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IRFU takes stand against supplements
In response to the growing trend of schoolboys taking
dietary and other supplements as part of their preparation to play rugby
and other sports, the IRFU has issued the following statement, the
content of which would be normal policy in this school already:
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Young rugby players should focus on good eating
and drinking practices to support optimum performance. Fact sheets
to support this are available through the IRFU website
www.IrishRugby.ie
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The use of protein supplements should not be
recommended by schools, coaches, teachers or others involved in the
training of young rugby players.
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The IRFU strongly advises against the use of
nutritional ergogenic aids, in particular creatine.
The message therefore is - good, balanced diet,
plenty of water, quality training, no supplements. |
Form 5 study skills course
The visiting lecturers for the seminar on Saturday
were very impressed with the response from the students, along with
their hard work and good manners. Well done to all concerned!
L. McClure
Above and below - members of the band "The Works" performing in assembly
(Form 2)
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Senior girls hockey team through to
quarter-finals
Well done to the senior girls hockey team which faced King's Hospital
in the second round of the Leinster Schools Cup last Wednesday. They
started the match well with a goal from open play scored by Valerie
Sexton in the first five minutes. Staying on top for most of the first
half, they were rewarded with a short corner goal from Ali Meeke just
before half time. Despite some problems in the second half, the team
finished with a convincing 3-0 win and will now play in the quarter
finals on Wednesday 6 February. |
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1st XV go out to Roscrea
The game was played in Tullamore, Co. Offaly where we
encountered some severe weather conditions. The lighter High School pack
played magnificently in the first half, disrupting the opponent’s
lineout and scrum. However, the back line found the conditions tough to
play an expansive game. The score was 0-0 going into the second half
when two Colin Sheridan penalties put us ahead by 6 - 0. Roscrea replied
with a well struck penalty to reduce the deficit. It was not until the
last minute that Roscrea bowled over the try line to leave the score
8-6. Needless to say, this gave us little time to regain the lead in
spite of some tremendous efforts. We would like to thank our supporters
for enduring such a long trip in such bad weather.
L. McBride |
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Sport this week
Boys hockey
Junior Sandford Park Wed 30 UCD 2.30
Under 13 (C) Sutton Park Wed 30 Away 2.30
Girls hockey
Sen I St Andrew's Wed 30 St Andrew's 2.00
Jun A St Andrew's Wed 30 St Andrew's 3.00
Min B St Andrew's Wed 30 Home 2.00
Min C St Andrew's Wed 30 Home 3.00
1st Yr B Alexandra Wed 30 Home 2.00
1st Yr C Alexandra Wed 30 Home 3.00
Sen III (1/4 f) Mt Anville Sat 2 Home 9.00
Sen II tba
Min A (1/4 f) OL Terenure Sat 2 Home 11.00
Other matches vs OL Grove on Saturday 2 February tba |
Rugby
2nd XV (L) Kilkenny Wed 30 Home 2.30
3rd XV (L) Templeogue Wed 30 Templeogue 2.30
JCT B (L) St Michael's Wed 30 Ballsbridge 2.30
U 14 A CBC Wed 30 Monkstown 2.30
3rd XV (L) Terenure Sat 2 Terenure tba
U 13 A, B Willow Park Sat 2 Williamstown tba
Results - well done!
In boys hockey, the seniors beat Sandford Park 7-0 in the cup to
reach the quarter final. The juniors lost to King's Hospital on penalty
flicks after drawing 2-2 after extra time. In girls hockey, the Sen II
and the Minor B beat Wesley and the 1st Year B beat Newpark. In rugby,
the "Cobras" beat Terenure 29-0. |
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