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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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callaway92 wrote: »

Dunno if it's fair to name yet to be honest. 6 players, all gonna give Connacht a shot anyway.

More than 6 have been cut by my count.

Dunno if it's fair to name yet to be honest. 6 players, all gonna give Connacht a shot anyway.

callaway92 wrote: »

That is correct... was done yesterday and fairly ruthless to be honest.

Most going to try with Connacht.

What players were cut guys and who is gonna try with Connacht?

irishfan9 wrote: »

rumour that munster have cut as many as 6 players from their academy setup.

That is correct... was done yesterday and fairly ruthless to be honest.

Most going to try with Connacht.

irishfan9 wrote: »

rumour that munster have cut as many as 6 players from their academy setup.

Heard the same

Quin_Dub wrote: »

There was an Academy Screening session on Saturday in UL for potential new intake.. Wonder if it related..

Are they swapping out some players to make room for new guys coming through.

Only so many places in academy, if they want to take in a big class they have to make room in academy.

If info true, it's a fairly ruthless gutting of the academy that will surely upset some people.

irishfan9 wrote: »

rumour that munster have cut as many as 6 players from their academy setup.

There was an Academy Screening session on Saturday in UL for potential new intake.. Wonder if it related..

Are they swapping out some players to make room for new guys coming through.

rumour that munster have cut as many as 6 players from their academy setup.

irishfan9 wrote: »

Tony Wards Leinster Schools team of the year:

1. James Gleeson(Belvedere) - u19
2. Sean Molony(Blackrock) - u19
3. Michael Milne(Roscrea) - u19*
4. Cian Prendergast(Newbridge) - u18*
5. Ryan Baird(St. Michaels) - u18*
6. Scott Penny(St. Michaels) - u19*
7. Ethan Baxter(St. Gerards) - u18
8. Michael McGagh(Blackrock) - u19*
9. Cormac Foley(St. Gerards) - u19*
10. James Tarrant(Blackrock) - u19
11. Eoin Carey(St. Marys) - u18
12. Matt Grogan(Belvedere) - u18
13. Liam Turner(Blackrock) - u19*
14. Liam McMahon(Blackrock) - u19
15. David Lacey(Belvedere) - u19

* played for ireland

I think Grogan might be u17..not 100% though

hopefully lacey and grogan give rugby a go after school..

Ally Bren 92 wrote: »

Predergast and penny weren’t great in cup

tell tony ward

irishfan9 wrote: »

Tony Wards Leinster Schools team of the year:

1. James Gleeson(Belvedere) - ?
2. Sean Molony(Blackrock) - u19
3. Michael Milne(Roscrea) - u19*
4. Cian Prendergast(Newbridge) - u18*
5. Ryan Baird(St. Michaels) - u18*
6. Scott Penny(St. Michaels) - u19*
7. Ethan Baxter(St. Gerards) - u18
8. Michael McGagh(Blackrock) - u19*
9. Cormac Foley(St. Gerards) - u19*
10. James Tarrant(Blackrock) - u19
11. Eoin Carey(St. Marys) - ?
12. Matt Grogan(Belvedere) - ?
13. Liam Turner(Blackrock) - u19*
14. Liam McMahon(Blackrock) - u19
15. David Lacey(Belvedere) - ?

* played for ireland

Predergast and penny weren’t great in cup

irishfan9 wrote: »

Tony Wards Leinster Schools team of the year:

1. James Gleeson(Belvedere) - ?
2. Sean Molony(Blackrock) - u19
3. Michael Milne(Roscrea) - u19*
4. Cian Prendergast(Newbridge) - u18*
5. Ryan Baird(St. Michaels) - u18*
6. Scott Penny(St. Michaels) - u19*
7. Ethan Baxter(St. Gerards) - u18
8. Michael McGagh(Blackrock) - u19*
9. Cormac Foley(St. Gerards) - u19*
10. James Tarrant(Blackrock) - u19
11. Eoin Carey(St. Marys) - ?
12. Matt Grogan(Belvedere) - ?
13. Liam Turner(Blackrock) - u19*
14. Liam McMahon(Blackrock) - u19
15. David Lacey(Belvedere) - ?

* played for ireland

Lacey played county minor football in 2016 and 2017 so would almost certainly be an u19 during this season

Would be interesting to see teams for other provinces.

Tony Wards Leinster Schools team of the year:

1. James Gleeson(Belvedere) - u19
2. Sean Molony(Blackrock) - u19
3. Michael Milne(Roscrea) - u19*
4. Cian Prendergast(Newbridge) - u18*
5. Ryan Baird(St. Michaels) - u18*
6. Scott Penny(St. Michaels) - u19*
7. Ethan Baxter(St. Gerards) - u18
8. Michael McGagh(Blackrock) - u19*
9. Cormac Foley(St. Gerards) - u19*
10. James Tarrant(Blackrock) - u19
11. Eoin Carey(St. Marys) - u18
12. Matt Grogan(Belvedere) - u18
13. Liam Turner(Blackrock) - u19*
14. Liam McMahon(Blackrock) - u19
15. David Lacey(Belvedere) - u19

* played for ireland

Tarf1234 wrote: »

Ye was similar thinking to me. Easier to get past the next step but long term not sure.

opens up a chance for a u19 hooker to try and get that spot, likely after next season.

irishfan9 wrote: »

case885 wrote: »

I would've thought with Leinsters hookers pushing on now and Marshall/Scannell only 26 he'd have a better chance there.
Strange Munster aren't backing there own with Scannell/Hodnett and Barron.

easier to get past VOB than Kelleher. But who knows.

yeah weird one.

