Schools Rugby 2017 2018 Thread SEE MOD WARNING POST #1773

Meathdub

Michaels team

15 C Cosgrave
14 M O’Brien
13 David Ryan
12 J Barron
11 A Smith
10 D Moran
9 R Gilsenan

1 J Boyle
2 L Barron
3 C Hennessy
4 M Healy
5 R Baird
6 J Booth
7 S Penny
8 D O’Donovan

So, D Moran back from injury. Barron moves to 12, Cosgrave moves to 15 and O’Brien to 14. Four positional changes in backs.

irishfan9

Whoever gets Mary's will be happy in the semis but that means little.

6elieve

irishfan9 wrote: »

Impressed by Mary's hooker.

Nails on his throwing he’ll be a serious player ,

He’s only 19’s aswell

irishfan9

6elieve wrote: »

Nails on his throwing he’ll be a serious player ,

He’s only 19’s aswell

19s this season or next?

6elieve

irishfan9 wrote: »

19s this season or next?

For next season

Should have definitely been involved with the 18’s over summer in my opinion

Rala_

Meathdub wrote: »

Michaels team

15 C Cosgrave
14 M O’Brien
13 David Ryan
12 J Barron
11 A Smith
10 D Moran
9 R Gilsenan

1 J Boyle
2 L Barron
3 C Hennessy
4 M Healy
5 R Baird
6 J Booth
7 S Penny
8 D O’Donovan

So, D Moran back from injury. Barron moves to 12, Cosgrave moves to 15 and O’Brien to 14. Four positional changes in backs.

Really hope Clongowes put it up to them but with a backrow like that I really can't see them maintaining quick ball and preventing turnovers. Penny such a presence on the pitch.

irishfan9

6elieve wrote: »

For next season

Should have definitely been involved with the 18’s over summer in my opinion

Ah right.. maybe he should maybe he shouldnt.. players improve at diff rates.. making or not making Leinster schools is not the end of the world

flamingsword

Meathdub wrote: »

Michaels team

15 C Cosgrave
14 M O’Brien
13 David Ryan
12 J Barron
11 A Smith
10 D Moran
9 R Gilsenan

1 J Boyle
2 L Barron
3 C Hennessy
4 M Healy
5 R Baird
6 J Booth
7 S Penny
8 D O’Donovan

So, D Moran back from injury. Barron moves to 12, Cosgrave moves to 15 and O’Brien to 14. Four positional changes in backs.

As a past Michaels student I just don't think they have it in them this year. They all have poor attitudes and wouldn't be surprised to see Clongowes do a job on them tomorrow as the pack just isn't good enough. A lot of overhyped people starting tomorrow, would prefer if we could play in the Vinnie Murray Cup so we could actually win something for once instead of just trying to act like a big school

Stephen Hawkins football boots

What's wrong with the attitudes? Do they think they are stars ?

irishfan9

Stephen Hawkins football boots wrote: »

What's wrong with the attitudes? Do they think they are stars ?

Said "new poster" is a troll who has been banned before

Stephen Hawkins football boots

Ah didn't see his post count, as an aside I really hope Belvo get Mary's in semi, not that I think Mary's are weak far from it, but Belvos only hope of making final,if they make final then all bets are off

6elieve

Stephen Hawkins football boots wrote: »

Ah didn't see his post count, as an aside I really hope Belvo get Mary's in semi, not that I think Mary's are weak far from it, but Belvos only hope of making final,if they make final then all bets are off

Think marys are hoping for belvo too !

Ayewserious

I fancy cwc to win tomorrow

Rala_

Stephen Hawkins football boots wrote: »

What's wrong with the attitudes? Do they think they are stars ?

There is a bad attitude there I don't like, but won't get into it on this forum.

Thermoman12

Clongowes have no chance against Michael’s, stmc to win by 15 points,stmc have a very strong pack and too much talent in the backline for clongowes to deal with with the likes of Cosgrave, David Ryan etc

irishfan9

Fancy clongowes to sneak it and the under performance of stmc to continue

irishfan9

Highlights of St. Marys win over Roscrea: https://twitter.com/eirSport/status/965989213307944962

Highlights of Belvo's win over Newbridge: https://twitter.com/eirSport/status/965625519264821248

Highlights of Blackrock's in over St. Gerards: https://twitter.com/eirSport/status/965248552870887425

Clongowes vs Michaels today is being streamed online at 3pm.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Toshi101 wrote: »

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

Sunday March 18th

FrannoFan

flamingsword wrote: »

As a past Michaels student I just don't think they have it in them this year. They all have poor attitudes and wouldn't be surprised to see Clongowes do a job on them tomorrow as the pack just isn't good enough. A lot of overhyped people starting tomorrow, would prefer if we could play in the Vinnie Murray Cup so we could actually win something for once instead of just trying to act like a big school

welcome back granny15

Sands Bob

"Hi,

I'm a Clongowes past pupil and I am going to sign in under different names and tell everyone how much I hate Michaels today.

This is probably because I go to the most expensive school in the country and everyone hates us for it, am spoilt and a lowlife."

By the way Michaels won't lose today.

irishfan9

Sands Bob wrote: »

"Hi,

I'm a Clongowes past pupil and I am going to sign in under different names and tell everyone how much I hate Michaels today.

This is probably because I go to the most expensive school in the country and everyone hates us for it, am spoilt and a lowlife."

By the way Michaels won't lose today.

Michaels could lose, they shouldn't but they could..

Sands Bob

FrannoFan wrote: »

welcome back granny15

It's not.

The likelihood is that its a Clongowes past pupil.

Ayewserious

People seem to be really underestimating cwc... this is by far there strongest team since 2015.

Ayewserious

Cwc team for today?

Sands Bob

Ayewserious wrote: »

People seem to be really underestimating cwc... this is by far there strongest team since 2015.

I don't think they are.

I think you're trying to create a premise under which you are underdogs.

Not so.

irishfan9

No one thinks Michaels are underdogs... it's just not an easy game either.. Michaels should win but could lose.

Ayewserious

Sands Bob wrote: »

I don't think they are.

I think you're trying to create a premise under which you are underdogs.

Not so.

I'm neutral.. just not believing the hype around this Michael's team

Noscrumnowin

Ayewserious wrote: »

I'm neutral.. just not believing the hype around this Michael's team

They are a good side

irishfan9

who cares how hyped or otherwise a team is?

If Michaels don't win, they will get rightly slaughtered by many.
If Michaels win, many will say they will lose at a later stage.

connemara man

No he won't so let's ignore this

Sands Bob wrote: »

"Hi,

I'm a Clongowes past pupil and I am going to sign in under different names and tell everyone how much I hate Michaels today.

This is probably because I go to the most expensive school in the country and everyone hates us for it, am spoilt and a lowlife."

By the way Michaels won't lose today.

Rala_

Ayewserious wrote: »

People seem to be really underestimating cwc... this is by far there strongest team since 2015.

Were stronger last year imo.

6elieve

CWC Out Half is only a fourth year, nice player

Heymans

Sands Bob wrote: »

"Hi,

I'm a Clongowes past pupil and I am going to sign in under different names and tell everyone how much I hate Michaels today.

This is probably because I go to the most expensive school in the country and everyone hates us for it, am spoilt and a lowlife."

By the way Michaels won't lose today.

By the looks of things you're outnumbered here today. Keep the head up they'll all be eating their words come 4.30 pm

irishfan9

so 4 fourth years starting today?

6elieve

irishfan9 wrote: »

so 4 fourth years starting today?

Yeah I think there’s only one in the clongowes XV , not sure tho

irishfan9

6elieve wrote: »

Yeah I think there’s only one in the clongowes XV , not sure tho

Well Barry Dooley started last game at 8, but assume he has been replaced by Matthew Martin

Bacliner

Ayewserious wrote: »

I'm neutral.. just not believing the hype around this Michael's team

Most of the hype comes from michaels: it’s quite painful, they are also painful to watch only short of hi fiving a wind change; it’s their cup to lose tho!:-)

Rala_

Bacliner wrote: »

Most of the hype comes from michaels: it’s quite painful, they are also painful to watch only short of hi fiving a wind change; it’s their cup to lose tho!:-)

Expect excessive 'woo' chants and huddles after every try.

C3PO

Ayewserious wrote:

I'm neutral.. just not believing the hype around this Michael's team

I'm also neutral but I've been to at least part of most of the matches so far and Michael's have been the most impressive team to date in my opinion! This afternoon promises to be interesting!

Rugbyfan266

C3PO wrote: »

I'm also neutral but I've been to at least part of most of the matches so far and Michael's have been the most impressive team to date in my opinion! This afternoon promises to be interesting!

Agreed but clongowes will be a tough out

irishfan9

Clongowes:

1. Conor Duff
2. Bobby Sheehan
3. Ryan McMahon
4. Dan Beggs
5. Tom Coglan
6. Anthony Ryan
7. John Durkan
8. Matthew Martin
9. Conrad Daly
10. David Wilkinson
11. Conall Kenneally
12. Ben O'Shea
13. Joe Carroll
14. John Maher
15. Charles Gallen

St. Michaels
1. Jack Boyle
2. Lee Barron
3. Chris Hennessy
4. Matthew Healy
5. Ryan Baird
6. Jody Booth
7. Scott Penny
8. Dan O'Donovan
9. Rob Gilsenan
10. David Moran
11. Andy Smith
12. Jay Barron
13. David Ryan
14. Mark O'Brien
15. Chris Cosgrave

irishfan9

good start from clongowes.

Inspector Coptoor

Clongowes with territory and possession for far

Penalty scored by CWC

3-0 Clongowes

irishfan9

quality try from st. michaels.. skills from second rows, offload the lot.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Try Michael's against the run of play. Nice counter attack to be fair

C3PO

Superb breakaway try from their own 22 by Michaels!

irishbucsfan

Great play there. Really impressive pass and break from the kick.

C3PO

5-3 Michaels

irishfan9

5-3.

Inspector Coptoor

Clongowes 15 kicked down the pitch, Michael’s break from deep on the right and score in the left corner.

Well taken try

Con - missed

5-3 Michael’s