Schools Cup Games Under Lights?

[thebigcheese]

Have there ever been any Senior or Junior Cup games played under lights? Given the popularity of these games, it surely makes sense to play them in the evening when those of us who work could go and watch them. Apart from the games on Setanta, this is the only place where I can keep up with how games have gone, but if they were played on Weekday evenings after 5pm, more past pupils would attend. I'm pretty sure that most school kids would still go.

[oh no where do we go!]

the way schools rugby is going we may see a 'friday night lights' type scenario in the future

[Phil]

They'll never take our half days away!!

[bgmusic]

The second half of the JCT game between Belvedere and St.Marys on Jan.31 was played under lights because of the weather conditions.

[ruggerbugger]

They'll never take our half days away!!

Funny but I dont care anymore since I'm in 6th year. I think it would be great. The League Final between Andrews and Monkstown was in Seapoint under lights - a brilliant occasion!!! There was so many past pupils at the game which made the atmosphere better on the CBC side. Dont know about the Andrews side but it looked crowded on their side also.
Even better because we won!!!

[kerpal]

ye would be good, to be honest most games are under lights u just dont notice!!! nighttime kickoffs wud be interesting tho, but wudnt suit the people who matter, the players, they wudnt be used to playing and training so late and to be honest i think leaving a player on final day wait for 12 hours till kick off would be torture!!
Forget about the supporters and past pupils, its not about what suits them!

[ruggerbugger]

ye would be good, to be honest most games are under lights u just dont notice!!! nighttime kickoffs wud be interesting tho, but wudnt suit the people who matter, the players, they wudnt be used to playing and training so late and to be honest i think leaving a player on final day wait for 12 hours till kick off would be torture!!
Forget about the supporters and past pupils, its not about what suits them!

Ye, but the Cup is a money making operation and the Leinster Branch must see the potential increase in gate receipts if kickoffs were later.