Vol 22 No 15     13 January 2017

HSD JCT Rugby: First Round Cup Victory

On Tuesday 10 January The High School Junior Cup Team defeated Wilson’s Hospital School 15-7 at Barnhall Rugby Football Club, Co Kildare in the first round of the Father Godfrey Cup.  The game got off to a tentative start with momentum swinging to Wilson’s Hospital who bombarded the dogged High School defence with thunderous carries.  After an attacking onslaught Wilson's made use of their numerical advantage and eventually breached The High School defence bringing the score to 7-0 in their favour.  With the return of Dennis Chan, The High School gained a second wind and began to make inroads into Wilson’s territory.  Despite this, The High School failed to convert their dominance into points and left the field disappointed yet hopeful at half time.  Early in the second half, following some marauding carries from centre Adam Killeen, The High School broke the deadlock with a series of muscular 'pick and go' moves from the pack.  The High School team, uplifted by the try and the cheers of the rapturous crowd who had travelled in record numbers, attacked with ferocity at a wilting Wilson’s. With 10 minutes to go the ball fell to The High School full back Morgan Pembroke; spotting a gap in the defensive line he tore down the flank with blistering pace before dotting down in the corner.  This brought the score to 10-7.  In the dying moments The High School second row Dan Walsh intercepted a loose pass.  Racing down the pitch, he offloaded to winger Ben Hopkins for an easy finish, sealing victory for the boys in red and black.  The High School face CUS in the next round on Tuesday 17 January at Donnybrook Stadium; the game kicks off at 4.00 pm.  
Luan Rogers  

SCT Rugby - Vinnie Murray Cup

We are so proud of our Senior Cup Team who were undefeated in their South Africa tour last summer and throughout the league campaign.  Unfortunately, they did not get the result they were hoping for in their first round game in the Vinnie Murray Cup against Wesley College.  Despite a valiant effort to the very last moment the final score was 15-0 to the opposition.  Since winning the U13 Leinster Schools League competition in Form 1 this group of High School pupils have been impressive in their dedication and commitment to the sport.  We have had some very memorable games this year and we look forward to the matches that lie ahead as they compete for the plate.

From 4 Charity Challenge

On 21 December 2016 Form 4 pupils completed the Helen Kane Memorial Christmas Charity Challenge for two different but worthwhile causes.  The options were either the Forty Foot Swim in aid of St Luke's Hospital or the Sugar Loaf Hike in aid of Barnardos Children's Charity.  We left the school early in the morning wrapped in many layers of clothing for the task ahead.  We arrived back at The High School cold and windswept, but happy knowing that we had done something good to help those who need it.
Katie Moore