The draw has been unkind. Unlikely to progress. 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 . 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. Players from last year: Paddy Byrne (centre), Barry Guckian (centre), Patrick Noble (out-half), John O'Sullivan (number eight), John Roche (flanker), Henry Hegarty (flanker), Niall Hughes (prop). Instonians grasp on the 2C title continues to tighten after their 13th successive win of the season, Tullamore, Skerries and Clonmel all secured wins to maintain a top four finish. Despite falling behind to an early. For the duration of this partnership with Beauchamps, the Senior Cup was known as the "Beauchamps Leinster Schools Senior Cup". -Market value: 34k. Having caught the eye of the Leinster Talent Identification coaches, Charlie Meagher continues to lead the charge for provincial recognition and honours at U18s. Just the one tie following the adverse weather to start the year off, Ballymena edged a tight tussle with Old Crescent as both are now level on points towards the end of the table. Monkstown. SQUAD Tom Begley, Ethan Black, Hugh Bracken, Conor Broderick, Rory Brown, Eamon Burke, Mark Canniffe, Ben Conry, Riain Coogan, Sam Corrigan, Andrew Cosgrave, Wilhelm de Klerk, Joe Elliott, Euan Farrell, Jules Fenelon, Matthew Furlong, Jack Gallagher, Ryan Greally, Patrick Hartley, Daniel Hassett, Ben Howard, Colm Kenny, Luke Kilmurray, Larry Kirkham, Cormac Laskurain, David Lucey, Duinn Maguire, John Maguire, Alex McConnell, Charlie McConnell, Jake McInerney, Daniel McKenna, Frazer McKenna, Edward McLaughlin, Harry Miller, Torin Murray, Ed Nicholson, Ollie OBrien, Billy ODonohoe, Michael OReilly, Chris OConnor, David Pryce, Oran Richardson, David Ryan, Daniel Ryan, James Sherwin, Tom Stewart, Richard Tobin, Senan Wall, David Walsh, James White, David Willis, Patrick Wood. Blackrock College ran in ten tries as they sealed an emphatic win over Cistercian College Roscrea, PBC had to endure a nervy finish as Munchins came from 35-10 down to almost snatch victory, PBC look to make consecutive finals in the Munster Schools Senior Cup, while Munchins aim to end a, CBC and Crescent College will have to do it all over again next week in Thomond Park, as late tries, Crescent College seek the chance to retain their title if they can overcome the CBC obstacle, with, Crescent Comprehensive College secured passage to the Pinergy Munster Senior Schools Cup final, PBC have booked their place in the Munster Senior Schools Cup Semi Final after a dominant 52-8 win, Rockwell College advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Munster Schools Senior Cup, with a six try, A late try from Christopher Barrett was enough to see Christian Brothers College snatch a one point, Crescent College advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Munster Schools Senior Cup, holding on late, Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as, Eyes everywhere across 1A this weekend, Clontarf and Terenure both eye up top spot, Shannon try and, Clontarf took control of 1A leading by a single point over Terenure, Lansdowne claimed a scalp over, There are only six normal game days left in the regular season. 11 January 2023. Both games were very close and entertaining, a credit to both teams. 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. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Coaches: Gerry Murphy, Des Thornton, Charlie O'Sullivan, Allan Ryan. 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. Last five years: 2000 first round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 quarter-final; 1996 quarter-final. Attendances are high for a schoolboy competition, with up to 25,000 present at the final. Projects developed with SARA funding must also set aside 30% of units for homeless seniors referred by a City or . It means Newbridge and Gonzaga . Clongowes also won the replay 20-19 with Terenure hitting the posts with a last minute penalty attempt. 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. MAINTENANT - Il est responsable du T he early. With no disrespect to Mount Temple, Monkstown are fortunate not to have drawn a strong team. Won't stop Michael's from relishing a tilt at sister school Blackrock. 