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). CLONGOWES WOOD COLLEGE While the Junior Cup kicks off on Tuesday, 7 February. The Charter Center created a black-lined version of the Act that visually emphasizes the new provisions in a more legible format. 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. 192324, 1938, 1946, 1951, 1968, 197172, 1926, 1978, 1988, 1991, 1998, 2000, 201011, 2020. Out-half Charlie Hempenstall, a Leinster U18 representative last year, will aim to move the team around the pitch and showcase his talent. Cistercian College Roscrea v Catholic University School, Lakelands Park, Friday (February 3), KO 2.30. 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. The first round of the Senior Cup will begin on Sunday, 29 January. The Offaly school have enough Interprovincial players back from a galling first-round loss to Wesley last year to drive them. The competition and schools rugby in the four provinces has also been praised with "Irish (rugby) game in debt to schools rugby". St Michael's completed the semi-final line-up for the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup at Energia Park on Monday afternoon. [2] For most of this era Bohemians and Shelbourne were members of the Irish Football League.[3]. Date. CAPTAIN Paul Flanagan. Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. St Marys College v Wesley College, Energia Park, Thursday (February 2), KO 3.00. Players from last year: Andrew Dunne (out-half, capt), Andrew Cullen (flanker), Johnny Burns (wing), Brian O'Malley (centre), Sean Brophy (prop). 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. [citation needed], The 2020 season could not be completed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result the title was deemed shared for the first time by Clongowes Wood College and Newbridge College. Despite hammering the Kildare school earlier in the season, this could prove a stumbling block. 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: Simon Keogh (scrum-half, capt), Gerry Cleary (prop), Fiachra Baynes (wing), John Byrne (flanker). There is an even spread of experience as four backs and four forwards return from last years squad. This outcome has been experienced by seven schools on 12 occasions. 8 1. Prospects: Don't be fooled by their preseason record which included defeats by Blackrock, Belvedere, St Mary's and Clongowes. Prospects: The main challengers to Terenure in the top half of the draw and almost certain semi-finalists. It has taken the players quite a while to adjust to senior level. Players from last year: Hugh Goddard (number eight, capt), Damien Brunton (centre), Mark Smith (centre), Damien Lambert (flanker), Gareth Pitcher (wing). 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. Leinster School's Senior Cup Games; Stats; News; Leinster Schools Senior Cup 2022/23. Prospects: Early promise gave way to mediocrity, not helped by injuries to six players. Won't stop Michael's from relishing a tilt at sister school Blackrock. CAPTAIN Richard Whelan, BELVEDERE COLLEGE Prospects: Section A winners Mount Temple will relish the opportunity of taking on one of the weaker B sides in CBC Monkstown. 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. Performance is likely to bring the only satisfaction. 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. Young team with excellent performers in Des Dillon and Gordon D'Arcy, they beat both Terenure and St Mary's. Coaches: C Byrne, D Dunne, D Hickie, C O'Donnell, T Lewis. 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. Likely to meet Gonzaga and then Monkstown or Newbridge, none of whom will have Mick Quinn's charges trembling. In 1998 there was Clongowes Wood College and then there were the. 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. They are looking forward to defending last year's title against De La Salle in what should be a very competitive game. To date, only six schools have achieved the Senior and Junior Cup "double". 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. [1] After the inaugural win by Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne monopolised the cup for the next twenty-four years. Despite falling behind to an early. After the Leinster Football Association was founded in 1892 it began organizing its own cup competition. 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. 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. 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). 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. [6] Home Farm were winners in 196465 after defeating Dundalk 21 in the final on 26 December 1964 at Dalymount Park. The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. CAPTAIN Shane Treacy. The Leinster Senior Cup was first played for in 189293. 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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. Injuries hampered them early season, but this could prove the match of the round. Well coached and with a tradition of character and honesty, dwindling numbers in the school have seen them struggle in recent years. Ground. Wesley College the second most with four wins. In the 194647 final Mick O'Flanagan scored six goals for Bohemians as they defeated Grangegorman 110. The draw has been made for the semi-finals of the 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup. 13. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! Prop Billy Bohan, hooker Mark Masterson and flanker Ronan McGroary have played their part in the Leinster Schools. 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. Number eight Dylan McNeice has been impressive in a pack of forwards that has plenty of aggression. It happened to Blackrock College for the first time in 2017. Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) Program. Energetic hooker Finn Brien and Ireland U19s second-row Billy Corrigan lead the pack. Prospects: Templeogue have a penchant for edging towards the latter stages of the cup. GONZAGA COLLEGE Verdict: A very young side is unlikely to make any impression this year and should find King's Hospital too strong. Unlikely to progress. - Eddie Geraghty (Head Games Master). Players from last year: Steven D'Alton (centre, capt), Geoffrey Kenny (flanker), Roscoe Deacon (full-back), Brian Walsh (wing), Brian Gill (prop), Karl Gill (prop). 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. Description. 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. Last five years: 2000 winners; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 winners; 1997 beaten finalists, 1996 semi-final. This included the finals of all provincial finals and coverage of the Leinster Schools Junior Cup. As a result it has been a difficult season. CBC MONKSTOWN Last five years: 2000 quarter-finals; 1999 second round; 1998 second round; 1997 first round; 1996 first round. 