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The Academies

List of every player currently in one of the four Irish academies.

Loosehead Ed Byrne
Loosehead Jack O'Connell
Loosehead Kyle McCall
Loosehead Finlay Bealham
Loosehead James Cronin
Loosehead/Hooker James Treacy
Hooker Niall Scannell
Hooker Brian Byrne
Hooker David Doyle
Hooker Jonny Murphy
Hooker Kevin O'Byrne
Hooker Duncan Casey
Hooker James Rael
Tighthead Martin Moore
Tighthead Tadhg Furlong
Tighthead Conor Carey
Tighthead Jake Caulfield
Tighthead Jamie Dever
Tighthead Peter Reilly
Lock Cathal O'Flaherty
Lock Tadhg Beirne
Lock Gavin Thornbury
Lock Alan O'Connor
Lock James Simpson
Lock Daniel Qualter
Lock Ultan Dilane
Lock Philip Donnellan
Lock Brian Hayes
Flanker/Lock Ben Marshall
Flanker Dan Leavy
Flanker Conor Gilsenan
Flanker Josh Van Der Flier
Flanker Jordi Murphy
Flanker Conor Joyce
Flanker Neil Faloon
Flanker Aaron Conneely
Flanker David Heffernan
Flanker Jonathan Gardiner
Flanker Shane Buckley
Flanker Ryan Murphy
Eight Jack Conan
Eight Sean O'Connell
Eight Jack O'Donoghue
Scrum Half Luke McGrath
Scrum Half Marcus Walsh
Scrum Half Kieran Marmion(may have signed a non academy contract recently)
Scrum Half Brian Haugh
Outhalf Cathal Marsh
Outhalf Noel Reid
Outhalf Stuart Olding
Outhalf Jack Carty
Outhalf Tadgh Leader
Outhalf Johnny Holland
Centre Cian Bohane
Centre Jordan Coughlan
Centre Colm O'Shea
Centre Chris Farrell
Centre Corey Hircock
Centre Harry McNulty
Centre/Fullback Robbie Henshaw(may have signed a non academy contract recently)
Wing Andrew Boyle
Wing Sam Coughlan Murray
Wing Conor Finn
Wing Steve Macauley
Wing Ronan O'Mahony
Wing/Fullback Darren Hudson
Wing/Fullback Darren Moroney
Fullback Mikey Sherlock*(not sure about his status)
Fullback Rory Scholes
Fullback Peter Nelson
Fullback Ricky Andrew
Fullback Shane Layden
Fullback Darragh Leader
Fullback Darren Sweetnam

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Did Connacht not make a move for him last summer and get turned down? Can't imagine much changing for him to say ya now

Wegians89 wrote: »

Did Connacht not make a move for him last summer and get turned down? Can't imagine much changing for him to say ya now

Not sure, wouldn't surprise me...

Doris is pretty settled in Dublin, assuming leinster try hard to keep him, i'd be somewhat surprised if he left at this stage.

Interestingly Dylan Murphy, who was pretty highly rated as a irish under-19 but went off the radar last season as a under-20.. mostly due to injury has re-emerged at Cork Con, he started at last weekend at tighthead for them.

Wegians89 wrote: »

Did Connacht not make a move for him last summer and get turned down? Can't imagine much changing for him to say ya now

They went after him for the academy alright but he chose Leinster.

irishfan9 wrote: »

Interestingly Dylan Murphy, who was pretty highly rated as a irish under-19 but went off the radar last season as a under-20.. mostly due to injury has re-emerged at Cork Con, he started at last weekend at tighthead for them.

Also Peter Kelleher was involved with Cork Con recently.

Munster rumoured to be signing a South African centre to their academy.

irishfan9 wrote: »

Munster rumoured to be signing a South African centre to their academy.

