{"id":31147,"date":"2012-08-20T19:40:10","date_gmt":"2012-08-20T19:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=31147"},"modified":"2012-08-20T19:48:07","modified_gmt":"2012-08-20T19:48:07","slug":"atkin%e2%80%99s-trophy-northern-bank-ulster-schools%e2%80%99-monday-20th-august-2012-barney-mcgonigle-reports-from-foxs-field-ulster-rugby-35-v-lancashire-5-330-action-shots-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/atkin%e2%80%99s-trophy-northern-bank-ulster-schools%e2%80%99-monday-20th-august-2012-barney-mcgonigle-reports-from-foxs-field-ulster-rugby-35-v-lancashire-5-330-action-shots-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Atkin\u2019s Trophy Northern Bank Ulster Schools\u2019 Monday 20th August 2012: Barney McGonigle Reports from Fox’s Field: Ulster Rugby 35 v Lancashire 5. + 330 ACTION SHOTS LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Atkin\u2019s Trophy Northern Bank Ulster Schools\u2019 Monday 20th August 2012
\nThe Northern bank Ulster Schools\u2019 team maintained their impressive recent run of success against Lancashire U18\u2019s with a well-deserved win in a game played in excellent conditions at the famous Fox\u2019s Field venue at Campbell College.
\nCLICK HERE<\/a> for 300+ action shots form Rab Irwin photography
\nThe first fifteen minutes of the game saw the Ulster team lay the foundations for their win by adopting an enterprising approach to the game and an approach which the visitors found difficulties in coping with. The Ulster team recorded the first points of the game when Aaron Kennedy converted a penalty opportunity to give Ulster a 3-0 lead with just five minutes played. The Ulster lead was extended to 8-0 a few minutes when Rory Campbell outpaced a despairing Lancashire defence to touch down in the corner for an unconverted try. Ulster continued to make good use of the plentiful possession they enjoyed. Aaron Kennedy extended the lead to 11-0 when he was successful with a second penalty kick midway through the first half. Five minutes later Rory Bell scored a try which was converted by Aaron Kennedy to put Ulster Schools into an 18-0 lead.
\nThe Lancashire team was experience difficulties in containing the Ulster forwards with Daryl Morton and Andrew Shaw causing problems with their dynamic ball carrying ability. This presented the opportunity for the Ulster backs to show their skills and it came as no surprise when Conor Shiels opened up the Lancashire defence to put Rory Campbell in for his second try of the game. The try was not converted but the Ulster team now had a 23-0 lead. Two minutes later the Ulster team was awarded a penalty try which Aaron Kennedy converted to give his team a 30-0 lead.
\nThe Lancashire team might have folded at this stage but the visitors displayed great commitment and took the game deep into Ulster territory. They were awarded a penalty in front of the Ulster posts and took the scrum option. They won untidy ball from the scrum but kept the ball in hand to test the Ulster defence. Eventually, the Lancashire right winger forced his way across the Ulster line to touch down for an unconverted try which left the score at the interval reading 30-5 in favour of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools\u2019 team.
\nBoth teams made a plethora of changes at half-time and the start of the second half saw the Lancashire team gain a little more in terms of both possession and territory in the opening stages of the second period of play. However, the Ulster defence was well-organised and able to thwart the Lancashire threat. Play was held up for a period of time while the medics dealt with a Lancashire injury. Play resumed and, with just six minutes remaining the Ulster Schools\u2019 full back, Jack Owens, took full advantage of good work from his colleagues to run in for the last try of the game. The try was unconverted but the Ulster Schools\u2019 team finished as deserved 35-5 winners against a very spirited Lancashire U18 Schools\u2019 team to retain the Atkin\u2019s Trophy.
\nThe best wishes of everyone associated with Ulster Schools\u2019 Rugby go to the injured Lancashire U18\u2019s player for a full and speedy recovery
\nThe Lancashire team will play the Ulster Clubs\u2019 U18 team at Campbell College at 2-30pm on Wednesday 22nd August while the Northern Bank Ulster Schools\u2019 team will play a Lanquedoc U18 team at the Queen\u2019s University playing fields at 2-00pm on Friday 24th August.
\nNorthern Bank Ulster Schools\u2019 Squad.
\nJack Owens\t\tCampbell College
\nJosh Fullerton\tCampbell College
\nRory Bell\t\tRoyal Belfast Academical Institution
\nRory Campbell\tRoyal Belfast Academical Institution
\nConor Shiels\t\tColeraine Academical Institution
\nAaron Kennedy\tBanbridge Academy
\nDaryl Morton\t\tRoyal School, Armagh (Captain)
\nAndrew McGrath\tRoyal Belfast Academical Institution
\nDaniel Dass\t\tBelfast Royal Academy
\nThomas Donnan\tDown High School
\nAlexander Thompson\t Banbridge Academy
\nAaron Gilkinson\tWallace High School
\nAndrew Shaw\t\tBangor Grammar School
\nMichael Lagan\t\tMethodist College, Belfast
\nReplacement players
\nScott Finlay\t\tSullivan Upper School
\nChris Griffiths\tSullivan Upper School
\nAdam Kirk\t\tBallymena Academy
\nLewis Benson\t\tBelfast High School
\nCalvin Kernoghan\tBallymena Academy
\nJames Gallagher\tMethodist College
\nJack Milligan\t\tRoyal School, Dungannon
\nJordan Garford\tBelfast High School
\nNorthern Bank Ulster Schools\u2019 Management team
\nManager\t\tRichard Clingan
\nCoaches\t\tRichard Hedley\tJohn Andrews
\nS&C Coach\t\tChris Shields
\nUlster Rugby Coach Brian McLaughlin
\nPhysiotherapist\tAndy McMullen
\nDoctor\t\t\tDr Gavin McLean<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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