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Hands Like Flippers · 07-09-2018 4:25pm

Same for UR

The Lost Sheep · 07-09-2018 4:28pm

Hands Like Flippers wrote: »

Same for UR

In some ways i disagree with this as these guys have another year and it takes away a place(s) from guys in their final year of 19s and dont have another shot at interpro rugby though see why its being done

Hands Like Flippers · 07-09-2018 11:26pm

Yes, I know what you mean. X trains all summer long for u19 and then doesn't make squad as u18 drafted in week before interpros. Harsh.

Quin_Dub · 08-09-2018 1:09am

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

In some ways i disagree with this as these guys have another year and it takes away a place(s) from guys in their final year of 19s and dont have another shot at interpro rugby though see why its being done

Hands Like Flippers wrote: »

Yes, I know what you mean. X trains all summer long for u19 and then doesn't make squad as u18 drafted in week before interpros. Harsh.

There is Zero sentiment in the selection process - They won't give a guy an interpro cap just because he's in his final year..

They will very coldly look at each guy and ask the simple question - Can he be a Pro player , if the answer is anything other than yes , then he gets moved on , simple as that.

It's not like the old days where getting the run-on start was the goal , the goal is a snr pro contract nothing else matters

The Lost Sheep · 08-09-2018 1:12am

Quin_Dub wrote: »

There is Zero sentiment in the selection process - They won't give a guy an interpro cap just because he's in his final year..

They will very coldly look at each guy and ask the simple question - Can he be a Pro player, if the answer is anything other than yes, then he gets moved on, simple as that.

It's not like the old days where getting the run-on start was the goal, the goal is a snr pro contract nothing else matters

I know that full well but under 18s whove already played 3 interpros shouldnt be playing 19s ahead of 19s who wont play any games at all as a result. This makes pool smaller which isnt a good thing. Yes the coaches will look at ability and potential (and its not simply to be a pro) but there needs to be more than that.

Hands Like Flippers · 08-09-2018 7:38am

There are plenty of guys starting who won't be pro.

The Lost Sheep · 23-09-2018 4:49pm

Interesting article on schools/age grade rugby in New Zealand https://www.collegesportmedia.co.nz/rugby-union/rugby-in-new-zealand-becoming-private-school-game

Connacht leagues are up and running. Still waiting in Munster for under 16 and 18 competitions to be finalised. Clubs just playing friendlies at the moment.
Under 13-15 leagues in other regions have started.

The Lost Sheep · 01-10-2018 3:24pm

Munster leagues starting next weekend. fixtures all up on munsterrugby.ie
shane horgan starts tonight and has expanded from the u16 competition to also include an u18 competition https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/201819-shane-horgan-cup-kicks-off-tonight/

iminterestd0 · 02-10-2018 9:56am

U16 Shane Horgan Cup - Round 1 in @CillDaraRFC

South East 14
North Midlands 14

U18s:
South East 24
North Midlands 12

iminterestd0 · 03-10-2018 12:18pm

U18 – South-East 24 North Midlands 12

The rain had eased by the time the U18 tie between the South-East and North Midlands kicked off, allowing for a more free-flowing game.

The South-East got the scoring underway through right wing Jack Hanlon, with Tim Corkery kicking the conversion.

Corkery was called into action again after blindside flanker Mark Boyle went over to extend the South-East’s lead.

The North Midlands struck before half-time to reduce the arrears to nine. Patrick Corrigan scored his side’s first points of the game, though the conversion was off target.

North Midlands piled on the pressure in the second period but the South-East defence stood firm, forcing errors from their opponents.

A break from centre Josh O’Connor saw him score from his own 22. O’Connor dodged tacklers on his way to the line, scoring in the left corner and extending the South-East’s advantage.

Another South-East try with five minutes to go from replacement Barry Gray secured the bonus point. The North Midlands had the final say when Jamie Osbourne scored and converted a try right at the end.

Shane Horgan Cup (U16) – South-East 14 North Midlands 14

The South-East and North Midlands finished their Shane Horgan Cup contest all-square in some tough conditions at Cill Dara RFC on Monday evening.

With rain falling throughout, it was almost half-time when the first try was scored. Left-wing Stefen San Agustin crossed the whitewash for the South-East, with Shane Walker kicking the conversion.

The North Midlands struck first in the second period through centre Culann Carbery, with Aaron O’Donohoe knocking over the conversion to level matters.

The back and forth continued when lock Max Richards scored his side’s second try to restore the South-East’s lead – Walker again converting.

It looked as though the South-East would hold on for the win but North Midlands full-back Andrew Osbourne had other ideas. He made a burst for the line to the right of the posts. O’Donohoe held his nerve to kick the extras and ensure the points were shared.

Hands Like Flippers · 10-10-2018 8:42pm

Is there a list of names for the u18 Irish Schools training camp?

The Lost Sheep · 10-10-2018 10:51pm

Hands Like Flippers wrote: »

Is there a list of names for the u18 Irish Schools training camp?

Wont be any full list. Might see some names by clubs and schools for both squads.
Still is ridiculous the "A" team is the Irish "schools" team. Should simply be Ireland A/B not schools/clubs and schools

The Lost Sheep · 11-10-2018 6:51pm

6 from Corinthians in the squads for upcoming training camp
Ireland u18s Clubs and Schools
Cian Scanlon (Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
Eoin De Buitlear (Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
Hubert Costello (Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
Cathal Forde (Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
Ireland u18 Schools
Diarmuid McCormack (Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
Diarmuid Kilcommins (Corinthians RFC/Connacht)

The Lost Sheep · 19-10-2018 11:25am

Full list of squads
http://irishrugby.ie/news/42738.php#.W8mvImhKjIU

The Lost Sheep · 31-10-2018 9:35pm

Next round of Shane Horgan is this week.

And Irish u18 clubs team for Italian game at the weekend has been named. Should hopefully be released tomorrow.

The Lost Sheep · 01-11-2018 1:53pm

1 Monty Royston Hartpury RFC IQ Rugby
2 Eoin de Buitléar Corinthians RFC Connacht
3 Cian Scanlon Corinthians RFC Connacht
4 Darragh Murray Buccaneers RFC Connacht
5 Jay Traynor Waterpark RFC Munster
6 Mark Boyle Gorey RFC Leinster
7 Oisin McCormack Ballinasloe RFC Connacht
8 Donnacha Byrne Sligo RFC Connacht
9 Aodha Hession Creggs RFC Connacht
10 Michael Cooke Newcastle Falcons IQ Rugby
11 Zach Kavanagh Bristol Bears IQ Rugby
12 Karl Martin Boyne RFC Leinster
13 Shane Jennings Ballinasloe RFC Connacht
14 Josh O’Connor Wexford Wanderers RFC Leinster
15 Jamie Osbourne Naas RFC Leinster
16 Dylan Murphy Nenagh RFC Munster
17 Liam Bishop Yorkshire Carnegie RFC IQ Rugby
18 Darragh McCarthy Cobh Pirates RFC Munster
19 Cathal Fleming Monivea RFC Connacht
20 Hubert Costello Corinthians RFC Connacht
21 Ethan Coughlan Ennis RFC Munster
22 Cathal Forde Corinthians RFC Connacht
23 Conor O’Shaughnessy Galwegians RFC Connacht

The Lost Sheep · 03-11-2018 8:08pm

u18 Clubs won 31-12

Clareman · 03-11-2018 10:55pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

u18 Clubs won 31-12

Great to see an Ennis lad get a cap.

Can someone explain the difference between the Clubs and Schools teams? Why not just pick the best XV? Would the Schools be considered stronger than the Clubs?

The Lost Sheep · 03-11-2018 11:35pm

Clareman wrote: »

Great to see an Ennis lad get a cap.

Can someone explain the difference between the Clubs and Schools teams? Why not just pick the best XV? Would the Schools be considered stronger than the Clubs?

Schools side is for players in non exempt schools by and large (They are Munchins, CBC, PBC, Rockwell etc in Munster, Blackrock, Michaels, Clongowes, Kilkenny etc in Leinster and Methody, RBAI, Royal Armagh etc in Ulster).
Clubs side is for players that are not in those schools.
However nowadays the sides are combined for the April internationals but the main side is called "schools" side while 2nd side is the "clubs and schools" team.

Clareman · 04-11-2018 1:28pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Schools side is for players in non exempt schools by and large (They are Munchins, CBC, PBC, Rockwell etc in Munster, Blackrock, Michaels, Clongowes, Kilkenny etc in Leinster and Methody, RBAI, Royal Armagh etc in Ulster).
Clubs side is for players that are not in those schools.
However nowadays the sides are combined for the April internationals but the main side is called "schools" side while 2nd side is the "clubs and schools" team.

Thanks for that, hopefully the Ennis lad gets called up in April as well

Quin_Dub · 05-11-2018 10:31am

Clareman wrote: »

Great to see an Ennis lad get a cap.

Can someone explain the difference between the Clubs and Schools teams? Why not just pick the best XV? Would the Schools be considered stronger than the Clubs?

3rd year in a row that Ennis have had players capped at that level :-)

realhorrorshow · 05-11-2018 11:36am

Clareman wrote: »

Thanks for that, hopefully the Ennis lad gets called up in April as well

He’s only u17 so would be very impressive if he did, have heard he’s a big prospect.

Clareman · 05-11-2018 5:44pm

realhorrorshow wrote: »

He’s only u17 so would be very impressive if he did, have heard he’s a big prospect.

