Ulster Schools' Cup FInal

ULSTER SCHOOLS’ CUP FINAL MONDAY 18th MARCH 2019 - KINGSPAN STADIUM - KICK OFF 3.00pm CAMPBELL COLLEGE V METHODIST COLLEGE

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

As President of the IRFU Ulster Branch, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to Kingspan Stadium for today’s Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup Final between Campbell College, Belfast and Methodist College, Belfast.

developed a love of rugby which will see them continue to be involved in the sport at whatever level for many years to come. As I have said, there are many competitions in schools rugby and, on behalf of the Ulster Branch, I wish to thank the Schools Committee, chaired by Stephen Black for the hard work and planning which they put in throughout the year to ensure that everything runs smoothly, whatever the vagaries of the weather. Rugby in schools would not be played without the continued cooperation of the principals and teaching staff and I would wish to express our gratitude to them for their support in times when they have to deal with many different pressures. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Danske Bank for their continued and generous sponsorship of schools rugby in Ulster. The name has become synonymous with the Schools’ Cup and their financial support has played a large part in the development of rugby in schools. I wish both teams good luck for the final today and I hope that everyone enjoys the match and the Schools’ Cup experience. Stephen Elliott President, IRFU Ulster Branch

I extend a warm welcome to the players from both teams, their coaches, and parents. The Schools’ Cup final is one of the most important fixtures in the provincial rugby calendar and always brings colour and atmosphere to the home of rugby in Ulster. There is always great support from pupils of the schools involved, both past and present, and from the neutrals who simply enjoy watching our top schools playing against each other. Although the Schools’ Cup is deservedly the most prestigious competition in schools rugby it is not the only one and, over the past few months, boys and girls throughout the Province have been playing in the various subsidiary competitions and putting in tremendous effort to win trophies at different levels. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to them and their coaches and teachers for their commitment and contribution to the game of rugby. For some of the players on both teams today the final will be the highlight of their rugby careers whereas others may go on to greater things. I hope that all those involved have enjoyed their rugby throughout school and that today will be a great occasion from which they can also enjoy and take away lasting memories. I also hope that, whatever the future holds for them, they have

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acknowledge the welcome they have shown to Danske Bank colleagues, some of the competition’s most avid fans, at the many events and fixtures leading up to this final. For the players from Methody and Campbell, this is the most important match of their school rugby career. Dedication, skill and sheer sporting talent has led them to this final, a defining game which will be the pinnacle of their young sporting careers. Both teams have produced exciting displays of rugby throughout the tournament and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them, along with their captains, coaches and supporters. On behalf of everyone at Danske Bank, I wish both teams the very best of luck on this memorable occasion and look forward to an exciting final. Kevin Kingston Chief Executive Of cer Danske Bank UK

The Schools’ Cup is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the sporting calendar, with a strong following of pupils past, present and future from across the Province. This year’s final will see last year’s winners Campbell College and Methodist College, the most successful side in Schools’ Cup history, go head to head. Over the years we have seen how the Schools’ Cup has showcased the skills and talent of exceptional young players; helping open the door to a professional career and in many cases an international career too. We are making more possible for local communities and are privileged that we can do this through our partnerships with not only Ulster Schools’ Cup rugby, but also with the Northern Ireland Schools’ Football Association (NISFA) and Ulster Schools’ GAA. I would like pay tribute to the dedicated work of the Ulster Branch, who alongside the Ulster Schools’ Committee, make this tournament possible. I’d also like to

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IRFU ULSTER BRANCH SCHOOLS' COMMITTEE WELCOME

On behalf of the Schools' Committee, it is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to Kingspan Stadium this afternoon for the 2018/2019 Danske Bank Schools' Cup Final, contested by Campbell College and Methodist College. We look forward to the prospect of two well respected teams marking the occasion with an enjoyable, and high quality, game.

Academy, last year’s winners, 17-12 in the final. It remains to be seen if any of those results will provide pointers for today's outcome but it highlights clearly the current rugby-playing strength of the schools whilst paying tribute to the influence of their coaches at all levels. Both schools have displayed excellent form in recent weeks with Campbell College suffering only one reverse in 2019, losing narrowly to Royal School Armagh, whilst recording many notable victories against opponents of the calibre of Clongowes Wood College and Rockwell College. The record of the Methodist College team is even more impressive and they bring an unbeaten record in full games this season into today’s fixture, despite the challenge of a fixture list which includes the leading schools in Leinster, Munster and Ulster. The only blemish on an otherwise flawless win record came undeservedly against Blackrock College in the Semi-Final of the Eric Lindsay Memorial Cup, a tournament which MCB hosted to mark the College’s sesquicentenary and which was an excellent showcase for schools’ rugby in these islands. In reaching their second successive final, the Campbell College team has faced ‘seeded’ opposition in each round. Having overcome a potentially tricky visit to Sullivan Upper in Round 4, the East Belfast school then comprehensively defeated Enniskillen Royal Grammar School at Fox’s Field before edging out their opponents in last year’s final, Royal School Armagh, in the Semi-Final. For Methodist College, their path to the final commenced with a convincing away victory

