Rugby 2009-'10

Rockwell won the Munster U.16 10-a-side competition held at Annacotty on Wednesday 21st April. The team suffered a defeat at the hands of Glenstal (7-23), but victories over Crescent (31-0) and Ard Scoil Rís (21-19) secured the win on the basis of a superior try-count. Rockwell try scorers were: Liam Murchan (4), Sonny Dwyer (2) as well as Adam Horgan, Aidan Butler and Darragh Foley.

Five of this year’s SCT have been selected for squad training for next year’s Munster U.19 team. They are: Stephen A. Maguire, Tim Rafferty, Donough McGillycuddy, Shaun Horgan and Ross Mullane.

Shane Buckley and J.J.Hanrahan represented Ireland Schools Under 18s in an international tournament which took place in Wales over the Easter holidays. They played in the three internationals: against Wales and England, in both of which Ireland was defeated; and against Scotland which Ireland won.

DATE

TEAM

OPPOSITION

RESULT

ROCKWELL SCORERS

24/3/10

U.15

A & B BLITZES

ROSCREA
NEWBRIDGE
CASTLEKNOCK

B SQUAD WON SHIELD - 2 WINS, 1 LOSS

A SQUAD WON 1, DREW 1, LOST 1. BEATEN IN SEMI-FINAL

CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE SHIELD!

JCT: Some photos from last autumn were inadvertently overlooked. I have posted them in the Sept-Oct. section. Apologies and a belated "Thank you" to the photographer.

I have added some of Eamon Quirke's photographs of the SCT final to the gallery. Thank you, Eamon.

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
15/3/10	U.15 Limerick Shield Semi-Final	Ard Scoil Rís	7 - 11	Killian Farrell (try), Liam Casey (conv)
17/3/10	SCT	PBC	10 - 22	J.J.Harahan (try, conv., pen)
18/3/10	U.14	Nenagh, Abbey		Blitz won by Nenagh

SCT V PBC Final

Rock 10 PBC 22

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
26/2/10	U.15 Limerick Shield	Castletroy	10 - 0	James Feehan (2 tries)
3/3/10	SCT Semi-Final	Castletroy	12 - 10	J.J.Hanrahan (3 penalities, 1 drop goal)

U15 V Ard Scoil Ris

REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY

Congratulations to the three Rockwell girls who have been selected on the Munster Girls’ team to play a visiting Canadian team. They are Molly O’Donnell, Kelly Dwyer and Aime Dwyer.

Congratulations to J.J.Hanrahan and Shane Buckley, both of whom have been picked on the Ireland U.18 squad to play in the 5-Nations Festival in Wales at Easter.

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
10/2/10	SCT	Ard Scoil Rís	19 - 8	Tries: Luke Cahill (2), Ross Mullane (1). J.J.Hanrahan (2 convs.)
3/2/2010	JCT	Castletroy	10 - 11	David Johnson (try), Colman Kennedy (conv. & pen)
14/2/10	JCT	Terenure	3 - 8	Colman Kennedy (pen)
24/2/10	JCT Cup	Crescent	0 – 7

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
26/01/10	SCT Cup	St. Munchin’s College	25 - 8	Tries: J.J.Hanrahan, Donough McGillicuddy, Harry McNulty. J.J.Hanrahan (3 conv, 1 drop goal)
27/01/10	U.14A	St. Munchin’s	24 - 5	Tries: Eoin O’Sullivan, Sean Lonergan, Colm O’Shaughnessy, Ian O’Reilly. Conv: E.O’Shaughnessy & Tommy Anglim (1 each)
27/01/10	U.14B	St. Munchin’s	3 games – all lost

27-8

S.C.T. V. St. Munchins

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
20/1/2110	SCT II Barry Cup	PBC	8-23	Conor Holland (try), B. Haugh (pen)
20/1/2110	JCT II Kidney Cup	PBC	11-12	James Feehan (try), Mikey Sweeney (2 pens)
23/1/2110	JCT	ST Mary's	15-0	Tries: T.J.Ryan, Aidan Butler. Colman Kennedy (1 conv, 1 pen)

Congratulations to J.J Hanrahan who was chosen for the Irish Schools' Under 19 team against Australia on Friday 27th Nov. The Australian Schools won the match by 31 points to 14.

RUGBY

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
16/1/2110	SCT	Castleknock	8-7	Sean Horgan (try), J.J.Hanrahan (pen)
16/1/2110	JCT	Castleknock	3-0	Philip Quirke (pen)
12th Dec.	JCT	Roscrea	23–7	Tries: T.J. Ryan, Eireamhoin McCarthy, Jimmy Feehan. Philip Quirke 2 pens, 1 conv.
9th Dec.	SCT	Blackrock	5 – 10	Tim Rafferty (try)
9th Dec.	JCT	Blackrock	35 –0	Tries & convs.: David Johnston, Greg Henry, Colman Kennedy, Ronan Maher, Philip Quirke etc.

