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. Prospects: Should have the measure of CUS but a likely clash with St Michael's should end their interest in the cup. COACHES Emmet MacMahon (head coach), Andy Skehan (senior coach), Jay Barron, Mark Hernan, Sam Berman Jack Boyle, Ronan Joyce Michael's will be a tough hurdle first up, but their passage looks easier from there. Cistercian College Roscrea v Catholic University School, Lakelands Park, Friday (February 3), KO 2.30. Catholic University School are the current champions. The award, "Powerade Leinster Rugby School of the Year", has been given at an annual Leinster awards ceremony. Coaches: J Casey, D Maybury, R O'Toole, T Kearns. 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. The first round of the Senior Cup will begin on Sunday, 29 January. They are looking forward to defending last year's title against De La Salle in what should be a very competitive game. COACHES Justin Vanstone (head coach), Ben Manion, John McKee, Daniel Moore, Shane Murray, Seamus Toomey. As a result it has been a difficult season. Players from last year: Adam Shehabeddin (out-half), Aaron O'Grady (second row), Ian Dumbleton (flanker), David McElroy (flanker). Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. 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. There have been encouraging signs of a serious revival at St Marys this season with a talented squad that has enjoyed some eye-opening wins. Wes doesnt lack quality further out where centre Johnny Cazzini and full-back Finn Nolan always have an eye for a gap. COACHES Sean Skehan (head coach), Joe Carbery (Backs), Angus Anderson (forwards), Darragh Coyle, Alex Smith, Ronan McNamara, Brian Fitzpatrick, Aaron OConnor (S&C). The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. It is also the oldest association football cup competition in the Republic of Ireland. We will not be underestimating our first-round opponents." Despite hammering the Kildare school earlier in the season, this could prove a stumbling block. Players from last year: J Ronan, D Geraghty, J Waldron, D Gannon, C Sharpe, M Whelan, G Fitzgerald, D Mannion. 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. [citation needed]. Their two defeats came against Terenure and St Mary's, whom they may face in the second round. GONZAGA COLLEGE WE DON'T HAVE to wait too much longer for this year's Leinster Schools . [8] The competition was played yearly until the Covid-19 pandemic halted sporting contests in 2020 in Ireland. What upset might happen this week. Despite falling behind to an early. These are Blackrock, who have achieved this feat 26 times (1910, 1912, 1927, 1933, 193536, 194243, 1945, 1948, 195354, 195657, 1962, 1964, 198182, 198687, 1995, 2004, 2006, 201314, 2018), St Michaels twice (2012 & 2019), Gonzaga college Prospects: Face a nightmare opening match against St Mary's and if they survive, Newbridge won't be much easier. The draw has been made for the semi-finals of the 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup. Ireland U19 contenders in out-half Sean Naughton and tight-head prop Adam Watchorn are cornerstones for how they wish to exploit the opposition. Energia Park (Donnybrook Stadium) 4 Donnybrook Rd, Dublin 4, Co. Dublin, D04 W6R9, Ireland Leinster. St Marys College v Wesley College, Energia Park, Thursday (February 2), KO 3.00. 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. [citation needed], The inaugural winners were C.B.C. Lock Mikey OReilly, centre Wilhelm de Klerk, a South African from Johannesburg, and centre/wing Jules Fenelon are all Ireland U19 standard. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! CAPTAIN Thomas Chadwick. Thats plenty of time for many more twists and turns something we associate with this division, given its hyper competitive nature. Injuries hampered them early season, but this could prove the match of the round. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 second round. Could have gone further with a better draw. Verdict: "While our friendly fixture results have been encouraging, these count for nothing on cup day. CAPTAIN Shane Treacy. With no disrespect to Mount Temple, Monkstown are fortunate not to have drawn a strong team. 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. Most valuable player: Jake Mulraney 600k. The Charter Center is committed to helping existing and prospective charter schools succeed in this ever-changing . Four defeats in the last four games do not augur well, albeit that three of these were by narrow margins to CUS, Templeogue and Castleknock. 