Over the 143 year history of the competition, these two Belfast schools have appeared in many finals with Campbell College, the current holders of the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup, recording twenty-four outright wins and Methodist College, the school with the most Cup wins in this famous competition, being victorious in thirty-five finals. In that time, the schools have met each other in nine previous finals with honours even as, in addition to a drawn game in 1953, both schools have recorded four victories against their rivals. For many of the players on show, this is not their first appearance in the schools rugby showpiece with several members of the Campbell College team seeking a second successive victory following last year’s success over Royal School Armagh, and players from the Methodist College squad seeking to erase the memory of defeat in 2017 by Royal Belfast Academical Institution. Each side is sprinkled with Ulster representative players from U19, U18 and U17 age groups, many of whom will have played together in our interprovincial teams. Whatever camaraderie they had on those occasions will undoubtedly be set aside today as they seek to bring success for their respective schools. In addition to the exploits of their 1st XV teams this season, Campbell College and Methodist College contested the recent Danske Bank 2nd XV Final, which resulted in the trophy being shared following a 10 - 10 draw, and a Danske Bank Medallion Shield Semi-Final in which the South Belfast school triumphed before defeating Ballymena

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Without this contribution, schools' rugby in Ulster would be in a much poorer place. Already several games in the competition have proved to be great advertisements for our schools’ game, not only in terms of the quality of rugby in show but also in the atmosphere provided by the supporters from all the schools. I look forward to similar excellence both on and off the field today and trust that this will be an occasion to remember with all involved proving themselves as excellent ambassadors for their schools and for our great game. Finally, I offer best wishes to the coaches, under the leadership of Brian Robinson and Nick Wells, and the players from both schools - may the better side win. Stephen W Black Chairman Ulster Schools’ Committee

over Dalriada School before comfortably overcoming ‘seeded’ opposition in RBAI at Pirrie Park in the Quarter-Final and Wallace High School in the Semi-Final. For Danske Bank, today represents their 14th Schools' Cup Final as our sponsors and we are delighted to welcome their Chief Executive, Kevin Kingston, and other Danske Bank representatives to the stadium. The Schools' Committee, and indeed all our schools, are indebted to Danske Bank for their continued support and generosity without which we would struggle to meet the demands of all our competitions, our representative sides and our age grade player development programmes. One need look no further than the current Ulster senior squad and its Academy, in which the significant majority of our professional players come from our schools, for the benefits which this support is bringing to Ulster and Irish rugby. Another group to whom the Schools’ Committee owes much gratitude for assistance throughout the season is the Ulster Society of Rugby Football Referees and I offer best wishes to today's officials, led by referee Dan Carson. I hope they have an enjoyable game free from controversy. There are many people behind the scenes who contribute to the success of schools' rugby and the development of schools' players in the Province and I thank them all: Principals for their support for the game in spite of the challenging financial demands placed on our schools; the members of the Schools' Committee for their dedication to develop rugby in schools and their administration of all our competitions; the administrative staff at Ulster Rugby, particularly Jill and Lesley; our PRO, ‘Barney’ McGonigle, who ensures that schools' rugby gets unsurpassed coverage in the local press; the Ulster Rugby Academy staff under Kieran Campbell's direction, who are supporting the development of players and coaches in schools and, of course, all those coaches and assistants across all our schools who are working with young players.

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TODAY'S CAPTAINS

REX TINSLEY CAMPBELL COLLEGE

KEVIN McNABOE METHODIST COLLEGE

Rex started playing rugby far from the green playing fields of Ulster, when he lived in Bahrain from the age of 7 to 14. At 8, he joined the only rugby club on the island and quickly began to enjoy the sport. Rex joined Campbell College as a boarder in third year and his talent and love for rugby quickly blossomed. Looking up to previous Campbellians such as James Nelson, John McKee and fellow boarder Tom O’Toole, Rex developed into a leader on this current team and is one of twelve players aiming to win back-to-back Schools’ Cup titles. Rex is currently studying for his A-Levels in Maths, Chemistry and Physics and plans to study Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh next year.

Kevin is now in his third year of being a part of the Methodist college 1st XV, subbing as back row cover in 5th year and starting outside centre last year. Losing in the final and semi-final the last 2 years respectively will motivate him and his team to go the whole way this year. He has represented the Ulster U18 Schools’ team which won the inter-provincial championship in 2018. Outside of rugby, Kevin is involved in athletics and has represented Northern Ireland at the UK School games in discus and Ulster at the inter-provincial championships. He is currently studying for his A-Level exams in Economics, Maths and History and hopes to continue studying Economics at university in either Newcastle or Dublin.

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GUEST ARTICLE: ROD NAWN

RIVALRIES RENEWED, FRIENDSHIPS FORGED Once again, the second oldest rugby tournament in the world stages its Final at what has become its most traditional Belfast venue.

