St Benedict's 1st Rugby XV Rank Third in the Country
Over 100 schools compete in the Daily Mail Schools Trophy
The St. Benedict's School 1st XV. Picture: Gerry McManus
St. Benedict’s School’s 1st XV for rugby have finished an unbeaten term which saw them finish third in a national competition.
The 2021 Daily Mail Schools Trophy is a merit table system by more than 100 teams across the country.
The school last game was a bonus point 37-5 win against Magdalen College School on Saturday 11 December was a brilliant way to end the season.
The St Benedict’s team has never previously finished in the top 10 of the Trophy, which started in 2013, but results have steadily improved in recent seasons under the guidance of the Director of Sport, Zoran Higgins, and Director of Rugby, James Coles.
Mr Higgins said, “The coaching team and I are delighted that the boys have played so well this year – some of the rugby played has been stunning! The 1st XV are a testament to what can be achieved through hard work, endeavour and commitment."
Mr Coles said, “The squad has been led superbly by Captain Cathal Sheehan and has worked unbelievably hard. The extra mile that the Seniors have gone this year, not only in their own development but in supporting the progression of younger year groups, has been exemplary.”
This year saw the school's highest ever ranking in the competition. Picture: Gerry McManus
Cathal Sheehan, Captain of the 1st XV, said, “The strong set of results achieved this year by the 1st XV are a testament to the hard work that the team and coaches have put in, on and off the field. As a team we wanted to leave a legacy of hard work, effort and commitment and our 3rd place finish in the Daily Mail Trophy is evidence of this.”
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December 14, 2021