Terenure College captured the Bank of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup with a 29-21 victory over Lansdowne at Energia Park on Saturday, and there was no shortage of Laois involvement in the success.
Ratheniska brothers Craig and Ross Adams both featured in the backline for the victors.
Craig was heavily involved in the attacking play that led to key tries, including the break which set up Aran Egan’s score before half-time.
At scrum-half, Ballyfin’s William Reilly impressed with a high-tempo performance, linking well with out-half Julian Leszczynski to keep Terenure on the front foot.
The Laois influence wasn’t limited to the pitch. On the coaching front, Tom Hargroves continues to make his mark as Terenure’s Strength and Conditioning Coach, while Cathal Bannon is an integral part of the management team as Forwards Coach.
Hargroves has served as Laois’s Head of Athletic Development in recent years and has been with the Laois senior footballers.
Elsewhere, fellow Laois men Luke Rigney (Portlaoise) and David Maher (Stradbally) were not involved on the day but remain part of the extended squad, contributing to Terenure’s ongoing success.
The win adds to Terenure’s growing stature at the top of Irish club rugby, with the cup proving to be valuable preparation for the Energia All-Ireland League campaign.
Terenure are currently under the guidance of former All Black great Carlos Spencer, who joined the club in the summer and has already added his influence to a side that continues to compete at the very top of Irish club rugby.
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