Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 13th September 2025.
Three games were played midweek in the lead up to a full range of 1stxv fixtures played on Friday 12th September Saturday 13th September.
On Wednesday 10th September, an Omagh Academy “Select” xv played Strabane Academy in an exciting encounter the Omagh Academy team won by 22-14.
The Omagh Academy “Select” xv scored four tries through Nathan McFaeland, Adam Braden, Ethan Duncan and Harry Keys.
Ethan Duncan added the conversion to one of the Omagh Academy tries.
The young Strabane Academy team worked hard throughout the course of the game.
They got some reward for their endeavours when Alex Gamble and Robert Byrne ran in for tries, both of which were converted by Hayden Snodgrass.
Meanwhile, at Ashbourne Rugby Club, in County Meath, Royal School, Armagh played Crescent Comprehensive College, Limerick in a very closely contested game from which the Royal School, Armagh team emerged as 24-22 winners.
The Royal School, Armagh team scored four tries through Sam Gray, Alex Stinson, Josh George and Ryan Hamilton.
Tom Kennedy was successful with two conversion kicks off the tee.
The Crescent Comprehensive College team scored three tries through Ryan Scanlon, Cullen Weigand and Sean Ryan.
Alan Cleary added two successful conversion kicks as well as one successful penalty goal.
Both teams, their coaches and supporters, would like to thank Ashbourne Rugby Club for the use of facilities and hosting the game.
On Friday 12th September, Down High School played Omagh Academy on an excellent surface at Friends’ School, Lisburn
The Down High School team won the game by 38-6, scoring six tries in the process.
Joe Bailie, Ethan Whyte, Josh McCaughey, with a brace, Cameron Connolly and Fergus Emmett were the Down High School try scorers.
Josh McCaughey added four successful conversion kicks.
Lewis McIvor was successful with two penalty kicks for the Omagh Academy team.
Both teams, their coaches and supporters, would like to thank Ivor Monaghon and the Principal of Friends’ School, Mr Stephen Moore, for the use of facilities and hosting this game.
On Saturday 13th September thirteen 1stxv friendly games took place.
Antrim Grammar School played Portadown College and, on the back of good performances of players such as Daniel Blair, Alex Moss, Calum Lavery and Rio McKee, recorded a well-deserved 29-0 victory.
The Antrim Grammar School team points came through tries from Michael McKay, Adomas Blazauskas, Tom McNeilly and Jonah Woolley.
Isaac Lynn added three successful conversion kicks as well as one successful penalty kick.
Ballyclare High School hosted Belfast Royal Academy in an exiting game the Belfast Royal Academy team won by 31-26.
Ross Ferguson, Lewis Flynn, Zach Thompson and Jude Semple scored the Ballyclare High School tries.
James Woodside was successful with two conversion kicks while Jude added the extras to his try.
The Belfast Royal Academy team scored four tries through Daniel Bell, Blake McCloskey, James Murray and Aaron Brolly.
Connor McVicker had a successful morning off the tee with four successful penalty kicks as well as one successful penalty goal.
Bangor Grammar School entertained Royal School, Armagh in a game the Royal School, Armagh team won by 33-14.
The Bangor Grammar School points came through tries from Calvin Cousins and Ryan Gowdy.
Adam Bickerstaff was successful with both his conversion kicks.
The Royal School, Armagh team points came through ties from Ryan Hamilton, with two, Paddy Kellett, Reuben Finlay and Charlie Reaney.
Tom Kennedy added the conversions to four of the Royal School, Armagh tries.
Coleraine Grammar School played Cambridge House Grammar School and recorded a 50-14 victory.
Joshua Hawe and Myles Johnston each touched down for two tries for the Coleraine Grammar School team with Luke McMillan, Austin Henry, Joel Minford and Archie McLenaghan running in for one try apiece.
Ben Todd was successful with five of his conversion kicks.
Dalriada School played Grosvenor Grammar School and won the game by 17-12.
Paul Guy, Adam Torrens and Lorcan McGinn each scored a try for the Dalriada School team.
Matthew McCamphill added the extras to one of the tries.
