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. 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. Players from last year: Charles Langley (prop), David Dobbs (second row), Adrian Keane (second row), Nicholas Patton (flanker), Patrick Syme (number eight), Nicholas Wolfe (centre). Galway Corinthians reduced Greystones lead at the top of 2B to three points, while Rainey Old Boys put in a strong showing to increase their hopes of a top four finish. They have split the captaincy between goal-kicking number eight Danny Ruane and centre Peter McEntegart. 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. CAPTAIN Alex Kelly. 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. However it emerged afterwards that Clongowes fielded an illegible player and the Schools committee ordered a replay. [5] Blackrock College claimed their 70th Leinster Schools Senior Cup title with a dominant victory over Gonzaga College at the RDS earlier this afternoon. While the Junior Cup kicks off on Tuesday, 7 February. The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organized by the Leinster Football Association. Terenure College v Clonglowes Wood College, Energia Park, Wednesday (February 1) KO 3.00. Head coach Marc Adam will look to his captain Lucas Maguire, a Leinster Schools Interpro, and his younger brother Ruben on the openside. In more recent times St Francis, Cherry Orchard and St. Patrick's C.Y.F.C. Identical twins Brian and Karl Gill could spearhead a Kilkenny victory. They are looking forward to defending last year's title against De La Salle in what should be a very competitive game. 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. The award, "Powerade Leinster Rugby School of the Year", has been given at an annual Leinster awards ceremony. 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 . Quarter Final: 2023-02-23 15:00:18 23 February 2023: Blackrock College v Cistercian College Roscrea: 70 . 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. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 final; 1998 semi-final; 1997 quarter-final; 1996 first round. After the recent break, action returns in 2C as league leaders Instonians try to remain unbeaten, while the top four race marches on elsewhere. The draw has been unkind. Leinster Schools Senior Cup SF St Michael's Coll V Blackrock Coll KO 3pm. Ireland U19 contenders in out-half Sean Naughton and tight-head prop Adam Watchorn are cornerstones for how they wish to exploit the opposition. We will not be underestimating our first-round opponents." Description. Only very few rugby playing secondary schools opted to join the "Free Education" scheme. 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. Railway Union and UL Bohs kept their unbeaten run going as the Robins moved top, Blackrock are just behind them in third, while Wicklow got the, 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, Blackrock College are back on top of 2A after a dominant display over Barnhall that sees them drop to fourth, UL move off the bottom while Nenagh, Enniscorthy picked up a huge scalp over Galway Corinthians while Galwegians are six points away from moving out of the bottom two places, Greystones, Railway Union and UL Bohs kept their unbeaten run going as the Robins moved top, Blackrock are. The 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup will start on Sunday when fierce rivals St Michaels and Belvedere come together at Energia Park. 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. [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. Players from last year: John Phelan (hooker), Dermot O'Loughlin (number eight, second row), Peter Corcoran (flanker), Shane Garvey (out-half). We have a very talented, promising side. COACHES Ben Ryan; Ciaran O Donoghue, Kevin Croke, Nick Owens. HPD's Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) Program provides gap financing in the form of low interest loans to support the construction and renovation of affordable housing for seniors, 62+ years in age, with low incomes. Verdict: Will they provide the shock of the first round by toppling Terenure? With Newbridge college, Castleknock college, Gonzaga college, Kilkenny college and presentation college bray having a history of regularly competing in hotly contested games with the "big six". Following the introduction of the League of Ireland in 192122, League of Ireland clubs have dominated the competition. Ground. SQUAD Adam Bolton, Adam Fitzsimons Nolan, Ben Sharpe, Cal Traynor-Russell, Charlie Blackmore, Charlie Cave, Charlie Flusk, Charlie Meagher, Christopher OToole. 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Brideville in 192425, Distillery in 194142 and St Patrick's Athletic in 194748 were all winners. They pose a tricky assignment for St Gerard's. Fellow loose forwards Rocco Hill and Adam Tobin have the same nose for the ball as Perrem and a willingness to carry the fight. Players from last year: C Klinkenberg, J Moran, S Dunne, R O'Toole, Jenkinson, P Berkery. Coaches: B O'Hagan, W Robertson, B O'Keeffe. Tournament records Wins: St. Pat's 8 time (s) 15.75 m. Total market value. Verdict: "After last year's shock defeat against Kilkenny we are taking nothing for granted against Mount Temple." Leinster U19s extended squad members Alex Kelly and James Ruddy, last years locks, are back for another crack. In the 194647 final Mick O'Flanagan scored six goals for Bohemians as they defeated Grangegorman 110. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 second round. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! In addition, Leinster Schools captain Alex Mullan and Michael Colreavy are influential members of a fine pack of forwards. Leinster Senior Cup. COACHES Pieter Swanepoel (head coach), Stephen Ashmore, Wes Shirley, Colm Maloney (Director of Rugby). It is also the subject of satire through the Ross O'Carroll Kelly newspaper column and novels. 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: Hugh Goddard (number eight, capt), Damien Brunton (centre), Mark Smith (centre), Damien Lambert (flanker), Gareth Pitcher (wing). Prospects: Castleknock have lost more finals than any other school but that statistic will not be altered by this year's team. Mixed form in the league gave way to an impressive 8-0 win away at Castleknock in the quarter-final and a battling 22-12 loss to Newbridge in the semi-finals. Injuries hampered them early season, but this could prove the match of the round. COACHES Paddy Collins (Head Coach), Craig Ronaldson, Matt Gill, Iain Wallace, Richard Andreucetti (S&C) 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. 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. Wesley College the second most with four wins. NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE CO-CAPTAINS Daniel Ruane, Peter McEntaggart. 3 SCT Final not played due to Covid 19. 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. To date, only one of these non-fee paying schools has managed to win the Senior Cup. Verdict: Coaches Noel Murray and Adam Lewis report that the early season form was good but that the panel struggled during the friendly season. The point values of scores in rugby union have changed many times in its history. In the pack, senior players Ben Nolan and Carlos Mantero-Belard will look to impose their physicality on the game. Be among the first to hear the latest news from Donnybrook and the RDS and get information on tickets and merchandise. 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. 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. 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. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! Verdict: "While our friendly fixture results have been encouraging, these count for nothing on cup day. Monkstown. They were followed in by Terenure College (2009), St Gerard's School (2010), Clongowes Wood College (2011), St. Michael's College (2012), (2019) and Blackrock College (2013), (2018). Prospects: Despite a strong representation from last year's side, High School have suffered in pre-season. Prospects: Templeogue have a penchant for edging towards the latter stages of the cup. Verdict: Having already won the league, Castleknock should mount a strong cup campaign. Gonzaga College, Catholic University School and St Gerard's School have won the trophy twice. Verdict: Probable champions. It is also the oldest association football cup competition in the Republic of Ireland. Both publish previews of each year's competition and provide match reports for each game played. Pres Bray should be a completely different prospect this time around, all their starters are retained from last years squad. COACHES Declan Fassbender (head coach), Martin Fenlon, Tom McKeown, James Kenny, Tom Barry, Brian Barron, Harry Colbert, Jack Connelly, Paul Kieran (Manager). Mountjoy School was amalgamated with other schools in 1972 to become Mount Temple Comprehensive School. 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