stadium of today. But it’s an arena which still has real, easily-drawn memories of Finals in the shadow of that giant old Ravenhill grandstand and on those famed tiered terraces opposite. The modern Schools’ Cup tournament has adapted to the times we live in, so for the earlier rounds the fancied and ‘seeded’ sides are virtual spectators until their entry into the fray in February. That does mean that some of the giant-killing acts of yesteryear won’t be repeated, but there are some reasonable grounds for that. It is a truism of the age that schools with big reputations and profile to maintain will invest greater resources, material and human, to sustain status. If RBAI, Methody, RS Armagh and Campbell aren’t vying for the trophy by the quarter-final stages a sea- change will have come over the sport. But, for instance, in Ballyclare, in Enniskillen, Lisburn and in north Down there’ll be renewed application each year and the potential for a new order is realistic and pursued with vigour and the broader production line of talent from across Ulster is evidenced in the emergence of some outstanding young players in the Province’s and Ireland’s age-group sides. The ‘pecking order’ is there to be revised, and though modern sport’s reliance – some would say obsession – with statistics does lead to more progressive training regimes and greater understanding of the physical demands of rugby at all levels, there is something really uplifting about the emergence of an unlikely force to match, and sometimes overtake, the deservedly perennial contenders for the biggest prizes. Those ‘stats’ ranked Methody as the country’s top team at the turn of the year, and coach Nicky Wells has skilfully navigated his gifted charges through to the

The Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup decider brings together fierce city rivals, and consistent names on the winners’ honours board, in Campbell College and Methodist College. Those establishments are far from unfamiliar with trips to Kingspan Stadium to wrestle for the coveted old shield with its roll-call of those who have lifted that trophy, and its predecessor, high since 1876. The game is a highlight of the rugby calendar, and not just for schools: its status has grown and been enhanced by the deeds of derring-do many players have gone on to achieve with clubs, Province and country. The St Patrick’s Day date is circled in the diary by many alumni of schools whose journey in this competition started out even before Christmas. The game of rugby, at its best, brings old friends together when careers and lives have taken differing, geographically opposite paths. While the players lucky enough to be featuring in the Final this afternoon will have a suppressed excitement about the potential celebrity which this evening could bring many of those who have been educated over in East Belfast or at the junction of Stranmillis and University Roads will, vicariously or not, relive former triumphs and the occasional disappointments. Today the families have a day out which is quite unique, partisan but genuinely friendly, a sporting decider which allows and encourages social re-engagement, the firmer still bonding of ties which have, in the main, remained unshakeable. No matter that it is rugby’s St Patrick’s Day 24 hours later this year, the endeavour and imagination invested by the boys entrusted with wearing those famous school colours today will be matched in the gaggles, small and large, of friends and foes reunited in the watering holes in and around the modern

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in tandem with their academic targets, and to be part of the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Final is the ultimate achievement – bar taking the trophy back to a rapturous reception at tomorrow morning’s Assembly! – for a squad which has been taught together, prepared for life together and trained together for years. A unique bond will have formed in the Methody and Campbell squads, and in decades to come they’ll reunite to support future generations on St Patrick’s Day, just as predecessors have gathered to support their 2019 successors. The Schools’ Cup has a way of fastening friendships just as it secures great rivalries. Another fabled chapter opens this afternoon when referee Dan Carson blows his whistle to begin what promises to be a compelling contest.

Final, accounting for the formidable Belfast ‘Inst’ and Wallace High en route to Ravenhill Park. Ironically, Campbell, despite its acknowledged strengths on the pitch and in the coaching team, entered 2019 relatively low in the rankings, but the ‘seeding’ committee was not to be misled and Brian Robinson, that great Irish No.8, with Jonny Cupitt at his side, had a group of players approaching its collective peak in the round of the last 16. Sullivan Upper, an ambitious Enniskillen Royal, then RS Armagh in the ‘semi’, were sterling opposition which has forged another excellent Schools’ Cup match-day squad. Last season the decider gave us a ‘Town versus Country’ contest, always a good formula for a colourful and rather different crowd in the state-of-the-art Kingspan Stadium stands and on its well-designed terraces. Royal School Armagh, whose name was the very first on the trophy in 1876, came off just second best to Campbell College, who return as holders this early Spring afternoon. Nowadays the literal professionalism of rugby in Ireland means many of those on show today will have already been earmarked as potential Ulster and Ireland players of the next decade. The schools game was always a rich recruiting talent for our top players, and with contemporary development and coaching in the hands of fully-staffed Academies, this will not be the last time the Kingspan Stadium sward will feature several of those determined on making their own mark on the history of this tournament. First-class prospects are identified well down the line nowadays, but be in no doubt that whatever ambitions are harboured in the very long term, each and every player today is focused completely on being part of a team which adds further lustre to the historically heavyweight achievements of Campbell and Methodist Colleges in sport generally, and in rugby in particular. This day, of all the game’s schooldays, stands out. Households will have been gripped by the Cup for months, not just the duration of the competition. The boys will have worked hard all year,

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PUPILS MESSAGE OF SUPPORT

JAKE LOWRY & RHIANNON COULTER HEAD BOY & HEAD GIRL METHODIST COLLEGE

REX TINSLEY HEAD BOY CAMPBELL COLLEGE

It has been an honour to be a Campbellian for the last five years. Watching and participating on now three Schools’ Cup Finals, every time has been different but something always remains the same - the sense of community on and off the pitch. I had the privilege to be part of the winning side last year and the noise created in support was unbelievable through every stage of the competition and this year is no different. In the weeks building up to the final there’s a buzz around school which is encouraging as a player. Getting support from home and school, knowing everyone is behind you, is really beneficial in prepping for games. It creates an atmosphere where boys can express themselves and grow as players and people. We’ve had some nail biting finishes, against Sullivan in the 4th round and against Armagh in the semi-final. However, you were with us through all of that and kept our heads held high. So for that we are truly grateful. We hope we can retain the Cup, not only for the pupils of today, but for the ones that have passed as well. Best of luck to Methody, I hope this Belfast final will be a festival of talent and produces a game worthy of the occasion. Finally, to my team mates. This is it. We know it will be a battle, so let’s bring it to them. Be passionate and respectful. Relish the occasion to retain the Cup and lets leave the jersey in a better place for future players to pick it up.

