Joy, despair and drama - 15 of the best pictures from Friday's schools rugby action

The Vinnie Murray Cup got underway this afternoon.

THERE WAS DRAMA at Donnybrook earlier as Andrew Hobson’s injury-time try secured Castleknock College a passage through to the next round of the Vinnie Murray Cup.

Hobson’s late score proved decisive in a high-scoring encounter as Castleknock edged into the third round with a 27-25 victory.

Elsewhere, there were victories for Wilson’s Hospital, Skerries Community College, CUS and St Fintan’s High School.

The school’s rugby season intensifies over the coming weeks as the road to glory begins for teams in each of the four provinces.

Here are the best pictures from Friday’s action.

Niall Martin with Dylan Collum Niall Martin of Bray runs at CUS winger Dylan Collum. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

High School's David Donnelly dejected after losing to Skerries at Clontarf RFC. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

CUS supporters do the 'Poznan'. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

A view of a line-out Donnybrook is a busy ground at this time of year. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Conn Alan Marrey and Dylan Walsh Have some of that! Alan Marrey fends off the attention of Dylan Walsh. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Finn Mulcahy is tackled Finn Mulcahy can't hold onto the ball in the tackle. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Rhys Butler dejected High School can't quite believe it. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Both team shake hands after the game Respect at full-time. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

I can see you! Pres Bray's Alex Houlden presents the ball in a ruck. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Lorcan Jones and Jake Foley Bosh! Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Rian Murphy down injured Rian Murphy needs attention. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Andrew Hobson scores the winning try in the the last play of the game Andrew Hobson produces a brilliant finish to win the game for his school. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Andrew Hobson celebrates scoring the winning try in the the last play of the game And there was no hiding his delight. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Luke McKay dejected after the game But there must be a loser. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Shane Power leads the pre-match huddle Captain Shane Power leads the CUS pre-match huddle. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

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