Champions St Michael’s thrash Temple Carrig in Leinster Schools Senior Cup opener

St Michael’s College kick-started the defence of their Leinster Schools Senior Cup crown with an emphatic 68-0 triumph at the expense of Temple Carrig at Lakelands Park.

The Ailesbury Road outfit claimed their third title at this grade last March, when they swept aside the challenge of first-time finalists Gonzaga College. With 13 of last year’s squad returning for another shot at glory, they will once again be the team to beat.