Ulster Schools' Cup Final 2016

DANSKE BANK WELCOME

WELCOME FROM DANSKE BANK

Today marks the 11th year of collaboration between Danske Bank and the Ulster Schools’ Cup and it continues to be a privilege to support this historic competition.

this tournament possible, and acknowledge the welcome they have shown to Danske Bank at the many events and fixtures leading up to this final. For the players from Royal Belfast Academical Institution and Campbell College, this is the most important match of their school rugby career. They have dedicated their entire sporting life to reaching this final, a defining game which will be the pinnacle of their young sporting careers. Both Royal Belfast Academical Institution and Campbell College have produced exciting displays of rugby to make it to this final and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the teams, their captains and their teachers. On behalf of everyone at Danske Bank, I wish them all the very best

The Schools’ Cup is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year, with a strong following of pupils past, present and future from across Ulster. This year’s final will see two previous winners, Royal Belfast Academical Institution and Campbell College go head to head. Over the years the Schools’ Cup has showcased many exceptional young players who have gone on to represent Ireland on the international stage. Tommy Bowe, Paddy Jackson and Craig Gilroy are now household names and stars of the rugby world. A look at the Ulster squad over the last few years gives a clear indication of how many have used the competition as a stepping stone to move into a professional playing career. At Danske Bank we take great pride in our role supporting the development of such amazing young talent in local rugby. I would like to give special thanks to the Ulster Branch who have worked alongside the Ulster Schools’ Cup Committee to make

of luck on this memorable occasion. Kevin Kingston // Chief Executive Danske Bank UK

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