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". CAPTAIN Paul Flanagan. However non-League of Ireland clubs, mainly from the Leinster Senior League, have enjoyed some successes. They were not able to match Gonzaga in the final in what could serve as a reality check for a super-talented squad. It should be close. With just five games left to go, we enter the real business end of the season, teams tussle for positions in the league, with promotion and relegation battles to be decided. If St Columba's qualify for Section B, fine, but they should not be just thrust in. However, while they should beat CUS, they will need to peak against Newbridge, in a match in which they will start as underdogs. The skilful, combative midfield pair of Jody Browne and Aidan OFlanagan is hugely important. Catholic University School have been impressive in manhandling The High School (41-8) The Kings Hospital (53-0) and St Fintans High School (46-17) in qualifying for the Vinnie Murray Cup final. Scrum-half Sean Finlay started for the Leinster Schools, while Jack Deegan, James Conroy and Charlie OSullivan are backs who can change a game. Both publish previews of each year's competition and provide match reports for each game played. 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). Verdict: Probable champions. Verdict: "This year's side is young and inexperienced. 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. Leinster players: D McAllister, S Jenkinson, J Barretto, R McDonnell. Connacht School's Senior Cup. 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. Coaches: Derek Jennings, Derek Earley, Dave Breslin, Ciaran O'Donnell. Players from last year: John Phelan (hooker), Dermot O'Loughlin (number eight, second row), Peter Corcoran (flanker), Shane Garvey (out-half). 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). There are plenty of options for the cerebral playmaker with fellow international Finn Treacy a focal point of the attack. The inaugural final saw Leinster Nomads defeat Dublin University 21. Captain Jim White could be joined in the back row by Sam Corrigan and Billy ODonoghue in behind front rowers in Leinster tight-head Riain Coogan and Ireland Schools hooker Tom Stewart. Should make the penultimate stage, possible finalists but not winners. Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for St Paul's, but will then face defending champions Clongowes. CAPTAIN Oliver Coffey St Michaels College v Belvedere College, Energia Park, Sunday KO 3.00. Ground. Leinster Rugby. Players from last year: B Silverlock, K Connolly, Ross Mooney, Stephen Moran, Alex Searson, Niall Clauberg. Gonzaga College, Catholic University School and St Gerard's School have won the trophy twice. There are six rounds left of regular 1B action. The club After the recent break, action returns in 2C as league leaders Instonians try to remain unbeaten, while the top four race marches on elsewhere. [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: B Donohue, K McInerney, E Nevin, C O'Keeffe, D Reynolds (injured), C Ryan, D Walsh. There is an even spread of experience as four backs and four forwards return from last years squad. 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. This table summarises them. [2] For most of this era Bohemians and Shelbourne were members of the Irish Football League.[3]. Prospects: Traditionally a very strong school in Section A, their graduation to the main draw without recourse to playing is merited. By extension, it also gives the Leeson Street school a shot at the Senior Cup where they will be battle-hardened. Last three years: 2000 first round; 1999 second round; 1998 quarter-finals. Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. CAPTAIN Matthew Somerville. [citation needed]. Coaches: C Byrne, D Dunne, D Hickie, C O'Donnell, T Lewis. PRESENTATION COLLEGE, BRAY 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. Verdict: "After last year's shock defeat against Kilkenny we are taking nothing for granted against Mount Temple." Five-year record: 2000 quarter-final; 1999: quarter-final; 1998 quarter-final; 1997 round two; 1996 quarter-final. In the pack, senior players Ben Nolan and Carlos Mantero-Belard will look to impose their physicality on the game. Coaches: D Thornton, C O'Sullivan, G Murphy. Fellow loose forwards Rocco Hill and Adam Tobin have the same nose for the ball as Perrem and a willingness to carry the fight. 