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ADAM McBURNEY RECEIVES
SUPPORTERS CLUB BURSARY AWARD
The Bursary is awarded on an annual
basis to an up and coming Ulster player
and is named in honour of Jack Kyle, who
had been President of the URSC for many
years prior to his death late last year. Adam
receives a cheque for £2,500.
Speaking on behalf of the URSC, Chairman
Jonathan Bill said: “I am delighted to be
able to announce that Adam McBurney
will be this season’s second Jack Kyle
Bursary recipient. Adam’s dedication to
achieve his aspiration to be a top class
professional rugby player, despite difficult
personal circumstances, is inspirational. It
was particularly pleasing to see Adam as
an 18 year old gain a starting position in the
Ireland under 20 team – just reward for his
efforts throughout the season. All URSC
members will follow Adam’s career with
particular interest and we wish him every
success with Ulster and indeed Ireland over
the coming years.”
Ulster Rugby Age Grade Performance
Manager Michael Black said: “Having
worked with Adam for a number of years
I have first hand experience of his desire
and drive to succeed in rugby. This is not
only seen on the field, but reflected in his
character off the field as well. Despite
some difficult personal circumstances in
the past year, Adam has never wavered in
his dedication to be the best player that he
can possibly be. Having come through the
club pathway via Randalstown RFC, he has
had many challenges along the way, but
his achievements to date at provincial and
national level are something both he and his
family can be very proud of. I was delighted
to hear that the URSC felt fit to award a
second Jack Kyle Bursary this season, and
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them
for assisting Adam on his rugby journey. ”
Adam himself said: “I am pleased to be
receiving this award, especially as it is from
the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club. I am also
honoured to be given a bursary that bears
the name of the great Jack Kyle. I would
like to thank the members of the URSC
committee for believing in me and while I am
absolutely delighted to be getting it, I also
know that accepting such an award carries
a responsibility to work hard and to dedicate
myself to being the best player that I can
possibly be.”
This is the first time that the URSC has
awarded two Bursaries in the same season,
second row Alan O’Connor having received
a Bursary in January.
The URSC Jack Kyle Bursary was
inaugurated in 2007 and is awarded on an
annual basis to an up and coming member
of the Ulster Rugby Academy.
The Award worth £2,500 is sponsored
by the URSC, using monies raised by its
annual Big Ballot, many prizes for which are
generously donated by local businesses.
Young hooker Adam McBurney has been awarded an Ulster Rugby
Supporters Club (URSC) Jack Kyle Bursary award for 2014/15.
Alan O’Connor // 2014/15
Angelo Marica // 2013/14
Stuart Olding // 2012/13
Iain Henderson // 2011/12
Craig Gilroy // 2010/11
Paddy McAllister // 2009/10
Ian Whitten // 2008/9
Mark McCrea // 2007/8
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF THE
URSC JACK KYLE BURSARY WERE
JACK KYLE BURSARY AWARD