Malahide Community School are Senior Leinster Champions! MCS 21-Bush PPS 17
December 12, 2025
Malahide Community School Senior Rugby Team played in their first ever Leinster Cup final against a very talented Bush PPS side in Energia Park on Thursday 11th September.
Bush took an early lead before Jack Murphy scored under the posts, with Riain Cox converting to make it 7-5 to MCS. Two quick fire Bush scores saw them leading 17-7, before Eóin Eason barrelled over the line and Matthew Whitton converting just before half time to make it 17-14 going into the break.
With worsening conditions, both sides fought hard, with Conor McCarthy spotting a gap and scoring what turned out to be the winning try with Riain converting again.
Bush were camped out in the MCS 22 meter-line for the last 10 minutes, attacking relentlessly but being met with a sea of blue. Despite their spirited efforts, MCS kept them at bay with some brave and fearless tackling, eventually forcing a knock on that ended the game in what was the most tense finish possible.
This is only the schools second appearance in the Leinster Anne McInerney Cup, having competed in the Development Shield for over a decade making the achievement even more incredible.
Commiserations to Bush PPS who fought an amazing battle, and were extremely humble and classy in defeat.
MCS TEAM: Ivan Boffo, Eóin Eason, Ryan Canny (Captain), Ben Tilley, Larry Foley, Hugh Rush, Sean Vellere, Matthew Whitton, Conor McCarthy, Riain Cox, Jude Redmond, Alex Bulmer, Jack Murphy, Finn Kelly, Hugo Lynch, Charlie Kirke, Stan O’Rourke, Corey Wilson, Ryan Heffernan, James McCallion, Liam McGrath, Alex Cooney, Finn Kilduff.
Tries: Jack Murphy, Eóin Eason, Conor McCarthy
Conversions: Riain Cox (2), Matthew Whitton