First, let us congratulate both Campbell and Methody for reaching the Schools’ Cup Final this year! We think everyone can agree that this is an outstanding achievement and one which both teams can be very proud of. Our 1st XV players have acquitted themselves exceptionally throughout the year, especially against RBAI and Wallace in the Quarter-Final and Semi-Final matches. The Final, obviously, marks Methody’s toughest match to date and we will undoubtedly see brilliant rugby played, with many on both teams playing their final school rugby match after many years of hard work. The dedication and skill of all the players is quite remarkable but we know that none of this would be possible without the continual coaching and support of Mr Wells and Mr Lindsay, amongst others. As always, there is an incredible atmosphere surrounding the Schools’ Cup Final, with everyone united in support of the 1st XV. It is genuinely special to be members of the Methody community and to see so many fellow pupils achieving at such a high level. On behalf of Methody’s pupils, we want to wish Kevin and the team all the best for the Final. Good luck to both teams.

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS

REFEREE DAN CARSON ASSISTANT REFEREES JOHNNY PEAK | HENRY RICHMOND | CHRIS LOUGH | ROBBIE MCGREER

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MEET THE COACHES: CAMPBELL COLLEGE

NEIL DOAK HEAD COACH

BRIAN ROBINSON SENIOR XV COACH

JOHNNY CUPITT BACKS/ATTACKS COACH At Age Grade level Johnny played for Ulster Schools’, Irish Schools’ and Ulster U21. This experience, coupled with a club career which included Ballymena, Instonians, Portadown and CIYMS, has helped him develop a coaching style which takes into consideration the varying talents of any group with which he is involved. While at Campbell, Johnny coached the Medallion XV, sharing the Shield in 2009-2010, before winning the competition outright in 2012-2013. As Backs/ Attacks Coach he has led Campbell to the Schools’ Cup Final in 2016, 2018 and 2019.

Neil’s 20 years’ association with Ulster Rugby began as a player when he made his debut at scrum-half in 1990 against the President’s XV. He went on to win 85 caps for Ulster before retiring in 2005 to concentrate on his coaching career. Neil led the development of the Ulster U19, U20 and ‘A’ sides and was quickly promoted to the Ulster senior setup. Along with Brian McLaughlin, he helped to steer the Irish Province to the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham in 2012. Appointed Ulster Rugby Head Coach in October 2014, Neil led Ulster to a European Cup quarter-final, a PRO12 final and two PRO12 semi-finals. Leaving Ulster at the end of the 2016/2017 season, Neil took on coaching roles at Campbell College and Queen’s University. Neil is presently working as attack coach with Worcester Warriors in the English Premiership.

Brian is a past pupil of Cambridge House Grammar School, Ballymena, and a former Irish international. From 1991 to 1994, he played as a number eight for Ireland, winning 25 caps and scoring 6 tries. He was part of the Ireland squad at the 1991 Rugby World Cup where he scored four tries in a match against Zimbabwe. He represented the Ulster senior XV champions from 1987 to 1994 and before that was part of the Ulster U20s setup. He has held the role of Campbell College Senior XV Coach since 1995, leading the school to four Schools’ Cup wins. Throughout all of this time he has brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to the many and various roles undertaken. His coaching career also includes Ulster Schools’, Ulster U20s, Irish Schools’, Belfast Harlequins and Queen’s University.

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MEET THE COACHES: METHODIST COLLEGE

NICK WELLS

STEPHEN LINDSAY

ANDY WILLIS

Nick started his teaching career at The Wallace High School in 2000. Following three years at the Lisburn school, he moved back to his alma mater of Methodist College. He has been Teacher of Physical Education at the College since 2003. Since that date he has been a Senior Rugby coach and has led 1st XV sides to six victories in six Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Finals. He took over as Director Of Rugby at Methodist College in 2012. Outside of the College he is involved with club rugby as Head Coach at Belfast Harlequins Rugby Football Club.

Stephen started his teaching career at The Royal School Armagh in 2004. Following five years at the Armagh school, and like many other Collegians, he found his way back to his old school. He has been Teacher of Mathematics at the College since 2009. Since that date he has been a Senior Rugby coach, and has led two 2nd XV sides and three 1st XV sides to victories in five Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Finals. His other main role in the College is with sixth form students, and he is currently Warden of the Worrell Centre.

Andy, also a former pupil of the College, has been working with the MCB Rugby club as the strength and conditioning coach since the 2016-17 season. Outside of the College he is a Personal Trainer and is involved with club rugby as strength and conditioning coach with Belfast Harlequins Rugby Football Club.

