Category Archives: Schools Rugby

Duggan delivers as Michael’s shake off St Mary’s challenge Leinster Senior Cup   by Daire Walsh   Dave Duggan came to the rescue of St Michael’s College in Donnybrook yesterday, as the pre-competition favourites survived a major scare before eventually … Continue reading →

Doyle, Mahon tries win it for Monkstown By Daire Walsh CBC Monkstown 18 CUS 11: Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup:   Second-half tries from Sean Doyle and Ben Mahon were crucial as CBC Monkstown booked their place in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup … Continue reading →

Blackrock beginning to roll again By Daire Walsh Blackrock College 39 Terenure College 11: Leinster Schools Senior Cup, first round: Blackrock College’s quest for a third consecutive Leinster Schools Senior Cup title began in devastating fashion against Terenure College at Donnybrook yesterday. Thanks … Continue reading →

LEINSTER SCHOOLS LEAGUE FINAL REACTION Newbridge College Brew-ing up a storm   By Daire Walsh   AFTER securing their third significant victory over Cistercian College Roscrea in 12 months, it is clear that Newbridge College currently hold an Indian Sign … Continue reading →

PLAYER REACTION   Stapleton praised by team mates   By Daire Walsh   AS survivors from last year’s Leinster Schools Senior League triumph, Friday night’s victory over Cistercian College Roscrea was extra special for Newbridge College duo Jimmy O’Brien and … Continue reading →

Stapleton stars as Newbridge College retain league title RUGBY: LEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR LEAGUE DIVISION 1A FINAL   NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE…………………………………………….. 20   CISTERCIAN COLLEGE ROSCREA………………………………. 19   By Daire Walsh   COLM Stapleton was the hero for Newbridge College at Donnybrook … Continue reading →

‘College’ retain Senior Schools League title   LEINSTER SCHOOLS SENIOR LEAGUE DIVISION 1A FINAL   NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE…………………………………………….. 20   CISTERCIAN COLLEGE ROSCREA………………………………. 19   By DAIRE WALSH   Colm Stapleton was the hero for Newbridge College at Donnybrook Stadium on … Continue reading →

REACTION: NEWBRIDGE COACH DAVE BREW Brew looking for improvements   By Daire Walsh   FOR the second year in succession, Newbridge College will have a Leinster Senior Schools League Final to look forward to, following their gritty 10-6 victory over … Continue reading →

RUGBY: LEINSTER SENIOR SCHOOLS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL Murphy’s try secures return to league final for Newbridge College   NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE…………………………………… 10   WESLEY COLLEGE…………………………………………. 06   By Daire Walsh   A first-half try from David Murphy proved to be the difference … Continue reading →

Schools Rugby Leinster Junior Cup Final Win secures a second consecutive Leinster Schools’ Junior and Senior Cup double   Blackrock College………………………………………………………. 14   Belvedere College………………………………………………………. 10   Tries in either half by Patrick Patterson and Tom Roche were crucial at … Continue reading →