Niall Smyth, Michael Walsh and Mark Walsh scored Blackrock’s tries at the RDS.
BLACKROCK COLLEGE PRODUCED a clinical display against south Dublin rivals St Michael’s College at the RDS this afternoon to get their hands on the Leinster Schools Senior Cup crown for a remarkable 71st time.
Starting with six of the players that featured in the 2023 showpiece defeat to Gonzaga, ‘Rock began this game with enormous attacking intent. This was an early set-back for a Michael’s side that had recorded an impressive 32-0 victory against reigning champions Gonzaga at the semi-final stage of this year’s competition and they suffered a further blow when blindside flanker Joe Elliot was withdrawn through injury in the 15th-minute.
Blackrock's Mark Walsh is tackled by Sam Corrigan and Duinn Maguire of St. Michaels. Tom Maher / INPHO Tom Maher / INPHO / INPHO Requiring a strong start to the second period to give themselves a fighting chance at forging a dramatic comeback, Michael’s were on top of possession in the minutes that initially followed the resumption. However, ‘Rock maintained their composure and were in for a fourth try when inside centre Mark Walsh chased down his own block off a Michael’s kick and proceeded to dot down in ruthless style.
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