St Michael's College wins Leinster Schools Junior Cup

St Michael's College achieved a remarkable victory in the Leinster Schools Junior Cup final, defeating Castleknock College 73-0. The match took place at Energia Park in Donnybrook under sunny skies. Captain Herbie Boyle led the St Michael's team with an impressive four tries. Joshua Neville and Austin Currivan each added two tries, contributing to a total of 11 tries scored by the team. This win marked the first time in the school’s history that a team went unbeaten throughout its friendly and cup matches. St Michael's started strong with Neville scoring the first try just five minutes in, and Sam Dunne converting to give them the early lead. Boyle increased the score to 14-0 with a try in the 20th minute. Shortly after, Neville touched down again, extending the lead to 21-0. The team maintained its momentum, with Boyle scoring again before halftime, bringing the score to 28-0. The second half saw Boyle continue to dominate, adding two more tries, while other players like Ryan O’Sullivan and Sebastian Perry also scored. Castleknock struggled to make an impact but had a few opportunities. Despite their efforts, they could not score against the powerful St Michael's defense. In total, St Michael's scored 73 points without conceding any, cementing their place in the tournament's history. The victory celebrated not only their teamwork but also Boyle's leadership on the field.