On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Players from last year: Robert Henson (hooker, capt), Daragh Hughes (full-back), Colm McWeeney (centre), Donal Campion (wing), Paul Madden (scrum-half), Gavin Hickie (prop), Colm O'Sullivan (prop), Patrick Norton (second row), Robert Ryan (flanker). SCT & JCT Double 26 times 1910, 1912, 1927, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1995, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2018. Brideville were losing finalists in 192324 as were Glasnevin in 192425, Grangegorman in 194647, Transport in 194748, St Patrick's Athletic in 195051 and Longford Town in 195455. Coaches: Derek Jennings, Derek Earley, Dave Breslin, Ciaran O'Donnell. 12 Leinster Rugby players selected in Irish women's Six Nations squad. 3 SCT Final not played due to Covid 19. First held in 1887, the competition celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2007. Prospects: Face a nightmare opening match against St Mary's and if they survive, Newbridge won't be much easier. After Leinster Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne, Olympia became the fourth team to win the Leinster Senior Cup. They will be out of their depth and that fact should be illustrated quite painfully by King's Hospital. 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 quarter-final; 1999 semi-final; 1998 semi-final; 1997 second round; 1996 second round. 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. We would be hopeful that we could progress." Will start as marginal underdogs but could easily win out on the day. The inaugural final saw Leinster Nomads defeat Dublin University 21. Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 quarterfinals; 1996 first round. Should not expend too much energy in reaching the penultimate stage. SQUAD Adam Randall, Alex Cross, Alex Hemeryck, Alex Kelly Arthur Ashmore, Blayze Molloy, Brian McCarthy, Callum McDonald, Chris MacNulty, Cian OBrien, Conor Caso, Conor Lysaght, Dan Daly, Daniel Baugh, Dermot Collins, Fiach Devitt, Gavin Keane, George Strickland, Harry Mallon, Henry Nagle-Roche, Harry Thompson, James Boyle, James Wyse, Joey Moynihan, Kavy Mebuin, Kosi Ugwueru, Luke Boylan, Luke Murtagh, Marcus Lyons, Mark Cox, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Roche-Nagle, Matthew Ruddy, Max Coveney, Max Doyle, Max Duggan, Oscar OBrien, Padraic Spillane, Patrick Brophy, Ross Adams, Ross Doyle, Reuben ONeill, Ryan Thompson, Tom Byrne, Ton Grehan, Tom Murtagh. Prospects: Unusually for Clongowes they lost more pre-season friendlies that they won, including their first four matches. The other plum tie comes in the shape of Terenure versus Clongowes Wood next Wednesday. 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. - Clive Byrne (manager). Mary's shock defeat to Kilkenny last season will make them wary this time around. 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, Following the conclusion of the Celtic Challenge tournament, Greg McWlliams has named a 32-player, Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as, Railway Union and UL Bohs kept their unbeaten run going as the Robins moved top, Blackrock are. 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. CAPTAIN Thomas Chadwick. Railway Union and UL Bohs kept their unbeaten run going as the Robins moved top, Blackrock are just behind them in third, while Wicklow got the, 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, Blackrock College are back on top of 2A after a dominant display over Barnhall that sees them drop to fourth, UL move off the bottom while Nenagh, Enniscorthy picked up a huge scalp over Galway Corinthians while Galwegians are six points away from moving out of the bottom two places, Greystones, Railway Union and UL Bohs kept their unbeaten run going as the Robins moved top, Blackrock are. The back division is capable of turning possession into points with Ivor Fenton a fulcrum in the centre. Face a potentially tricky tie against Clongowes in quarter-finals but should sneak through that one. There is maturity at half-back where both Sam Wisniewski and Ross OConnor should be able to guide the game plan. CAPTAIN Richard Whelan, BLACKROCK COLLEGE Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 second round. Lansdowne Road beckons. Second-row Wali Khwaji returns to take on the responsibility of calling the lineout with Conor Boyle adding to the ballast in the back row. S t Mary's certainly didn't come to play second fiddle and they started . COACHES Paddy Collins (Head Coach), Craig Ronaldson, Matt Gill, Iain Wallace, Richard Andreucetti (S&C) 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. 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. They pose a tricky assignment for St Gerard's. Verdict: Will they provide the shock of the first round by toppling Terenure? Players from last year: Niall Treston (prop, capt), Geoff McEvoy (hooker), Conor Best (prop), Andrew O'Neill (centre). Last four years: 2001 Section A finalists; 2000 Section A semi-final; 1999 Section A winners; 1998 Section A winners. GONZAGA COLLEGE CAPTAIN Andrew Sparrow Event. 