KILKENNY COLLEGE COACHES Paddy Collins (Head Coach), Craig Ronaldson, Matt Gill, Iain Wallace, Richard Andreucetti (S&C) Prospects: The main challengers to Terenure in the top half of the draw and almost certain semi-finalists. 192324, 1938, 1946, 1951, 1968, 197172, 1926, 1978, 1988, 1991, 1998, 2000, 201011, 2020. Following the conclusion of the Celtic Challenge tournament, Greg McWlliams has named a 32-player squad ahead of the TikTok Womens Six Nations, here. Prospects: Should have the measure of CUS but a likely clash with St Michael's should end their interest in the cup. In flanker Stuart Abbot they possess a player of outstanding ability and, in tandem with Stephen Wallace, an impressive back row. - Eddie Geraghty (Head Games Master). CAPTAIN Shane Treacy. Prospects: Face a nightmare opening match against St Mary's and if they survive, Newbridge won't be much easier. Only very few rugby playing secondary schools opted to join the "Free Education" scheme. BLACKROCK COLLEGE 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. ST MARYS COLLEGE Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. Shouldn't lack confidence, but might not be strong enough to make an impact in Section B. Players from last year: Charles Bracken (prop), Mark Cahill (second row), S Coghlan (second row), Niall Glackin (fullback), Shane Harnett (wing), Paul Henry (prop), David Siochain (wing), Vinny Patton (scrum-half), Gareth Rossi (centre), David Walsh (number eight), Kevin Woods (flanker). Kilkenny College and Temple Carrig School have won the cup once. Players from last year: Adam Shehabeddin (out-half), Aaron O'Grady (second row), Ian Dumbleton (flanker), David McElroy (flanker). 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". Assistants: Enda Gormley, Conor McPhillips. Greystones lead at the top grew to six points after Corinthians slipped up, elsewhere Belfast Harlequins and Sligo are still within a shot at promotion. 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. Prospects: Not altogether appetising given that they face Newbridge in the first round, a side that hammered them 31-0 during the pre-season. Players from last year: Alan Kavanagh, Pierce Breen, Enda Kelliher, Don Ross. In the pack, senior players Ben Nolan and Carlos Mantero-Belard will look to impose their physicality on the game. Players from last year: Peter Hipple, Mark Flynn, Conor Larkin, Ronan Carroll. WESLEY COLLEGE The Leinster Senior cup returned for the 2023 season. The 2023 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup will start on Sunday when fierce rivals St Michaels and Belvedere come together at Energia Park. 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. [citation needed]. Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for St Paul's, but will then face defending champions Clongowes. 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. 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. Hooker Rian Handley, younger brother of captain Oran, and flanker Aaron Bennett-Murphy epitomise the never say die attitude of the team. COACHES Kolo Kiripati (head coach), Alan Long (backs), John O Dowd, Tyrone Elliott, John Butler, Michael Lawlor, Annie McCarra Would boast a 30/70 chance of winning a second-round match if they make it. Already, CUS and St Andrews have qualified from the Vinnie Murray Cup to take their chance against Roscrea and Gonzaga, respectively. Prospects: One can empathise with head gamesmaster David Sherwood when he questions St Columba's sudden elevation to Section B. [citation needed] The most international players produced have come from Blackrock College, with players such as Hugo MacNeill, Brendan Mullin, Brian O'Driscoll, Victor Costello, Shane Byrne, Bob Casey, Leo Cullen, Luke Fitzgerald, Ian Madigan, Jordi Murphy, Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery. Pres Bray should be a completely different prospect this time around, all their starters are retained from last years squad. 2B will be as competitive as ever this weekend, with the title race heating up and also a host of teams all in the mix to be in the top four. Players from last year: J Traynor, B Hurley, P McKillian, K Kennedy. 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. 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. Players from last year: John Duffy (second row, capt), Colm McMahon (second row), Brian Melvin (flanker), Dermot Grimes (number eight), John Davis (outhalf). Home Farm, Distillery in 194142 and Wayside Celtic in 199899 are the only non-League of Ireland clubs to defeat a League of Ireland club in the final. 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. Potential champions. Outstanding victory in the St Joseph's tournament and a large smattering of interprovincial players. Thats plenty of time for many more twists and turns something we associate with this division, given its hyper competitive nature. He takes part in several campaigns with the school, including the Leinster Junior Cup. Both publish previews of each year's competition and provide match reports for each game played. CBC Monkstown v St Vincents Castleknock College, Energia Park (February 3), KO 3.00. Verdict: Probable champions. CAPTAIN Oran Handley Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 quarter-final; 1996 quarter-final. [citation needed] With five wins, C.B.C. Players from last year: M Fanning, J McCloskey, D Toomey. Two further penalties in the second half of extra time sealed victory for Blackrock. Verdict: Definitely the fixture that no one wanted. 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. Ireland U19 contenders in out-half Sean Naughton and tight-head prop Adam Watchorn are cornerstones for how they wish to exploit the opposition. [12], The competition receives coverage in Ireland's broadsheets, in particular the Irish Independent and The Irish Times. 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. 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Cup shared. Schools Rugby : Gavin Cummiskey looks back at one of the finest sides to have won the Leinster Senior Cup competition. Schools in the league often provide the biggest form of competition to the big six in the Leinster schools senior cup. By extension, it also gives the Leeson Street school a shot at the Senior Cup where they will be battle-hardened. 2023-01-11 12:00:00. Verdict: Stand at 1-1 in their meetings with Gonzaga this season. Out-half Louis Gaughan is a capable game manager and Andre Ryan is a top-notch competitor in the midfield. The school is one win away from their first ever Leinster Schools Senior Cup triumph. ST ANDREWS COLLEGE The school's name is an homage to that in Paul Howard's books, as Siggins had coined the name "Ross O'Carroll Kelly". 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. Players from last year: C Klinkenberg, J Moran, S Dunne, R O'Toole, Jenkinson, P Berkery. Blackrock College have only been defeated in successive finals on two occasions. Prospects: Two weak junior teams in succession have contributed to Monkstown's current plight at senior level. Players from last year: Simon Keogh (scrum-half, capt), Gerry Cleary (prop), Fiachra Baynes (wing), John Byrne (flanker). CAPTAIN Matthew Somerville. These 'tiers', in ascending order, include: Section A Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Development Cup (effectively division 4), Section A Leinster Schools Rugby McMullen Cup (effectively division 3), Section B Leinster Schools Vinnie Murray Cup (effectively division 2), Section B Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup (effectively division 1). Date. 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. 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). The inaugural final saw Leinster Nomads defeat Dublin University 21. Young team with excellent performers in Des Dillon and Gordon D'Arcy, they beat both Terenure and St Mary's. 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. 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. 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. 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. 53.3210197-6.233105499999999. 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