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). T he early. 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 Kennedy, Gary Kelly, Noel Leonard, D Milne, Tagdh O'Mahony, M Finglas, J Fitzachary, I Kelly, D Moore, C Scott-Keogh, D Ffrench. Other key players are the half-back pairing, Oisin Murray and Stephen McMahon, who has a very high place-kicking percentage this season. It is the most experienced side that Pres has ever fielded with three representative players in the first fifteen. It is named in memory of Vincent Murray, a teacher in Clongowes Wood college who trained the rugby team and died in December 1999. CAPTAIN Oran Handley 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. Last years Ireland Schools tight-head was joined in the Leinster U19s squad by lock Luke Policky. 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. Terenure have been improving steadily and, favoured by the draw, should cruise into the semi-finals where they might have too much for Michael's. Gonzaga were first past the post to make it into the Leinster Schools' Senior Cup final at Energia Park on Wednesday. Verdict: Took part in a memorable semi-final last year and, at their best, could make the same stage this season. 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. - Gerry Hayes (head gamesmaster). Summerhill College v St. Muredach's College. 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. [7] The cup was not played again until 2010. [17][failed verification]. 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 second round; 1999 second round; 1998 quarter-final; 1997 second round; 1996 quarter-final. This match traditionally takes place on Saint Patrick's Day at Aviva Stadium (formerly Lansdowne Road). Players from last year: R Shannon, C Malone, B Fitzgerald, S Davis, G Collins, G Carthy. Last four years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round. 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. In doing so they also caused one of the biggest upsets in the history of Leinster football. The point values of scores in rugby union have changed many times in its history. Coaches: Stephen Tonge, Derek Guy Lewis, Shane O'Neill. It is also the subject of satire through the Ross O'Carroll Kelly newspaper column and novels. Coaches: Breffni O'Hagan, Wayne Robertson, Bobby O'Keeffe. 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Cork Con edged Trinity this time out and Declan, Weve reached the halfway point in the season and things are starting to really heat up. Despite having beaten tomorrow's opposition, recent form suggests a Belvedere victory, but nevertheless a potential upset. 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). Since the move to the RDS and live television coverage , the attendance has decreased and is now typically 10,000 to 14,000. SQUAD Luke Begley-Taylor, Edward Deering, Fionn Devereux, Joseph Durkan, Gregory Ewing, Liam Flaherty, Gavin Foley, Mark Gallagher, James Gannon, Jack Halpin, Alex Holt, Zack Hopkins, Cillian Jacobs, Lucca Jennings, Ethan Kenny, Tom Keogan, Kern Kinnear, David Leane, Luke McGill, Daniel McNulty, James Molloy, Jack Moloney, Matthew Morrisey, Evan Moynihan, Gavin Mulvihill, Sen Murray Norton, Aaron OBrien, Oisn OMalley, Tiernan OShea, Luke Policky, Patrick Power, Oran Reid, Sam Ryan, Ruadhn Smyth, Jamie Smyth. 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. 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. 2023-01-11 12:00:00. COACHES Kieran Moloney (head coach), Marcus ODriscoll, Mick OGara, Daniel Leane, Sean Cronin, John Wynne and Paul Butler, Dan Ianelli (S&C), Gordon Smyth Despite Monkstown's frailty, Mount Temple may lack the savoir faire to earn them a notable victory. Buy tickets and find information on Universe. [citation needed] With five wins, C.B.C. Last five years: 2000 winners; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 winners; 1997 beaten finalists, 1996 semi-final. Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) Program. Prospects: Had to withdraw from the senior league because of injuries, a problem that has deprived them of key players. Head coach Marc Adam will look to his captain Lucas Maguire, a Leinster Schools Interpro, and his younger brother Ruben on the openside. League leaders Terenure College travel to, Terenure College got back to winning ways. CAPTAIN Josh Perrem. With things going well, we would see a semi-final as a good possibility." 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. 