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. League leaders Terenure College travel to, Terenure College got back to winning ways. Players from last year: Ross Wynne (centre, capt), Jonathan Fennell (centre), Dan Downey (out-half), Ross McNally (hooker), Jamie Collins (flanker), Justin O'Malley (second row). CAPTAIN Alex Kelly. 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. However non-League of Ireland clubs, mainly from the Leinster Senior League, have enjoyed some successes. Prospects: Face a nightmare opening match against St Mary's and if they survive, Newbridge won't be much easier. 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GONZAGA COLLEGE 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. CO-CAPTAINS Daniel Ruane, Peter McEntaggart. CBC MONKSTOWN 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. Belvedere has a dozen players back from last years squad to provide much-needed experience in dealing with the top tie of the first round. 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. 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. Prospects: One can empathise with head gamesmaster David Sherwood when he questions St Columba's sudden elevation to Section B. Out-half Charlie Hempenstall, a Leinster U18 representative last year, will aim to move the team around the pitch and showcase his talent. We have been pitted against a big school where rugby is taken very seriously." Players from last year: J Kennedy, Gary Kelly, Noel Leonard, D Milne, Tagdh O'Mahony, M Finglas, J Fitzachary, I Kelly, D Moore, C Scott-Keogh, D Ffrench. Newbridge College v Kilkenny College, Energia Park, Tuesday KO 3.00. 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. Match Day. WE DON'T HAVE to wait too much longer for this year's Leinster Schools . [5] 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Players from last year: Adam Shehabeddin (out-half), Aaron O'Grady (second row), Ian Dumbleton (flanker), David McElroy (flanker). Last five years: 2000 semi-final; 1999 quarter-final; 1998 second round; 1997 Section A; 1996 Section A. Prospects: League champions Newbridge accounted for some significant scalps in the pre-season, beating Blackrock, Clongowes and St Michael's. Most valuable player: Jake Mulraney 600k. 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. Prospects: Should have the measure of CUS but a likely clash with St Michael's should end their interest in the cup. The pack of forwards is big enough and smart enough to go toe-to-toe with a typically skilled backline, headed by Moynihan. The second occasion was in 1979 & 1980 when they were defeated in successive finals by Terenure College. Last five years: 2000 quarter-final; 1999 winners; 1998 second round; 1997 semi-final; 1996 winners. Wes doesnt lack quality further out where centre Johnny Cazzini and full-back Finn Nolan always have an eye for a gap. 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. Prospects: Templeogue have a penchant for edging towards the latter stages of the cup. Face a very difficult opening tie against Wesley College and a victory here would guarantee a passage to the quarter-finals but not further. 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. It is the most experienced side that Pres has ever fielded with three representative players in the first fifteen. Brideville in 192425, Distillery in 194142 and St Patrick's Athletic in 194748 were all winners. Head coach Marc Adam will look to his captain Lucas Maguire, a Leinster Schools Interpro, and his younger brother Ruben on the openside. In the 1920s they were runners up three times in a row, defeated by St Andrews in 1921 & 1922 followed by Belvedere in 1923. [7] The cup was not played again until 2010. 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). Coaches: Breffni O'Hagan, Wayne Robertson, Bobby O'Keeffe. [citation needed], FreeSports replaced Eir Sport as the competition broadcaster ahead of the 2019 competition where they will broadcast eight games live. Players from last year: John Phelan (hooker), Dermot O'Loughlin (number eight, second row), Peter Corcoran (flanker), Shane Garvey (out-half). Value-for-money dark horses. CISTERCIAN COLLEGE, ROSCREA SQUAD Adam Bolton, Adam Fitzsimons Nolan, Ben Sharpe, Cal Traynor-Russell, Charlie Blackmore, Charlie Cave, Charlie Flusk, Charlie Meagher, Christopher OToole. S t Mary's certainly didn't come to play second fiddle and they started . 