Prospects: Early promise gave way to mediocrity, not helped by injuries to six players. Leinster School's Senior Cup Games; Stats; News; Leinster Schools Senior Cup 2022/23. By extension, it also gives the Leeson Street school a shot at the Senior Cup where they will be battle-hardened. He takes part in several campaigns with the school, including the Leinster Junior Cup. Will start as marginal underdogs but could easily win out on the day. [1] After the inaugural win by Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne monopolised the cup for the next twenty-four years. Wesley College is again looking to punch above its weight with a young team eager to impress. 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. 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. 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. Verdict: Not the best draw for the Bray school as they take on league champions Castleknock in the first round. Players from last year: Simon Keogh (scrum-half, capt), Gerry Cleary (prop), Fiachra Baynes (wing), John Byrne (flanker). 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: Kevin O'Keeffe (hooker, capt), Ray Lyons (second row), Michael Hornett (second row), Gordon Fallon (prop), Dan Kiely (flanker), Stephen Flynn (flanker), David Flynn (number eight), Alan Toner (out-half), Conor Moynihan (fullback), Ross Spillane (centre). 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. Face a very difficult opening tie against Wesley College and a victory here would guarantee a passage to the quarter-finals but not further. Should make the penultimate stage, possible finalists but not winners. Cistercian College Roscrea v Catholic University School, Lakelands Park, Friday (February 3), KO 2.30. Prospects: St Mary's boast an experienced backbone to the team, one that they will require as they face a very tough opening match against Belvedere tomorrow. Prospects: Despite a strong representation from last year's side, High School have suffered in pre-season. The 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup will start on Sunday when fierce rivals St Michael's and Belvedere come together at Energia Park. The point values of scores in rugby union have changed many times in its history. 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Certainly, the Williamstown school has all the ingredients needed to go back-to-back, led by captain Oliver Coffey. COACHES Pieter Swanepoel (head coach), Stephen Ashmore, Wes Shirley, Colm Maloney (Director of Rugby). [citation needed]. In more recent times St Francis, Cherry Orchard and St. Patrick's C.Y.F.C. [7] The cup was not played again until 2010. Head coach Marc Adam will look to his captain Lucas Maguire, a Leinster Schools Interpro, and his younger brother Ruben on the openside. It has taken the players quite a while to adjust to senior level. Last four years: 2001 Section A finalists; 2000 Section A semi-final; 1999 Section A winners; 1998 Section A winners. Despite falling behind to an early. The Offaly school have enough Interprovincial players back from a galling first-round loss to Wesley last year to drive them. In the 1920s they were runners up three times in a row, defeated by St Andrews in 1921 & 1922 followed by Belvedere in 1923. CAPTAIN Richard Whelan, City of Armagh hung onto top spot as Buccaneers are just one point behind them in the table, elsewhere no positions changed after the results, as Old Belvedere further extended their recent winning streak. 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. 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). Ground. CAPTAIN Paul Flanagan. Wesley College the second most with four wins. They are looking forward to defending last year's title against De La Salle in what should be a very competitive game. Connacht School's Senior Cup. 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. 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. 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). Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. Players from last year: Conor Hegarty (out-half, capt), Michael Costyan (number eight), Johnny O'Toole (scrum-half), Simon Hunt (wing). Verdict: "We have played High School twice this season, the first time in the first match of the season when we lost narrowly. 