2nd Dec.	SCT	St. Munchin’s	22 – 10	Tim Rafferty (try, conversion, 1 pen) J.J.Hanrahan (4 pens)
2nd Dec.	JCT	St. Munchin’s	31 – 0	Tries: Liam Murchan (2), Sonny Dwyer, Simon Brennan, Greg Henry. Colman Kennedy (3 convs.)
2nd Dec.	U.14A	Crescent	17 – 5	Tries: Ian O’Reilly (2), William Purcell. Colm O’Shaughnessy (1 conv.)
2nd Dec.	U.14B	Crescent	12 - 34	Tries: Tristan Fogary, Bernard McKenna. Eoin O’Dwyer (1 conv)

J.C.T V. Blackrock

J.C.T. V Clongowes

S.C.T. V Blackrock

S.C.T. V. St. Munchins

U 14's V. Crescent

ROCKWELL U-I4 V CRESCENT 2ND DECEMBER 2009
A MATCH
This was a good day for the A Team after a few matches were thrown away too easily in recent times. The lads had to be aggressive from the start and they did just that as they controlled the first 15 mins. Despite territorial advantage the lads conceded the first try with the Crescent out half slotting through a glorious kick,as a committed Full Back, Tommy Anglim, was caught in a ruck, and as a result of a few phases of play Crescent opened the scoring against the run of play. Within 10 mins Rockwell responded with a charge down try with William Purcell rewarded for his sustained effort. Half time score 5-5.
The second half performance was a much better one from Rockwell as in previous games they let games slip having taken early leads. The lads rucked well and quick ball resulted in more scoring chances. These opportunities turned into tries with our strong flanker from Creggs, Co Roscommon, Ian O’Reilly dashing over the line for an invaluable 17-5 lead with a conversion from Out-half, Colm O’Shaughnessy.
Rockwell held on for a well deserved win and their attitude was much improved too. Full back Tommy Anglim and captain Jack Bolger were outstanding too as were debutant props Darren Fehilly and Senan Murray. Next week sees both teams going to Limerick to face St Munchins, their last fixture before the Christmas festivities.

Rockwell u-14s entertained Glenstal on a day when it was great just to have a game after the atrocious weather conditions of late.
The A game started with Glenstal playing against the wind yet they were in control of the game from the start and deserved their lead 12-0at half time. Rockwell looked a little rusty and shell shocked with the Glenstal forwards on top, particularly in the scrum.
The second half proved to be a better half for Rockwell, scoring two unconverted tries. As the Glenstal team seemed to tire Rockwell piled on the pressure yet a single lapse in defence resulted in a try for the visitors, which ended up being the crucial score. The match finished 17-10. The Rockwell scorers were Jack Bolger and Ian O’Reilly

The B team had a useful victory winning 27-10. The try scorers were Michael Flanagan, Glenn Kerrigan, Eoin O’Dwyer, Dylan English & the Mexican “Speedy Gonzalez” Eduardo Guttierrez!!!! Congrats on a good victory and a well disciplined performance – a lesson the A team should learn before their next game!

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
25/Nov.	U.17 Semi-Final	P.B.C.	9 - 16	Brian Haugh (3 pens)
25/Nov	SCT	Ard Scoil Rís	14 - 0	Tries: Tim Rafferty, Matthew Hynes Convs.: Tim Rafferty (2)
25/Nov.	JCT	Ard Scoil Rís	11 - 5	David Johnson (try), Colman Kennedy (2 pens)
25/Nov.	U.14A	Glenstal	10 – 17	Tries: Jack Bolger, Ian O’Reilly
25/Nov.	U.14B	Glenstal	17 - 10	Tries: Glen Kerrigan, Eoin O’Dwyer, Michael Flanagan, Eduardo Guttierez

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
18/11/09	U.17 QF	Ard Scoil Rís	9 – 8	Brian Hough (3 pens)
18/11/09	U.15 QF	Glenstal	5 – 6	Denis O’Connell (try)
18/11/09	JCT A	Clongowes	25 – 0	Tries: Liam Murchan (3), Michael Fitzgerald (1). Colman Kennedy (1 conv.; 1 pen)
18/11/09	JCT B	Clongowes	12 – 31	Tries: T.J.Ryan, Michael Morrissey. Michael Sweeney (1 conv.)

