The draw for the semi-finals of the 2018 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup took place at Donnybrook Stadium after the last of the quarter-final matches between St Michael’s College and Clongowes Wood College.
St Michael’s came out on top 22-13 on Wednesday afternoon with tries from Ryan Baird, Jay Barron and Dan O’Donovan.
They will face holders Belvedere College who defeated Newbridge College 23-7 in their quarter-final match.
They will face each other at Donnybrook Stadium on Monday, 5th March at 3pm.
The second semi-final will be between St Mary’s College and Blackrock College.
Mary’s defeated Cistercian College, Roscrea, in a thrilling match at Donnybrook. Mary’s were in front 22-8, but Roscrea came back to level the game. Mary’s were unfazed, however, and took back the lead and held on to win 32-29.
Blackrock had to come from 14-0 behind to defeat St Gerard’s in their quarter-final match. A late drop goal was chipped over by James Tarrant to complete the comeback and a 19-17 victory.
Both semi-final matches will be broadcast live on eir Sport.
Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup semi-final draw
Belvedere College v St Michael’s College (Monday, 5th March, Donnybrook Stadium, KO 3pm, live eir Sport)
St Mary’s College v Blackrock College (Tuesday, 6th March, Donnybrook Stadium, KO 3pm, live eir Sport)
Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final results
Blackrock College 19 St Gerard’s School 17
Belvedere College 23 Newbridge College 7
Cistercian College, Roscrea 29 St Mary’s College 32
St Michael’s College 22 Clongowes Wood College 13
Click here to see the full list of Bank of Ireland Leinser Schools Cup fixtures and results