The Grosvenor Grammar School points came through Adam Osborne and Max Posnett alongside one successful conversion kick from Peter Ward.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School played Methodist College, Belfast and made the Methody team work hard for their 21-10 win.
The Enniskillen Royal Grammar School points came through a Josh Ovens try which was converted by Sam Paton.
Sam was also successful with one penalty kick for the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School team.
Rhys Hill, Cillian Hall and Callum Godfrey each scored one try for the Methodist College, Belfast team.
Louis Curran added three successful conversion kicks.
Foyle and Londonderry College played Lurgan College and won a very competitive game by 29-7.
Cian O’Leary impressed with his three try display for the Foyle College team with Tom O’Neill and Peter Danowski each scoring one try.
Darwyn Nutt was successful with two of his conversion kicks.
The Lurgan College team contributed much to the pace of the game particularly with their second half performance.
Alexander McMeekin was well involved before the Lurgan College team was awarded a penalty try.
Larne Grammar School played Banbridge Academy and won the game by 51-12.
The Larne Grammar School team, with players such as Corbin Marsden and Jonnie Kennedy to the fore, scored six tries.
Ryan McDowell ran in for four tries with Elliott Bagshaw and Will Millar each touching down for one try.
Jonnie Kennedy had a great game off the tee with six successful conversion kicks as well as one drop goal.
Luke Wills and Conor Patton scored the Banbridge Academy tries to which Max Ireland added one successful conversion kick.
Limavady Grammar School played Belfast High School and won the game by 36 21.
The Limavady Grammar School team scored six tries through Dillon Forbes, Christopher Smyth, James Rhodes, Alex Martin, Jack Howe and Alexander Howe.
Alexander capped a fine personal performance when he added three successful conversion kicks.
The Belfast High School points came through tries from Harry Palmer, Sam Pradez and Ben Gardner.
Ben was also successful with all three of his conversion kicks.
Regent House School hosted Rainey Endowed School in a game the Rainey Endowed School team won by 26-10.
The impressive Jed Pountney scored the Regent House School try with Zach McMinn adding one successful conversion kick as well as one successful penalty kick.
The Rainey Endowed School points came through tries from Jacob Ennis-McManus, with two, Max Allen and Adrian Martin.Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Round Up Saturday 13th September 2025.
Three games were played midweek in the lead up to a full range of 1stxv fixtures played on Friday 12th September Saturday 13th September.
On Wednesday 10th September, an Omagh Academy “Select” xv played Strabane Academy in an exciting encounter the Omagh Academy team won by 22-14.
The Omagh Academy “Select” xv scored four tries through Nathan McFaeland, Adam Braden, Ethan Duncan and Harry Keys.
Ethan Duncan added the conversion to one of the Omagh Academy tries.
The young Strabane Academy team worked hard throughout the course of the game.
They got some reward for their endeavours when Alex Gamble and Robert Byrne ran in for tries, both of which were converted by Hayden Snodgrass.
Meanwhile, at Ashbourne Rugby Club, in County Meath, Royal School, Armagh played Crescent Comprehensive College, Limerick in a very closely contested game from which the Royal School, Armagh team emerged as 24-22 winners.
The Royal School, Armagh team scored four tries through Sam Gray, Alex Stinson, Josh George and Ryan Hamilton.
Tom Kennedy was successful with two conversion kicks off the tee.
The Crescent Comprehensive College team scored three tries through Ryan Scanlon, Cullen Weigand and Sean Ryan.
Alan Cleary added two successful conversion kicks as well as one successful penalty goal.
Both teams, their coaches and supporters, would like to thank Ashbourne Rugby Club for the use of facilities and hosting the game.
On Friday 12th September, Down High School played Omagh Academy on an excellent surface at Friends’ School, Lisburn
The Down High School team won the game by 38-6, scoring six tries in the process.
Joe Bailie, Ethan Whyte, Josh McCaughey, with a brace, Cameron Connolly and Fergus Emmett were the Down High School try scorers.
Josh McCaughey added four successful conversion kicks.
Lewis McIvor was successful with two penalty kicks for the Omagh Academy team.
Both teams, their coaches and supporters, would like to thank Ivor Monaghon and the Principal of Friends’ School, Mr Stephen Moore, for the use of facilities and hosting this game.
