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Preview | Leinster U18 Clubs v Ulster U18 Clubs

30th August 2024

### Matchday Info

🤝 Leinster U18 Clubs v Ulster U18 Clubs 
🗓️ Saturday 31 August, kick-off 3.00pm 
🏟️ Energia Park, Dublin

### Current Standings

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<colgroup><col><col><col><col><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> </td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Played</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Won</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Lost</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Draw</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">TBP</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">LBP</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Points</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Ulster</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">10</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Leinster</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">9</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Connacht</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Munster</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0</td></tr></tbody>
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Ulster will be vying for the Interprovincial title this weekend, and will do so if they win against Leinster, or draw with Leinster provided no TBP is awarded to either team, or both teams attain a TBP. If the teams draw, with Leinster scoring a TBP and Ulster not, the trophy will be shared between both teams.

### Leinster U18 Clubs v Ulster U18 Clubs

Head coach Daryl Maxwell makes no changes to his forward pack, with Luke Caskey, Joshua McColgan and Don Farrell packing down the front row.

The second row pairing sees Archie Graham alongside Jayden Irwin. Dylan Fox and Sam Clarke will form the dynamic back row duo, with the powerful captain Harry McIlwaine leading the side from number eight.

The only change to the starting XV from last week can be seen at scrum-half, where Danny Guy will be stepping out to take the reins, whilst Andrew Jackson pulls the strings at fly-half. The midfield partnership will feature Josh McCaughey at 12, and Nathan Hamilton at outside centre.

The back three sees Ryan McDowell and Adam Hewitt down the wings, with James McMillan holding down the full-back position.

Replacement cover will comprise of Killian Brolly, Lewis Robinson, Jonah Woolley, George Gamble, Noah Haughey, Sam Harper, Jonny Dallas and Lewis Connolly, with Lorcan McLarnon as a travelling reserve.

(1-8) Luke Caskey (Rainey Old Boys), Joshua McColgan (Ballyclare), Don Farrell (Banbridge), Archie Graham (Ballymoney), Jayden Irwin (Academy), Dylan Fox (Malone), Harry McIlwaine (C)(Omagh Accies), Sam Clarke (Enniskillen)

(15-9) James McMillan (Ballymoney), Adam Hewitt (Academy),

Nathan Hamilton (Dungannon), Josh McCaughey (Ballynahinch),

Ryan McDowell (Larne), Andrew Jackson (Banbridge), Danny Guy (Portadown)

Replacements: Killian Brolly (Limavady), Lewis Robinson (Ards), Jonah Woolley (Randalstown), George Gamble (Enniskillen), Noah Haughey (Banbridge), Sam Harper (Omagh Accies), Jonny Dallas (Larne), Lewis Connolly (Ballynahinch)

Reserves: Lorcan McLarnon (Rainey Old Boys)

### Staff

Head Coach: Daryl Maxwell

Assistant Coaches: Paddy Browne & Peter Wilson

Manager: Eamon McCormick

Athletic Development: Sean Quinn

Physio: Martin Dunlop

Analyst: Miguel Ferreira

Resources Manager: Bob Matson