Monthly Archives: February 2020

Guinness PRO14 Conference A: Leinster V Toyota Cheetahs – The42.ie – February 15 2020

Leinster manage the storm to cruise past Cheetahs at the RDS Leo Cullen’s side made it 17 wins on the bounce for the 2019/20 season. Leinster 36 Toyota Cheetahs 12 Daire Walsh reports from the RDS Amidst treacherous conditions at … Continue reading

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Pre-Match Press Conference: Leinster V Cheetahs – Leo Cullen – The42.ie – February 15 2020

Cullen wary of Pienaar-powered Cheetahs as Leinster get back in gear The reigning champions can extend their winning run, but that is no motivating factor for Leo Cullen. THE WINNING STREAK is no distraction, insists Leo Cullen. Four weeks have … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Fitzgibbon Cup Final – Mark Coleman (UCC) – February 14 2020

Cork hurler Mark Coleman on why second Fitzgibbon success was so sweet Daire Walsh UCC’s Mark Coleman said that composure was the key to the Leesiders retaining their Fitzgibbon Cup title in DCU on Wednesday night. Tom Kingston’s men had … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Clongowes Wood College V St Gerard’s, Bray – The Irish Examiner – February 14 2020

Leinster Schools Senior Cup: Strong finish sees Clongowes secure place in last four By Daire Walsh Clongowes Wood College 55 – 24 St Gerard’s, Bray Clongowes Wood College will face Castleknock College in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-final after they ran in eight tries … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Clongowes Wood College V St Gerard’s, Bray – The42.ie – February 13 2020

Eight-try Clongowes eventually surge past St Gerard’s to book semi-final spot In a 79-point affair, Gerard’s fought back to level proceedings in the second half but Clongowes powered home in the final quarter. Clongowes Wood College 55 St Gerard’s, Bray … Continue reading

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Schools Camogie Round-Up: The Evening Herald – February 13 2020

CAMOGIE Dominicans exit in semi-final Daire Walsh DOMINICAN COLLEGE suffered a 0-18 to 1-4 reversal at the hands of St Mary’s High School, Midleton in an All-Ireland Senior ‘B’ Camogie Championship semi-final at Na Fianna GAA last Saturday. The Griffith … Continue reading

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Trench Cup Final: Cork IT V Mary Immaculate College, Limerick – The Evening Echo – February 13 2020

Gore in top form as Cork IT footballers claim the Trench Cup in style Daire Walsh Cork IT 2-20 Mary I 0-12 CORK IT produced an impressive display at the DCU Sportsgrounds to capture the Trench Cup at the expense … Continue reading

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Fitzgibbon Cup Final: UCC V IT Carlow – The Irish Independent – February 13 2020

14-man UCC produce barnstorming finish to retain Fitzgibbon Cup and break Carlow hearts UCC 0-18 IT Carlow 2-11 Daire Walsh 14-man UCC produced a sterling finish at the DCU Sportsgrounds to retain their Fitzgibbon Cup crown at the expense of … Continue reading

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Leinster Schools Senior Cup Quarter-Final: Newbridge College V Kilkenny College – The Irish Examiner – February 13 2020

Prendergast kicks Newbridge into Leinster Senior Cup semis By Daire Walsh Newbridge College 10 – 8 Kilkenny College Sam Prendergast was the match-winner at Donnybrook as his 62nd-minute penalty edged Johne Murphy’s Newbridge College past the challenge of Kilkenny College in a tense Leinster Schools … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Follow-Up: Judy Bobbett – Irishrugby.ie – February 12 2020

First Six Nations Experience Has Bobbett Eager For More By Daire Walsh Despite making a strong impact on her Six Nations debut against Wales, Ireland Women’s second row Judy Bobbett knows she faces stiff competition to hold onto a starting place in … Continue reading

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