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. Participants: 17. [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. Wes doesnt lack quality further out where centre Johnny Cazzini and full-back Finn Nolan always have an eye for a gap. New York State's law on charter schools changed in important ways in April 2014 and May 2010. Coaches: C Byrne, D Dunne, D Hickie, C O'Donnell, T Lewis. 192324, 1938, 1946, 1951, 1968, 197172, 1926, 1978, 1988, 1991, 1998, 2000, 201011, 2020. CAPTAIN Josh Perrem. COACHES Declan Fassbender (head coach), Martin Fenlon, Tom McKeown, James Kenny, Tom Barry, Brian Barron, Harry Colbert, Jack Connelly, Paul Kieran (Manager). With no disrespect to Mount Temple, Monkstown are fortunate not to have drawn a strong team. Wesley College is again looking to punch above its weight with a young team eager to impress. The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organized by the Leinster Football Association. Time/Results. St Marys College v Wesley College, Energia Park, Thursday (February 2), KO 3.00. 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. Leinster Schools league Rugby Times. 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. Players from last year: Hugh Goddard (number eight, capt), Damien Brunton (centre), Mark Smith (centre), Damien Lambert (flanker), Gareth Pitcher (wing). Connacht School's Senior Cup. [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]. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL 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. 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. [6] Home Farm were winners in 196465 after defeating Dundalk 21 in the final on 26 December 1964 at Dalymount Park. Players from last year: G Johnson, A Nolan, R Creedon, BJ McHenry, P Dwane, B Stokes, R Murphy. 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. Identical twins Brian and Karl Gill could spearhead a Kilkenny victory. The other plum tie comes in the shape of Terenure versus Clongowes Wood next Wednesday. The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. Terenure have shown enough form over the course of the season to mark them out as dark horses. 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. Des Berry. 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. 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. Enniscorthy picked up a huge scalp over Galway Corinthians while Galwegians are six points away from moving out of the bottom two places, Greystones are now nine points clear. 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. Verdict: Face the daunting task of taking on defending champions Clongowes in competition's opening match. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 quarter-final; 1996 quarter-final. In September 1967, the then Minister for Education Donogh O'Malley introduced free secondary school education. - Eddie Geraghty (Head Games Master). [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. Six minutes into extra time Blackrock got a try and conversion. Hooker Rian Handley, younger brother of captain Oran, and flanker Aaron Bennett-Murphy epitomise the never say die attitude of the team. If they get over first hurdle, could make semi-finals at least. 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". 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. Well coached and with a tradition of character and honesty, dwindling numbers in the school have seen them struggle in recent years. International; Ireland; They are unlucky to have drawn St Michael's, one of the pre-tournament favourites, and will simply look to acquit themselves well in defeat. January 27, 2023 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." Following the conclusion of the Celtic Challenge tournament, Greg McWlliams has named a 32-player squad ahead of the TikTok Womens Six Nations, here. Coaches: Mick Quinn, Jimmy Bruen, Colin Townsend. Coaches: Philip Rigney. Verdict: "After last year's shock defeat against Kilkenny we are taking nothing for granted against Mount Temple." Face a very difficult opening tie against Wesley College and a victory here would guarantee a passage to the quarter-finals but not further. Kilkenny College and Temple Carrig School have won the cup once. 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. Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for St Paul's, but will then face defending champions Clongowes. From 2005 onwards, however, Setanta Sports began coverage of school's rugby. Despite falling behind to an early. This outcome has been experienced by seven schools on 12 occasions. In the 1920s they were runners up three times in a row, defeated by St Andrews in 1921 & 1922 followed by Belvedere in 1923. The translation of CBC Monkstowns motto Certa Bonum Certamen means fight the good fight. Even more rare is to lose both the Senior and Junior Cup Finals in the same year. 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. 