DATE	TEAM	OPPOSITION	RESULT	ROCKWELL POINTS SCORERS
31/Oct	SCT	Methody	9 - 18	Tim Rafferty (3 pens)
4/Nov	U.17	Bandon	23 - 11	Tries: Richard Moran, Brian Haugh, Tommy Stevens, Sean McCarthy. Pen. B.Haugh
4/Nov	U.15	Bandon	14 - 0	Tries: Luke Hickey (2) Convs.: Liam Casey (2)
11/Nov	U.17	PBC	6 – 24	Brian Haugh (2 pens)
11/Nov	U.15	PBC	0 - 27
11/Nov	JCT	Abbey Tipperary	12 - 0	Tries: Daniel Lannigan Ryan (2) Conv: Philip Quirke (1)
11/Nov	U.14 A	PBC	12 - 17	Tries: Ian O’Reilly, Sean Lonergan. Conv: Colm O’Shaughnessy (1)
11/Nov	U.14 B	PBC	7 - 17	Eduardo Gutierrez (try)

U. 17's

October 14th 2009 Rockwell First Year v Castletroy

A-Team 12-20
B-team 32-24

In the A match Rockwell dominated the first half with tries from Ian
O'Reilly and Rodrigo Almagro, with a conversion from Colm
O'Shaughnessy. A few changes from Castletroy in the second half proved
to be a turning point as they scored 17 points to no reply. The A
squad had been somewhat weakened with four players missing from their
winning encounter against Newbridge.

The B fixture was a real ding dong affair with tries tit-for-tat from
both sides, with Rockwell narrowly behind in the first half. The
changes in the A team from Castletroy affected the concentration of
their B team and Rockwell capitalised by knocking them over in the
second half.

October 21st 2009 Rockwell First Year v Ard Scoil Ris
A-Team 15-5
B-Team 22-34
This was a tough, tense affair with a great battle up front in the
forwards. At half time it was 5-5, with a try from Jack Bolger. The
first ten minutes of the second half was when Rockwell gained the
upper hand, and tries from Michael Flanagan and Ian O'Reilly sealed
the victory.

The B team had another great blow for blow match, losing to a stronger
opposition. Eduardo Gutteriez again getting a few tries for Rockwell.

Nov 4th 2009 First Year under 14 Rockwell v Kilkenny: A,B,C Matches cancelled due to inclement weather and unplayable pitches!

U 14s in action

Date	Team	Opposition	Result (Rock-)	Scorers
Oct 10	J.C.T.	C.B.C.	30-0	Tries: S. Dwyer (2), R. Boland (1), R.Maher (1); Convs: P.Quirke (2); Pen: P.Quirke (2)
Oct 10	J.C.T.	Castletroy	25-5	Tries: J. Holohan, S. O'Donoghue, S.Brennan. P.Quirke: 1 pen+1 conv.
Oct 10	J.C.T.	Newtown	10-8	Try: A. Butler; M.Sweeney 1 pen+ 1 conv.
Oct 10	S.C.T.	C.B.C.	0-13
Oct 14	U.15	St. Munchins	49-0
Oct 14	U.17	St. Munchins	13-15
Oct 17	S.C.T.	Newtown	27-3
Oct 21	U.15	Glenstal	7-11
Oct 23	U.17	Glenstal	0-5

JCT Autumn 2009

Date	Team	Opposition	Result (Rock-)	Scorers
16/09/09	U.17	Kilkenny College	60-0
16/09/09	U.15	Kilkenny College	10-10
16/09/09	J.C.T.	Kilkenny College	26-7	Tries: S.Dwyer, R. Boland, D. Quinlan, C. Kennedy. Convs.: (3) P. Quirke
23/09/09	U.14	Roscrea Blitz	5 Wins 3 defeats 1 draw
23/09/09	U.17	Villiers	49-0
23/09/09	U.15	Villiers	49-0
23/09/09	J.C.T.	Glenstal	22-10	Tries:C. McLoughney(1), R. Boland (2); Convs: T.J. Ryan (2); Pen: T.J. Ryan (1)
23/09/09	S.C.T.	Glenstal	24-7
30/09/09	U.17	Crescent	26-0
30/09/09	U.15	Crescent	5-35
30/09/09	J.C.T. B	Ard Scoil Ris	15-23	Tries: A. Horgan(2); M. Sweeney 1 conv+1 pen
30/09/09	J.C.T.	Ard Scoil Ris	21-0	Tries: D. Johnston, R.Maher, S. Dwyer; Convs: C. Kennedy (3)
30/09/09	U.14 A	Newbridge	31-5
30/09/09	U.14 B	Newbridge	29-52
30/09/09	U.14 C	Newbridge	22-25

Under 14 V Roscrea