2020), Belvedere (2005), Terenure (1958) and Castleknock College (1920). Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 first round; 1998 first round; 1997 quarterfinals; 1996 first round. The back division is capable of turning possession into points with Ivor Fenton a fulcrum in the centre. In fact, it was their watertight defence that kept them a step ahead of Temple in the semi-final, hooker Patrick McIlduff and prop Jack Bourke showing up well. They pose a tricky assignment for St Gerard's. Players from last year: G Johnson, A Nolan, R Creedon, BJ McHenry, P Dwane, B Stokes, R Murphy. With things going well, we would see a semi-final as a good possibility." 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. Two further penalties in the second half of extra time sealed victory for Blackrock. Prospects: Early promise gave way to mediocrity, not helped by injuries to six players. [8] The competition was played yearly until the Covid-19 pandemic halted sporting contests in 2020 in Ireland. Schools in the league often provide the biggest form of competition to the big six in the Leinster schools senior cup. With the introduction of a new rugby structure at the school, the boys have been building understanding. The 200001 competition suffered with fixture rows and was eventually abandoned after the quarter-final draw was made due to the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak. TERENURE COLLEGE 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. Players from last year: J Heaslip, B O'Donnell, P Quinn, J O'Donovan. Last five years: 2000 beaten finalists; 1999 first round; 1998 beaten finalists; 1997 winners; 1996 semi-final. A lung-bursting bust by Clongowes prop Max Duggan was the first sign of a crack in two determined defences, soon followed by a St Michael's manoeuvre in . Despite having beaten tomorrow's opposition, recent form suggests a Belvedere victory, but nevertheless a potential upset. 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. Drawn finals are replayed. This outcome has been experienced by seven schools on 12 occasions. Coaches: D Thornton, C O'Sullivan, G Murphy. Wesley College is again looking to punch above its weight with a young team eager to impress. [13], In 2008, Leinster Rugby instituted an award for overall performance of a school at every level of schools rugby. The 1977 Leinster Senior Schools Cup Final was played on Sunday 20 March 1977 and not the normal St Patrick's Day. Cup shared. Monkstown. Players from last year: Hugh Goddard (number eight, capt), Damien Brunton (centre), Mark Smith (centre), Damien Lambert (flanker), Gareth Pitcher (wing). Gonzaga College, Catholic University School and St Gerard's School have won the trophy twice. Last five years: 2000 semi-finals; 1999 first round; 1998 second round; 1997 second round; 1996 second round. Scrum-half Sean Finlay started for the Leinster Schools, while Jack Deegan, James Conroy and Charlie OSullivan are backs who can change a game. COACH Phil Werahiko. Verdict: Not the best draw for the Bray school as they take on league champions Castleknock in the first round. Blackrock College have only been defeated in successive finals on two occasions. [6] Home Farm were winners in 196465 after defeating Dundalk 21 in the final on 26 December 1964 at Dalymount Park. Fellow loose forwards Rocco Hill and Adam Tobin have the same nose for the ball as Perrem and a willingness to carry the fight. We have a very talented, promising side. Terenure College v Clonglowes Wood College, Energia Park, Wednesday (February 1) KO 3.00. In this table, the result of the replay is given below the result of the drawn game. 