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WELCOME FROM
DANSKE BANK
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
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
of luck on this memorable occasion.
Kevin Kingston
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Chief Executive
Danske Bank UK
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.
DANSKE BANK WELCOME