Ye was similar thinking to me. Easier to get past the next step but long term not sure.

case885 wrote: »

I would've thought with Leinsters hookers pushing on now and Marshall/Scannell only 26 he'd have a better chance there.
Strange Munster aren't backing there own with Scannell/Hodnett and Barron.

easier to get past VOB than Kelleher. But who knows.

yeah weird one.

irishfan9 wrote:

interesting.. would suggest Clarke knows he is up against it with Kelleher in situ..

I would've thought with Leinsters hookers pushing on now and Marshall/Scannell only 26 he'd have a better chance there.
Strange Munster aren't backing there own with Scannell/Hodnett and Barron.

Dubinusa wrote: »

Charlie Ryan? No takers. Barron? Will there be a limit on the amount signed. Could leinster sign 10? Or is there fixed amount for each province?

Ryan is only under-19, so another year in the sub academy looks most likely.

Dubinusa wrote: »

Charlie Ryan? No takers. Barron? Will there be a limit on the amount signed. Could leinster sign 10? Or is there fixed amount for each province?

There isnt a limit. Provinces add as many or as few as they see necessary every year

Charlie Ryan? No takers. Barron? Will there be a limit on the amount signed. Could leinster sign 10? Or is there fixed amount for each province?

Tarf1234 wrote: »

Was told yesterday Clarke is gone to Munster (was offered academy by both) and have been told Milne is staying in Leisnter.

interesting.. would suggest Clarke knows he is up against it with Kelleher in situ..

Was told yesterday Clarke is gone to Munster (was offered academy by both) and have been told Milne is staying in Leisnter.

Wegians89 wrote: »

Thought Milne was with Leinster?

Joining Connacht as they have offered a full academy contract out of school where as leinster have not.

irishfan9 wrote: »

Top prospects for Connacht academy:

Michael Milne(Prop/Roscrea) - u19
Dylan Tierney(Hooker/Corinthians) - u19
Niall Murray(Lock/Buccaneers) - u19
Cian Huxford(Backrow/Corinthians) - u19
Colm Reilly(Scrumhalf/Ballinsloe) - u19
Dylan Prendergast(Outhalf/Westport) - u18
Saul O'Carroll(Centre/Buccaneers) - u18
Hugh Lane(Back Three/Galwegians) - u19

Thought Milne was with Leinster?

Top prospects for Connacht academy:

Michael Milne(Prop/Roscrea) - u19
Dylan Tierney(Hooker/Corinthians) - u19
Niall Murray(Lock/Buccaneers) - u19
Cian Huxford(Backrow/Corinthians) - u19
Colm Reilly(Scrumhalf/Ballinsloe) - u19
Dylan Prendergast(Outhalf/Westport) - u18
Saul O'Carroll(Centre/Buccaneers) - u18
Hugh Lane(Back Three/Galwegians) - u19

Top prospects for Leinster academy:

Thomas Clarkson(Prop/Blackrock) - u18
Eoghan Clarke(Hooker/Wanderers) - u20
Ryan Baird(Lock/St. Michaels) - u18
Scott Penny(Backrow/St. Michaels) - u19
Cormac Foley(Scrumhalf/St. Gerards) - u19
Harry Byrne(Outhalf/UCD) - u19
David Hawkshaw(Centre/Belvedere) - u19
Michael Silvester(Back Three/DUFC) - u20

Locke_Lamora wrote: »

I was surprised that Sisk wasn't involved in the Japan or France games. Are Craig Casey or Conor Phillips not likely?

Only picking the best prospect at each position... Casey already in, Phillips probably have to do a year in sub academy.

Locke_Lamora wrote: »

I'm guessing the likes of David McCann, Ryan O'Neil, and Jamie McCartney are expected to do a year out of school before entering the academy?

was only listing one player per position and I'd rate Allison above those 3 at backrow..

And yeah probably, due to number of backrows in academy:

Academy
Greg Jones(u22)
Aaron Hall(u20)
Joe Dunleavy(u20)
Sub Academy
Matthew Agnew(u20)
Zac Ward(u20)
Azur Allison(u19)
School
Jamie MacCartney(u19)
David McCann(u18)
Ryan O'Neill(u18)

irishfan9 wrote: »

Top prospects for Ulster academy:

John McKee(LH Prop/Campbell) - u18
Claytan Milligan(Hooker/Ballynahinch) - u19
Conor McMeniman(Lock/Letterkenny RFC) - u18
Azur Allison(Backrow/Ballymena) - u19
Graham Curtis(Scrumhalf/Malone) - u19
Ben Houston(Outhalf/Ballymena) - u19
Stewart Moore(Centre/Balleman) - u19
Aaron Sexton(Back Three/Bangor) - u18

I'm guessing the likes of David McCann, Ryan O'Neil, and Jamie McCartney are expected to do a year out of school before entering the academy?