Newbridge College - 17 CUS - 0: Beaten Leinster League finalists Newbridge College qualified for a tilt at Cistercian College, Roscrea in the quarter-final of the Leinster Schools' Junior Cup with a convincing win over CUS at North Kildare RFC yesterday.

Scrumhalf Sam Sutton, and wingers Robert O'Connor and Gary Burns, finished off the tries and openside Ronan Skeehan converted once to give Newbridge every encouragement for the last eight.

At North Kildare RFC: Newbridge College 17 (S Sutton, R O'Connor, G Burns tries; R Skehan con) CUS 0.

Wales captain Gareth Thomas believes England are capable of winning the Grand Slam after they dethroned last year's champions in emphatic style at Twickenham.

Thomas was impressed by the way England have developed since their defeat in Cardiff 12 months ago.

"England were very impressive. They have moved on from last year, they have gelled, they have more stability and a good backbone in their team," said Thomas.

"They will be a real threat come the end of the tournament and I think they are more than capable of winning the Grand Slam."