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CRAIGAVON SHS COLLECT U16 HIGH SCHOOLS’ TROPHY

Craigavon Senior High School collected the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ U16 High Schools’ Trophy, with a 55-5 win over Ballyclare Secondary School at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

CRAIGAVON SHS SCORERS Tries: John Glasgow, Bailey Armitage (3), Ciaran Petersen (2), Jack Dang, Tony Ballyclare’s efforts were rewarded on 50 minutes when a series of big carries brought them up to within 5 metres, before number 8 Ashley Doherty bustled over to get his side off the mark. On the final play of the game, fly-half Jamie Hayes spotted space in behind the Ballyclare defence and was able to pick out left winger Taylor with a well placed cross-kick who raced in to touch down and seal the win. (15-9): Jack Coulter, Toby Gribben, Ciaran Petersen, Bailey Armitage, Joshua Taylor, Jamie Hayes, Matthew Orr; (1-8): Jay Crozier, Sam Anderson, Joshua Young, Harry White, Jamie Marshall, Jack Dang, Samuel Glasgow, John Glasgow (C). Replacements: Scott McKinney, Stephen Taylor, Alex Morrison, Devon McCarroll, Joel McClatchey, Daniel Harrison, Jay Anderson, Robert White BALLYCLARE SS SCORERS: Try: Ashley Doherty BALLYCLARE SS TEAM: (15-9): Benjamin Archbold, Ethan McAuley, Carson Todd, Adam Warren (Capt), Kristian Best, Thomas Rea, Bradley Yip; (1-8): William Stewart, Graeme Coulter, Tom Lindsay, Steven McConkey, Rhys Magill, Samuel McLean, James Henderson, Ashley Doherty. Replacements: Zak Wilson, Dylan Coyle, Jack Duncan, Tyler Murdock, John Allen, Peter Stewart-McBride, Oran Lormier, Samuel Patterson Gribben, Joshua Taylor Cons: Joshua Taylor (5) CRAIGAVON SHS TEAM:

Craigavon prop Jay Crozier looked to have opened the scoring in the first minute, but was held up over the line. From the ensuing 5m scrum, number 8 John Glasgow peeled off to power over. Four minutes later, centre Bailey Armitage got in for Craigavon’s second score, making the initial break, then finding himself in space on the right wing when the ball was recycled. Joshua Taylor added the extra two points from the conversion. Armitage’s midfield partner Ciaran Peterson added another try on 7 minutes, finishing off a blistering breakaway move following a turnover just outside their own 22. Taylor’s routine conversion pushed Craigavon into a 19-0 lead. Peterson cantered in for his second try on 21 minutes, as he profited from some bruising work by the Craigavon pack which wore down the Ballyclare defence. Two minutes before the break Armitage notched his second try, taking a quick tap- penalty before darting under the sticks, with Taylor converting. A minute later Armitage had his hat-trick with another excellent breakaway score. Taylor’s conversion gave Craigavon a 38-0 lead at the interval. In the early stages of the second half, Ballyclare enjoyed some good territory inside the opposition 22 but were unable to pierce through a well organised defence. At the other end, Craigavon showed a clinical edge, finding flanker Jack Dang at the back of an attacking 5m lineout, who charged over the whitewash. At the three-quarter mark, Tony Gribben got in on the act after some quick hands left him on the right wing with just one man to beat, which he did with aplomb before dotting down under the posts, with Taylor’s conversion bringing Craigavon to the half century.

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ENNISKILLEN GIRLS POWER TO SCHOOLS’ SENIOR CUP TITLE

Enniskillen Royal GS have won the 2019 Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Girls X7s Senior Cup, thanks to an impressive 14-2 win over Loreto SS Letterkenny at Kingspan Stadium on Thursday.

Beaten finalists last year, the Enniskillen girls were in determined fashion and raced into a 7-0 lead at the end of the opening period, with Zara Flack (2), Catherine Graham, Katie Hetherington, India Daley (2) and Millie Cannings all touching down. Loreto started the second period brightly and almost scored immediately from the kick-off, but Leah Gallagher was stopped just short of the try line. The Enniskillen girls pushed out their lead with further tries from Katie Elliott, Flack (2) and Daley. Despite the scoreline, Loreto continued to battle gamely and were rewarded with a well-taken try from Jade Duffy just before the end of the second period. Flack went over for her fifth try of the game shortly after the start of the third and final period with a neat finish in the left corner, before Graham and captain Hetherington added to their side’s lead. Loreto captain Sara Bundschu battled her way over for a deserved consolation score as full-time approached, but it was Enniskillen Royal Grammar School who were to be crowned champions with the emphatic win.

ENNISKILLEN ROYAL GS TRY SCORERS Zara Flack (5), India Daley (3), Katie Hetherington (2), Catherine Graham (2), Katie Elliott, Millie Cannings. ENNISKILLEN ROYAL GS TEAM: Sarah Armstrong, Ellen Bloomfield, Millie Cannings, India Daley, Lois Edgerton, Katie Elliott, Zara Flack, Catherine Graham, Katie Hetherington (Capt), Lucy Thompson.

LORETO SS LETTERKENNY TRY SCORERS: Jade Duffy, Sara Bundschu.

LORETO SS LETTERKENNY TEAM: Mya Alcorn, Ailbhe Cannon, Sara Bundschu (Capt), Nicola Doherty, Jade Duffy, Tara Duffy, Leah Gallagher, Kelley Higgins, Keeley Lafferty, Emma Logue, Megan McGarvey, Mairead McGettigan.