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. Description. Verdict: Having already won the league, Castleknock should mount a strong cup campaign. There are, Charles Foley bagged a late try to ensure St Michaels advanced to the semi finals of the. COACHES Matthew Wright (head coach), Johnny O Donoghue (forwards coach), John English (backs coach), Toms O Leary (Director of Rugby). After the recent break, action returns in 2C as league leaders Instonians try to remain unbeaten, while the top four race marches on elsewhere. Retain a strong spine from year's side and given a reasonable draw could have made progress but will not find Blackrock accommodating and therefore another school destined for an early exit. Six minutes into extra time Blackrock got a try and conversion. Led by captain and lock Matthew Somerville, Nure is a youthful side this year with prop Adam Cooper and loose forward Ben Blaney making the quick transition from Junior Cup to Senior Cup this year. Prospects: Despite a strong representation from last year's side, High School have suffered in pre-season. However, the side has shown improvement of late and we look forward to a tough encounter with Templeogue" - Pat Gregory (team manager). Castleknock Director of Rugby Adrian Flavin has overseen steady progress in recent years for a school that last won the Senior Cup in 1965. COACHES Emmet MacMahon (head coach), Andy Skehan (senior coach), Jay Barron, Mark Hernan, Sam Berman Jack Boyle, Ronan Joyce Certainly, the Williamstown school has all the ingredients needed to go back-to-back, led by captain Oliver Coffey. The skilful, combative midfield pair of Jody Browne and Aidan OFlanagan is hugely important. 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. SQUAD Adam McVerry, Aidan OFlanagan, Alistair Verdon, Ben Bluett, Ben Lynch, Charlie Kennedy, Dan Saunders, Daragh ODwyer, Finn Gilligan, Finn ONeill, Gavin ODonnell, Gavin OGrady, Hugo McLaughlin, Jack Kelly, James ODwyer, Jamie Inglis, Jamie Kennedy, Jamie Sheil, Jody Browne, Joe Morrissey, Johnny Corr, JP Breslin, Luke Morgan, Luke McLaughlin, Matthew Cahill, Michael Kennedy, Mikey Wall, Mixie McCarthy, Morgan Tyrell, Mossie Bruton, Noah Byrne, Oisin Murray, Oliver Hume, Oscar Maguire, Oscar Pairceir, Oscar Stevenson, Patrick Coleman, Patrick Masterson, Patrick McEnroe, Patrick OBrien, Paul Wilson, Richie Coman, Rory Finlay, Ryan McCarthy, Samuel Inglis, Sean Heneghan, Seb Riordan, Sid Love, Stephen McMahon, Tom Brophy, Tom Lynn, Tom Wyley. The translation of CBC Monkstowns motto Certa Bonum Certamen means fight the good fight. The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. In the pack, Rory Og Doody, Rory Glynn have interpro experience, while Lee Fitzpatrick and Billy Hayes have made the step up from the JCT side last year. 3 SCT Final not played due to Covid 19. Prospects: Not altogether appetising given that they face Newbridge in the first round, a side that hammered them 31-0 during the pre-season. There is maturity at half-back where both Sam Wisniewski and Ross OConnor should be able to guide the game plan. Mar 15th 2015, 7:30 PM. Players from last year: Niall Treston (prop, capt), Geoff McEvoy (hooker), Conor Best (prop), Andrew O'Neill (centre). - Paul Cunningham (Head Games Master). 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. The 91st Leinster Senior Schools Cup Final in 1977 was between Blackrock College and St Mary's College, and finished level at 12 points each at the end of normal time. Likely to meet Gonzaga and then Monkstown or Newbridge, none of whom will have Mick Quinn's charges trembling. Players from last year: R Shannon, C Malone, B Fitzgerald, S Davis, G Collins, G Carthy. The Offaly school have enough Interprovincial players back from a galling first-round loss to Wesley last year to drive them. Despite Monkstown's frailty, Mount Temple may lack the savoir faire to earn them a notable victory. 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. We would be hopeful that we could progress." 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. COACHES Kolo Kiripati (head coach), Alan Long (backs), John O Dowd, Tyrone Elliott, John Butler, Michael Lawlor, Annie McCarra We then beat them in the league quarter-final, so I feel it is very much a case of on the day. The semi-finals of the schools senior cup will kick off on the week of 6 March, with the full fixture . 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 three years: 2000 first round; 1999 second round; 1998 quarter-finals. Be among the first to hear the latest news from Donnybrook and the RDS and get information on tickets and merchandise. 