Schools rugby 2020/21

[the spoofer]

some great backs on display.

Gonzagas pack wont stand a chance against Rock.

Yeah, really liked the Zaga 9 & 10 and the Marys 12.

Marys 12 only in 4th year.

Gonzaga's 10/12/15 are all 5th years and very good prospects.

If the Mary's 12 works a bit oh his tackle technique (not talking about the seat belt) then he has a bright future. Decent pace too to get back at the 10.

[mildlyinterested]

SCT Plate

St Vincents Castleknock College 35 (5) V 14 (2) Presentation College Bray
St Michaels College 51 (8) V 22 (4) Clongowes Wood College

[Hippo]

Better team won today but assuming things go as predicted tomorrow Rock will have too much for Gonzaga in the final.
Wonder if Reggie has a son in Mary's, he was getting very excited at times but only for one team!

[the spoofer]

Better team won today but assuming things go as predicted tomorrow Rock will have too much for Gonzaga in the final.
Wonder if Reggie has a son in Mary's, he was getting very excited at times but only for one team!

Yeah, thought the commentary was a little lob sided. Like the penalty try was as clear as day.

[mildlyinterested]

Paddy Taylor missing for Newbridge is a big blow for them.

Could be ugly today.

[RugbyRugby2019]

Are Ethan Laing (Leinster u19) and James O’Sullivan (Leinster u18 training squad) out injured?

[mildlyinterested]

Are Ethan Laing (Leinster u19) and James O’Sullivan (Leinster u18 training squad) out injured?

they havent played all cup so presumably.

Michael Colreavy missing injured too.

[the spoofer]

Paddy Taylor missing for Newbridge is a big blow for them.

Could be ugly today.

Looking that way. Rock so cynical for a schools team.

[Ruckedtobits]

The referee certainly not taking any prisoners with Rock cynicism. Two yellow cards for repeated offences defending their line. Unfortunately Newbridge couldn't take advantage from persistent pressure and Rock lead by 22-0 with 3rd try on stroke of half time.

Newbridge back-row, particularly Kelly, are excelling themselves but Rock half-backs & three-quarters look very polished and in command of the game going forward.

A good contest but Newbridge need to put points on the board from their pressure.

[mildlyinterested]

Moloney at 15 for Rock is living upto the hype

[mildlyinterested]

will they score more than 50?

[the spoofer]

No gaps in the Rock defence

[Ruckedtobits]

will they score more than 50?

Probably, but depends on the Ref.

[mildlyinterested]

Kritzinger has a great skillset for a lad so big, back again next season afaik.

[the spoofer]

Kritzinger has a great skillset for a lad so big, back again next season afaik.

Cooney looks the business too

[mildlyinterested]

some skills by ICOB.

[the spoofer]

3 yellows is fair going for a schools game.

[RugbyRugby2019]

10 5th years (5 starters) and 3 4th years (1 starter) in the Blackrock match day squad

[mildlyinterested]

10 5th years (5 starters) and 3 4th years (1 starter) in the Blackrock match day squad

15. Ruben Moloney - 6th
14. Charlie Molony - 4th
13. Hugh Cooney - 6th
12. Luke Kritzinger - 5th
11. Eoghan Walsh - 5th
10. Zach Quirke - 6th
9. Oliver Coffey - 5th

1. Max Holmes - 6th
2. Gus McCarthy - 6th
3. Paddy McCarthy - 6th
4. Tom Brigg - 5th
5. Alex Mullan - 5th
6. Liam Molony - 6th
7. Inigo Cruise-O’Brien - 6th
8. Kevin Jackson - 6th

Replacements:
16. Mikey Yarr - 5th
17. Tom O’Riordan - 5th
18. Andreas Andersson - 6th
19. Conor Tonge - 5th
20. Jack Angulo - 4th
21. Will Fitzgerald - 6th
22. Conor O’Shaughnessy - 4th
23. Maxim Aschenbrenner - 5th

[Ruckedtobits]

All 6th year front-rows & back-rows and a spine of 6th years are out-half, centre & full-back. A very powerful schools team with excellent level of S&C development. Difficult for any other school to provide a real contest.