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FIRST TRUST SENIOR CUP
SEMI-FINAL DRAW
The draw for the First Trust Senior Cup semi-finals was conducted by First Trust
representative James Beattie and IRFU (Ulster Branch) President John McKibbin
at Kingspan Stadium this week.
In the first semi-final reigning champions
Ballynahinch will face a tough away trip to County
Down neighbours Banbridge. The ‘Hinch will be
hoping to continue their quest for three-in-a-row
Senior Cup successes, while Banbridge will have
their sights set on collecting a maiden Senior Cup
in what is the club’s 90th anniversary year.
In the second semi-final Armagh will travel to
Deramore Park buoyed by earlier round wins
over Ballymena and Dungannon, while Belfast
Harlequins will be hoping that home advantage
will help them secure their place in the Kingspan
Stadium decider.
First Trust Senior Cup Semi-Final 1:
Banbridge v Ballynahinch
First Trust Senior Cup Semi-Final 2:
Belfast Harlequins v Armagh
Both semi-finals are due to be played on or before
Saturday 19th November, with the final to be
played on 15th December at Kingspan Stadium.
Speaking at the draw, James Beattie, First Trust
Bank representative, commented: “We’re proud
of our long association with the Senior Cup. It’s
always great to see the competition it generates
amongst the teams. Best of luck to those clubs
through to the semi-finals and we look forward to
another exciting final in December.”
IRFU Ulster Branch President John McKibbin
also commented: “I would congratulate all four
clubs on reaching the semi-finals and I am sure
they will be giving their all to try and get back
here to Kingspan Stadium in December. I thank
First Trust Bank for their continued support of the
Senior Cup, a competition with a rich history and
one that is of huge significance in the domestic
rugby calendar.”
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