Leinster Schools Senior Cup draw throws up repeat of 2013 final

All systems go for a re-match of the 2013 Leinster Schools Senior Cup final after holders Blackrock College were drawn against St Michael’s College in the quarter-final draw at Old Wesley RFC yesterday.

After a shaky start to their much-delayed opening round tie against CBC Monkstown at Donnybrook, ’Rock eventually broke the deadlock courtesy of a 13th minute try from David O’Connor. With out-half Seán Kearns on hand to expertly secure the bonuses on offer, before adding a routine close-range penalty 18 minutes in, Peter Smyth’s charges developed a firm grip on proceedings.

Monkstown finally opened their account with a similar effort from full-back Ben Mahon, but this only momentarily halted the ’Rock momentum. Further five-pointers from captain Nick Timoney and Cian O’Dwyer gave them an unassailable 24-3 cushion at the interval.