Monthly Archives: January 2019

Leinster Schools Senior Cup First Round: Newbridge College V St Gerard’s, Bray – Leinsterrugby.ie – January 31 2019

STRONG SECOND HALF PERFORMANCE KEY TO NEWBRIDGE WIN Newbridge College 17 St Gerard’s School 11 By Daire Walsh Newbridge College delivered a strong second-half performance to get the better of St Gerard’s in the opening round of the Bank of … Continue reading

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Sigerson Cup Third Round: UCD V DIT – The Irish Independent – January 31 2019

UCD secure last eight spot in the Sigerson Cup with thumping win over DIT UCD 3-14 DIT 0-6 Holders UCD safely advanced to the quarter-finals with a comfortable win over DIT at Belfield tonight. After an Evan O’Carroll goal guided … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup First Round: Newbridge College V St Gerard’s Bray – The Irish Times – January 31 2019

Strong second-half show sees Newbridge past St Gerard’s Second-half tries from Jordan Nolan and Donough Lawlor secure victory Daire Walsh  at Templeville Road Newbridge College 17 St Gerard’s, Bray 11 Newbridge College delivered a strong second-half performance at Templeville Road … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup First Round: Newbridge College V St Gerard’s Bray – The42.ie – January 30 2019

Newbridge’s second-half surge sees off St Gerard’s  Jordan Nolan and Donough Lawlor dotted down during a tight affair at Templeville Road. Newbridge College 17  St Gerard’s 11 Daire Walsh reports from Templeville Road NEWBRIDGE COLLEGE DELIVERED a strong second-half performance … Continue reading

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U20 Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – Dylan Tierney-Martin – Irishrugby.ie – January 30 2019

Tierney-Martin On His Move From Flanker To ‘Groundhog Hooker’ By Daire Walsh Following a progressive 2018 on a personal front, hooker Dylan Tierney-Martin is hoping to lead from the front for the Ireland Under-20s in the U-20 Six Nations tournament which kicks … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – Adam Griggs – Irishrugby.ie – January 30 2019

‘It’s Been Fantastic To Have The Extra Time Together’ – Griggs By Daire Walsh As he embarks on his second Six Nations campaign as Ireland Women’s head coach, Adam Griggs believes an extra period of preparation will help to make … Continue reading

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U20 Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – Noel McNamara – Irishrugby.ie – January 30 2019

McNamara: The Focus Is On Us And Delivering A Performance By Daire Walsh Noel McNamara has challenged his Ireland Under-20 squad to play the game on their own terms when they host England at Irish Independent Park on Friday night (kick-off … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup First Round: St Michael’s College V Kilkenny College – The Irish Examiner – January 30 2019

Statement of intent by St Michael’s St Michael’s College 52 Kilkenny College 10 Leinster Schools Senior Cup Daire Walsh Energia Park St Michael’s College underlined their Leinster Schools Senior Cup title credentials with a 42-point demolition of Kilkenny College at … Continue reading

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Ireland U20s Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – Noel McNamara – The Irish Examiner – January 30 2019

McNamara encourages Ireland to dictate terms Daire Walsh Noel McNamara has challenged his Ireland U20s side to play the game on their own terms when they host England at Musgrave Park on Friday. The Irish enter this Six Nations opener … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – The Irish Examiner – January 30 2019

Griggs: Ireland can defy odds By Daire Walsh Ireland women’s rugby head coach, Adam Griggs, has dismissed suggestions that his side’s amateur status puts them at a disadvantage for their Six Nations bow, against England on Friday night. Despite their … Continue reading

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