. Young team with excellent performers in Des Dillon and Gordon D'Arcy, they beat both Terenure and St Mary's. Verdict: "Let's hope the lads get the reward for the dedication they have shown and the hard work they have put in all season." Players from last year: R Shannon, C Malone, B Fitzgerald, S Davis, G Collins, G Carthy. GONZAGA COLLEGE [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. What upset might happen this week. In behind, there is no lack of guile. 2020), Belvedere (2005), Terenure (1958) and Castleknock College (1920). Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 second round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round; 1996 quarter-final. 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. 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. Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Cup Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Senior Cup (54) Fixture List - Schools Senior Cup. Certainly, the Williamstown school has all the ingredients needed to go back-to-back, led by captain Oliver Coffey. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round; 1996 first round. Experienced team that won't be easily overturned. 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The draw is favourable. Verdict: Definitely the fixture that no one wanted. Last four years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round. 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. But, they have real quality in centre Joe Ballance and captain Josh Perrem at blindside. Players from last year: M Fanning, J McCloskey, D Toomey. Players from last year: O Coyle (prop), J Jenkinson (back row), T Carter (back row), C Moynagh (centre), M O'Kelly (centre), J Coffey (full-back), S Coleman (wing), A Long (wing). Shouldn't lack confidence, but might not be strong enough to make an impact in Section B. Verdict: Stand at 1-1 in their meetings with Gonzaga this season. [citation needed]. 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. 3 SCT Final not played due to Covid 19. 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. [citation needed] With five wins, C.B.C. Should make the penultimate stage, possible finalists but not winners. Prospects: If they can overcome Castleknock in the opening match, then they could reasonably expect to make the quarter-finals where they would meet either St Mary's or Belvedere. By extension, it also gives the Leeson Street school a shot at the Senior Cup where they will be battle-hardened. 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. SQUAD Adam McVerry, Aidan OFlanagan, Alistair Verdon, Ben Bluett, Ben Lynch, Charlie Kennedy, Dan Saunders, Daragh ODwyer, Finn Gilligan, Finn ONeill, Gavin ODonnell, Gavin OGrady, Hugo McLaughlin, Jack Kelly, James ODwyer, Jamie Inglis, Jamie Kennedy, Jamie Sheil, Jody Browne, Joe Morrissey, Johnny Corr, JP Breslin, Luke Morgan, Luke McLaughlin, Matthew Cahill, Michael Kennedy, Mikey Wall, Mixie McCarthy, Morgan Tyrell, Mossie Bruton, Noah Byrne, Oisin Murray, Oliver Hume, Oscar Maguire, Oscar Pairceir, Oscar Stevenson, Patrick Coleman, Patrick Masterson, Patrick McEnroe, Patrick OBrien, Paul Wilson, Richie Coman, Rory Finlay, Ryan McCarthy, Samuel Inglis, Sean Heneghan, Seb Riordan, Sid Love, Stephen McMahon, Tom Brophy, Tom Lynn, Tom Wyley. Players from last year: J Walsh, S O'Farrelly, Niall Byrne, Keith Doyle, A Murray, B O'Connor. While the Junior Cup kicks off on Tuesday, 7 February. 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). Monkstown. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 quarterfinal; 1996 second round. In more recent times St Francis, Cherry Orchard and St. Patrick's C.Y.F.C. Now preparations are going well and team confidence is being restored. Potential champions. January 27, 2023
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. According to Peter Byrne this also resulted in a popular giant killing chat "Remember Olympia once beat Shels".
It should be close. [1], Blackrock College are the most successful school in the cup's history, having won 70 times, an accumulative total larger than all other teams combined.[2]. A big second half comeback saw Marist College emerge victorious in the winner take all clash with, Sligo Grammar defeated Marist in Athlone this afternoon to top Pool B and set up a Semi Final clash, A last-gasp try Shay McGovern helped the Jes beat St. Muredachs and qualify for the final four of, Summerhill College beat Garbally in a cracking display of rugby to ensure their spot in the, Summerhill emerged victorious over the Jes in Galway this afternoon to take a stronghold of first, Diarmuid OConnell stars as Sligo Grammar School got their Connacht Schools Senior Cup, A fantastic second-half display of rugby from both sides ended in Colaiste Iognaid (The Jes), Summerhill opened their Connacht Senior Cup campaign with a five-point victory over St. Muredachs, Sligo Grammar are the 2022 Connacht Senior A Schools League Champions after narrowly edging out. 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. [7] The cup was not played again until 2010. Leinster Schools squad member Luke McLaughlin, at hooker, and the ever-present second-row pairing of Jamie Kennedy and Tom Wyley make Zaga formidable up front. They have split the captaincy between goal-kicking number eight Danny Ruane and centre Peter McEntegart. MU Barnhall are the new league leaders in 2A, Blackrock just behind them on score difference, Nenagh are into the top four, while elsewhere UL Bohs produced a shock defeating Queens. St Michaels travelled to the World Schools Festival in Thailand in December, playing in 35-degree heat over six days, winning one and losing two in three close encounters. Their two defeats came against Terenure and St Mary's, whom they may face in the second round. - Bobby Byrne (coach). - Brendan Fanning (coach). BELVEDERE COLLEGE A mediocre pre-season may culminate in their dismissal by Clongowes, whom they meet in the second round. SQUAD Conor Bourke, Sam Bourke, Matthew Brady, Finn Brien, Billy Corrigan, Alkan Dal, Mikey Doyle, Adam Dutton, Cian Eddy, Max Eggleston, James Healy, Dylan Henry, Dan Jordan, Finn Kelly, Luke Kelly, Sean Kenny, Zach Kirby, Ross Mackey, Adam McDonald, Jack McDonald, James McDonald, Cormac McGrath, Odhran Meade, Daniel Moraghan, Jack Murphy, Niall OCallaghan, Ronan OBoyle, Darragh OSullivan, Cathal Ryan, Lorcan Smith, Adam Tighe, Finn Treacy, Tadhg Treacy. Week 14 and Greystones are out to remain unbeaten this season, the promotion race remains as competitive as ever numerous teams can still finish in those coveted places. 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. Participants: 17. The second occasion was in 1979 & 1980 when they were defeated in successive finals by Terenure College. Ground. After receiving a bye in the first round, Olympia beat St James's Gate in the semi-final. In fact, there are half-a-dozen starters back from the final, namely backs Coffey, Luke Kritzinger, Andrew Quinn and Eoghan Walsh and locks Conor Tonge and Tom Briggs. Also resulted in a popular giant killing chat `` Remember Olympia once beat ''! 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