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. Blackrock College claimed their 70th Leinster Schools Senior Cup title with a dominant victory over Gonzaga College at the RDS earlier this afternoon. 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. Face a very difficult opening tie against Wesley College and a victory here would guarantee a passage to the quarter-finals but not further. [citation needed]. SQUAD Adam O Toole, Adam Tobin, Andrew McGloine, Arthur Forrest, Charles Beck, Charlie Byrne, Christopher Lane, Conn Doherty, Conor Roche, Elliot Reidy, Francis Manzocchi, Harry McChesney, Hugh Brownlee, Jack Bourke, Jake Dolly, James O Donoghue, Jinu Nam, Joe Balance, Johnny Doyle, Jude McCrea, Karl Deegan, Killian Bradley, Kiran Byrne, Max Kickham, Nathan Kennedy, Patrick Hopkins, Patrick McIlduff, Rocco Hill, Ryan Brown, Scott Lowry, Simon O Kelly, Tom Ryan, Victor Killane. Difficult to see them upsetting Roscrea, so sadly a first-round exit. 192324, 1938, 1946, 1951, 1968, 197172, 1926, 1978, 1988, 1991, 1998, 2000, 201011, 2020. CAPTAIN Stephen Smyth. Leinster Senior Cup. The Leinster Senior cup returned for the 2023 season. In September 2013, Beauchamps Solicitors became the title sponsor for the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. Players from last year: John McKenzie (prop), Killian Lynch (number eight), Ken Walsh (centre). The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organized by the Leinster Football Association. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! After receiving a bye in the first round, Olympia beat St James's Gate in the semi-final. 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. COACHES Maurice Logue (head coach), Niall Smullen, Bernard Jackman, Olan Savage, Stewart Gilbert, Andrew Fitzpatrick. Will Terenure College still be at, Clontarf were big winners over Terenure to close the gap to three points as they leapfrog Cork Con, There are only seven rounds of normal action left in the league campaign and things are really, There were wins for Terenure College, Cork Con, Ballynahinch, Young Munster and Lansdowne at the, Its a big weekend for all the teams in the top four. Type of cup: Further Cup. Prospects: Unusually for Clongowes they lost more pre-season friendlies that they won, including their first four matches. Prospects: Bray have not managed the success that one would expect from a side that contains 10 players from last year. In addition, Leinster Schools captain Alex Mullan and Michael Colreavy are influential members of a fine pack of forwards. New York State's law on charter schools changed in important ways in April 2014 and May 2010. 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). Players from last year: J Traynor, B Hurley, P McKillian, K Kennedy. 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. CASTLEKNOCK COLLEGE COACHES Kolo Kiripati (head coach), Alan Long (backs), John O Dowd, Tyrone Elliott, John Butler, Michael Lawlor, Annie McCarra Description. CBC MONKSTOWN A number of games will be streamed live which you can view here. St Michael's College 27 Clongowes Wood College 17. Newbridge College v Kilkenny College, Energia Park, Tuesday KO 3.00. 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, Marist College produce big comeback to set up Summerhill clash, Sligo Grammar defeat Marist to top Pool B and set up Jes clash, Last gasp try sends The Jes into Final Four breaking Muredachs hearts, Summerhill secure top spot beating Garbally in cracker, Ice cool Summerhill overcome Jes challenge, Sligo Grammar edge CBS Roscommon at home in Senior Cup opener, Second-half heroics helped The Jes beat Garbally in the Connacht Senior Cup, Summerhill defeat St. Muredachs in tricky conditions in opening Senior Cup fixture, Grammar edge their rivals Summerhill for Senior A League crown, Blackrock College Cruise To Leinster Semi Final Berth, PBC Weather Late Munchins Storm to Reach Cup Final, Munster Schools Senior Cup Preview: PBC V St Munchins, CBC And Crescent College Comp To Do It Again Next Week, Munster Schools Senior Cup Preview: CBC V Crescent College Comp, Crescent College Comprehensive into final four with win over Ardscoil Rs, PBC Setup Munster Senior Cup Semi Final With St Munchins, Rockwell College Make Quarter Final Stage In Emphatic Fashion, Crescent College Edge Action Packed Tie With Grammar, 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, Blackrock finish year on a high to be crowned Division Champions. . 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