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MAN IN THE MIDDLE DAN CARSON Tell us about your refereeing experience? I started refereeing in 2014. After a successful spell on IPAS (Inter-Provincial Assessment Scheme) in 2016, I was selected onto the National Referee B Panel and a year later was promoted to the National Referees A Panel. In 2016 I was honoured to be voted Ulster Referee of the Year and am currently refereeing in Division 1 of the All Ireland League. How did you first get into refereeing? I was coaching rugby at Down High School and consequently refereeing a lot of schools matches. The Master in Charge of rugby there, Charlie Knox, suggested that I should pursue a pathway in refereeing - which probably says equally as much about my playing abilities - and I haven’t looked back since. What are the key skills required to be a good referee? I feel it is very important to have empathy with the players you are officiating as well as an understanding of what they are trying to achieve. There is such a degree of interpretation within the laws of the game that it is vital a referee can make common sense decisions while enforcing the laws of the game, so strong communication skills are also vitally important. Despite what people may think referees are not robots, so being able to get your point across to players and coaches in a calm, clear and concise manner helps gain credibility with regards to the decisions you make. The Schools’ Cup Final is one of the most eagerly anticipated games of the domestic rugby season. How do you feel about being the man in the middle? Obviously I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to referee the Schools’ Cup Final. It’s a great privilege to be involved in such a showpiece event. I think it’s an

aspiration for all referees to be in charge of a Schools’ Cup Final so for it to happen to me so early in my referee career is an honour and I am determined to do myself and the occasion justice. What different challenges do you face when looking ahead to such a high profile game? I suppose one of the biggest challenges will be just how much it means to the respective schools, their staff and especially the players. With the game being live on BBC and a big crowd in Kingspan Stadium, the challenge for a referee is to be a calming influence for those on the pitch in order for everyone to give a good account of themselves. How do you prepare for a game like this? The same as I would for any other game. Something I have learned since joining the National Referee Panel is that the more preparation you put in beforehand the better equipped you are to deal with each game. I will be aiming to do the same training, video analysis and self-review as I normally would as well as some specific planning on what this game will present and how I will achieve the best outcomes. Which referees do you admire most? There are a number of former professional Irish referees that I have a great deal of admiration for – Dudley Phillips, David Wilkinson and Peter Fitzgibbon to name but a few. What was the favourite match you have officiated? It’s always nice to referee a game at Kingspan Stadium. I really enjoyed doing one of the Schools’ Cup semi-finals last year but my first ever game here was the McCrea Cup Final between Cooke and Malone. Finals are what all players and referees aspire to be involved in so my first ever final at Kingspan Stadium would probably have to be my favourite.

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Most memorable refereeing experience?

I have been fortunate enough to be an Assistant Referee for a Rugby Europe international between Czech Republic and Poland in Zlin and a European Rugby Continental Shield Play-Off game in Heidelberg, Germany. These were both memorable games – in Zlin I enjoyed experiencing different rugby cultures whereas the winner of the Continental Shield game qualified for the next years EPCR Challenge Cup, the magnitude of the game was evident in the celebrations at the final whistle. Looking back on your early days refereeing – what advice would you give yourself? You’ll learn the most from your toughest games. Like players, referees can have good and bad days but its important to be prepared to evaluate honestly and learn. I’ve learned the most valuable lessons from the games I didn’t think went very well, but those experiences are like a tool kit you can refer to when its needed. Work hard and you will get rewarded! Now you have checked off the Schools’ Cup Final, what are your new refereeing ambitions? I’d love to continue to get regular games in Division 1A of the All Ireland League from a domestic point of view. Any involvement within the professional game is a huge ambition of mine but I am travelling to Paris at the end of month to referee France U18’s v Italy U18’s so to be afforded many more opportunities to travel and do something I enjoy would be great.

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ROUTE TO THE FINAL DANSKE BANK ULSTER SCHOOLS’ CUP ROUND 1

ANTRIM GS

10 21

CARRICKFERGUS GS WELLINGTON COLLEGE

24

STRABANE ACADEMY

17

ROUND 2

LIMAVADY GS GROSVENOR GS

20

LARNE GS

27 22 10

14

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE HOUSE LURGAN COLLEGE

11

BANBRIDGE ACADEMY

13

FOYLE COLLEGE REGENT HOUSE

8

DROMORE HS

8 3

10 55

CARRICKFERGUS GS

DOWN HS

BELFAST HS

45

STRABANE ACADEMY

12

ROUND 3

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL OMAGH ACADEMY COLERAINE GS REGENT HOUSE LURGAN COLLEGE RS DUNGANNON RAINEY ENDOWED

