Leinster Junior Cup

Leinster Junior Cup

This is a rugby competition for 14/15 year olds. After the Leinster Schools Senior Cup, it is the most important rugby competition in Ireland. The cup is held every January - March with the final in late March. Blackrock college are the current holders.

The winners of the 2008 Leinster Junior Cup were Clongowes Wood SJ.

Other schools participating in this competition are Terenure college, St. Michaels college (girls' school), Blackrock college, Gonzaga college SJ etc., St. Andrews college.

In the recent times, Blackrock have dominated this competition and also have dominated the senior cup as well.


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