On Saturday 13th September thirteen 1stxv friendly games took place.
Antrim Grammar School played Portadown College and, on the back of good performances of players such as Daniel Blair, Alex Moss, Calum Lavery and Rio McKee, recorded a well-deserved 29-0 victory.
The Antrim Grammar School team points came through tries from Michael McKay, Adomas Blazauskas, Tom McNeilly and Jonah Woolley.
Isaac Lynn added three successful conversion kicks as well as one successful penalty kick.
Ballyclare High School hosted Belfast Royal Academy in an exiting game the Belfast Royal Academy team won by 31-26.
Ross Ferguson, Lewis Flynn, Zach Thompson and Jude Semple scored the Ballyclare High School tries.
James Woodside was successful with two conversion kicks while Jude added the extras to his try.
The Belfast Royal Academy team scored four tries through Daniel Bell, Blake McCloskey, James Murray and Aaron Brolly.
Connor McVicker had a successful morning off the tee with four successful penalty kicks as well as one successful penalty goal.
Bangor Grammar School entertained Royal School, Armagh in a game the Royal School, Armagh team won by 33-14.
The Bangor Grammar School points came through tries from Calvin Cousins and Ryan Gowdy.
Adam Bickerstaff was successful with both his conversion kicks.
The Royal School, Armagh team points came through ties from Ryan Hamilton, with two, Paddy Kellett, Reuben Finlay and Charlie Reaney.
Tom Kennedy added the conversions to four of the Royal School, Armagh tries.
Coleraine Grammar School played Cambridge House Grammar School and recorded a 50-14 victory.
Joshua Hawe and Myles Johnston each touched down for two tries for the Coleraine Grammar School team with Luke McMillan, Austin Henry, Joel Minford and Archie McLenaghan running in for one try apiece.
Ben Todd was successful with five of his conversion kicks.
Dalriada School played Grosvenor Grammar School and won the game by 17-12.
Paul Guy, Adam Torrens and Lorcan McGinn each scored a try for the Dalriada School team.
Matthew McCamphill added the extras to one of the tries.
The Grosvenor Grammar School points came through Adam Osborne and Max Posnett alongside one successful conversion kick from Peter Ward.
Enniskillen Royal Grammar School played Methodist College, Belfast and made the Methody team work hard for their 21-10 win.
The Enniskillen Royal Grammar School points came through a Josh Ovens try which was converted by Sam Paton.
Sam was also successful with one penalty kick for the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School team.
Rhys Hill, Cillian Hall and Callum Godfrey each scored one try for the Methodist College, Belfast team.
Louis Curran added three successful conversion kicks.
Foyle and Londonderry College played Lurgan College and won a very competitive game by 29-7.
Cian O’Leary impressed with his three try display for the Foyle College team with Tom O’Neill and Peter Danowski each scoring one try.
Darwyn Nutt was successful with two of his conversion kicks.
The Lurgan College team contributed much to the pace of the game particularly with their second half performance.
Alexander McMeekin was well involved before the Lurgan College team was awarded a penalty try.
Larne Grammar School played Banbridge Academy and won the game by 51-12.
The Larne Grammar School team, with players such as Corbin Marsden and Jonnie Kennedy to the fore, scored six tries.
Ryan McDowell ran in for four tries with Elliott Bagshaw and Will Millar each touching down for one try.
Jonnie Kennedy had a great game off the tee with six successful conversion kicks as well as one drop goal.
Luke Wills and Conor Patton scored the Banbridge Academy tries to which Max Ireland added one successful conversion kick.
Limavady Grammar School played Belfast High School and won the game by 36 21.
The Limavady Grammar School team scored six tries through Dillon Forbes, Christopher Smyth, James Rhodes, Alex Martin, Jack Howe and Alexander Howe.
Alexander capped a fine personal performance when he added three successful conversion kicks.
The Belfast High School points came through tries from Harry Palmer, Sam Pradez and Ben Gardner.
Ben was also successful with all three of his conversion kicks.
Regent House School hosted Rainey Endowed School in a game the Rainey Endowed School team won by 26-10.
