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Coaches: Dermot Kelleher, John Huggard, Brett Igoe. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 second round; 1997; 1996. Leinster players: D McAllister, S Jenkinson, J Barretto, R McDonnell. Prospects: Templeogue have a penchant for edging towards the latter stages of the cup. The semi-finals of the schools senior cup will kick off on the week of 6 March, with the full fixture . The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. 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. Verdict: "After last year's shock defeat against Kilkenny we are taking nothing for granted against Mount Temple." Verdict: "It'll be a very tough match against Roscrea, toss of a coin really, as both schools will fancy their chances. 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. New coach Gearoid Ferrick faces a tough baptism. 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. 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. Number eight Dylan McNeice has been impressive in a pack of forwards that has plenty of aggression. Mountjoy School was amalgamated with other schools in 1972 to become Mount Temple Comprehensive School. Pres Bray should be a completely different prospect this time around, all their starters are retained from last years squad. The other plum tie comes in the shape of Terenure versus Clongowes Wood next Wednesday. Already, CUS and St Andrews have qualified from the Vinnie Murray Cup to take their chance against Roscrea and Gonzaga, respectively. 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. [citation needed]. COACHES Johne Murphy (head coach), Adam Coyle, Brian Croke, Niall Kane, Henry Bryce, Jon Newsome. With the introduction of a new rugby structure at the school, the boys have been building understanding. 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. 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. He takes part in several campaigns with the school, including the Leinster Junior Cup. Of course, this is a different level of competition. CISTERCIAN COLLEGE, ROSCREA Players from last year: J Traynor, B Hurley, P McKillian, K Kennedy. 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). Ireland U19 contenders in out-half Sean Naughton and tight-head prop Adam Watchorn are cornerstones for how they wish to exploit the opposition. 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). Coaches: David Boyd, Gordon Laing, Tony Ward. The Leinster Senior Cup was first played for in 189293. According to Peter Byrne this also resulted in a popular giant killing chat "Remember Olympia once beat Shels". Date. The skilful, combative midfield pair of Jody Browne and Aidan OFlanagan is hugely important. Should definitely be more obdurate this time around but the end product is unlikely to change. Players from last year: Iaun Wallace (prop), Harold Leech (hooker), Gareth McCuskey (second row), Paul Swaine (second row), Lloyd Williams (flanker), David Popplewell (scrum-half), Henry Wilkinson (centre), Marc Culhane (wing), Richard Morris (full-back), Mark England (number eight). Last three years: 2000 first round; 1999 second round; 1998 quarter-finals. 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. New coach David Wright succeeds Derek Cole who stepped down after 28 years but his first cup campaign in charge will end with a defeat to league finalists King's Hospital. This table summarises them. Unlikely to progress. The competition and schools rugby in the four provinces has also been praised with "Irish (rugby) game in debt to schools rugby". Terenure have shown enough form over the course of the season to mark them out as dark horses. S t Mary's certainly didn't come to play second fiddle and they started . The Leinster Senior Cup was most prominent, however, with coverage from every game played at Donnybrook and every round of the competition. From 2005 onwards, however, Setanta Sports began coverage of school's rugby. As a result it has been a difficult season. - Paul Cunningham (Head Games Master). Players from last year: John Duffy (second row, capt), Colm McMahon (second row), Brian Melvin (flanker), Dermot Grimes (number eight), John Davis (outhalf). - Brendan Fanning (coach). Players from last year: J Moore, A Wilson, W Turner, R McArdle, D Nolan, G Sweeney. Players from last year: Diarmuid Ryan (second row), John Freeman (second row), Gavin D'Alton (prop), Stephen Punkster (out-half), Brian McCloskey (centre). [citation needed]. Most valuable player: Jake Mulraney 600k. 13. CAPTAIN Matthew Somerville. The first round of the Senior Cup will begin on Sunday, 29 January. 192324, 1938, 1946, 1951, 1968, 197172, 1926, 1978, 1988, 1991, 1998, 2000, 201011, 2020. It has taken the players quite a while to adjust to senior level. The Offaly school have enough Interprovincial players back from a galling first-round loss to Wesley last year to drive them. - Eddie Geraghty (Head Games Master). NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE They were not able to match Gonzaga in the final in what could serve as a reality check for a super-talented squad. 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." 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. With things going well, we would see a semi-final as a good possibility." Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 second round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round; 1996 quarter-final. It is also the subject of satire through the Ross O'Carroll Kelly newspaper column and novels. The Leinster Senior cup returned for the 2023 season. In behind, there is no lack of guile. Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Cup Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Senior Cup (54) Fixture List - Schools Senior Cup. Last five years: 2000 winners; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 winners; 1997 beaten finalists, 1996 semi-final. Prospects: With only six sixth years in the team, Holy Faith did extremely well to qualify from Section A, albeit profiting from a good draw. Energetic hooker Finn Brien and Ireland U19s second-row Billy Corrigan lead the pack. [citation needed], FreeSports replaced Eir Sport as the competition broadcaster ahead of the 2019 competition where they will broadcast eight games live. 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). There are six rounds left of regular 1B action. Gonzaga College, Catholic University School and St Gerard's School have won the trophy twice. 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. CAPTAIN Josh Perrem. Verdict: Face the daunting task of taking on defending champions Clongowes in competition's opening match. Certainly, the Williamstown school has all the ingredients needed to go back-to-back, led by captain Oliver Coffey. Prospects: Not altogether appetising given that they face Newbridge in the first round, a side that hammered them 31-0 during the pre-season. They are looking forward to defending last year's title against De La Salle in what should be a very competitive game. Prospects: Despite a strong representation from last year's side, High School have suffered in pre-season. 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. [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. 11:45 am 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. 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. Prospects: Bray have not managed the success that one would expect from a side that contains 10 players from last year. 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. Verdict: "We are building a new side this year and they are coming nicely together. 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. - Gerry Hayes (head gamesmaster). In 1998 there was Clongowes Wood College and then there were the. It means Newbridge and Gonzaga . The draw took place immediately after the final second round game in Energia Park, between St Michael's College and Clongowes Wood College. In 2008, the final was played at the Royal Dublin Society Grounds (RDS) after Donnybrook proved to be too small for the 2007 final, (Lansdowne Road was closed for redevelopment) and has been the home since. Ground. 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. 12 Leinster Rugby players selected in Irish women's Six Nations squad. COACHES Adrian Flavin (Director of Rugby), Dermot Blaney (head coach), Jason Harris-Wright, Darren Hudson, Darran Shiels, Ed Williamson. [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. 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). Verdict: "We're very hopeful. Coaches: Philip Rigney. Catholic University School are the current champions. Leinster Senior Cup (association football), "Northern Ireland - Final League Tables 1890-1998", "Stat Attack - LSC Final:Leinster Senior Cup History", "Obituary: Mick O'Flanagan Irish rugby and football international", "The Abandoned Leinster Senior Cup, One Season Wonders and more", "Shelbourne win Leinster Senior Cup 2010", "Shamrock Rovers win Leinster Senior Cup", "Shamrock Rovers claim third Cup victory of 2013", "Longford Town 1-2 St Patrick's Athletic: Saints lift Leinster Senior Cup", "Leinster Senior Cup Final Report: Dundalk 3-1 Shamrock Rovers", "Leinster Senior Cup Final Report: St Patrick's Athletic 4 - 0 Athlone Town", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leinster_Senior_Cup_(association_football)&oldid=1138223081, This page was last edited on 8 February 2023, at 16:34. 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