Schools Rugby 2017 2018 Thread SEE MOD WARNING POST #1773

bob11

Eir sport have some highlights on twitter for those (like me) without access

https://twitter.com/eirSport/status/965977529675800576

Fox90

Roscrea are disappointingly poor. That second try was criminal defending

irishfan9

Fox90 wrote: »

Roscrea are disappointingly poor

They are big.

FellasFellas

Aidan McCullen is genuinely clueless

Try Roscrea. May not be over yet.
Finally using their forwards effectively.
Got a penalty, very good kick from distance for lineout near line, threw to front, went over after a couple of phases.
22-15 Mary's.

D14Rugby

or maybe thats not that, lovely solo try

Roscrea, great breakaway try.
Right in the corner.
Will be a tough conversion attempt.
22-20 to Mary's with kick to come.

It's over. 22 each.
Cracking game.

Mary's in the left corner. Used the backline off a ruck.

lambayire

glasso wrote: »

It's over. 22 each.
Cracking game.

You at the game or watching on the TV?

You're way ahead of my eir app stream!!

lambayire

lambayire wrote: »

You at the game or watching on the TV?

You're way ahead of my eir app stream!!

Eir Sport on mobdro

missed conversion. 27-22 to Mary's.
10 mins left.

Fox90

Fox90 wrote: »

But can’t dominate in the forwards and backline is ineffective

just proved you wrong on both counts in the last 10 minutes

Mary's have a man off for a yellow

Roscrea have a lineout 15 out.

throw not straight for Roscrea. Bad mistake there in a good position.

Bridge93

Mary's 19 has been excellent

Try for Mary's.
That's it surely with 3 mins left.
32-22 with conversion to come.

Late try from Roscrea.
32-29 to Mary's.
Final Score.
Either team could have won that.
Roscrea didn't make enough opportunities to use their fwds.

First time in 8 years that Mary's make the semis.

Bridge93

Better team won but don't see Mary's going any further. Backline who can mix it with anyone in attack but their defence is porous and they seem a bit small up front. Have a decent maul

MDunne14

irishfan9 wrote: »

Connacht u19 IIRC.

In connacht sub academy could be a bolter for Irish 20s next year as connacht push there sub academy players hard to try get players in

MDunne14

D14Rugby wrote: »

Not surprised, maybe more of a flanker going forward though but obviously still time to bulk up

He’s 6’3 and over 100kg not too sure he needs to bulk up

D14Rugby

MDunne14 wrote: »

He’s 6’3 and over 100kg not too sure he needs to bulk up

Is he? Doesn't look 100kg

MDunne14

D14Rugby wrote: »

Is he? Doesn't look 100kg

Yeah people in roscrea were telling me he was weighing anywhere between 95-100 last year whilst playing in cup presume he’s put on a few more since

MDunne14

Would like to see a forwards training session between roscrea michaels and rock like the English and Georgian session to see how the 3 packs compare

MDunne14

Both 15 were impressive today be interesting to see who out of the two gets in with Leinster along with a couple other back 3 players in the comp

6elieve

10 tries in 2 matches for marys

Union123

MDunne14 wrote: »

Both 15 were impressive today be interesting to see who out of the two gets in with Leinster along with a couple other back 3 players in the comp

Only saw highlights but Marys 15 dealt with roscreas breakaway dreadfully. Barely attempted the tackle

Fox90

I’ve seen him play a few games and his defence is generally poor

Toshi101

Silly question probably but is there a date for the final yet?

6elieve

maul was incredible today

Rala_

Michael Milne honestly would not look out of place at a Pro 12 game.

Stephen Hawkins football boots

Happy Roscrea are out

Thermoman12

Rala_ wrote: »

Michael Milne honestly would not look out of place at a Pro 12 game.

If he moves to Connacht or Munster he would probably start or atleast be a sub

Fox90

Rala_ wrote: »

Michael Milne honestly would not look out of place at a Pro 12 game.

He’s absolutely huge and I believe he’s trimmed down this season

The Lost Sheep

Rala_ wrote: »

Michael Milne honestly would not look out of place at a Pro 12 game.

He wouldnt.

Stephen Hawkins football boots wrote: »

Happy Roscrea are out

Why?

Thermoman12 wrote: »

If he moves to Connacht or Munster he would probably start or atleast be a sub

Not for a year or two...

Rala_

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

He wouldnt.

Why?

Not for a year or two...

Heavy pack not much more too them, Brain over Brawn anyday.

Thermoman12

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

He wouldnt.

Why?

Not for a year or two...

If he moved to Connacht or Munster, wouldn’t be surprised if he got a pro14 cap next year

The Lost Sheep

Thermoman12 wrote: »

If he moved to Connacht or Munster, wouldn’t be surprised if he got a pro14 cap next year

He wouldnt. He's a powerful kid but not once played a game of adult rugby yet and even a move to Connacht or Munster wouldnt see him play pro14 even off bench.

irishfan9

He is headed to connacht anyway

Stephen Hawkins football boots

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

He wouldnt.

Why?

The threatened lawsuit and they don't see themselves as a Leinster school

The Lost Sheep

Stephen Hawkins football boots wrote: »

The threatened lawsuit and they don't see themselves as a Leinster school

They completely see themselves as a Leinster school. You cant in any way say they dont and i wont discuss the lawsuit as its reason for thread to be closed

D14Rugby

MDunne14 wrote: »

Both 15 were impressive today be interesting to see who out of the two gets in with Leinster along with a couple other back 3 players in the comp

Both probably behind other 15s, Shields might get a shot at wing.

Rala_

D14Rugby wrote: »

Both probably behind other 15s, Shields might get a shot at wing.

Shields is a winger for Leinster, shines there best.

Ayewserious

irishfan9 wrote: »

He is headed to connacht anyway

That confirmed?

6elieve

Am I the only one who can’t get over how good marys maul was today ? Roscrea probably 150 kg heavier in the pack, if not more

Stephen Hawkins football boots

Yep Mary's were really well drilled, maul was excellent

Noscrumnowin

Michaels team for tomorrow?

irishfan9

Impressed by Mary's hooker.

Bridge93

Said earlier, Mary's were excellent with th ball. Should've had a try or two more than they did. Great invention and continuity. Maul was superb. Don't know how much of all that was Roscreas defence.

But they were pretty poor without it. Roscrea made yards for fun which is a concern with more big packs to come. Tackling was awful at times