The impressive Jed Pountney scored the Regent House School try with Zach McMinn adding one successful conversion kick as well as one successful penalty kick.
The Rainey Endowed School points came through tries from Jacob Ennis-McManus, with two, Max Allen and Adrian Martin.
Adrian added the extras to three of the Rainey Endowed School tries.
Royal School, Dungannon played Friends’ School, Lisburn and recorded a comfortable 42-12 victory.
Blake Redmond ran in for a hat trick of tries for the RS Dungannon team with Jacob McNutt, James Gibson and Angus Lam touching down for one try apiece.
James had a supper morning off the tee with all six successful conversion kicks.
The Friends’ School, Lisburn points came through tries from Ross Glover and Hugo Twene to which Ross added one successful conversion kick.
Sullivan Upper School played Dromore High School in a game the Sullivan Upper School team recorded a comfortable victory.
Among the players who impressed for the Sullivan Upper School team were Harry Calvert, Lucas McKeown, Finn McGrath, Sam Galbraith, Josh Watts, Paddy Whiteside and Jacob McKeown.
Wallace High School entertained Ballymena Academy in a game the Ballymena Academy team won by 18-10.
Harry Girvan and Alfie Wallace each touched down for an unconverted try for the Wallace High School team.
Ben Collins scored two tries for the Ballymena Academy team with James McMillan adding one successful conversion kick alongside two successful penalty kicks.
Campbell College, Belfast travelled to Bray in Co Wicklow where they played St Gerard’s School in a game the Campbell College, Belfast team won by 26-10.
Darragh Kelly touched down for two unconverted tries for the St Gerard’s School team.
Russ Lovo ran in two ties for the Campbell College, Belfast team with Isaac Hatch and Davy Nelson each scoring one try.
Jack Best was successful with three of his conversion kicks.
Royal Belfast Academical Institution travelled to Dublin where they played Wesley College.
The Wesley College, Dublin team won the game by 21-17 with the Wesley College team running in three great individual tries through Johnny Woods with two and Nathan Heatley.
Max Colbert added the conversions to all three Wesley College tries.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution team points came through a brace of tries from Ross Dillon, one try from Connor Davis and one conversion from Jonah Power.
Adrian added the extras to three of the Rainey Endowed School tries.
Royal School, Dungannon played Friends’ School, Lisburn and recorded a comfortable 42-12 victory.
Blake Redmond ran in for a hat trick of tries for the RS Dungannon team with Jacob McNutt, James Gibson and Angus Lam touching down for one try apiece.
James had a supper morning off the tee with all six successful conversion kicks.
The Friends’ School, Lisburn points came through tries from Ross Glover and Hugo Twene to which Ross added one successful conversion kick.
Sullivan Upper School played Dromore High School in a game the Sullivan Upper School team recorded a comfortable victory.
Among the players who impressed for the Sullivan Upper School team were Harry Calvert, Lucas McKeown, Finn McGrath, Sam Galbraith, Josh Watts, Paddy Whiteside and Jacob McKeown.
Wallace High School entertained Ballymena Academy in a game the Ballymena Academy team won by 18-10.
Harry Girvan and Alfie Wallace each touched down for an unconverted try for the Wallace High School team.
Ben Collins scored two tries for the Ballymena Academy team with James McMillan adding one successful conversion kick alongside two successful penalty kicks.
Campbell College, Belfast travelled to Bray in Co Wicklow where they played St Gerard’s School in a game the Campbell College, Belfast team won by 26-10.
Darragh Kelly touched down for two unconverted tries for the St Gerard’s School team.
Russ Lovo ran in two ties for the Campbell College, Belfast team with Isaac Hatch and Davy Nelson each scoring one try.
Jack Best was successful with three of his conversion kicks.
Royal Belfast Academical Institution travelled to Dublin where they played Wesley College.
The Wesley College, Dublin team won the game by 21-17 with the Wesley College team running in three great individual tries through Johnny Woods with two and Nathan Heatley.
Max Colbert added the conversions to all three Wesley College tries.
The Royal Belfast Academical Institution team points came through a brace of tries from Ross Dillon, one try from Connor Davis and one conversion from Jonah Power.
