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Rugby seniors make quarter final of the Anne McInerney Cup
The senior boys rugby team worked hard this year making it through to the quarter final of the Anne McInerney cup in Leinster. Although they were put out they had a great season and all was not lost.
The senior boys rugby team worked hard this year making it through to the quarter final of the Anne McInerney cup in Leinster. Although they were put out they had a great season and all was not lost. Five of the panel were selected for the DKIT Future Stars Awards. Well done to Captain Harry Lipscomb, James Farrell, George O’Carroll, Shane Foley and Robbie McAuley. Best of luck with your future rugby careers.
St. Joseph’s Drogheda Capture Leinster Title
St. Joseph’s CBS Drogheda captured the u14 Leinster title with a four point victory over a well fancied CBS Carlow in Blanchardstown on Friday last.
St. Joseph’s CBS Drogheda captured the u14 Leinster title with a four point victory over a well fancied CBS Carlow in Blanchardstown on Friday last. It was the school’s first Leinster title at that age group and St. Joseph’s came out on top in an entertaining final. Carlow started brightly with the opening two points and only an outstanding save from Kyle Meegan kept them from increasing their lead. Emmet Delaney scored a long range point to steady the ship and slowly the joeys got on top playing some simple, intelligent football. A fine goal from Destin Bisiwala put St. Joseph’s ahead for the first time then some fine team play led to them having shots cleared off the line by Ultan McCabe and Liam Flynn.
Carlow once again started the second half well as both sides exchange points early on. A goal from Biswala put St. Joseph’s in control but four unanswered points from Carlow put them into a one point lead. Aaron McGlew, Liam Flynn and Keefer Carolan scored excellent long range scores as both sides exchanged points again moving into the last few minutes. Approaching the last minute, the excellent Tadgh Martin popped up to clinically finish off a fine St. Joseph’s move.
Moving into stoppage time the St. Joseph’s defence held firm throwing their bodies on the line to bloke two goalbound efforts. McCabe then topped off a fine individual performance by beating three men and slotting over to the delight of the large crowd. In what was a fine team performance Daniel Harmon, Steven Kerr, Conor McGuirk and Rhys Fordham worked tirelessly all game but Adam McDonagh excelled at full back to gain the man of the match award. Well done lads!
St. Joseph’s CBS Team:
KYLE MEEGAN ST FECHINS
JAIME DONAGH NAOIMH MARTIN
ADAM MCDONAGH NEWTOWN BLUES
STEVEN KERR NEWTOWN BLUES
TADGH GALLAGHER ST FECHINS
CONOR MCGUIRK NEWTOWN BLUES
DANIEL HARMON NAOIMH MARTIN
EMMET DELANEY GLEN EMMETS
KAEFOR CAROLAN GLEN EMMETS
RHYS FORDHAM GLEN EMMETS
LIAMM FLYNN MATTOCK RANGERS
AARON MCGLEW ST FECHINS
TADGH MARTIN ST NICHOLAS
DESTIN BISIWA O RAGAHELLYS
ULTAN MCLAUGHLIN OLIVER PLUNKETS
MAX GARDINER NEWTOWN BLUES
CIARAN BRANNIGAN 0 RAGAHELLYS
FERGUS BROWNE DREADNOTS
PAUL MURPHY NAOIMH MARTIN
JAMES MCGLEW ST FECHINS
JAKE NEILSON NAOIMH MARTIN
BEN MCCABE ST FECHINS
JOHN WOODS ST FECHINS
ZAC LEVINS NEWTOWN BLUES
Managers: BRIAN MCCOLE AND JIM MATHEWS
North Leinster Schools U-14 final
St Joseph’s CBS Drogheda retained the North Leinster schools u-14 title over there town neighbours after an excellent match in Darver center of excellence. Both teams had met each other earlier in the competition with that match finishing a draw so a keenly contested game was expected again and both teams duly delivered.
St. Joseph’s CBS 5-10 – St. Mary’s Drogheda 5-6
St Joseph’s CBS Drogheda retained the North Leinster schools u-14 title over there town neighbours after an excellent match in Darver center of excellence. Both teams had met each other earlier in the competition with that match finishing a draw so a keenly contested game was expected again and both teams duly delivered. St. Mary’s were quickly out of the blocks scoring a goal inside the first 5 minutes. St. Joseph’s replied with a goal from Liam Flynn and both sides traded points with St. Mary’s playing the better football as the half wore on. Ultan McLaughlin and Destin Bisimwa were a constant threat inside and combined well to make sure St. Joseph’s led by a point at the break. The second half began much like the first with St. Mary’s deservedly racing into a five point lead playing some great football. St. Joseph’s responded once again and a fine solo goal from Flynn and a cool finish from Bisimwa put the sides level again. points from Keefer Carolan McLaughlin and the excellent Emmet Delaney put St. Joseph’s in control going into the last few minutes but it took two outstanding saves from Kyle Meegan to keep St. Mary’s out and St. Joseph’s held on for a the win. Sean Kelly presented the cup to St. Joseph’s captain Liam Flynn. Best on the day for St.Joseph’s were Emmet Delaney Liam Flynn Adam McDonagh and Steven Kerr.
Junior Rugby
Last week the Junior rugby team played Ardee Community School in Ardee. It was a close game. St. Joseph’s couldn’t come out with a victory as a missed tackle led to a last minute try to Ardee. We gave it our best shot and we are ready for the next game! Thanks to Ms. O’Rourke! - Jack Carley (2R)
Rugby Update
St Josephs Junior Rugby team take the Duff Shield !
The Junior Rugby team won the Duff Shield in Donnybrook on March 15th defeating Naas CBS 25 points to 11. Captain Harry Lipscomb seen here lifting the trophy.
Philipe Saint André joins students at training camp
Philipe Saint André recently joined students from St Josephs at a pre Alps training day at The Curragh. Saint André is a former rugby union footballer who earned 69 test caps for France. After retiring, Saint-André found success as a rugby coach in both England and France. He was serving as director of rugby at Toulon before being announced as the successful candidate for head coach of France from 2011 to 2015. 25 students will travel to Tignes in the Alps on Sep 6th for 6 days for some pre season training at the PSA academy. Pictured above are L-R: Evan McGinn, Conor Sweeney, Maeve Hackett, Philipe Saint André, Niall McDonnell and Aaron Kierans.