6 3 7 5 7

BALLYCLARE HS

25

DOWN HS

15

DALRIADA SCHOOL

8

BANGOR GS

27 35

CAMBRIDGE HOUSE

38 39

LARNE GS

0 0 3

PORTADOWN COLLEGE

BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY

17

BELFAST HS

ROUND 4

ENNISKILLEN ROYAL GS

19

DOWN HS

3 0

RBAI

38 66

RS DUNGANNON

RS ARMAGH

BANGOR GS

12 19

SULLIVAN UPPER

13

CAMPBELL COLLEGE

CAMBRIDGE HOUSE GS BALLYMENA ACADEMY DALRIADA SCHOOL

7

WALLACE HS

55

17

BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY

12

7

METHODIST COLLEGE

45

RAINEY ENDOWED

15

BALLYCLARE HS

12

QUARTER FINALS

RAINEY ENDOWED METHODIST COLLEGE BALLYMENA ACADEMY CAMPBELL COLLEGE SEMI FINALS

12

WALLACE HS

36 14 14 22

29 10 38

RBAI

RS ARMAGH

ENNISKILLEN ROYAL GS

CAMPBELL COLLEGE METHODIST COLLEGE

12 19

RS ARMAGH WALLACE HS

10

3

FINAL

CAMPBELL COLLEGE

V

METHODIST COLLEGE

30

DANSKE BANK SUBSIDIARY SHIELD QUARTER FINALS

BANGOR GS

42 28

BALLYCLARE HS

24

SULLIVAN UPPER

CAMBRIDGE HOUSE RS DUNGANNON DALRIADA SCHOOL

7

DOWN HS

18

19 22

BELFAST ROYAL ACADEMY

7

SEMI FINALS

SULLIVAN UPPER

33 36

RS DUNGANNON

13 17

BANGOR GS

DALRIADA

FINAL

SULLIVAN UPPER

V

BANGOR GS

DANSKE BANK SCHOOLS' BOWL QUARTER FINALS

LARNE GS

7

COLERAINE GS

19

REGENT HOUSE OMAGH ACADEMY LURGAN COLLEGE SEMI FINALS

20

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

24 10 26

7 7

PORTADOWN COLLEGE

BELFAST HS

PORTADOWN COLLEGE

20 28

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

22 33

BELFAST HS

COLERAINE GS

FINAL

FRIENDS’ SCHOOL

16

COLERAINE GS

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DANSKE BANK SCHOOLS' TROPHY ROUND ONE

WELLINGTON COLLEGE

49

ANTRIM GS

7

QUARTER FINALS

STRABANE ACADEMY

24

WELLINGTON COLLEGE

7

LIMAVADY GS DROMORE HS

6

GROSVENOR GS

0 3

25

CARRICKFERGUS GS BANBRIDGE ACADEMY

FOYLE COLLEGE

41

10

SEMI FINALS

FOYLE COLLEGE

3

DROMORE HS LIMAVADY GS

17

STRABANE ACADEMY

20

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FINAL

BANBRIDGE ACADEMY

25

BELFAST HS

18

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IN PICS: SEMI FINAL ACTION

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THE ROYAL SCHOOL ARMAGH 1ST XV SQUAD 2018/19 BEATEN SEMI-FINALISTS

WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL 1ST XV SQUAD 2018/19

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PAST RESULTS FROM DANSKE BANK ULSTER SCHOOLS’ CUP FINALS

DATE

FIXTURE

CAPTAIN

SCORE

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947

Campbell College beat RS Armagh RBAI beat Methodist College RBAI beat Campbell College RBAI beat Wallace High School Methodist College beat Sullivan Upper Methodist College beat RBAI Methodist College beat Ballyclare HS Campbell College beat RBAI Ballymena Academy beat BRA Methodist College beat RBAI Methodist College beat Regent House Methodist College beat Campbell College RBAI beat Methodist College RS Armagh beat Campbell College Campbell College beat Methodist College Methodist College beat RBAI RBAI beat Ballymena Academy Campbell College beat Ballymena Academy RBAI beat Bangor GS Regent House beat Wallace HS Campbell College beat Dalriada Coleraine AI beat Methodist College Methodist College beat Coleraine AI Methodist College beat Campbell College Methodist College beat Wallace HS Bangor GS beat Coleraine AI Methodist College beat Bangor GS Bangor GS beat Omagh Academy Methodist College beat BRA Grosvenor HS beat RBAI Rainey Endowed beat Ballymena Academy Ballymena Academy beat Bangor GS Campbell College beat RBAI Methodist College beat Bangor GS Bangor GS beat Annadale GS Royal School Armagh beat Regent House Methodist College beat Campbell College Methodist College beat RS Dungannon Methodist College beat RBAI RBAI beat Rainey Endowed Bangor GS beat Campbell College Campbell College beat BRA Rainey Endowed beat Methodist College Campbell College beat Coleraine AI Campbell College beat Rainey Endowed BRA drew with Campbell College BRA drew with Rainey Endowed BRA drew with RBAI Campbell College beat RBAI Campbell College drew with RBAI RBAI beat RS Dungannon Annadale GS beat Campbell College RBAI beat Methodist College Campbell College beat Methodist College Campbell College beat Methodist College Campbell College drew with RBAI Methodist College drew with Campbell College Methodist College beat Campbell College RBAI beat Wallace HS RBAI beat Wallace HS RBAI beat Coleraine AI BRA beat RBAI Methodist College drew with Regent House Bangor GS beat RBAI Ballyclare HS beat RBAI Ballymena Academy beat BRA Belfast Boys’ Model beat Ballymena Academy

J. McKee M. Lowry C. Field

19-13 12 - 8 13 - 3 14 - 10 27 - 12 20 - 5 22 - 6 18 - 11 10 - 7 16 - 0 36 - 0 15 - 0 11 - 5 12 - 10 14 - 5 23 - 10 12 - 10 8 - 6 24 - 6 18 - 7 57 - 3 12 - 6 9 - 9 18 - 9 8 - 3 46 - 13 35 - 21 23 - 7 15 - 0 26 - 12 13 - 4 10 - 9 17 - 4 12 - 3 13 - 9 10 - 7 6 - 4 12 - 3 3 - 0 10 - 7 17 - 9 12 - 9 21 - 3 18 - 7 7 - 6 13 - 8 13 - 9 14 - 3 11 - 3 6 - 3 13 - 0 9 - 6 3 - 0 14 - 0 0 - 0 8 - 8 6 - 6 16 - 6 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 - 0 5 - 3 6 - 3 6 - 5 10 - 10 0 - 0 15 - 0 6 - 0 5 - 0 12 - 3 11 - 3 7 - 3

