21.9k. Players from last year: Des Dillon (second row, capt), Gavin Ryan (hooker), Rory McEaney (centre), Gordon D'Arcy (fullback). It is also the subject of satire through the Ross O'Carroll Kelly newspaper column and novels. From 2005 onwards, however, Setanta Sports began coverage of school's rugby. Returning number eight Oran Handley, who leads by example on and off the pitch, is supported by prop Shane Pedlow and lock Chris Collins in the forward pack. Mar 15th 2015, 7:30 PM. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! Players from last year: A O Connor, M Gray, Stuart Abbott, S Wallace, Brian Hastings, M Hastings, O Ashiru. 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). After Leinster Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne, Olympia became the fourth team to win the Leinster Senior Cup. The Leinster Senior cup returned for the 2023 season. 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. 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. Out-half Charlie Hempenstall, a Leinster U18 representative last year, will aim to move the team around the pitch and showcase his talent. Players from last year: J Traynor, B Hurley, P McKillian, K Kennedy. Railway Union have ended Blackrocks unbeaten streak which stretches back to the September, Round 2 of the Womens Energia Cup throws up some entertaining ties with a repeat of the league, In the opening round of the Energia Cup, Blackrock continued their unbeaten streak, Railway Union, Round 1 of the Energia Cup Series kicks off this week, as teams look to start on a positive note, Blackrock College have been crowned Energia AIL Division Champions, after a strong second half, Following the conclusion of the Celtic Challenge tournament, Greg McWlliams has named a 32-player. Identical twins Brian and Karl Gill could spearhead a Kilkenny victory. Verdict: Narrowly lost last Wednesday's Section A final against St Columba's. 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. Players from last year: J Heaslip, B O'Donnell, P Quinn, J O'Donovan. Newbridge brings a group of players blended between players that made the final that never was in 2020 and those who won the 2021 final. In the pack, senior players Ben Nolan and Carlos Mantero-Belard will look to impose their physicality on the game. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 second round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round; 1996 irst round. Hopefully that will be reflected when it comes time to play." St Marys College v Wesley College, Energia Park, Thursday (February 2), KO 3.00. International; Ireland; Will start as marginal underdogs but could easily win out on the day. KILKENNY COLLEGE Won't stop Michael's from relishing a tilt at sister school Blackrock. Face a potentially tricky tie against Clongowes in quarter-finals but should sneak through that one. Kilkenny College and Temple Carrig School have won the cup once. 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. Cistercian Roscrea is in the first year of the stewardship of Kolo Kiripati and Alan Long. According to Peter Byrne this also resulted in a popular giant killing chat "Remember Olympia once beat Shels". Clongowes also won the replay 20-19 with Terenure hitting the posts with a last minute penalty attempt. 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. Blackrock College have only been defeated in successive finals on two occasions. In September 2013, Beauchamps Solicitors became the title sponsor for the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. [citation needed], FreeSports replaced Eir Sport as the competition broadcaster ahead of the 2019 competition where they will broadcast eight games live. Should definitely be more obdurate this time around but the end product is unlikely to change. SQUAD Adam Larkin Smithers, Andrew Carroll, Billy Bohan, Calum Murphy, Christopher Jennings, Ciaran Mangan, Conor Manifold, Daniel Connolly, Dara Cosgrave, Hugo Owens, Jack Dennis, John R Walsh, John Sheedy, Joshua Montgomery, Mark Masterson, Max Wilson, Paddy Martin, Paddy Taylor, Patrick Forde, Ronan McGroary, Rory Allen, Ruair Byrne, Ruair Munnelly, Sam Berney Treacy, Shane Davitt, Shane Treacy, Tadgh Brophy, Tadhg Kelly, Todd Lawlor, Ben OConnor, Billy Cross, Charlie OLoughlin, Conor Hanly, Daniel Cox, Sam OLoughlin. Charles Foley bagged a late try to ensure St Michaels advanced to the semi finals of the. Despite falling behind to an early. Summerhill College v St. Muredach's College. Head coach Marc Adam will look to his captain Lucas Maguire, a Leinster Schools Interpro, and his younger brother Ruben on the openside. Corrig School moved premises to Monkstown Park in 1950 and was renamed C.B.C. Participants: 17. [1] After the inaugural win by Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne monopolised the cup for the next twenty-four years. 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. BLACKROCK COLLEGE Players from last year: Diarmuid Ryan (second row), John Freeman (second row), Gavin D'Alton (prop), Stephen Punkster (out-half), Brian McCloskey (centre). 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. Coaches: David Boyd, Gordon Laing, Tony Ward. Should not expend too much energy in reaching the penultimate stage. 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. Players from last year: Hugh Goddard (number eight, capt), Damien Brunton (centre), Mark Smith (centre), Damien Lambert (flanker), Gareth Pitcher (wing). 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. In doing so they also caused one of the biggest upsets in the history of Leinster football. The inaugural final saw Leinster Nomads defeat Dublin University 21. Leinster Schools Senior Cup SF St Michael's Coll V Blackrock Coll KO 3pm. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 quarter-final; 1996 quarter-final. The draw has been unkind. Out-half Conor OShaughnessy, prop Tom ORiordan, hooker Mikey Yarr, utility forward Jack Angulo and wing Maxim Aschenbrenner made the bench on that special day. Prospects: Should have the measure of CUS but a likely clash with St Michael's should end their interest in the cup. The 2023 Leinster Senior Cup is the 119th staging of the Leinster Football Association's primary competition. 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 Leinster Senior Cup was first played for in 189293. Leinster U19s extended squad members Alex Kelly and James Ruddy, last years locks, are back for another crack. Catholic University School are the current champions. 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. Verdict: Probable champions. Outstanding victory in the St Joseph's tournament and a large smattering of interprovincial players. Players from last year: M Fanning, J McCloskey, D Toomey. WESLEY COLLEGE St Michaels College v Belvedere College, Energia Park, Sunday KO 3.00. It happened to Blackrock College for the first time in 2017. Last five years: 2000 beaten finalists; 1999 first round; 1998 beaten finalists; 1997 winners; 1996 semi-final. The second occasion was in 1979 & 1980 when they were defeated in successive finals by Terenure College. 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". Hooker Rian Handley, younger brother of captain Oran, and flanker Aaron Bennett-Murphy epitomise the never say die attitude of the team. Leinster Schools league Rugby Times. Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. AVANT - Brian a jou pour Leinster en deux passages entre 1994-1996 et 1999-2000. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round; 1996 first round. [8] The competition was played yearly until the Covid-19 pandemic halted sporting contests in 2020 in Ireland. 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 . [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). SQUAD Aaron Bennett Muphy, Aaron Wallace, Andrew Gordon, Ben Fisher, Charlie Hempenstall, Chris Collins, Chris Maclachlann Hickey, Chris Quirk, Cian Mitchell Doyle, Darragh Fox, David Gilmore, Evan Pearson, Ferdia Spain, Finn Nolan, Finn ONeill, Hugh Archer, Jack Freyne, Jack Roberts, Joseph Cullen, Johnny Cazzini, Louis McSweeney, Maghnus ODonnell, Milo Campbell, Oran Handley, Paddy Collins, Rian Handley, Ryan McNeill, Ryan Price, Sam McMullin, Shane Pedlow, Thomas Gaughan. With things going well, we would see a semi-final as a good possibility." 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