### Round 1: Saturday 22nd October 2022
Group A<br>
*Dalriada v Lurgan College<br>
Limavady Grammar School v Cambridge House*
Group B<br>
*Banbridge Academy v Dromore High School<br>
Larne Grammar School v Bangor Grammar School*
Group C<br>
*Down High School v Foyle College<br>
Belfast High School v Strabane Academy*
Group D<br>
*Rainey Endowed School v Royal School Dungannon<br>
Portadown College v Friends' School Lisburn*
Group E<br>
*Omagh Academy v Enniskillen Royal Grammar School<br>
Grosvenor v Regent House*
Schools Committee Chairman Richard Clingan said:
"We're delighted that Danske Bank is now into its 18th year of sponsorship, and we are grateful for their ongoing support of schools' rugby in province.
"This season, we're returning to the group structure. It was first used in 2019/20, but covid affected the competition at this time, and into the following season.
"I'm delighted to see this format return as it provides many players the chance to play in 3 high-profile matches before involvement in the knockout stages, which gives them a minimum of 5 games in the competition.
"I wish all the teams involved this weekend the very best of luck as they commence their competition fixtures."
### Danske Bank Schools' Cup 22/23 Format
This season's competition begins with 20 teams taking place in the Group Stage. The draw for this phase was held in June, producing the following 5 groups.
Each school will face their group opponents in the opening game tomorrow, with Round 2 taking place on Sat 12 Nov, and the final fixture on Sat 10 Dec. For a full list of these Group Stage fixtures, please click here.
The 5 group winners, and the best-placed runner-up, will qualify for the knockout stages of the Danske Bank Schools' Cup, and the Subsidiary Shield.
These 6 teams will be joined by the following 10 seeded schools for the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Round of 16 draw, which will take place in December.
- Ballyclare High School
- Ballymena Academy
- Belfast Royal Academy
- Campbell College Belfast
- Coleraine Grammar School
- Methodist College Belfast
- Royal Belfast Academical Institution
- Royal School Armagh
- Sullivan Upper
- Wallace High School
The Danske Bank Schools' Cup Round of 16 fixtures will be held on Sat 28 Jan 2023.
The 14 remaining teams from the initial Group Stage will enter into the Schools' Bowl.
The Schools' Bowl Qualifying Group is also already under way, with the following 5 schools taking part.
- Antrim Grammar School
- Bangor Academy
- Carrickfergus Grammar School
- Our Lady and St Patrick's College
- Wellington College
Each team will play each other in a Group format, with the top 2 qualifying for the Danske Bank Schools' Bowl, and the other 3 entering the Danske Bank Schools' Trophy.
