Six minutes into extra time Blackrock got a try and conversion. New coach Gearoid Ferrick faces a tough baptism. 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. After Leinster Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne, Olympia became the fourth team to win the Leinster Senior Cup. 11 January 2023. However, while they should beat CUS, they will need to peak against Newbridge, in a match in which they will start as underdogs. 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. Both games were very close and entertaining, a credit to both teams. Should make the penultimate stage, possible finalists but not winners. Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 semi-final; 1998 second round; 1997 second round; 1996 beaten finalists. Even more rare is to lose both the Senior and Junior Cup Finals in the same year. The pack of forwards is big enough and smart enough to go toe-to-toe with a typically skilled backline, headed by Moynihan. Players from last year: J Challenor, P Daly, P Duffy, J Louth, C Manning, C Mescall, K O'Neill, J Reid, G Ryan, S Crawford, K Collins, S Avakov. 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. Leinster U18s in loose-head Eoin McDermott, giant second-row Alan Spicer and number-eight Alex Usanov ensure a physical edge. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 quarter-final; 1996 quarter-final. Although the team has not accomplished a great deal, buoyed by the presence of second row Eoin Keane, they are slight favourites to edge out St Paul's and then CBC for a quarter-final place. With the introduction of a new rugby structure at the school, the boys have been building understanding. Gonzaga College, Catholic University School and St Gerard's School have won the trophy twice. Verdict: Took part in a memorable semi-final last year and, at their best, could make the same stage this season. Leinster Schools league Rugby Times. They have split the captaincy between goal-kicking number eight Danny Ruane and centre Peter McEntegart. The Leinster Senior cup returned for the 2023 season. There are six rounds left of regular 1B action. Since the move to the RDS and live television coverage , the attendance has decreased and is now typically 10,000 to 14,000. If St Columba's qualify for Section B, fine, but they should not be just thrust in. Coaches: V Costello, J Burns, T Geraghty. A number of games will be streamed live which you can view here. Coaches: B O'Hagan, W Robertson, B O'Keeffe. 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. Impressive friendly record and two Leinster schools players in Simon Keogh and Gerry Cleary. Date Event Time/Results Ground Match Day; 2023-02-27 15:00:13 27 February 2023: St. Michael's College v Clongowes Wood College: 27 - 17: Energia Park. 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. 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. Two further penalties in the second half of extra time sealed victory for Blackrock. Prop Billy Bohan, hooker Mark Masterson and flanker Ronan McGroary have played their part in the Leinster Schools. 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. The translation of CBC Monkstowns motto Certa Bonum Certamen means fight the good fight. For the duration of this partnership with Beauchamps, the Senior Cup was known as the "Beauchamps Leinster Schools Senior Cup". 12 Leinster Rugby players selected in Irish women's Six Nations squad. Treacy represented the Leinster and Ireland Schools on the wing, but does his best work in the centre for Pres with the speedy Dylan Henry lurking on the wing. Buy tickets and find information on Universe. Four captains have gained the distinction of lifting the cup twice, Larry McMahon (Blackrock College, 1929 and 1930), Garret Gill (Blackrock College,[3] 1962 and 1963), Jonny Mion (Blackrock College) in 1989 and 1990, Barry Gibney (Blackrock College) in 1995 and 1996. [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. [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. Match Day. [citation needed], The 2021 cup campaign did not take place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for. The Leinster Senior Cup was first played for in 189293. The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organized by the Leinster Football Association. Coaches: Joe McDonnell, Matthew Ward, Adrian Dungan. COACHES Kieran Moloney (head coach), Marcus ODriscoll, Mick OGara, Daniel Leane, Sean Cronin, John Wynne and Paul Butler, Dan Ianelli (S&C), Gordon Smyth 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. This included the finals of all provincial finals and coverage of the Leinster Schools Junior Cup. Players from last year: R Gaughan, C Mullen, D Murray, M Stewart, D Hayes. Before the introduction of the FAI Cup, it was considered the major cup competition for clubs in what is now the Republic of Ireland. City of Armagh bid to hang onto top spot as Buccaneers chase them down, Old Wesley try to mount a charge for the top four, while Banbridge look to claw back UCC at the bottom end of the table. They will be out of their depth and that fact should be illustrated quite painfully by King's Hospital. 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. 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. Verdict: "While our friendly fixture results have been encouraging, these count for nothing on cup day. This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 15:44. St Marys College v Wesley College, Energia Park, Thursday (February 2), KO 3.00. It is also the subject of satire through the Ross O'Carroll Kelly newspaper column and novels. 