L. McNamara M. Lagan R. Kane R. Winters J. Creighton G. Dennison N. Annett A. Macklin M. Jones D. Johnston A. Watt J. McCall R. Caldwell N. McComb R. Simms M. J. Rainey A. C. Flalerty D. T. McCombe M. W. D. Haslett P. J. Arnold M. McBrien A. Turtle D. Callaghan A. Martin A. C. Hunter K. A. Martin S. M. Crowther J. S. Gallaher M. McCall M. Webb D. Russell R. J. France M. Rainey G. Currie R. Kennedy M. Hulley K. Hooks T. T. A. Dixon A. P. Kennedy A. J. Brown R. S. Collins A. W. Gleghome J. Montgomery R. D. J. McMichael R. A. Milliken G. Nelson

S.J. Kennedy/ C. P. Gourley

W. A. Jones W. F. Brown J. W. Paton D. W. Spence

H. H. Rea/ M. R. Heslip R. E. Rea/ M. McSwiggan A. Espley/ A. S. McMurray

F. J. R. Craig J. Birch/S.R. Hogg

RBAI beat Campbell College Campbell College beat RBAI Methodist College beat RBAI RBAI beat Campbell College RBAI beat Methodist College

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DATE

FIXTURE

CAPTAIN

SCORE

1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900 1899 1898 1897 1896 1895 1894 1893 1892 1891 1890 1889 1888 1887 1886 1885 1884 1883 1882 1881 1880 1879 1878 1877 1876

RBAI beat Methodist College RBAI beat Methodist College RBAI beat Coleraine AI RBAI beat Coleraine AI Portora RS drew with RBAI Portora RS beat Coleraine AI Portora RS beat Coleraine AI

8 - 3 5 - 0 10 - 0 8 - 0 5 - 5 11 - 3 16 - 5 7 - 6 5 - 3 12 - 3 14 - 0 18 - 0 8 - 0 9 - 0 13 - 5 14 - 5 18 - 5 24 - 5 24 - 9 11 - 3 13 - 3 16 - 3 23 - 0 10 - 0 8 - 0 3 - 0 8 - 0 24 - 5 9 - 3 3 - 0 5 - 3 13 - 0 10 - 3 11 - 3 N/A 7 - 0 42 - 0 52 - 0 5 - 0 8 - 5 16 - 5 11 - 0 28 - 0 43 - 0 6 - 0 21 - 0 10 - 0 6 - 0 5 - 3 6 - 5 3 - 0 3 - 0 8 - 0 3 - 0 16 - 0 3 - 0 3 - 0 11 - 0

6 - 3 AET

Coleraine AI beat Methodist College RBAI beat Coleraine AI Methodist College beat BRA Methodist College beat Coleraine AI RBAI beat Methodist College RBAI beat Lurgan College RBAI beat Methodist College Campbell College beat RBAI Campbell College beat Methodist College RBAI beat Methodist College Methodist College beat Portora RS Methodist College beat Ballymena Academy Methodist College beat RS Armagh Campbell College beat Coleraine AI Coleraine AI beat Methodist College Campbell College beat Ballymena Academy Campbell College beat Portora RS Campbell College beat RBAI Campbel College beat Coleraine AI Coleraine AI beat Campbell College RBAI beat Campbell College RBAI beat RS Dungannon Campbell College beat RBAI RBAI beat Campbell College Foyle College beat RS Armagh Methodist College beat Foyle College Campbell College beat Foyle College RBAI beat Methodist College Competition not finished Campbell College beat Coleraine AI Portora RS beat Coleraine AI Portora RS beat Coleraine AI RS Dungannon beat RBAI Portora RS beat Foyle College Portora RS beat Methodist College Methodist College beat Portora RS RBAI beat RS Armagh Methodist College beat Portora RS Methodist College beat Coleraine AI Foyle College beat Methodist College Methodist College beat Portora RS Campbell College beat Coleraine AI Coleraine AI beat Methodist College Methodist College beat Derry Academy

6 - 3 AET

RBAI beat Coleraine AI

Coleraine AI beat Methodist College Methodist College beat Coleraine AI Methodist College beat Coleraine AI Methodist College beat Coleraine AI RBAI beat Coleraine AI Coleraine AI beat Galway GS Coleraine AI beat RBAI RS Armagh beat Methodist College Coleraine AI beat Foyle College RBAI beat Coleraine AI Methodist College beat Coleraine AI

5 - 0 AET

5 - 0 3 - 0 8 - 0 3 - 0 6 - 0 3 - 0 6 - 0 8 - 0

RS Armagh beat RBAI

Methodist College beat Derry Academy

RS Armagh beat RBAI

RS Armagh beat Methodist College RS Armagh beat Methodist College Methodist College beat RS Dungannon RS Armagh beat Methodist College

15 - 0 5 - 0

RS Armagh beat RBAI

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