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: S Holland, R Deverell, C Peavoy, G Greene, G Jacob, R Jones, G Rowe, B Thackaberry, B Thompson, T Langley, J Harvey, I Corrigan. There are six rounds left of regular 1B action. [1] After the inaugural win by Nomads, Bohemians and Shelbourne monopolised the cup for the next twenty-four years. CAPTAIN Oliver Coffey Blackrock College claimed their 70th Leinster Schools Senior Cup title with a dominant victory over Gonzaga College at the RDS earlier this afternoon. - Stephen Tonge (coach). Galway Corinthians reduced Greystones lead at the top of 2B to three points, while Rainey Old Boys put in a strong showing to increase their hopes of a top four finish. 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. Gonzaga were first past the post to make it into the Leinster Schools' Senior Cup final at Energia Park on Wednesday. According to Peter Byrne this also resulted in a popular giant killing chat "Remember Olympia once beat Shels". Monkstown. It is also the subject of satire through the Ross O'Carroll Kelly newspaper column and novels. Prospects: The main challengers to Terenure in the top half of the draw and almost certain semi-finalists. NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE 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. Coaches: Stephen Tonge, Derek Guy Lewis, Shane O'Neill. Unlikely to progress. The 2023 Leinster Senior Cup is the 119th staging of the Leinster Football Association's primary competition. Mountjoy School was amalgamated with other schools in 1972 to become Mount Temple Comprehensive School. Players from last year: John McKenzie (prop), Killian Lynch (number eight), Ken Walsh (centre). Prop Billy Bohan, hooker Mark Masterson and flanker Ronan McGroary have played their part in the Leinster Schools. Fellow loose forwards Rocco Hill and Adam Tobin have the same nose for the ball as Perrem and a willingness to carry the fight. - Bobby Byrne (coach). Outstanding players in Andrew Dunne and Andrew Cullen. 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). Players from last year: J Heaslip, B O'Donnell, P Quinn, J O'Donovan. Five-year record: 2000 quarter-final; 1999: quarter-final; 1998 quarter-final; 1997 round two; 1996 quarter-final. Potential champions. Leinster U18s in loose-head Eoin McDermott, giant second-row Alan Spicer and number-eight Alex Usanov ensure a physical edge. Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Cup Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Senior Cup (54) Fixture List - Schools Senior Cup. Verdict: "While our friendly fixture results have been encouraging, these count for nothing on cup day. Should definitely be more obdurate this time around but the end product is unlikely to change. 21.9k. Newbridge College v Kilkenny College, Energia Park, Tuesday KO 3.00. Verdict: Having already won the league, Castleknock should mount a strong cup campaign. 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. Already, CUS and St Andrews have qualified from the Vinnie Murray Cup to take their chance against Roscrea and Gonzaga, respectively. 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. [citation needed]. To date, only one of these non-fee paying schools has managed to win the Senior Cup. In 1998 there was Clongowes Wood College and then there were the. The school's name is an homage to that in Paul Howard's books, as Siggins had coined the name "Ross O'Carroll Kelly". (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. Players from last year: Gareth O'Reilly (out-half), John Corcoran (centre), Graham Hamill (wing), Gus Stewart (hooker), Mark O'Sullivan (wing), Alan Brady (number eight). Players from last year: J Ronan, D Geraghty, J Waldron, D Gannon, C Sharpe, M Whelan, G Fitzgerald, D Mannion. 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. Sascha Byrne. It means Newbridge and Gonzaga . Coaches: B O'Hagan, W Robertson, B O'Keeffe. - Gerry Hayes (head gamesmaster). T he early. Be among the first to hear the latest news from Donnybrook and the RDS and get information on tickets and merchandise. - Paul Cunningham (Head Games Master). 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. SQUAD Adam Bolton, Adam Fitzsimons Nolan, Ben Sharpe, Cal Traynor-Russell, Charlie Blackmore, Charlie Cave, Charlie Flusk, Charlie Meagher, Christopher OToole. Castleknock Director of Rugby Adrian Flavin has overseen steady progress in recent years for a school that last won the Senior Cup in 1965. In September 2013, Beauchamps Solicitors became the title sponsor for the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. St Michaels College v Belvedere College, Energia Park, Sunday KO 3.00. St Michael's set up the mouth-watering prospect of a Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-final against Blackrock. There are, Charles Foley bagged a late try to ensure St Michaels advanced to the semi finals of the. 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. Terenure College v Clonglowes Wood College, Energia Park, Wednesday (February 1) KO 3.00. Players from last year: Conor Hegarty (out-half, capt), Michael Costyan (number eight), Johnny O'Toole (scrum-half), Simon Hunt (wing). - James Morrow (Head Games Master). It should be close. COACH Phil Werahiko. Despite Monkstown's frailty, Mount Temple may lack the savoir faire to earn them a notable victory. Prospects: Not altogether appetising given that they face Newbridge in the first round, a side that hammered them 31-0 during the pre-season. CAPTAIN Stephen Smyth. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 first round; 1997 quarterfinal; 1996 second round. -Market value: 34k. In the final they defeated Shelbourne 10 with a goal scored by Fran Watters. [8] The competition was played yearly until the Covid-19 pandemic halted sporting contests in 2020 in Ireland. CAPTAIN Lucas Maguire Scrum-half Sean Finlay started for the Leinster Schools, while Jack Deegan, James Conroy and Charlie OSullivan are backs who can change a game. Players from last year: Adam Shehabeddin (out-half), Aaron O'Grady (second row), Ian Dumbleton (flanker), David McElroy (flanker). CAPTAIN Alex Kelly. Prospects: Castleknock have lost more finals than any other school but that statistic will not be altered by this year's team. Last four years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 first round. Injuries hampered them early season, but this could prove the match of the round. Thats plenty of time for many more twists and turns something we associate with this division, given its hyper competitive nature. In behind, there is no lack of guile. COACHES Johne Murphy (head coach), Adam Coyle, Brian Croke, Niall Kane, Henry Bryce, Jon Newsome. Drawn finals are replayed. [citation needed], The competition has been subject to criticism from various quarters for putting undue pressure on its schoolboy participants, and for being "elitist" (most of the competing schools are fee-paying; as of 2020 the most recent tournament victory by a non fee-paying school was De La Salle Churchtown's 1985 win). 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Coaches: Breffni O'Hagan, Wayne Robertson, Bobby O'Keeffe. Last five years: 2000 semi-final; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 second round; 1997 Section A; 1996 Section A. Assistants: Enda Gormley, Conor McPhillips. 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. 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. Steadily improving performances have led to qualification for this years Schools Cup. New coach Gearoid Ferrick faces a tough baptism. Ground. A mixed league campaign produced wins against CBC Monkstown and CUS, leading to a quarter-final loss away to Kilkenny, consolation coming from the group achieving one of their main goals in qualifying for the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. Verdict: Not the best draw for the Bray school as they take on league champions Castleknock in the first round. Match Day. Certainly, the Williamstown school has all the ingredients needed to go back-to-back, led by captain Oliver Coffey. Prospects: Early promise gave way to mediocrity, not helped by injuries to six players. 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. The Charter Center is committed to helping existing and prospective charter schools succeed in this ever-changing . Players from last year: Diarmuid Ryan (second row), John Freeman (second row), Gavin D'Alton (prop), Stephen Punkster (out-half), Brian McCloskey (centre). Following the introduction of the League of Ireland in 192122, League of Ireland clubs have dominated the competition. Schools in the league often provide the biggest form of competition to the big six in the Leinster schools senior cup. Difficult to see them upsetting Roscrea, so sadly a first-round exit. Experienced team that won't be easily overturned. Verdict: "We're very hopeful. Verdict: Large representation from last year's squad, they should prove too good for. Schools Rugby : Gavin Cummiskey looks back at one of the finest sides to have won the Leinster Senior Cup competition. Out-half Charlie Hempenstall, a Leinster U18 representative last year, will aim to move the team around the pitch and showcase his talent. Click on the button below to sign up to the Leinster Lowdown now! Cup shared. SQUAD Richard Whelan, Charlie Naughton, Billy Hayes, Billy Kelly, Caleb Kennedy, Caleb Schofield, Charlie O Sullivan, Devon Byrne, Evan Fitzpatrick, Fabien Fleetwood, Fionn Carney, Greg Fitzgearld, Jack Deegan, James Conroy, Joe Finn, Josh Powell, Lee Fitzpatrick, Max Flynn, Michael Metcalfe, Michael O Sullivan, Robbie Tynan, Robert Carney, Rory Glynn, Rory Og Doody, Sean Finlay, Alex Moloney, Alessandro Pisorio, Andrew Cahir-Whelan, Andrew Power, Andrew Walsh, Aodhan Kirwan, Brian O Rourke, Caleb Fleetwood, Colm Cunningham, Conor Kearney, Dan Punch, Frank Hyland, Harry Grant, Jack Powell, Jake Molloy, Patrick Barnwell-Mulholland, Raef Donnelly, Robert Murphy, Sam Cusack, Sean Walsh, Valerio Pelli. Football Cup competition organized by the Leinster schools results have been encouraging, these count nothing. Should prove too good for should be able to guide the game plan to six players altered this. 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