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Rugby Schools Cup

Rugby Schools Cup Draw: Quarter final

Methodist College are, once again, the team to beat in the Northern Bank Schools' Cup and they have been given another home draw in the quarter-final against Ballyclare High.
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Inside Rugby Schools Cup


Wallaces Jordan Heatley batles with Omaghs Scott Elliot

Wallace are Taylor-made

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Omagh came to Wallace and although they did their their best the overall strength of the Lisburn team was too much to handle.
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Friends' Michael Cochrane scores the winning try that defeated Sullivan Upper

Upper hand for Friends

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Complete domination by Sullivan in the first half led to a 15-3 interval advantage but the home team fought back before having to withstand some late pressure to emerge victorious.
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Regent move into gear against plucky Coleraine to book a tie with Wallace

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Coleraine always trailed in this tie as the seeded team progressed for an away tie against Wallace High.
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Academies to do it again

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

A dour game played in rainy conditions so there was little exciting rugby when Belfast Royal Academy and Royal Belfast Academy Institute drew at Roughfort.
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Methody's Mark Best in action with Armagh's Harry Doyle.

It’s best foot forward for magical Methody

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Forward control helped Methody overcome Armagh Royal to reach the quarter-finals of the Northern Bank Schools' Cup at Pirrie Park.
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Clarke is last-gasp hero for Ballyclare

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

There was plenty of excitement at Ballyclare where the home team needed a last-gasp try to qualify for the quarter-final.
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Limavady Grammar School's Robin Craig claims th elineout ball from Ballymena Academy's Timmy Patton

Boys from the Braid pile woe on the Roemen

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

The all-round strength of Ballymena was too much for Limavady although the score-line may be a bit flattering as the visitors scored a late breakaway try.
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 Campbell College, Belfast against Dalriada HS, Ballymoney, at Belmont, Belfast.

Dalriada put Campbell in their place

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

The only surprise in the fourth round was the defeat of Campbell College by the unseeded Dalriada at Belmont.
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Armagh stand in way of holders Methody

Friday, 5 February 2010

Round four is the stage at which the big guns nowadays enter the Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup fray and tomorrow’s line-up includes one particularly tasty fixture.
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One-way traffic as Millsop leads way

Monday, 25 January 2010

Portadown College stormed into the semi-finals of the Northern Bank Trophy when they ran in eight tries against Wellington College 47-7.
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Ballyclare go sailing on

Monday, 25 January 2010

xBallyclare convincingly qualified for a fourth round tie against Portora Royal with a 36-3 home victory against Rainey Endowed.
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Banbridge find it’s not good to talk as Roesiders progress

Monday, 25 January 2010

Banbridge could well have won this tie but there was far too much 'back chat' to the referee and, in consequence, they forfeited too many penalties.
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Friends’ in high places

Monday, 25 January 2010

Friends' advanced into the fourth round of the Northern Bank Schools' Cup with an easier than expected victory at Larne Grammar and are now at home to Sullivan Upper.
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Royal denied by late show

Monday, 25 January 2010

This local derby game resulted in a draw so they will have to meet again in the replay at Omagh on Wednesday.
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Portora’s on the up following Down win

Monday, 25 January 2010

Portora after convincingly eliminating Carrickfergus Grammar in the last round fully deserved their close win over Down High at Enniskillen.
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McMaster puts the boot into Grosvenor

Monday, 25 January 2010

Coleraine have been rewarded with a home fourth round game against Regent House following their victory over Grosvenor Grammar in Belfast.
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Upper class sees Sullivan go through

Monday, 25 January 2010

Sullivan Upper probably warranted their victory but the visitors were dangerous on a number of occasions and the home defence had to dig deep frequently.
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Tough start for Methody

Monday, 25 January 2010

Methodist College start the defence of the Northern Bank Schools' Cup competition with a difficult encounter against fellow 'seeded' team Armagh Royal on Saturday week.
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Bangor put to the sword by classy Dalriada

Monday, 25 January 2010

Bangor Grammar failed to play up to their potential so Dalriada took advantage and recorded a comfortable in Ballymoney.
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Barney McGonigle: Big guns warming up for their cup tilt

Friday, 22 January 2010

While the spotlight is on tomorrow’s Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup and Trophy matches there are some very attractive non-competitive fixtures, too.
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More rugby schools cup:

In Pictures: Rugby Schools' Cup

In Pictures: Rugby through the years

In Video: Omagh v Rainey

Schools Cup 2009

In Video: Schools Cup

In Pictures: Schools' Cup memories

Past Schools Cups

Photos from years gone by

In Pictures: Schools Shield Final, Ballymena v Coleraine

  • Ballymena fans enjoy the match and the good weather. Northern Bank Subsidiary Shield Final, Ballymena Academy v Coleraine Academical Institution at Ravenhill, Belfast
  • Ballymena's Kyle Moore bursts through the Coleraine defence to score. Northern Bank Subsidiary Shield Final, Ballymena Academy v Coleraine Academical Institution at Ravenhill, Belfast
  • Ballymena's Andrew Warwick drives forward. Northern Bank Subsidiary Shield Final, Ballymena Academy v Coleraine Academical Institution at Ravenhill, Belfast

