Ulster Rugby vs Edinburgh

IRFU ULSTER BRANCH

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

OFFICERS Bobby Stewart // President John McKibbin // Senior Vice President Graffin Parke // Junior Vice President John McKibbin // Honorary Secretary Michael Boyd // Honorary Treasurer Denis Gardiner // Competitions Secretary EXECUTIVE TEAM Shane Logan // Chief Executive Chris Webster // Domestic Rugby Manager Audrey Robinson // Financial Controller Fiona Hampton // Head of Sales & Marketing Les Kiss // Director of Rugby

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Kingspan Stadium this evening for this Guinness PRO12 match against Edinburgh.

I would particularly like to welcome the officials, players and supporters who have made the trip from Scotland and I hope that you enjoy your time in Belfast. It is only seven weeks since our last encounter at BT Murrayfield, Stadium where Edinburgh inflicted a 16-10 defeat and after last week’s disappointing result in Dublin, I am sure that Ulster will be well prepared both physically and mentally for tonight’s encounter. Edinburgh are currently one place ahead of Ulster in the PRO12 table on points difference and a win for Ulster would put them ahead of the Scots and back in contention for a qualifying place for Europe next season. In club rugby my congratulations go to Bangor and Instonians who are through to the final of the All Ireland Junior Cup. Dates for your diary: The Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup final will be contested on Tuesday 15th December at Kingspan Stadium between

Bangor and Instonians with the First Trust Senior Cup on Thursday 17th December between Ballymena and Ballynahinch. Both games kick off at 7.30pm. The annual Ulster Rugby Carol Service will take place in the H3 Lounge at 7.30pm on Monday 7th December. The service will include readings and carols, while our chaplain, Rev. Andrew Thompson will be sharing what Christmas means to him. Refreshments will be provided after the service and parking is available inside the stadium. We would encourage those attending by car to avail of these facilities to minimise inconvenience to our local residents and everyone is very welcome to attend. I hope that you all enjoy the game and give Edinburgh a great Ulster reception this evening. Good luck to Ulster and remember, STAND UP FOR THE ULSTERMEN! Bobby Stewart // President IRFU (Ulster Branch)

Kingspan Stadium, 85 Ravenhill Park, Belfast, BT6 0DG T // +44 (0)28 9049 3222 ulsterrugby.com

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