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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

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.”

CLUB NEWS

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

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