Soon be competing with Saracens with the amount of Saffers

Leinster Academy Update:

Prop
Oisin Heffernan(22) - currently injured, regular at TH for Terenure.. appears to have fallen behind Vakh Abdaladze and Jeremy Loughman at TH Prop. Trending: Down
Jeremy Loughman(22) - currently with Munster on 3 month deal, fell behind Vakh Abdaladze at TH Prop before move. Has played TH and LH this season for UCD. Trending: Down
Vakh Abdaladze(21) - made 1st team debut recently after bypassing both Heffernan and Loughman at TH prop. Key player for Clontarf covering both LH and TH prop. Trending: Up
Jack Aungier(19) - made A team debut at weekend off the bench, has featured mostly for St. Marys this season off the bench. Trending: Even

Hooker
Sean McNulty(22) - UCD captain, appears to have fallen behind Ronan Kelleher at hooker. Trending: Down
Ronan Kelleher(19) - appears to have bypassed McNulty at Hooker,, made his A team debut this season. Debuted for Lansdowne this season also. Trending: Up

2nd Row
Oisin Dowling(20) - injury disrupted season to date, looks to have bulked up a bit. Trending: Even

Backrow
Josh Murphy(22) - made 1st team debut, has played both 6 and 4 for A team this season. Regular for UCD when available. Trending: Up
Will Connors(21) - heavily involved with Ireland 7's, which has curtailed action with UCD. Trending: Even
Caelan Doris(19) - involved with 1st team squads at start of the season, looks set to captain Ireland u20. Trending: Up

Scrumhalf
Charlie Rock(22) - regular for Lansdowne and A team. Trending: Even
Hugh O'Sullivan(19) - made A team debut as a 9 but also as cover for 15. made AIL debut for Clontarf also. Trending: Even

Outhalf(no outhalves in full academy)
Conor Dean(19) - recovered from injury and has played both A team rugby and AIL for St. Marys since returning. Early favourite to be 1st choice 10 for Ireland u20. Trending: Even
Harry Byrne(18) - made UCD and AIL debut this season at 18, appears to be 1st choice 10 at UCD. Could jump older players at Ireland u20 given progress. Trending: Up

Center
Conor O'Brien(21) - made 1st team debut, has stayed healthy which was a problem last season. Trending: Up
Jimmy O'Brien(21) - heavily involved with Ireland 7's, which has curtailed action with UCD. Currently injured. Trending: Even
Gavin Mullin(20) - after returning from injury made A team debut. Trending: Even

Back Three
Ian Fitzpatrick(23) - heavily involved with Ireland 7's, which has curtailed action with Lansdowne. Appears to have been bypassed by several younger players. Trending: Down
Hugo Keenan(21) - heavily involved with Ireland 7's, which has curtailed action with UCD. Trending: Even
Terry Kennedy(21) - heavily involved with Ireland 7's, which has curtailed action with St. Marys. Appears to have been bypassed by several younger players. Trending: Down
Jordan Larmour(20) - made 1st team debut and impressed. Trending: Up
Jack Kelly(20) - after returning from injury, seems to be focused on playing wing at the moment. Trending: Even
Ciaran Frawley(20) - started season playing 10 for UCD, but has moved to fullback for UCD and A team. Trending: Even
Tommy O'Brien(19) - seems to be focused on playing wing since returning from injury. Trending: Even

You wouldn't happen to know who is currently in Leinsters sub academy would you?

Bridge93 wrote: »

You wouldn't happen to know who is currently in Leinsters sub academy would you?

Yeah, it's quite large want a complete list?

irishfan9 wrote: »

Yeah, it's quite large want a complete list?

If you have the time and don't mind that would be amazing thanks!

Bridge93 wrote: »

If you have the time and don't mind that would be amazing thanks!

Prop
Joe Byrne(DUFC/Blackrock)
Jordan Duggan(Naas/Newbridge)
Niall McEniff(St. Marys/St. Marys)
Aziz Naser(Suttonians RFC)

Hooker
Eoghan Clarke(Wanderers/CBC Monkstown)
Dan Sheehan(DUFC/Clongowes)
Richie Bergin(UCD/St. Marys)

2nd Row
Cormac Daly(Clontarf/North Kildare RFC)
Jack Dunne(DUFC/ST. Michaels)
JJ O'Dea(Old Wesley/Navan RFC)
Daragh Murphy(Lansdowne RFC)
Charlie Ryan(UCD/Blackrock)

Backrow
Richard Dunne(DUFC/Blackrock)
Max Kearney(DUFC/Belvedere)
Cian Reilly(UCD/Blackrock)
Reuben Pim(DUFC/Kilkenny)
Ronan Watters(St. Marys/St. Marys)

Scrumhalf
Patrick Patterson(UCD/Blackrock)
James Kenny(Lansdowne/Gonzaga)
Garrett Fizgerald(Tullow RFC)