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). After the Leinster Football Association was founded in 1892 it began organizing its own cup competition. Drawn finals are replayed. Having played 70 minutes, the two sides now faced an additional 15 minutes extra time. The award, "Powerade Leinster Rugby School of the Year", has been given at an annual Leinster awards ceremony. Monkstown. Prospects: In non-vintage years, Blackrock generally win more cups because of solidity in depth. Centre McEntaggart and tight-head prop John Cadogan are important anchors in defence and at the set-piece, respectively. Leinster players: D McAllister, S Jenkinson, J Barretto, R McDonnell. 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: B Donohue, K McInerney, E Nevin, C O'Keeffe, D Reynolds (injured), C Ryan, D Walsh. Mary's shock defeat to Kilkenny last season will make them wary this time around. Monkstown has won the Vinnie Murray Cup the most times. Catholic University School are the current champions. St. Fintan's High School and Temple Carrig School are the most recent 'new' schools to the competition, making their debuts in the 2016/17 and 2019/20 seasons respectively. Prospects: Face a nightmare opening match against St Mary's and if they survive, Newbridge won't be much easier. Despite falling behind to an early. SQUAD Adam Bolton, Adam Fitzsimons Nolan, Ben Sharpe, Cal Traynor-Russell, Charlie Blackmore, Charlie Cave, Charlie Flusk, Charlie Meagher, Christopher OToole. Three schools have won the cup at their first attempt; Blackrock College in the competition's maiden year in 1887, Castleknock College who won the first of their eight Leinster titles at the first time of asking when they defeated Blackrock in the 1913 final and Clongowes Wood College who first won the cup in 1926. But, they have real quality in centre Joe Ballance and captain Josh Perrem at blindside. 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 is the most experienced side that Pres has ever fielded with three representative players in the first fifteen. The point values of scores in rugby union have changed many times in its history. ST MARYS COLLEGE Players from last year: K Taite, P Maguire, A Byron, A Boland, B Corish, R Gallagher, M Dormer, D McNamara, P Young. In the 194647 final Mick O'Flanagan scored six goals for Bohemians as they defeated Grangegorman 110. They are looking forward to defending last year's title against De La Salle in what should be a very competitive game. [8] The competition was played yearly until the Covid-19 pandemic halted sporting contests in 2020 in Ireland. [citation needed] With five wins, C.B.C. [citation needed], The second tier competition, the Leinster School's Vinnie Murray Cup, is contested by secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. This table summarises them. Week four of the Energia Cup, Railway Union And UL Bohs are out to keep their unbeaten run going, Railway Union and UL Bohs both kept their unbeaten status alive after the thirds round of cup, One game to be decided from the Week 3 cup ties as Railway Union travel to take on Old Belvedere in, Week 3 of the Energia Cup brings us yet more exciting ties as we have a repeat of the conference. Schools in the league often provide the biggest form of competition to the big six in the Leinster schools senior cup. Prospects: Had to withdraw from the senior league because of injuries, a problem that has deprived them of key players. [6] Home Farm were winners in 196465 after defeating Dundalk 21 in the final on 26 December 1964 at Dalymount Park. The school's name is an homage to that in Paul Howard's books, as Siggins had coined the name "Ross O'Carroll Kelly". Should definitely be more obdurate this time around but the end product is unlikely to change. It happened to Blackrock College for the first time in 2017. To date, only six schools have achieved the Senior and Junior Cup "double". Most valuable player: Jake Mulraney 600k. Unlikely to progress. Verdict: "It is a young team and about 10 of the 15 will return next year. The draw has been unkind. CAPTAIN Thomas Chadwick. - Stephen Tonge (coach). With no disrespect to Mount Temple, Monkstown are fortunate not to have drawn a strong team. Coaches: D Thornton, C O'Sullivan, G Murphy. Players from last year: Des Dillon (second row, capt), Gavin Ryan (hooker), Rory McEaney (centre), Gordon D'Arcy (fullback). Castleknock Director of Rugby Adrian Flavin has overseen steady progress in recent years for a school that last won the Senior Cup in 1965. After receiving a bye in the first round, Olympia beat St James's Gate in the semi-final. 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. The club Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. 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. 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. 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. 11:45 am The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. 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. Could provide one of the matches of the year. 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. Blackrock and MU Barnhall compete in the game of the weekend in 2A, Queens look to return to winning ways and claw them back, while Nenagh look to keep their promotion push intact. 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 Six of the eight first-round ties in the Senior Schools Cup will be played in Energia Park, while the other two fixtures will be played in Terenure College RFC and Clontarf FC. Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 second round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round; 1996 quarter-final. 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. Verdict: Have struggled in pre-season friendlies, but have a decent chance of making the quarter-finals with a victory over Pres Bray in their opening (second round) match. Last five years: 2000 semi-finals; 1999 first round; 1998 second round; 1997 second round; 1996 second round.