Blackrock College Reaches Leinster Senior Cup Final After Victory Over St Michael’s
Blackrock College is heading back to the Leinster Schools Senior Cup final after a 22-17 victory over St Michael’s College in a tense semi-final clash at Energia Park on Monday afternoon. This win extends Blackrock’s quest for a third consecutive title.
Key Moments in a Physical Contest
The match was characterized by a physical battle, with Blackrock leveraging a power advantage. The opening points came courtesy of a penalty slotted by Luke Coffey in the 10th minute, following a ruck infringement.
“An edge in power drove Blackrock into the Leinster Schools Senior Cup final in a cauldron at Energia Park on Monday afternoon.”
St Michael’s responded quickly with a converted try from Peter Downey after being awarded a penalty advantage. Yet, Blackrock regained the lead through a brilliant individual try from inside centre Bernard White. Coffey added the conversion, giving Blackrock a 10-7 advantage at halftime.
Early in the second half, Blackrock extended their lead when winger Alex Aschenbrenner finished off a move started by James Browne.
Looking Ahead
Blackrock will now face either Terenure College or St Mary’s in the final, continuing their bid for a three-in-a-row of Leinster Schools Senior Cup titles.
FAQ
- Who won the match? Blackrock College defeated St Michael’s College 22-17.
- Where was the match played? The match was played at Energia Park in Dublin.
- What competition was this? This was a semi-final match in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup.
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