Outhalf
Conor Dean(St. Marys/Blackrock)
Peter Hastie(Lansdowne/Wicklow RFC)
Harry Byrne(UCD/St. Michaels)
Conor Kelly(Clontarf/Roscrea)

Outside Backs
Tom Roche(Lansdowne/Blackrock)
Michael Silvester(DUFC/Clongowes)
Peter Sullivan(Lansdowne/St. Andrews)
Sean O'Brien(Clontarf/Mullingar RFC)
Myles Carey(St. Marys/St Marys)
Conor Dunne(Clontarf/Tullamore RFC)
Sean Galvin(Lansdowne/Gonzaga)
Peter Maher(Old Belvedere/Belvedere)
Rob Russell(DUFC/St. Michaels)

Excellent thank you

Is Sub Academy still just mornings or have they expanded to pitch sessions in afternoons?

FellasFellas wrote: »

Is Sub Academy still just mornings or have they expanded to pitch sessions in afternoons?

not 100% sure.

irishfan9 wrote: »

Bridge93 wrote: »

If you have the time and don't mind that would be amazing thanks!

Prop
Joe Byrne(DUFC/Blackrock)
Jordan Duggan(Naas/Newbridge)
Niall McEniff(St. Marys/St. Marys)
Aziz Naser(Suttonians RFC)

Hooker
Eoghan Clarke(Wanderers/CBC Monkstown)
Dan Sheehan(DUFC/Clongowes)
Richie Bergin(UCD/St. Marys)

2nd Row
Cormac Daly(Clontarf/North Kildare RFC)
Jack Dunne(DUFC/ST. Michaels)
JJ O'Dea(Old Wesley/Navan RFC)
Daragh Murphy(Lansdowne RFC)
Charlie Ryan(UCD/Blackrock)

Backrow
Richard Dunne(DUFC/Blackrock)
Max Kearney(DUFC/Belvedere)
Cian Reilly(UCD/Blackrock)
Reuben Pim(DUFC/Kilkenny)
Ronan Watters(St. Marys/St. Marys)

Scrumhalf
Patrick Patterson(UCD/Blackrock)
James Kenny(Lansdowne/Gonzaga)
Garrett Fizgerald(Tullow RFC)

Outhalf
Conor Dean(St. Marys/Blackrock)
Peter Hastie(Lansdowne/Wicklow RFC)
Harry Byrne(UCD/St. Michaels)
Conor Kelly(Clontarf/Roscrea)

Outside Backs
Tom Roche(Lansdowne/Blackrock)
Michael Silvester(DUFC/Clongowes)
Peter Sullivan(Lansdowne/St. Andrews)
Sean O'Brien(Clontarf/Mullingar RFC)
Myles Carey(St. Marys/St Marys)
Conor Dunne(Clontarf/Tullamore RFC)
Sean Galvin(Lansdowne/Gonzaga)
Peter Maher(Old Belvedere/Belvedere)
Rob Russell(DUFC/St. Michaels)

Out of interest, who'd be your early favourites to make the full academy?

Locke_Lamora wrote: »

Out of interest, who'd be your early favourites to make the full academy?

Pretty hard to call this early...

In
Jack Dunne(2nd Row/DUFC/St. Michaels)
Cormac Daly(2nd Row/Clontarf/North Kildare)
Patrick Patterson(Scrumhalf/UCD/Blackrock)
Conor Dean(Outhalf/St. Marys/Blackrock)
Harry Byrne(Outhalf/UCD/St. Michaels)
David Hawkshaw(Centre/Belvedere)
Michael Silvester(Wing/Fullback/DUFC/Clongowes)

Hasn't hawkshaw been playing flyhalf for Ireland u18s? I know he's talented, but if Dean and Byrne get an academy deal, then I could see him spending a year in the sub academy. Some very good fly halfs at Leinster, and personally I can't wait for Ulster to poach one if Lowry doesn't hit a growth spurt.

Locke_Lamora wrote: »

Hasn't hawkshaw been playing flyhalf for Ireland u18s? I know he's talented, but if Dean and Byrne get an academy deal, then I could see him spending a year in the sub academy. Some very good fly halfs at Leinster, and personally I can't wait for Ulster to poach one if Lowry doesn't hit a growth spurt.

Hawkshaw is under-19, I'd be shocked if Hawkshaw didn't get a deal straight from school... If he sticks at outhalf then I could see Dean or Byrne losing out.. but very early still.

irishfan9 wrote: »

Hawkshaw is under-19, I'd be shocked if Hawkshaw didn't get a deal straight from school... If he sticks at outhalf then I could see Dean or Byrne losing out.. but very early still.

Harry Byrne is quality from what I've seen this year, and has two years of 20's rugby to play, so might have that on his side when looked at per academy places. UCD with Patterson and Byrne at 9/10 for their 20's is very strong. Would expect both to play a lot of AIL under Skehan.

FellasFellas wrote: »

Harry Byrne is quality from what I've seen this year, and has two years of 20's rugby to play, so might have that on his side when looked at per academy places. UCD with Patterson and Byrne at 9/10 for their 20's is very strong. Would expect both to play a lot of AIL under Skehan.

Yeah agree with all of that..

What they will do with Dean/Bryne/Hawkshaw is pretty interesting question.. personally think Hawkshaw long term future is in the centre.

A lot of time between now and April/May to see how players perform/develop.

can't really see any other players joining the academy straight from school, at least not right now..

irishfan9 wrote: »

Yeah agree with all of that..

What they will do with Dean/Bryne/Hawkshaw is pretty interesting question.. personally think Hawkshaw long term future is in the centre.

A lot of time between now and April/May to see how players perform/develop.

can't really see any other players joining the academy straight from school, at least not right now..

I don't suppose you have similar views or details on the Connacht academy and sub-academy?

Not sure if you have that view or just relating to Leinster's?

Thanks in advance.

MS

Mr Shikadance wrote: »

I don't suppose you have similar views or details on the Connacht academy and sub-academy?

Not sure if you have that view or just relating to Leinster's?

Thanks in advance.

MS

Connacht Academy

Year 3
Conan O'Donnell(Prop/Buccaneers)
Conor Kyne(Prop/Galwegians)

Year 2
Conor Kenny(Prop/Buccaneers)
Peter Claffey(Lock/Buccaneers)
Cillian Gallagher(Lock/Corinthians)
Stephen Kerins(Scrumhalf/Corinthians)
Adam Leavy(Back three/Lansdowne)
Matthew Byrne(Back three/Terenure)

Year 1
Matthew Burke(Prop/Corinthians)
Paul Boyle(Backrow/Buccaneers)
Sean Masterson(Backrow/Corinthians)
Harley Fox(Backrow/?)
Ryan Feehily(Scrumhalf/Sligo)
Luke Carty(Outhalf/Buccaneers)
Kieran Joyce(Centre/Corinthians)
Jordan Conroy(Back three/Buccaneers)
Colm de Buitléar(Back three/An Ghaeltacht/Corinthians)

Connacht Sub Academy

Ryan Lomas(Prop/Buccaneers)
Brian Diffley(Prop/Buccaneers)
Kuba Woitijowicz(Prop/Sligo)
Liam Winnett(Prop/Buccanners)

Callum Torpey(Hooker/Exile)
Dylan Tierney(Hooker/Corinthians)

Niall Murray(2nd Row/Buccaneers)
Iarlaith Morrin Laheen(2nd Row/Galwegians)
Darragh Murray(2nd Row/Buccaneers)

Neal Moylett(Backrow/Ballina)
Christian Nielson(Backrow/Sligo)
Oisin McCormack(Backrow/Ballinasloe)
Cian Huxford(Backrow/Corinthians)
Andrew Murphy(Backrow/Blackrock)

Richie Fahy(Scrumhalf/Blackrock)
Colm Reilly(Scrumhalf/Ballinasloe)
Ryan Feehily(Scrumhalf/Sligo)
Rory Gaffney(Scrumhalf/Galwegians)

Morgan Codyre(Outhalf/Galwegians)
Diarmuid Codyre(OuthalfGalwegians)
Dylan Prendergast(Outhalf/Westport)
Cian Treacy(Outhalf/Ballinasloe)

Shane Jennings(Outside Back/Ballinasloe)
Saul O'Carroll(Outside Back/Buccaneers)
Mark Balaski(Outside Back/Castlebar)
Corey Reid(Outside Back/Buccaneers)
Conor O'Shaughnessy(Outside Back/Galwegians)
Hugh Lane(Outside Back/Galwegians)
Michael O'Reilly(Outside Back/Corinthians)

