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PRESIDENT’S
WELCOME
The Schools’ Cup is the second
oldest cup competition in world
rugby and the final is certainly one
of the highlights in the Ulster Rugby
calendar.
I extend a very special welcome to the
players and coaching staff from The
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
and The Wallace High School, together
with faculty members, parents and
supporters. I am sure both teams will
make you incredibly proud as they put
everything on the line today in pursuit
of the 2015 Schools’ Cup trophy.
I wish to express my thanks to the
Ulster Schools’ Committee, particularly
Chairman Stephen Black, for all their
hard work and dedication to the game
of rugby. I would also like to thank all
those teachers who work tirelessly
to promote rugby in our schools. I
believe introducing young people to
rugby at school level is crucial to the
development of the game and we are
grateful for the efforts of the players
and coaches in striving to develop the
game at grassroots level.
Schools’ rugby competitions benefit
greatly from the generous support
that we receive from Danske Bank.
On behalf of everyone at Ulster Rugby
I would like to thank them for their
continued support. It is very much
appreciated.
Finally, I extend my best wishes
to the players from both teams.
RBAI is aiming for a 34th Schools’
Cup triumph, while Wallace are still
searching for that elusive first title after
four previous final defeats.
I trust that irrespective of the result,
every one of the squad members will
take fond memories from this unique
occasion and that they will continue to
play and enjoy the game of rugby for
many years to come.
John Kinnear
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President
IRFU (Ulster Branch)
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all here to Kingspan
Stadium this afternoon for the 2015 Danske Bank Ulster
Schools’ Cup Final, contested by The Royal Belfast
Academical Institution and The Wallace High School.
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME