CAPTAIN Paul Wilson. This outcome has been experienced by seven schools on 12 occasions. Their two defeats came against Terenure and St Mary's, whom they may face in the second round. The draw has been made for the semi-finals of the 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup. The school is one win away from their first ever Leinster Schools Senior Cup triumph. The award, "Powerade Leinster Rugby School of the Year", has been given at an annual Leinster awards ceremony. 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". 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. Leinster Senior Cup. To date, only one of these non-fee paying schools has managed to win the Senior Cup. Prospects: One can empathise with head gamesmaster David Sherwood when he questions St Columba's sudden elevation to Section B. Monkstown has won the Vinnie Murray Cup the most times. SQUAD Eoin McDermott, Karl Brennan, Liam Granville, Harry Kelly, Arthur ORahilly, Daniel Flood, Dan Reddin, Dan Cox, Ryan Bolger, Ben Merry, Karl Russell, Ryan McCann, Finn Doran, Charlie Craig Coghlan, Alan Spicer, Calum McKinley, Callum Fitzgerald, Charlie Coughlin, Calum McDonald, Jamie Lynch, Alex Usanov, Morgan McMahon, Maitiu ONeill, Jack Rees, Paul Flanagan, Matthew Doyle, Louis Gaughan, Jonathan Lynch, Cian OByrne, Finn Byrne, Jack Dunne, Sean OGrady, Andre Ryan, Shayne Barry, Gordon Barr, Paddy OGrady, Tom Quinn, Cillian Leyden, Hugh Fitzgerald, Dan Dillon. [6] Home Farm were winners in 196465 after defeating Dundalk 21 in the final on 26 December 1964 at Dalymount Park. If St Columba's qualify for Section B, fine, but they should not be just thrust in. - James Morrow (Head Games Master). SQUAD Adam Bolton, Adam Fitzsimons Nolan, Ben Sharpe, Cal Traynor-Russell, Charlie Blackmore, Charlie Cave, Charlie Flusk, Charlie Meagher, Christopher OToole. They were able to get the better of Blackrock in the Noel Turley Memorial Trophy at Belfield in November, always a good thing. Face a very difficult opening tie against Wesley College and a victory here would guarantee a passage to the quarter-finals but not further. The draw is favourable. We have a very talented, promising side. [12], The competition receives coverage in Ireland's broadsheets, in particular the Irish Independent and The Irish Times. Even more rare is to lose both the Senior and Junior Cup Finals in the same year. CAPTAIN Josh Perrem. With Newbridge college, Castleknock college, Gonzaga college, Kilkenny college and presentation college bray having a history of regularly competing in hotly contested games with the "big six". Prospects: Early promise gave way to mediocrity, not helped by injuries to six players. Players from last year: M Fanning, J McCloskey, D Toomey. 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. According to Peter Byrne this also resulted in a popular giant killing chat "Remember Olympia once beat Shels". -Market value: 34k. The other plum tie comes in the shape of Terenure versus Clongowes Wood next Wednesday. 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. CAPTAIN Andrew Sparrow [citation needed], The cup, and the schools who play for it, have a history of producing rugby players who have gone on to play for the Ireland national rugby union team. WESLEY COLLEGE Description. Lansdowne Road beckons. [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]. Newbridge College v Kilkenny College, Energia Park, Tuesday KO 3.00. Players from last year: J Ronan, D Geraghty, J Waldron, D Gannon, C Sharpe, M Whelan, G Fitzgerald, D Mannion. Leinster Schools Senior Cup SF St Michael's Coll V Blackrock Coll KO 3pm. Players from last year: J Canavan, B Carson, A Cloonan, G Doyle, T Fahy, M Hayes, J Hedigan, R Leyden, H Lord, B McArdle, B McGarrity, B McLoughlin, Gary Murphy, Gavin Murphy, B O'Brien, D O'Brien, E O'Griofa, E O'Meara, D O'Reilly, K Smith, T Whelan, J Wickham, G Woodcock. Last five years: 2000 beaten finalists; 1999 first round; 1998 beaten finalists; 1997 winners; 1996 semi-final. COACHES Johne Murphy (head coach), Adam Coyle, Brian Croke, Niall Kane, Henry Bryce, Jon Newsome. In the final they defeated Shelbourne 10 with a goal scored by Fran Watters. (55) Fixture List - Schools Vinnie Murray Cup, (52) Fixture List - Schools Fr Godfrey Cup, Bective FC are Seeking a Head Coach for their U20s Side, Blackrock and St Michaels advance to Junior Cup semi-finals, Schools Senior Cup Semi-Final Details Announced, 12 Leinster Rugby players selected in Irish womens Six Nations squad, Job Opportunities: Provincial Talent Coach and Pathway Athletic Development Coach, Womens National Talent Squad, Leinster Rugby are inviting applications for the position of Head of Commercial and Marketing. 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 . ST MICHAELS COLLEGE After Leinster Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne, Olympia became the fourth team to win the Leinster Senior Cup. Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Cup Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Senior Cup (54) Fixture List - Schools Senior Cup. This decision was made to protect the Lansdowne Road pitch following poor weather prior to the Ireland v France Five Nations fixture on 19 March. Prospects: Face a nightmare opening match against St Mary's and if they survive, Newbridge won't be much easier. Players from last year: J Traynor, B Hurley, P McKillian, K Kennedy. The back division is capable of turning possession into points with Ivor Fenton a fulcrum in the centre. 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. The competition and schools rugby in the four provinces has also been praised with "Irish (rugby) game in debt to schools rugby". Prospects: The main challengers to Terenure in the top half of the draw and almost certain semi-finalists. 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. From 2005 onwards, however, Setanta Sports began coverage of school's rugby. The first round of the Senior Cup will begin on Sunday, 29 January. Well coached and with a tradition of character and honesty, dwindling numbers in the school have seen them struggle in recent years. Six minutes into extra time Blackrock got a try and conversion. Last five years: 2000 quarter-finals; 1999 second round; 1998 second round; 1997 first round; 1996 first round. SQUAD Jack Angulo, Maxim Aschenbrenner, Greg Barron, Sami Bishti, Tom Brigg, Tommy Butler, Daniel Callaghan, Paddy Clancy, Oliver Coffey, Michael Colreavy, Nicholas Cronnelly, Louis Dignam, David Doyle, Donie Grehan, Conall Hodges, Luke Kritzinger, Jack Larkin, Albert Lindner, Hubie McCarthy, Donnacha McGuire, Derry Moloney, Charlie Molony, Patrick Moore, Alex Mullan, Connor Nel, Brian OFlaherty, Ben OHalloran, Jack ONeill, Tom ORiordan, Conor OShaughnessy, James OSullivan, Johnny OSullivan, Ciaran Patchell, Jack Pollard, Andrew Quinn, Joe Reddan, Ryan Sheridan, Niall Smyth, Conor Tonge, Eoghan Walsh, Brian Walsh, Mark Walsh, Michael Walsh, Harry Whelan, Charlie Woodcock, Mikey Yarr. CAPTAIN Matthew Somerville. The Charter Center created a black-lined version of the Act that visually emphasizes the new provisions in a more legible format. It is at the Leinster U18s Schools level that the bulk of their players have excelled, backs Andy Cosgrave, brother to Leinsters Chris, James Sherwin and Paddy Wood showing promise. 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PRESENTATION COLLEGE, BRAY Young team with excellent performers in Des Dillon and Gordon D'Arcy, they beat both Terenure and St Mary's. Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 second round; 1998 quarter-final; 1997 second round; 1996 quarter-final. The 2023 Leinster Senior Cup is the 119th staging of the Leinster Football Association's primary competition. Coaches: D Thornton, C O'Sullivan, G Murphy. The 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup will start on Sunday when fierce rivals St Michael's and Belvedere come together at Energia Park. The inaugural final saw Leinster Nomads defeat Dublin University 21. Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) Program. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 second round. They were not able to match Gonzaga in the final in what could serve as a reality check for a super-talented squad. Only very few rugby playing secondary schools opted to join the "Free Education" scheme. COACHES Kieran Moloney (head coach), Marcus ODriscoll, Mick OGara, Daniel Leane, Sean Cronin, John Wynne and Paul Butler, Dan Ianelli (S&C), Gordon Smyth Bective FC are Seeking a Head Coach for their U20s Side, Blackrock and St Michaels advance to Junior Cup semi-finals, Schools Senior Cup Semi-Final Details Announced, 12 Leinster Rugby players selected in Irish womens Six Nations squad, Job Opportunities: Provincial Talent Coach and Pathway Athletic Development Coach, Womens National Talent Squad, Leinster Rugby are inviting applications for the position of Head of Commercial and Marketing. The skilful, combative midfield pair of Jody Browne and Aidan OFlanagan is hugely important. BELVEDERE COLLEGE We would be hopeful that we could progress." They will be out of their depth and that fact should be illustrated quite painfully by King's Hospital. 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. Likely to meet Gonzaga and then Monkstown or Newbridge, none of whom will have Mick Quinn's charges trembling. 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). 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. Coaches: Dermot Kelleher, John Huggard, Brett Igoe. Pres Bray should be a completely different prospect this time around, all their starters are retained from last years squad. 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. 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 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. [citation needed] With five wins, C.B.C. 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. 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