Ulster School's Cup Final 2018

THE ROYAL SCHOOL ARMAGH

WILLIE FALOON HEAD COACH Willie is a former pupil of the Royal School Armagh attending from 1998 – 2005, honing his rugby skills under the expertise of Kenny Hooks and Dave Eakin, during this time he was part of the last RSA side to lift the Schools Cup in 2004. He went on to enjoy a successful professional rugby career representing Ulster, Connacht and the Irish Wolfhounds before finishing his career at Ulster. He was Forwards coach at City of Armagh RFC for two seasons before taking up the reins as Head Coach this season. MEET THE COACHES

CHRIS PARKER BACKS COACH Chris is a former pupil of Wallace High School and taught for a short time at Ballymena Academy before being appointed to teach Geography in the Royal School seven years ago. During that time, he has worked with many teams throughout the school and this is his third year with the 1st XV. Outside of school he is Backs Coach at City of Armagh RFC working alongside Willie and Ali Birch. In his spare time Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and new-born son Ben as well as socialising with friends and reading autobiographies.

JAMES McCALL FORWARDS COACH

James is another former pupil of the Royal School Armagh attending from 1999 – 2006, he was one of the youngest members of the Schools Cup Team in 2004 when he won the trophy alongside his brother and captain John McCall. This is James first season as part of the coaching team and he has been working with the forwards and leading the Strength and Conditioning aspect of training. Outside of rugby James has a keen interest in Strength & Conditioning, keeping fit and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.

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