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. Connacht School's Senior Cup. Verdict: Having already won the league, Castleknock should mount a strong cup campaign. Event. Potential champions. Verdict: A strong nucleus from last year's team, they will be expected to account for St Andrew's first time out, but would then enjoy the dubious pleasure of encountering Blackrock College. Coaches: Dermot Kelleher, John Huggard, Brett Igoe. International; Ireland; Clongowes also won the replay 20-19 with Terenure hitting the posts with a last minute penalty attempt. Could have gone further with a better draw. From 2005 onwards, however, Setanta Sports began coverage of school's rugby. The Charter Center is committed to helping existing and prospective charter schools succeed in this ever-changing . 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. Face a potentially tricky tie against Clongowes in quarter-finals but should sneak through that one. St Michaels College v Belvedere College, Energia Park, Sunday KO 3.00. The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organized by the Leinster Football Association. A mixed league campaign produced wins against CBC Monkstown and CUS, leading to a quarter-final loss away to Kilkenny, consolation coming from the group achieving one of their main goals in qualifying for the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. Following the introduction of the League of Ireland in 192122, League of Ireland clubs have dominated the competition. Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. 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." 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. However, while they should beat CUS, they will need to peak against Newbridge, in a match in which they will start as underdogs. 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. COACHES Kolo Kiripati (head coach), Alan Long (backs), John O Dowd, Tyrone Elliott, John Butler, Michael Lawlor, Annie McCarra In more recent times St Francis, Cherry Orchard and St. Patrick's C.Y.F.C. Scrum-half Sean Finlay started for the Leinster Schools, while Jack Deegan, James Conroy and Charlie OSullivan are backs who can change a game. Verdict: Face the daunting task of taking on defending champions Clongowes in competition's opening match. Greystones lead at the top grew to six points after Corinthians slipped up, elsewhere Belfast Harlequins and Sligo are still within a shot at promotion. Prospects: A thankless task in facing Terenure. ST MICHAELS COLLEGE With the introduction of a new rugby structure at the school, the boys have been building understanding. 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. 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. 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. 3 SCT Final not played due to Covid 19. Castleknock Director of Rugby Adrian Flavin has overseen steady progress in recent years for a school that last won the Senior Cup in 1965. Gonzaga College v St Andrews College, Clontarf RFC, Friday (February 3), KO 3.00. Players from last year: G Johnson, A Nolan, R Creedon, BJ McHenry, P Dwane, B Stokes, R Murphy. 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. 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 . - Brendan Fanning (coach). Players from last year: Ross Wynne (centre, capt), Jonathan Fennell (centre), Dan Downey (out-half), Ross McNally (hooker), Jamie Collins (flanker), Justin O'Malley (second row). The other plum tie comes in the shape of Terenure versus Clongowes Wood next Wednesday. Players from last year: D Myers, P Caldwell, S Rand, J Wynne, M Pitt, C Glynn, K Sothern, J Broadhead, O Ekuma-Nkama, A Trenier. Outstanding victory in the St Joseph's tournament and a large smattering of interprovincial players. MAINTENANT - Il est responsable du Mar 15th 2015, 7:30 PM. SQUAD Adam Bolton, Adam Fitzsimons Nolan, Ben Sharpe, Cal Traynor-Russell, Charlie Blackmore, Charlie Cave, Charlie Flusk, Charlie Meagher, Christopher OToole. 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. If they get over first hurdle, could make semi-finals at least. Gonzaga College (2017)[14][15][16], Schools Senior Cup Rugby in Leinster is divided into 4 tiers in two sections, and each cup competition bears a name. CBC Monkstown v St Vincents Castleknock College, Energia Park (February 3), KO 3.00. To date, only one of these non-fee paying schools has managed to win the Senior Cup. Players from last year: B Silverlock, K Connolly, Ross Mooney, Stephen Moran, Alex Searson, Niall Clauberg. Coaches: Mick Quinn, Jimmy Bruen, Colin Townsend. Players from last year: M Fanning, J McCloskey, D Toomey. Verdict: Not the best draw for the Bray school as they take on league champions Castleknock in the first round. Coaches: Stephen Tonge, Derek Guy Lewis, Shane O'Neill. Coaches: Breffni O'Hagan, Wayne Robertson, Bobby O'Keeffe. Schools Rugby : Gavin Cummiskey looks back at one of the finest sides to have won the Leinster Senior Cup competition. January 27, 2023 [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]. CAPTAIN Matthew Somerville. Players from last year: C Klinkenberg, J Moran, S Dunne, R O'Toole, Jenkinson, P Berkery. 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 . COACHES Justin Vanstone (head coach), Ben Manion, John McKee, Daniel Moore, Shane Murray, Seamus Toomey. Could provide one of the matches of the year. Match Day. Wesley College is again looking to punch above its weight with a young team eager to impress. Verdict: Stand at 1-1 in their meetings with Gonzaga this season. 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). It is named in memory of Vincent Murray, a teacher in Clongowes Wood college who trained the rugby team and died in December 1999. Players from last year: Conor Hegarty (out-half, capt), Michael Costyan (number eight), Johnny O'Toole (scrum-half), Simon Hunt (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. 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. 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. It will come as no surprise, in light of the personnel, to hear that Belvos pack of forwards is the largest in the competition. CAPTAIN Thomas Chadwick. [12], The competition receives coverage in Ireland's broadsheets, in particular the Irish Independent and The Irish Times. WESLEY COLLEGE Hooker Rian Handley, younger brother of captain Oran, and flanker Aaron Bennett-Murphy epitomise the never say die attitude of the team. Blackrock College claimed their 70th Leinster Schools Senior Cup title with a dominant victory over Gonzaga College at the RDS earlier this afternoon. Outstanding players in Andrew Dunne and Andrew Cullen. -Market value: 34k. 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