It's set to be an all-action day on Saturday at Kingspan Stadium for the Youth Finals. With a triple header on the cards, each match promises to be full of action, as each team battle it out for the Cup Title.
U14 Billy Latimer Cup Final | Virginia v Strabane (kick-off 12.30pm)
This final is a mouth-watering prospect, serving as a re-run of the 2025 league final, suggesting a close and competitive encounter is in store.
Virginia: The 2025 League winners have enjoyed a dominant run to the final, showcasing their attacking prowess with emphatic victories. They brushed aside Dungannon and Ballymoney with identical 40-0 scorelines, before overcoming Letterkenny 19-5 in the semi-final. Virginia boast a strong pedigree in this competition, having lifted the Cup in 2016 and 2023. They will be looking to their captain, Alex Maguire, and co-captain, Mark Dowd, to lead them to another triumph.
Strabane: Strabane have also demonstrated their quality and resilience on their journey to Kingspan Stadium. They started with a commanding 40-0 win against Enniskillen, followed by another identical scoreline against City of Derry. Their semi-final clash against Cavan proved to be a tougher test, but they emerged victorious with a 38-19 scoreline. Captain Johnnie Sproule and vice-captain Harry Donaldson will be crucial in guiding their team against the league champions.
U16 RB Fleming Cup Final - Ballynahinch v Virginia (kick-off 1.45pm)
The second final of the day sees Ballynahinch take on another formidable Virginia side, who also secured the league title in this age group.
Ballynahinch: Ballynahinch have navigated a challenging path to the final, overcoming Limavady 29-7, Coleraine 26-10, and Rainey, 17-10. Their victories suggest a team capable of grinding out results in tight matches. Ballynahinch have tasted success in this competition before, winning the RB Fleming Cup in 1999 and 2007. Captain Owen Hamill and vice-captain Harvey Campbell will be hoping to inspire their team to add another trophy to their cabinet.
Virginia: Virginia's journey to this final has been characterised by impressive attacking displays. They started with a resounding 41-0 win against Omagh and continued their strong form with victories over Bangor and Banbridge. Having previously won this cup in 2012, 2015, and 2017, Virginia have a proven track record at this level. Captain Evan Clarke and vice-captain Daniel Pienaar will be key figures as they aim for another title.
U18 CE Bowman Cup Final - Ballymena v Armagh (kick-off 3.30pm)
The final match of the day is another highly anticipated re-run of the 2025 league final, this time in the U18 CE Bowman Cup.
Ballymena: Ballymena have had a solid run to the final, dispatching Monaghan 29-7 and Ballynahinch/Cooke, 34-7, before overcoming City of Derry in their semi-final. With previous cup victories in 1988, 1995, and 2022, Ballymena have a rich history in this competition. Captain James Lynn will be leading their charge for another piece of silverware.
Armagh: Armagh, the 2025 league winners, have also shown their quality in the cup competition. They began with a convincing 43-0 win against Newry before a thrilling 29-29 draw against Letterkenny in the quarter-final. They then secured their place in the final with a 21-10 victory over Ballyclare. Captain Luke Windrum will be hoping to guide Armagh to their second CE Bowman Cup title, having previously won it in 2016.
