Schools Rugby 17-18

A16 · Post by **A16** » January 29th, 2018, 8:50 pm

From watching the game I was pretty impressed by both teams.

The scorline is a bit unfair on Terenure, the 2nd try they conceded was unlucky. I thought they didn’t threaten very much apart from the first try, and had little territory, although still looked strong. They enjoyed some nice spells of possession, and were able to shift the ball to the wider channels effectively. Number 15 Sam Dardis was very good under the high ball and showed some nice footwork. Adam le Grue also took an opportunistic try from a smart piece of play with a quick pick and go.

Michaels weren’t great at the beginning of the game, but grew into it. The defending for Terenure’s try was sloppy although for the rest of the match it was very solid and didn’t have too many problems nullifying Terenure’s attack. They seemed to lack some creativity though, probably due to the injury to the 10 which caused a shift for a number of players. They also gave away a surprising amount of penalties. These can all be improved upon although they aren’t looking like an sct wining team yet. Number 5 Ryan Baird was superb, got through a ton of work and carried powerfully. Other big names such as Scott Penny, number 7 and David Ryan, number 12 also impressed.
Man of the match: Ryan Baird

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » January 29th, 2018, 9:36 pm

3 fourth years starting for michaels.. two in the front row..

youngest player on the field doesnt turn 16 until May at loosehead prop

A16 · Post by **A16** » January 29th, 2018, 10:13 pm

mildlyinterested wrote:3 fourth years starting for michaels.. two in the front row..

youngest player on the field doesnt turn 16 until May at loosehead prop

Yeah it’s pretty remarkable that Jack Boyle is starting at prop in an u19 competition despite being 15 years years old. He carried very impressively as well. It’ll be interesting to see what position he ends up in the the long run, whether it is 1, 8 or another position.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » January 30th, 2018, 5:33 am

A16 wrote:
mildlyinterested wrote:3 fourth years starting for michaels.. two in the front row..

youngest player on the field doesnt turn 16 until May at loosehead prop
Yeah it’s pretty remarkable that Jack Boyle is starting at prop in an u19 competition despite being 15 years years old. He carried very impressively as well. It’ll be interesting to see what position he ends up in the the long run, whether it is 1, 8 or another position.

could see him playing 8 in school but 1 for leinster.. depends how much he grows I suppose..

not sure what other positions he could end up in, maybe TH..but doubt it

blockhead · Post by **blockhead** » January 30th, 2018, 9:23 am

Some of the ultras had a melee outside Kiely's later on according to the INDO.

R-Dog · Post by **R-Dog** » January 30th, 2018, 9:56 am

blockhead wrote:Some of the ultras had a melee outside Kiely's later on according to the INDO.

It was an "Insane" fight apparently...

https://lovindublin.com/news/watch-this ... last-night

the spoofer · Post by **the spoofer** » January 30th, 2018, 12:09 pm

R-Dog wrote:
blockhead wrote:Some of the ultras had a melee outside Kiely's later on according to the INDO.

It was an "Insane" fight apparently...

https://lovindublin.com/news/watch-this ... last-night

"Violent" punches.

simonokeeffe · Post by **simonokeeffe** » January 30th, 2018, 12:26 pm

the spoofer wrote:
R-Dog wrote:
blockhead wrote:Some of the ultras had a melee outside Kiely's later on according to the INDO.

It was an "Insane" fight apparently...

https://lovindublin.com/news/watch-this ... last-night
"Violent" punches.

There was bad language and everything involved

Who would have thought a bunch of teenagers drinking all day could end badly. Kielys come across as idiots here

mildlyinterested · January 31st, 2018, 10:44 am

Rock defeated Knock 46-20.

Was 20-20 in 2nd half though.

TheBear · Post by **TheBear** » January 31st, 2018, 3:40 pm

simonokeeffe wrote:
the spoofer wrote:
R-Dog wrote:It was an "Insane" fight apparently...

https://lovindublin.com/news/watch-this ... last-night
"Violent" punches.
There was bad language and everything involved

Who would have thought a bunch of teenagers drinking all day could end badly. Kielys come across as idiots here

The funniest line, for me, is that everyone had scattered by the time the Gardaí arrived.

There's a station less than 100 feet from Kiely's. What took them so long!?

Grumpy Old Man · Post by **Grumpy Old Man** » January 31st, 2018, 5:10 pm

The mighty 'Bridge march on!

36-0 v Pres Bray.

johng · Post by **johng** » January 31st, 2018, 6:01 pm

the bear wrote: The funniest line, for me, is that everyone had scattered by the time the Gardaí arrived.

There's a station less than 100 feet from Kiely's. What took them so long!?

It closes at 9 bells and they have to come from bath ave

blockhead · Post by **blockhead** » January 31st, 2018, 6:13 pm

johng wrote:
the bear wrote: The funniest line, for me, is that everyone had scattered by the time the Gardaí arrived.

There's a station less than 100 feet from Kiely's. What took them so long!?
It closes at 9 bells and they have to come from bath ave

Now how would you know that?

johng · Post by **johng** » January 31st, 2018, 6:14 pm

Local station init. Passports etc.

Peg Leg · Post by **Peg Leg** » January 31st, 2018, 6:34 pm

blockhead wrote:
johng wrote:
the bear wrote: The funniest line, for me, is that everyone had scattered by the time the Gardaí arrived.

There's a station less than 100 feet from Kiely's. What took them so long!?
It closes at 9 bells and they have to come from bath ave
Now how would you know that?

Johng's makin' moves on the streets blockhead. No attachments and nothin' in his life that he can't walk out on in 30 seconds flat.

johng · Post by **johng** » January 31st, 2018, 6:38 pm

Or that

TheBear · Post by **TheBear** » January 31st, 2018, 7:02 pm

johng wrote:
the bear wrote: The funniest line, for me, is that everyone had scattered by the time the Gardaí arrived.

There's a station less than 100 feet from Kiely's. What took them so long!?
It closes at 9 bells and they have to come from bath ave

Didn't this all occur at around 5pm?

johng · Post by **johng** » January 31st, 2018, 7:14 pm

Dunno. Not paid it a lot of attention tbf

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » February 2nd, 2018, 8:44 am

Clongowes defeated KH 29-21.
Gerards defeated Fintans 23-7.

Final first round games:
Marys vs Andrews
Wesley vs Roscrea

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » February 5th, 2018, 9:05 am

The 2nd round draw is as follows:

Blackrock College v St Gerard’s School
St Michael’s College v Clongowes Wood College
Belvedere College v Newbridge College
Cistercian College Roscrea v St Mary’s College

Babbling 'brook