March 19 2009

In Pictures: Schools Shield Semi Final, Coleraine v Sullivan Upper

  • Coleraine v Sullivan Upper. Coleraine's Michael McDowell looks to break through two Sullivan tackles
  • Coleraine v Sullivan Upper. Coleraine's Conor Gaston powers past Sullivan's John McMaster.
  • Coleraine v Sullivan Upper. Coleraine's David Dorset is chased by Sullivan's Harry Eames.

March 7 2009

In Pictures: Schools Cup Semi Final, Ballyclare High v Methody

  • Ballyclare High v Methody. Ballyclare High School's William Stevenson passes from the back of the ruck
  • Ballyclare High v Methody. Ballyclare's Steven Forbes and Nathan Laughlin can't prevent Methody's Michael Allen from scoring his second try
  • Ballyclare High v Methody. Methody's Rory Harrison runs at Ballyclare's Christopher Anderson

March 4 2009

In Pictures: Schools Cup Semi Final, RBAI v Regent House

  • RBAI v Regent House. RBAI's Paddy Vincent tries to get past Regent's Paul Henderson
  • RBAI v Regent House. RBAI's Matthew Wright sidesteps Regent's Paul Johnston
  • RBAI v Regent House. Regent's Jeff Anderson holds up RBAI's Rory Sheard.

March 2 2009

In Pictures: Schools Shield Semi Final, Ballymena v Cambridge House

  • Ballymena Academy v Cambridge house. Ballymena's Luke Marshall tries to stay on his feet
  • Ballymena Academy v Cambridge house. Ballymena's Kyle Moore goes on the attack
  • Ballymena Academy v Cambridge house. Ballymena's Kyle Moore  gets dumped by Cambridge's Sam Mulholland

February 28 2009

In Pictures: Schools Cup Quarter Final

  • Methody v Campbell. MCB scrum half Michael Heaney competes in the line-out with Campbell's Cory Tipping
  • Methody v Campbell. MCB scrum half Michael Heaney breaks from a ruck
  • Methody v Campbell. Patrick Jackson breaks for MCB

February 21 2009

In Pictures: Schools Cup Quarter Final. RBAI v Wallace High

  • RBAI v Wallace. Wallace's Conor McBride gets play going
  • RBAI v Wallace. Wallace's Chris Davis rises high to win the line out
  • RBAI v Wallace. Wallace's Kyle McCall is injured.

February 21 2009

In Pictures: Schools Cup Quarter Final. Regent House v Larne Grammar

  • Regent House vs Larne. Regent's Rory Garnam holds off Larne's Nathan Barry
  • Regent House vs Larne. Larne's Lee Millar runs with the ball
  • Regent House vs Larne. Regent House fans urge on their team

February 21 2009

In Pictures: Schools Cup Quarter Final. Belfast Royal Academy v Ballyclare High

  • BRA vs Ballyclare. Ballyclares Jordan Annett concentrates on the ball
  • BRA vs Ballyclare. Ballyclare's fans enjoy the game.
  • BRA vs Ballyclare. Ballyclare's Matthew Johnston in action runs with the ball.

February 21 2009

In Pictures: Campbell College v Ballymena Academy

  • Campbell College v Ballymena Academy. Campbell's Matthew Armstrong steps past Ballymena's Charlie Simpson
  • Campbell College v Ballymena Academy. Campbell captain James McKinney (centre) with Jason Harvey and Christopher Best
  • Campbell College v Ballymena Academy. Campbell's Max Porter tackles Ballymena's Luke Marshall

February 14 2009

In Pictures: Cambridge House v Belfast Royal Academy

  • Cambridge House Ballymena v Belfast Royal Academy. BRA's David Cartmill is tackled by Cambridge's Daryl Montgomery.
  • Cambridge House Ballymena v Belfast Royal Academy. Cambridge's Andrew Knox
  • Cambridge House Ballymena v Belfast Royal Academy. BRA's Callum Leckey drives forward

February 14 2009

In Pictures: Portora Royal v Larne Grammar

  • Portora Royal School vs Larne Grammar School. Larne's Gary Mills tries to get away from Portora's Scott Burrell
  • Portora Royal School vs Larne Grammar School. Larne's Matthew Agnew moves in to tackle Portora's David Cooke.
  • Portora Royal School vs Larne Grammar School. Portora fans look on

Replay: February 14 2009

In Pictures: Bowl Quarter Final - Dalriada v Limavady Grammar

  • Dalriada attack. Picture submitted by Steve Haslett
  • LGS Wing Shane Toner. Picture submitted by Steve Haslett
  • Chris Donnell LGS 3rd Try. Picture submitted by Steve Haslett

February 12 2009

In Pictures: R.B.A.I v Banbridge Academy

  • RBAI vs Banbridge Academy. Nicholas Andress of RBAI hopes to break through a tackle
  • RBAI vs Banbridge Academy.  Patrick Marks of RBAI goes on the attack
  • RBAI vs Banbridge Academy. RBAI students cheer on their team

February 11 2009

In Pictures: Ballyclare High v Bangor Grammar

  • Ballyclare High School vs Bangor Grammar School. Jordan Annett from Ballyclare High looks to sidestep his opponent
  • Ballyclare High School vs Bangor Grammar School. Matthew Johnston from Ballyclare High
  • Ballyclare High School vs Bangor Grammar School. Ryan Tweed from Ballyclare High rises un-challenged to claim the lineout

February 10 2009

In Pictures: Sullivan Upper v Wallace High

  • Sullivan Upper vs Wallace HS. Wallace's Scott Hughes holds off Sullivan's Oliver Loughead
  • Sullivan Upper vs Wallace HS. Wallace's Connor McBride under pressure from Sullivan's Hamish Graham
  • Sullivan Upper vs Wallace HS. Sullivan's Neal Mathieson evades a Wallace tackle

February 7 2009

In Pictures: Coleraine A.I. v Methodist College

  • Coleraine v Methody. Coleraine's Michael McDowell covers back
  • Coleraine v Methody. Methody's Matthew Edgar runs at CAI's David Ferguson
  • Coleriane v Methody. Methody's Niall Annett prepares to throw in

February 7 2009

In Pictures: Foyle and Londonderry College v Regent House

  • Foyle and Londonderry College v Regent house. Regent's Richard Mayne looks for a gap in the Foyle defence.
  • Foyle and Londonderry College v Regent house. Foyle's Tom Burns looks to get past Regent's Alistair Lockhart
  • Foyle and Londonderry College v Regent house. Fans enjoy the action.

February 7 2009

In Pictures: Ballyclare High v Grosvenor Grammar

  • Ballyclare High  v Grosvenor Grammar. Grosvenor's Michael Dawson looks for a pass whilst trying to get away from Ballyclare's Ryan Tweed
  • Ballyclare High v Grosvenor Grammar. Grosvenor's Chris Quinn tries to hold off Ballyclare's Jordan Annette
  • Ballyclare High v Grosvenor Grammar. Ballyclare's Matthew Johnston trying to sidestep Grosvenor's Craig Steele

January 31 2009

In Pictures: Royal School Dungannon vs Portora Royal School

  • Royal School Dungannon vs Portora Royal School. Dungannon's Jordan Patterson looks to offload to his teammate
  • Royal School Dungannon vs Portora Royal School. Portora's James Prenter brings down Dungannon's Nicky McKelvey.
  • Royal School Dungannon vs Portora Royal School. Portora's Richard Henderson moves in to tackle Dungannon's Anas Smaali.

January 31 2009

Cambridge House v Limavady Grammar

  • Cambridge House vs Limavady Grammar. Limavady's captain, Rogan Bell
  • Cambridge House vs Limavady Grammar. Cambridge's Stephen Mulholland looks to break through a Limavady tackle
  • Cambridge House vs Limavady Grammar. Cambridge's Martin McBryan holds off a Limavady defender

January 31 2009

In Pictures: Wellington College v Bangor Grammar

  • Wellington College v Bangor Grammar. Josh Tognneri of Bangor celebrates after scoring try
  • Wellington College vs Bangor Grammar. Matty McCormick, Matthew Webb and Andrew Harris looking forward to the game.
  • Wellington College v Bangor Grammar. Josh Togneri of Bangor tries to break through the Wellington defence.

January 31 2009

In Pictures: Friendly match, Coleraine Inst v Wallace High

  • Schools Cup warm up match. Coleraine Academical Institution and  Wallace High School. Coleraine coach Stephen Graham
  • Schools Cup warm up match. Coleraine Academical Institution and  Wallace High School. Coleraine captain Angus Warwicker
  • Schools Cup warm up match. Coleraine Academical Institution and  Wallace High School. Coleraine captain Angus Warwicker

January 31 2009

In Pictures: Omagh Academy v Banbridge Academy

  • Omagh Academy vs Banbridge Academy. Omagh's Stewart McCain moves in to tackle Banbridge's Matthew Morrow.
  • Omagh Academy vs Banbridge Academy. Banbridge's Tom Finn has his kick charged down.
  • Omagh Academy vs Banbridge Academy. Dejected Omagh leave the pitch

January 28 2009

In Pictures: Down High v Grosvenor

Schools Cup 2009

January 10 2009