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CD GROUP CONTINUE TO DRIVE ULSTER A
CD Group, Ireland’s largest automotive parts distributor, has renewed its
partnership with the Ulster A team, previously known as Ulster Ravens.
The new two-year deal will see the CD Group logo
feature on the Ulster A jersey and also within Kingspan
Stadium.
The Ulster A squad competes in the British & Irish Cup
against Welsh, Scottish and Irish opposition, while they
also contest an annual Inter-provincial Series against
their counterparts from Connacht, Leinster and Munster.
Hughes Insurance Ulster Academy Forwards Coach,
Alex Codling, has been confirmed as Ulster A Head
Coach for the season. The ex-England international
commented, “I’m delighted that CD Group has opted
to continue to support the development of Ulster
Rugby. The Ulster A team has helped many of our most
promising players, such as Stuart McCloskey, Andrew
Warwick and Peter Nelson, break through to play for the
senior side. I’m looking forward to working closely with
the players to ensure even more make the step up in the
future.”
CD Group is a family-run business that has been
operating for more than 50 years and has offices
in Dublin and Cork, as well as their headquarters in
Mallusk.
Managing Director, Terry Knox, believes the partnership
is a good fit for both organisations: “We are very
proud of our heritage and are extremely thrilled to
support Ulster Rugby at such an exciting stage in
their development. Both brands are leaders within
our respective industries and are focused on working
together to achieve common business objectives.
I’d like to wish Alex and the team well for the season
ahead.”
The Ulster A team will have an expanded fixture
schedule this season to give players the chance to
consistently play at a high level, starting with a home
game against Connacht at Deramore Park on Saturday
10th October.
OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP
ULSTER A FIXTURES
ULSTER A v CONNACHT
Saturday 10th October, kick off 17.00,
Deramore Park
ULSTER A v LEINSTER
Thursday 22nd October, kick off 17.00,
Ballynahinch RFC
MUNSTERv ULSTER A
Wednesday 4th November, kick off 16.30,
Thomond Park Pitch 2
ULSTER A v BRISTOL
Friday 13th November, kick off 19.30,
Kingspan Stadium
BEDFORD v ULSTER A
Saturday 21st November, kick off 14.30,
Goldington Road
SCARLETS v ULSTER A
11th/12th December, kick off TBC, TBC
ULSTER A v SCARLETS
Saturday 19th December, kick off 14.30,
Ballymena RFC
ULSTER A v BEDFORD
Friday 15th January, kick off 19.30,
Deramore Park
The first British & Irish Cup fixture will take place at
Kingspan Stadium, against Bristol, on Friday 13th
November (kick off 7.30pm). Tickets for this fixture can
be purchased by visiting
Tickets, and are priced at £10 for adults and £3 for
children. Tickets are also available in the Premium
Stand priced at £20.
All 2015/16 Season Ticket holders will receive a
complimentary ticket, please check your emails
for booking instructions.