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. SQUAD Richard Whelan, Charlie Naughton, Billy Hayes, Billy Kelly, Caleb Kennedy, Caleb Schofield, Charlie O Sullivan, Devon Byrne, Evan Fitzpatrick, Fabien Fleetwood, Fionn Carney, Greg Fitzgearld, Jack Deegan, James Conroy, Joe Finn, Josh Powell, Lee Fitzpatrick, Max Flynn, Michael Metcalfe, Michael O Sullivan, Robbie Tynan, Robert Carney, Rory Glynn, Rory Og Doody, Sean Finlay, Alex Moloney, Alessandro Pisorio, Andrew Cahir-Whelan, Andrew Power, Andrew Walsh, Aodhan Kirwan, Brian O Rourke, Caleb Fleetwood, Colm Cunningham, Conor Kearney, Dan Punch, Frank Hyland, Harry Grant, Jack Powell, Jake Molloy, Patrick Barnwell-Mulholland, Raef Donnelly, Robert Murphy, Sam Cusack, Sean Walsh, Valerio Pelli. In September 1967, the then Minister for Education Donogh O'Malley introduced free secondary school education. Quarter Final: 2023-02-23 15:00:18 23 February 2023: Blackrock College v Cistercian College Roscrea: 70 . Likely to meet Gonzaga and then Monkstown or Newbridge, none of whom will have Mick Quinn's charges trembling. Players from last year: B Silverlock, K Connolly, Ross Mooney, Stephen Moran, Alex Searson, Niall Clauberg. Six minutes into extra time Blackrock got a try and conversion. Prospects: Despite 11 players returning from last year, St Paul's may not break their first-round bogey which has seen them fail to get past the first hurdle for the past eight years. St Michael's completed the semi-final line-up for the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup at Energia Park on Monday afternoon. After Leinster Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne, Olympia became the fourth team to win the Leinster Senior Cup. St Michaels College v Belvedere College, Energia Park, Sunday KO 3.00. The Leinster Senior Cup was first played for in 189293. It means Newbridge and Gonzaga . COACHES Maurice Logue (head coach), Niall Smullen, Bernard Jackman, Olan Savage, Stewart Gilbert, Andrew Fitzpatrick. Blackrock College claimed their 70th Leinster Schools Senior Cup title with a dominant victory over Gonzaga College at the RDS earlier this afternoon. 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. The draw took place immediately after the final second round game in Energia Park, between St Michael's College and Clongowes Wood College. Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 second round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round; 1996 quarter-final. 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). Players from last year: Diarmuid Ryan (second row), John Freeman (second row), Gavin D'Alton (prop), Stephen Punkster (out-half), Brian McCloskey (centre). SQUAD Tom Begley, Ethan Black, Hugh Bracken, Conor Broderick, Rory Brown, Eamon Burke, Mark Canniffe, Ben Conry, Riain Coogan, Sam Corrigan, Andrew Cosgrave, Wilhelm de Klerk, Joe Elliott, Euan Farrell, Jules Fenelon, Matthew Furlong, Jack Gallagher, Ryan Greally, Patrick Hartley, Daniel Hassett, Ben Howard, Colm Kenny, Luke Kilmurray, Larry Kirkham, Cormac Laskurain, David Lucey, Duinn Maguire, John Maguire, Alex McConnell, Charlie McConnell, Jake McInerney, Daniel McKenna, Frazer McKenna, Edward McLaughlin, Harry Miller, Torin Murray, Ed Nicholson, Ollie OBrien, Billy ODonohoe, Michael OReilly, Chris OConnor, David Pryce, Oran Richardson, David Ryan, Daniel Ryan, James Sherwin, Tom Stewart, Richard Tobin, Senan Wall, David Walsh, James White, David Willis, Patrick Wood. New coach Gearoid Ferrick faces a tough baptism. 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 . Other key players are the half-back pairing, Oisin Murray and Stephen McMahon, who has a very high place-kicking percentage this season. CAPTAIN Lucas Maguire In the 194647 final Mick O'Flanagan scored six goals for Bohemians as they defeated Grangegorman 110. CAPTAIN Josh Perrem. 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. [citation needed], FreeSports replaced Eir Sport as the competition broadcaster ahead of the 2019 competition where they will broadcast eight games live. Players from last year: Peter Hipple, Mark Flynn, Conor Larkin, Ronan Carroll. COACHES Matthew Wright (head coach), Johnny O Donoghue (forwards coach), John English (backs coach), Toms O Leary (Director of Rugby). 53.3210197-6.233105499999999. Before the introduction of the FAI Cup, it was considered the major cup competition for clubs in what is now the Republic of Ireland. 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. Both games were very close and entertaining, a credit to both teams. CAPTAIN Stephen Smyth. Prospects: Templeogue have a penchant for edging towards the latter stages of the cup. have also been finalists.[5]. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 quarterfinal; 1996 second round. However it emerged afterwards that Clongowes fielded an illegible player and the Schools committee ordered a replay. A number of games will be streamed live which you can view here. Number eight Dylan McNeice has been impressive in a pack of forwards that has plenty of aggression. The Clane school is looking for a tenth Senior Cup, the last one coming when the pandemic forced a share of the laurels with Newbridge in 2020. Players from last year: S Holland, R Deverell, C Peavoy, G Greene, G Jacob, R Jones, G Rowe, B Thackaberry, B Thompson, T Langley, J Harvey, I Corrigan. City of Armagh hung onto top spot as Buccaneers are just one point behind them in the table, Blackrock College are back on top of 2A after a dominant display over Barnhall that sees them drop, Late Foley Try Books Final Four Spot For St. Michaels, Captain Sparrow leads Box Office Comeback Story as St. Marys just fall short, Newbridge Produce Statement Performance To Make Final Four, Clongowes Advance to Leinster Quarter Final On Second Successful Attempt, Gonzaga On The Radar After Opening Round Conquest, Dunne Spearheads Roscrea Second Half Charge Into Quarter Finals, CBC Advance To Last 8 With Winning Penalty Try, Late Penalty Try Gets St. Marys College Over The Line, Clongowes Wood College overcome Terenure College in tight battle, Newbridge College march on with victory over Kilkenny College, Combined Provinces Proves Fruitful Ahead Of 2023 Womens Six Nations. This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 15:44. We will not be underestimating our first-round opponents." Verdict: A very young side is unlikely to make any impression this year and should find King's Hospital too strong. 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: Stand at 1-1 in their meetings with Gonzaga this season. SCT & JCT Double 26 times 1910, 1912, 1927, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1995, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2018. Players from last year: J Moore, A Wilson, W Turner, R McArdle, D Nolan, G Sweeney. January 27, 2023
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Leinster U18s in loose-head Eoin McDermott, giant second-row Alan Spicer and number-eight Alex Usanov ensure a physical edge. Cup shared. Castleknock Director of Rugby Adrian Flavin has overseen steady progress in recent years for a school that last won the Senior Cup in 1965. Five-year record: 2000 quarter-final; 1999: quarter-final; 1998 quarter-final; 1997 round two; 1996 quarter-final. Last five years: 2000 semi-finals; 1999 first round; 1998 second round; 1997 second round; 1996 second round. The Charter Center created a black-lined version of the Act that visually emphasizes the new provisions in a more legible format. Cian ODonnell, Cuan Hussey, Daniel Buckley, Danny Killeen, David McGovern, Eoghan OHanlon, Joshua Breslin, Liam Guckian, Louis Cahill, Luan Moloney, Luke Power, Mathew Shaw, Milo Quinn, Nathan Ocampo, Odhran Buckley, Riley Scales, Ronan Mahon, Rory Balmaine, Thomas Chadwick, Yuhang Tong. Scrum-half Sean Finlay started for the Leinster Schools, while Jack Deegan, James Conroy and Charlie OSullivan are backs who can change a game. CAPTAIN Matthew Somerville. 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. Ballina climbed out of the bottom two places with a big win over Bruff as Omagh dropped down, while elsewhere it remained the same as Instonians made it 14 from 14. Verdict: "While our friendly fixture results have been encouraging, these count for nothing on cup day. The translation of CBC Monkstowns motto Certa Bonum Certamen means fight the good fight. Blackrock College v Presentation College Bray, Energia Park, Monday KO 3.00. Captain Stephen Smyth is transitioning from the back row to hooker in a pack where loose-head Toyin Smith and flanker Paddy Bramley sets a physical tone. Players from last year: Robert Henson (hooker, capt), Daragh Hughes (full-back), Colm McWeeney (centre), Donal Campion (wing), Paul Madden (scrum-half), Gavin Hickie (prop), Colm O'Sullivan (prop), Patrick Norton (second row), Robert Ryan (flanker). Prospects: A thankless task in facing Terenure. TERENURE COLLEGE 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. Ireland half-back Tom Murtagh is a clever playmaker close to the action and centre Harry Roche-Nagle brings an edge to the three-quarters. 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. Last four years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round. 