Ulster Academy Update
Eric O'Sullivan(Prop/Banbridge) - Regular at AIL level and Ulster A. Trending: Even
Peter Cooper(Prop/Malone) - big AIL season, but no sign of him at A level. Trending: Down
Tom O'Toole(Prop/Banbridge) - recently man of the match for Ulster A. Will he start for Ireland u20? Trending: UP
Zack McCall(Hooker/Ballynahinch) - fallen behind McBurney, depth at hooker may prevent Ulster caps. Trending: Down.
Adam McBurney(Hooker/Ballymena) - made Ulster debut, depth at hooker and health only barrier to further caps. Trending: UP
Alexander Clarke(Hooker/Queens)- quiet season so far due to injury. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Even
Jack Regan(2nd Row/Banbridge) - good reports and looks physically improved. Behind Dalton. Trending: Even
Matthew Dalton(2nd Row/Malone) - made Ulster debut and registered in euro squad. Trending: UP
John McCusker(2nd Row/Rainey) - fallen behind Dalton and Regan for Ulster A. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Down.
Nick Timoney(Backrow/Banbridge) - starting for Ulster in europe and not looking out of place. Trending: UP
Greg Jones(Backrow/Banbridge) - made Ulster debut, ahead of younger backrowers in academy. Trending: Even
Marcus Rea(Backrow/Ballymena) - injury delayed season, appears to have fallen behind young BRs. Trending: Down
Joe Dunleavy(Backrow/Malone) - having strong season before injury. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: UP
Aaron Hall(Backrow/Ballynahinch) - made Ulster debut. Will he start for Ireland u20? Trending: UP
Jonny Stewart(Scrumahlf/Queens) - made Ulster debut, impressing at AIL level. Trending: UP
Michael Lowry(Outhalf/Banbridge) - injury has curtailed his season to date. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Even
Angus Curtis(Outhalf/Queens) - injury has curtailed his season to date. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Even
Rory Butler(Centre/Ballynahinch) - stayed healthy this season after struggling the previous two. Has shown glimpses of potential. Trending: UP
James Hume(Centre/Banbridge) - yet to play due to injury. Trending: N/A

irishfan9 wrote: »

Mr Shikadance wrote: »

I don't suppose you have similar views or details on the Connacht academy and sub-academy?

Not sure if you have that view or just relating to Leinster's?

Thanks in advance.

MS

Connacht Academy

Year 3
Conan O'Donnell(Prop/Buccaneers)
Conor Kyne(Prop/Galwegians)

Year 2
Conor Kenny(Prop/Buccaneers)
Peter Claffey(Lock/Buccaneers)
Cillian Gallagher(Lock/Corinthians)
Stephen Kerins(Scrumhalf/Corinthians)
Adam Leavy(Back three/Lansdowne)
Matthew Byrne(Back three/Terenure)

Year 1
Matthew Burke(Prop/Corinthians)
Paul Boyle(Backrow/Buccaneers)
Sean Masterson(Backrow/Corinthians)
Harley Fox(Backrow/?)
Ryan Feehily(Scrumhalf/Sligo)
Luke Carty(Outhalf/Buccaneers)
Kieran Joyce(Centre/Corinthians)
Jordan Conroy(Back three/Buccaneers)
Colm de Buitléar(Back three/An Ghaeltacht/Corinthians)

Connacht Sub Academy

Ryan Lomas(Prop/Buccaneers)
Brian Diffley(Prop/Buccaneers)
Kuba Woitijowicz(Prop/Sligo)
Liam Winnett(Prop/Buccanners)

Callum Torpey(Hooker/Exile)
Dylan Tierney(Hooker/Corinthians)

Niall Murray(2nd Row/Buccaneers)
Iarlaith Morrin Laheen(2nd Row/Galwegians)
Darragh Murray(2nd Row/Buccaneers)

Neal Moylett(Backrow/Ballina)
Christian Nielson(Backrow/Sligo)
Oisin McCormack(Backrow/Ballinasloe)
Cian Huxford(Backrow/Corinthians)
Andrew Murphy(Backrow/Blackrock)

Richie Fahy(Scrumhalf/Blackrock)
Colm Reilly(Scrumhalf/Ballinasloe)
Ryan Feehily(Scrumhalf/Sligo)
Rory Gaffney(Scrumhalf/Galwegians)

Morgan Codyre(Outhalf/Galwegians)
Diarmuid Codyre(OuthalfGalwegians)
Dylan Prendergast(Outhalf/Westport)
Cian Treacy(Outhalf/Ballinasloe)