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. Coaches: Mick Quinn, Jimmy Bruen, Colin Townsend. Clontarf and Terenure remain focused on the other at the top, Shannon and UCD picked up big wins as Garryowen have been relegated from 1A. Last five years: 2000 second round; 1999 semi-final; 1998 second round; 1997 second round; 1996 beaten finalists. Players from last year: Kevin O'Keeffe (hooker, capt), Ray Lyons (second row), Michael Hornett (second row), Gordon Fallon (prop), Dan Kiely (flanker), Stephen Flynn (flanker), David Flynn (number eight), Alan Toner (out-half), Conor Moynihan (fullback), Ross Spillane (centre). Players from last year: Des Dillon (second row, capt), Gavin Ryan (hooker), Rory McEaney (centre), Gordon D'Arcy (fullback). Tournament records Wins: St. Pat's 8 time (s) 15.75 m. Total market value. City of Armagh hung onto top spot as Buccaneers are just one point behind them in the table, Blackrock College are back on top of 2A after a dominant display over Barnhall that sees them drop, Late Foley Try Books Final Four Spot For St. Michaels, Captain Sparrow leads Box Office Comeback Story as St. Marys just fall short, Newbridge Produce Statement Performance To Make Final Four, Clongowes Advance to Leinster Quarter Final On Second Successful Attempt, Gonzaga On The Radar After Opening Round Conquest, Dunne Spearheads Roscrea Second Half Charge Into Quarter Finals, CBC Advance To Last 8 With Winning Penalty Try, Late Penalty Try Gets St. Marys College Over The Line, Clongowes Wood College overcome Terenure College in tight battle, Newbridge College march on with victory over Kilkenny College, Combined Provinces Proves Fruitful Ahead Of 2023 Womens Six Nations. Lock Mikey OReilly, centre Wilhelm de Klerk, a South African from Johannesburg, and centre/wing Jules Fenelon are all Ireland U19 standard. 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 kept their promotion dreams alive. They have split the captaincy between goal-kicking number eight Danny Ruane and centre Peter McEntegart. The Leinster Senior Cup is an association football cup competition organized by the Leinster Football Association. The club WESLEY COLLEGE 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). 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. 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. Clonglowes Wood Director of Rugby Tomas OLeary, the former Munster and Ireland half-back, will lean on head coach Matthew Wright and his assistants Johnny ODonoghue and John English to steer the ship. 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". Centre McEntaggart and tight-head prop John Cadogan are important anchors in defence and at the set-piece, respectively. [12], The competition receives coverage in Ireland's broadsheets, in particular the Irish Independent and The Irish Times. Mountjoy School was amalgamated with other schools in 1972 to become Mount Temple Comprehensive School. Out-half Louis Gaughan is a capable game manager and Andre Ryan is a top-notch competitor in the midfield. Other key players are the half-back pairing, Oisin Murray and Stephen McMahon, who has a very high place-kicking percentage this season. This match traditionally takes place on Saint Patrick's Day at Aviva Stadium (formerly Lansdowne Road). Leinster Schools squad member Luke McLaughlin, at hooker, and the ever-present second-row pairing of Jamie Kennedy and Tom Wyley make Zaga formidable up front. COACHES Paddy Collins (Head Coach), Craig Ronaldson, Matt Gill, Iain Wallace, Richard Andreucetti (S&C) They push for a balanced rugby approach, mixing the kick, run and pass options at all times, even though using their maul and carrying from 5-metre penalties has been a profitable strategy. Andrew Sparrow takes responsibility for the armband as the kind of imposing player others are only too glad to follow. [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. NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE SQUAD Adam Larkin Smithers, Andrew Carroll, Billy Bohan, Calum Murphy, Christopher Jennings, Ciaran Mangan, Conor Manifold, Daniel Connolly, Dara Cosgrave, Hugo Owens, Jack Dennis, John R Walsh, John Sheedy, Joshua Montgomery, Mark Masterson, Max Wilson, Paddy Martin, Paddy Taylor, Patrick Forde, Ronan McGroary, Rory Allen, Ruair Byrne, Ruair Munnelly, Sam Berney Treacy, Shane Davitt, Shane Treacy, Tadgh Brophy, Tadhg Kelly, Todd Lawlor, Ben OConnor, Billy Cross, Charlie OLoughlin, Conor Hanly, Daniel Cox, Sam OLoughlin. 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