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kicking a penalty, but after taking the lead way around, with Castleknock constantly
we lost concentration and let CUS run all on our line. We held them out until the
over us; had it not been for poor kicking last minute of normal time, when their
by the opposition the score would not out-half scored a lucky drop goal from
have remained at a level 3-3 at half time. twenty yards. From then on we tried to
Gonzaga showed more purpose after the run it from our own line, but to no avail,
interval but CUS kept the pressure on for as Castleknock’s centre went over for a
the first ten minutes, Gonzaga taking superfluous try well into injury time. A
everything they could shove our way, and defeat at the hands of a physically bigger
we got back into the game, Glen Duffy Castleknock team was unfortunate, and an
(Senior 4C) getting the try we needed. end to our Cup campaign which, we
From then on, we knew in our hearts we knew, did not justly reflect our season.
would not lose. The game finished with us Thanks to our coach and trainers,
camped on their line. Messrs Byrne and Keenahan, our rugby
The mood in the dressing room was of has improved over the season. We are
exhilaration and relief. Roll on February deeply indebted to them. Thanks also to
21! We felt confident enough to beat the parents for their unwavering support
anyone. We were to face Castleknock in throughout the season. We wish next
the next round. We stuck back into the year’s JCT the very best of Gonzaga luck
training with wild passion. Messrs Byrne in the coming season.
and Keenahan prepared us as best they
could, but the day was not to be ours. Donal O ’Loinsigh (Senior 4C)
The match was played in Donnybrook.
In the first half we were all over them, but
with not much to show in the line of JUNIOR B’S RUGBY
points. In the second half it was the other
Our debut match against Kings Hospital
illustrated that Mr Byrne had at his disposal
the potential for a great Junior Cup Squad.
We trounced the opposition 53-0. With
many players competing for a place in the
Cup Team, this type of scoreline occurred
regularly throughout the season.
The pack was led by James Bailey, who
had the experience of playing in the ‘92-3
Cup match. The pack, inspired by captain
Jasper Walshe at scrumhalf, led the team to
some super results. These included wins
over St Mary’s by 25 points, St Michael’s
by 25-17 and Terenure by 36-8. Ronan
Cosgrove, Alex Brennan, Colm Campbell
and Robert Kennedy were consistent try-
scorers.
The Junior B League, the climax of the
season was not as big a success as the
friendly games. Our first match was away
Andrew Walsh and Justin Howlett to St Benildus. Since St Benildus was in
(Photo: Daniel Ryan) the weaker section of the Junior Cup, we
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we lost concentration and let CUS run all on our line. We held them out until the
over us; had it not been for poor kicking last minute of normal time, when their
by the opposition the score would not out-half scored a lucky drop goal from
have remained at a level 3-3 at half time. twenty yards. From then on we tried to
Gonzaga showed more purpose after the run it from our own line, but to no avail,
interval but CUS kept the pressure on for as Castleknock’s centre went over for a
the first ten minutes, Gonzaga taking superfluous try well into injury time. A
everything they could shove our way, and defeat at the hands of a physically bigger
we got back into the game, Glen Duffy Castleknock team was unfortunate, and an
(Senior 4C) getting the try we needed. end to our Cup campaign which, we
From then on, we knew in our hearts we knew, did not justly reflect our season.
would not lose. The game finished with us Thanks to our coach and trainers,
camped on their line. Messrs Byrne and Keenahan, our rugby
The mood in the dressing room was of has improved over the season. We are
exhilaration and relief. Roll on February deeply indebted to them. Thanks also to
21! We felt confident enough to beat the parents for their unwavering support
anyone. We were to face Castleknock in throughout the season. We wish next
the next round. We stuck back into the year’s JCT the very best of Gonzaga luck
training with wild passion. Messrs Byrne in the coming season.
and Keenahan prepared us as best they
could, but the day was not to be ours. Donal O ’Loinsigh (Senior 4C)
The match was played in Donnybrook.
In the first half we were all over them, but
with not much to show in the line of JUNIOR B’S RUGBY
points. In the second half it was the other
Our debut match against Kings Hospital
illustrated that Mr Byrne had at his disposal
the potential for a great Junior Cup Squad.
We trounced the opposition 53-0. With
many players competing for a place in the
Cup Team, this type of scoreline occurred
regularly throughout the season.
The pack was led by James Bailey, who
had the experience of playing in the ‘92-3
Cup match. The pack, inspired by captain
Jasper Walshe at scrumhalf, led the team to
some super results. These included wins
over St Mary’s by 25 points, St Michael’s
by 25-17 and Terenure by 36-8. Ronan
Cosgrove, Alex Brennan, Colm Campbell
and Robert Kennedy were consistent try-
scorers.
The Junior B League, the climax of the
season was not as big a success as the
friendly games. Our first match was away
Andrew Walsh and Justin Howlett to St Benildus. Since St Benildus was in
(Photo: Daniel Ryan) the weaker section of the Junior Cup, we
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