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played their ‘A’ side. They were a far larger only three losses throughout the season the
and faster team and although the leading team found it a thoroughly enjoyable year.
pair had good games we lost by 20-0. The team would like to thank Mr Byrne
The second league match was at home to (JCT coach). Mr Keenahan (JCT coach)
St Columba’s. The two teams exchanged and most importantly Justin McCarthy who
tries for the first forty minutes. The score was captain of the 1990-1 SCT. He put in
was 17 all. But then Gonzaga weakened. much effort and gave up a lot of his time to
The end score was 31-17. That result left us train the Junior B’s. To you all. we say
out of contention and the league games thank you.
ended.
As we achieved twelve wins and suffered Jasper Walshe (Senior 4S)
UNDER-14’S RUGBY
Conveniently enough, no accurate statistical record of the years results is available. The
year began with great enthusiasm all round but with little success on the playing field;
the lowest point of a frustrating first half term being reached with the ‘A’ team’s defeat
at the hands or, more accurately, feet of St Benildus.
Almost inevitably, results improved after this. In statistical terms our most impressive
performances were in scoring more than fifty points against Wesley and against St
Benildus in a return fixture (twenty one points in the first six minutes!). In reality,
however, the best performances were given in narrow defeats against strong St Mary’s
and Belvedere sides.
Presentations were made at the end of the year to John Freeman (Senior 2A), John
Masterson (Senior 2) and Gerald Owens (Senior 2) for outstanding contributions to the
group’s progress throughout the year. Other players who made exceptional contributions
include Richard Bowen (Senior 2X), Diarmuid Ryan (Senior 2X), Richard Martin
(Senior 2A), Diogo Bolster (Senior 2) and Stephen Pinkster (Senior 2).
The most satisfying aspect of the year for me was that there were more boys playing
rugby, and I believe enjoying it, at the end of the season than there were at the
beginning.
David Murray
UNDER- 1 3’S RUGBY
It was a cold and disappointing start to our rugby season in early September. This didn’t
dampen spirits of the 67 or so first years who turned out to display their skills. Both the
experienced and new mixed well together and there was the makings of a good A side.
Our first match was against a physically stronger De La Salle team who narrowly beat
us 17-15 in a close match. The B’s fared better with a convincing 48-12 win. Following
that the A's suffered a series of defeats against Gerard’s, Andrew’s and a talented
Terenure side. Both the Gerard’s and Andrew’s matches were close but in the Terenure
match we suffered a comprehensive defeat. Even with some key players missing, a 40-0
scoreline left a lot to be desired. The Terenure match saw a first outing for the C’s but it
wasn’t a case of first-time-lucky.
After a bad start there were some changes in all three teams. There was a scrum half
needed on the A’s and Brian O’Riordan reluctantly accepted the job. The A’s first win of
the season came against a good St Paul’s team with notable contributions from Stewart
McCarron and Dermot Marah. After that the team got some confidence and we went on
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and faster team and although the leading team found it a thoroughly enjoyable year.
pair had good games we lost by 20-0. The team would like to thank Mr Byrne
The second league match was at home to (JCT coach). Mr Keenahan (JCT coach)
St Columba’s. The two teams exchanged and most importantly Justin McCarthy who
tries for the first forty minutes. The score was captain of the 1990-1 SCT. He put in
was 17 all. But then Gonzaga weakened. much effort and gave up a lot of his time to
The end score was 31-17. That result left us train the Junior B’s. To you all. we say
out of contention and the league games thank you.
ended.
As we achieved twelve wins and suffered Jasper Walshe (Senior 4S)
UNDER-14’S RUGBY
Conveniently enough, no accurate statistical record of the years results is available. The
year began with great enthusiasm all round but with little success on the playing field;
the lowest point of a frustrating first half term being reached with the ‘A’ team’s defeat
at the hands or, more accurately, feet of St Benildus.
Almost inevitably, results improved after this. In statistical terms our most impressive
performances were in scoring more than fifty points against Wesley and against St
Benildus in a return fixture (twenty one points in the first six minutes!). In reality,
however, the best performances were given in narrow defeats against strong St Mary’s
and Belvedere sides.
Presentations were made at the end of the year to John Freeman (Senior 2A), John
Masterson (Senior 2) and Gerald Owens (Senior 2) for outstanding contributions to the
group’s progress throughout the year. Other players who made exceptional contributions
include Richard Bowen (Senior 2X), Diarmuid Ryan (Senior 2X), Richard Martin
(Senior 2A), Diogo Bolster (Senior 2) and Stephen Pinkster (Senior 2).
The most satisfying aspect of the year for me was that there were more boys playing
rugby, and I believe enjoying it, at the end of the season than there were at the
beginning.
David Murray
UNDER- 1 3’S RUGBY
It was a cold and disappointing start to our rugby season in early September. This didn’t
dampen spirits of the 67 or so first years who turned out to display their skills. Both the
experienced and new mixed well together and there was the makings of a good A side.
Our first match was against a physically stronger De La Salle team who narrowly beat
us 17-15 in a close match. The B’s fared better with a convincing 48-12 win. Following
that the A's suffered a series of defeats against Gerard’s, Andrew’s and a talented
Terenure side. Both the Gerard’s and Andrew’s matches were close but in the Terenure
match we suffered a comprehensive defeat. Even with some key players missing, a 40-0
scoreline left a lot to be desired. The Terenure match saw a first outing for the C’s but it
wasn’t a case of first-time-lucky.
After a bad start there were some changes in all three teams. There was a scrum half
needed on the A’s and Brian O’Riordan reluctantly accepted the job. The A’s first win of
the season came against a good St Paul’s team with notable contributions from Stewart
McCarron and Dermot Marah. After that the team got some confidence and we went on
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