Buccaneers duo named in Ireland U-19 squad

Buccaneers duo Andrew Henson and Leo Anic have been selected to attend the upcoming Ireland U-19s national rugby camp just after Christmas.

It will take place at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Blanchardstown from December 28-30.

Both players are key members of the Buccaneers U-20 squad where versatile place-kicker Henson lines out primarily at full-back and has enjoyed success with Athlone’s Marist College.

Henson was a key figure on the Marist team which won the Connacht Schools Senior Cup in 2024-25, scoring the vital late try in the final against Sligo Grammar School, and he is the captain of the current side.

Garrycastle's Henson also recently helped the Marist football team to reach the semi-finals of the Leinster Schools SF 'A' championship, with their clash against Ardee CS coming up next month.

Anic is a product of Roscommon CBS and joined Buccaneers from Creggs where the formidable lock progressed through their ranks.

The upcoming national camp gives new Ireland U-19 head coach Aiden McNulty, and his assistants, Jonathon Graham, Tommy O’Donnell and Niall Annett, the chance to work closely with the group.