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 from last year: C Klinkenberg, J Moran, S Dunne, R O'Toole, Jenkinson, P Berkery. T he early. Tournament records Wins: St. Pat's 8 time (s) 15.75 m. Total market value. Prospects: One can empathise with head gamesmaster David Sherwood when he questions St Columba's sudden elevation to Section B. It includes all Leinster based League of Ireland clubs from the Premier Division and First Division, as well as a selection of intermediate level sides.The competition marks the return of the cup since it went on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland. We would be hopeful that we could progress." -Market value: 34k. First held in 1887, the competition celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2007. Players from last year: Kevin Kelly (number eight, capt), Joe Rafferty (fullback), Conor McPhilipps (scrum-half), David O'Sullivan (hooker), Eoin Keane (second row), Karl O'Brien (flanker). Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for St Paul's, but will then face defending champions Clongowes. Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. CLONGOWES WOOD COLLEGE 21.9k. Prospects: Two weak junior teams in succession have contributed to Monkstown's current plight at senior level. 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). MAINTENANT - Il est responsable du [citation needed], The inaugural winners were C.B.C. Prospects: In non-vintage years, Blackrock generally win more cups because of solidity in depth. [8] The competition was played yearly until the Covid-19 pandemic halted sporting contests in 2020 in Ireland. The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. Prospects: Traditionally a very strong school in Section A, their graduation to the main draw without recourse to playing is merited. It should be close. CO-CAPTAINS Daniel Ruane, Peter McEntaggart. Players from last year: Charles Bracken (prop), Mark Cahill (second row), S Coghlan (second row), Niall Glackin (fullback), Shane Harnett (wing), Paul Henry (prop), David Siochain (wing), Vinny Patton (scrum-half), Gareth Rossi (centre), David Walsh (number eight), Kevin Woods (flanker). After the Leinster Football Association was founded in 1892 it began organizing its own cup competition. The Leinster Senior Cup was most prominent, however, with coverage from every game played at Donnybrook and every round of the competition. Verdict: "We're very hopeful. Coaches: C Byrne, D Dunne, D Hickie, C O'Donnell, T Lewis. However, while they should beat CUS, they will need to peak against Newbridge, in a match in which they will start as underdogs. Very well coached and innovative to boot, they will be worth watching, albeit on a once-off basis. - Clive Byrne (manager). CAPTAIN Thomas Chadwick. 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. 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. 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. COACHES Emmet MacMahon (head coach), Andy Skehan (senior coach), Jay Barron, Mark Hernan, Sam Berman Jack Boyle, Ronan Joyce In 2023 first round tie between Terenure College and Clongowes Wood College, Clongowes won 17-15 in a very tight game. The 1977 Leinster Senior Schools Cup Final was played on Sunday 20 March 1977 and not the normal St Patrick's Day. ST MARYS COLLEGE 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. The 2A title race will take centre stage as they return to action this weekend, Queens, Barnhall and Blackrock are all fighting for top spot. Match Day. Players from last year: Adam Shehabeddin (out-half), Aaron O'Grady (second row), Ian Dumbleton (flanker), David McElroy (flanker). 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Despite having beaten tomorrow's opposition, recent form suggests a Belvedere victory, but nevertheless a potential upset. GONZAGA COLLEGE Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for. [citation needed], The competition has been subject to criticism from various quarters for putting undue pressure on its schoolboy participants, and for being "elitist" (most of the competing schools are fee-paying; as of 2020 the most recent tournament victory by a non fee-paying school was De La Salle Churchtown's 1985 win). Could surprise Blackrock. [citation needed]. Leinster Schools Senior Cup SF St Michael's Coll V Blackrock Coll KO 3pm. Injuries hampered them early season, but this could prove the match of the round. Clonglowes Wood Director of Rugby Tomas OLeary, the former Munster and Ireland half-back, will lean on head coach Matthew Wright and his assistants Johnny ODonoghue and John English to steer the ship. Potential champions. Gonzaga has enjoyed a very successful season to date, winning most of their friendlies and beating Newbridge College in a high-scoring final to win the Leinster Schools Senior League in December.