Shane Jennings(Outside Back/Ballinasloe)
Saul O'Carroll(Outside Back/Buccaneers)
Mark Balaski(Outside Back/Castlebar)
Corey Reid(Outside Back/Buccaneers)
Conor O'Shaughnessy(Outside Back/Galwegians)
Hugh Lane(Outside Back/Galwegians)
Michael O'Reilly(Outside Back/Corinthians)

Not many of them ballinasloe lads actually play for ballinasloe they all are in garbally in fifth or sixth , Colm Reilly has moved to Buccs in last year also as most ballinasloe lads do

irishfan9 wrote: »

Ulster Academy Update
Eric O'Sullivan(Prop/Banbridge) - Regular at AIL level and Ulster A. Trending: Even
Peter Cooper(Prop/Malone) - big AIL season, but no sign of him at A level. Trending: Down
Tom O'Toole(Prop/Banbridge) - recently man of the match for Ulster A. Will he start for Ireland u20? Trending: UP
Zack McCall(Hooker/Ballynahinch) - fallen behind McBurney, depth at hooker may prevent Ulster caps. Trending: Down.
Adam McBurney(Hooker/Ballymena) - made Ulster debut, depth at hooker and health only barrier to further caps. Trending: UP
Alexander Clarke(Hooker/Queens)- quiet season so far due to injury. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Even
Jack Regan(2nd Row/Banbridge) - good reports and looks physically improved. Behind Dalton. Trending: Even
Matthew Dalton(2nd Row/Malone) - made Ulster debut and registered in euro squad. Trending: UP
John McCusker(2nd Row/Rainey) - fallen behind Dalton and Regan for Ulster A. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Down.
Nick Timoney(Backrow/Banbridge) - starting for Ulster in europe and not looking out of place. Trending: UP
Greg Jones(Backrow/Banbridge) - made Ulster debut, ahead of younger backrowers in academy. Trending: Even
Marcus Rea(Backrow/Ballymena) - injury delayed season, appears to have fallen behind young BRs. Trending: Down
Joe Dunleavy(Backrow/Malone) - having strong season before injury. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: UP
Aaron Hall(Backrow/Ballynahinch) - made Ulster debut. Will he start for Ireland u20? Trending: UP
Jonny Stewart(Scrumahlf/Queens) - made Ulster debut, impressing at AIL level. Trending: UP
Michael Lowry(Outhalf/Banbridge) - injury has curtailed his season to date. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Even
Angus Curtis(Outhalf/Queens) - injury has curtailed his season to date. How much will he feature for Ireland u20? Trending: Even
Rory Butler(Centre/Ballynahinch) - stayed healthy this season after struggling the previous two. Has shown glimpses of potential. Trending: UP
James Hume(Centre/Banbridge) - yet to play due to injury. Trending: N/A

Has Marcus rea not been on the bench for ulster for the two harlequins fixtures ?

MDunne14 wrote: »

Has Marcus rea not been on the bench for ulster for the two harlequins fixtures ?

No that's his brother Matthew.

Newly-appointed head coach Noel McNamara will run the rule over the Ireland u20 squad along with assistant coaches Ambrose Conboy, Connacht Elite Player Development Officer, and Tom Tierney (Elite Player Development Officer - IRFU).

Tom Tierney will take charge of the Ireland Under-19 squad this season, assisted by Colm McMahon (EPDO - Munster) and Bryan Young (Ulster Academy).

Peter Smyth takes charge of the Ireland Under-18 Schools squad this season and is supported by Maurice Lawlor (EPDO - Connacht) and Jamie Cornett (St. Mary's College).

Mark Butler (Talent ID Coach - Munster) is head coach of the Ireland Under-18 Clubs & Schools squad and he will be assisted by Colm Tucker (Talent ID Coach - Connacht) and Castleknock College's Adrian Flavin.

MDunne14 wrote: »

Has Marcus rea not been on the bench for ulster for the two harlequins fixtures ?

I would have said clearly trending up for Jones-was out injured sept and some of oct and has started one and off bench in another for Ulster and is now captaining Ulster A-thats from a standing start.

stellenbosch wrote: »

I would have said clearly trending up for Jones-was out injured sept and some of oct and has started one and off bench in another for Ulster and is now captaining Ulster A-thats from a standing start.

Yeah probably right.