Leinster Senior Cup and Junior Cup Rugby – List of games on TV Squads, Draw, Results & Live score updates for the 2025 competition.
Premier Sports to Broadcast 2025 Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup Live
Premier Sports is set to deliver comprehensive coverage of the highly anticipated 2025 Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup, beginning Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
The broadcaster will exclusively air eight live matches from the competition, kicking off with Blackrock College versus St Mary’s College in Round 1. The opening clash will be held at Energia Park, with coverage starting at 2.45pm on Premier Sports 1. Fans can look forward to in-depth interviews and expert analysis from Connor Morris and Bernard Jackman.
Following the first round, all four quarter-final fixtures will be broadcast live during the week of 10 February 2025. The semi-finals are scheduled for the week commencing 3 March 2025, also at Energia Park.
This year, with the RDS Arena undergoing redevelopment, the final will take place at Tallaght Stadium on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March 2025. Premier Sports will bring the curtain down on another thrilling year of Senior Cup action from this iconic Dublin venue.
Michael O’Rourke, founder and owner of Premier Sports, expressed his excitement about this year’s event:
“We are delighted to once again showcase this brilliant competition and the talented schools and players involved. Hosting the final in Tallaght Stadium adds a unique element to this year’s tournament. It’s an excellent venue with a fantastic atmosphere, and our team is well-versed in broadcasting from there. We can’t wait to get started, beginning with the reigning champions facing a determined St Mary’s College side hungry for success at the Senior Cup level.”
Matthew Dowling, Chief Commercial Officer for Leinster Rugby, also highlighted the significance of the partnership:
“We’d like to thank Michael and the team at Premier Sports for their continued support of the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup. Broadcasting eight live games on such a respected platform is a fantastic opportunity for players and fans alike. Premier Sports’ commitment to rugby, from grassroots to professional levels, is unparalleled, and we’re looking forward to another exciting season.”
Where to Watch
Premier Sports is available on Sky (channels 412 and 420), NOW, Virgin, and Vodafone platforms. Additional information can be found on the Premier Sports website.
Streaming Additional Matches
Leinster Rugby has confirmed that the remaining seven Round 1 matches will be available for streaming. Details will be announced closer to the fixtures.
2025 Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup Fixtures
First Round
All matches will take place at Energia Park, Donnybrook, at 3pm.
• Monday, 20 January: St Gerard’s School v St Michael’s College
• Wednesday, 22 January: Kilkenny College v St Vincent’s Castleknock College
• Friday, 24 January: Belvedere College v Wesley College
• Monday, 27 January: Terenure College v Clongowes Wood College
• Tuesday, 28 January: Blackrock College v St Mary’s College – live on Premier Sports
• Wednesday, 29 January: Newbridge College v Gonzaga College
• Thursday, 30 January: Cistercian College Roscrea v Vinnie Murray Cup Q2
• Friday, 31 January: Vinnie Murray Cup Q1 v St Fintan’s High School
Quarter-Finals
Scheduled for the week commencing 10 February 2025 at Energia Park.
Semi-Finals
Scheduled for the week commencing 3 March 2025 at Energia Park.
Final
The final will take place on Monday, 17 March 2025, at Tallaght Stadium.
Stay tuned as Premier Sports brings the best of Leinster Rugby Schools Senior Cup action to fans across Ireland and beyond.