I had a bit of a falling out with the club in Ennis years ago (nearly 20 years ago) so I haven't been keeping too close an eye on them but I was speaking with someone that's coaching under age there and he was saying he's a great prospect, under 16 last year, the 10 is an even better prospect, there's a great chance both will get academy contracts with Munster but they are just in 4th year now so loads of time.

tabby aspreme · 01-01-2019 9:17pm

2ND round of the Shane Horgan cup tomorrow, Metro v Nth Midlands in Donnybrook, u16s @ 11.30, u18.5 @ 13.15

The Lost Sheep · 01-01-2019 9:18pm

tabby aspreme wrote: »

2ND round of the Shane Horgan cup tomorrow, Metro v Nth Midlands in Donnybrook, u16s @ 11.30, u18.5 @ 13.15

North East v South East also on. games same times

Hands Like Flippers · 02-01-2019 1:09am

Any sign of team sheets for u18 schools clubs game last weekend?

Cheers

The Lost Sheep · 06-01-2019 1:32am

Phase 2 Munster cup, plate, bowl started this weekend.

The Lost Sheep · 07-01-2019 3:36pm

Connacht Cups draw is tomorrow night
record entry of teams with 128 from 23 clubs in the boys and girls cups
https://www.connachtrugby.ie/record-number-of-entrants-to-connacht-youth-cups/

The Lost Sheep · 08-01-2019 9:49pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Connacht Cups draw is tomorrow night
record entry of teams with 128 from 23 clubs in the boys and girls cups
https://www.connachtrugby.ie/record-number-of-entrants-to-connacht-youth-cups/

Cups drawn.....

U14 GIRLS CUP
Preliminary round
19/1/19
A. Ballina v Claremorris
B. Galwegians v Gort
C. Corinthians v Creggs
Quarter Finals
26/1
C v B
Sligo v A
Ballinasloe v Connemara
Westport v Portumna-Loughrea

U16 GIRLS CUP
Preliminary Round
19th/26th January
A. Creggs v Ballina
B. Buccaneers v Sligo
C. Westport v Tuam-Oughterard
D. Galwegians v Corinthians
Quarter Finals
Connemara v A
B v Claremorris
Ballinasloe v C
D v Portumna-Loughrea

U18 GIRLS CUP
Pool A: Ballinasloe, Buccaneers, Connemara
Pool B: Westport, Claremorris, Ballina

U13 BOYS CUP
Premliminary Round
9/2/19
A. Carrick on Shannon v Loughrea
B. Ballinasloe v Corrib
C. Gort v Tuam
Last 16
23/2/19
Westport v Claremorris
NUIG v Sligo
Creggs v Dunmore
Corinthians Blue v Corinthians Black
Monivea v A
B v Galwegians Black
Ballina v C
Galwegians Blue v Buccaneers

U14 BOYS CUP
Preliminary Round
2/2/19
A. Loughrea v Corrib
B. NUIG v Creggs
Last 16
16/2/19
Oughterard v Gort
Connemara v Castlebar
Buccaneers Blue v Buccaneers Black
Galwegians v Corinthians
Monivea v Ballinasloe
Ballina v Claremorris
Sligo v A
B v Westport

U15 BOYS CUP
Preliminary Round
9/2/19
A. Carrick on Shannon v Westport
B. Claremorris v Gort
Last 16
23/2/19
Corinthians v Dunmore
Ballinrobe v Galwegians
Buccaneers v Corrib
Loughrea v Ballina
Sligo v B
A v Oughterard
Ballinasloe v Monivea
NUIG v Creggs

U16 BOYS CUP
Preliminary Round
2/2/19
A. Monivea v Westport
Last 16
16/2/19
Corinthians v Claremorris
Castlebar v Creggs
Ballina v A
Carrick on Shannon v Galwegians
Buccaneers v Loughrea
Connemara v Ballinasloe
Sligo v Corrib
Gort v Tuam

U17 BOYS CUP
Preliminary Round
3/3/19
A. Claremorris-Tuam v Ballina
B. Monivea v Connemara
C. Sligo v Corrib
D. Corinthians v Westport
Quarter Finals
10/3/19
Buccaneers v D
B v Ballinasloe
Galwegians v A
C v Creggs

U18 BOYS CUP
1st Round
Buccaneers bye
B. NUIG v Galwegians
C. Corinthians v Monivea-Westport
D. Ballyhaunis v Creggs
E. Ballinasloe v Oughterard
F. Castlebar v Corrib
G. Ballina v Loughrea
H. Ballinrobe v Sligo
Quarter Finals
Buccaneers v B
H v C
F v D
G v E

The Lost Sheep · 11-02-2019 6:46pm

Munster phase 2 cups/plate/bowl nearly at knock out stages

Connacht cups have started with preliminary rounds while some leagues have just finished
Galwegians won Under 17 League beating Ballinasloe 36-9 and Galwegians won under 15 League Final 23-13 against Buccaneers
Ballina beat Galwegians in Under 16 League Final 10-3

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