The final is scheduled for Ravenhill on Tuesday 17th December.
There are thirteen ties down for decision this weekend, with All-Ireland Junior Cup representatives Clogher Valley, CIYMS, Portadown and Donaghadee receiving a bye in the first round.
Ballymoney host Lisburn still seeking their first win of the season. A narrow loss to neighbours Coleraine last weekend should see the Kilraughts team record their first win of the season. Ballynahinch seconds should prove too strong for Belfast ...
The final is scheduled for Ravenhill on Tuesday 17th December. There are thirteen ties down for decision this weekend, with All-Ireland Junior Cup representatives Clogher Valley, CIYMS, Portadown and Donaghadee receiving a bye in the first round. Ballymoney host Lisburn still seeking their first win of the season. A narrow loss to neighbours Coleraine last weekend should see the Kilraughts team record their first win of the season. Ballynahinch seconds should prove too strong for Belfast Harlequins seconds at home with their firsts receiving a bye in the Senior Cup. Banbridge seconds host City of Derry seconds who were the joint winners of the Towns Cup last season with Ballyclare. Home advantage should see Banbridge progress. After a strong performance against Portadown in their opening league game Bangor should win at home to Academy. Carrick against Instonians seconds is another interesting tie with the Shaws bridge team presenting a stern test for the home fifteen. One of the eagerly awaited ties will see Coleraine entertaining Dungannon seconds at Sandel Lodge. With 'Gannon firsts receiving a bye in the Senior Cup they will have strong xv to choose from. Coleraine have impressed in their opening league performances. Coleraine to progress. Dromore entertain Armagh seconds at Barban Hill. After their impressive 22-15 win at Cooke last Saturday. Dromore should start as favourites. Armagh overwhelmed Randalstown in their conference league game last Sat 43-0. Two potential league contenders in Qualifying Two meet at Mullaghmeen when Enniskillen host North West rivals Limavady. Skins coach Alastair McKee will have been disappointed to lose out half Chris McVitty and second row James Carleton to Qualifying One champions Portadown. He has retained influential number 8 Jamie Johnston and along with the leadership of scrum half Ricky Connor they should prove too strong for the men from the Roe Valley. Grosvenor welcome Ballymena seconds to Belmont. This will be a daunting challenge for new Grosvenor coach Peter Lowry. Coach Phil Marshall will welcome Malone seconds to Mellon Park as his Omagh team look to challenge for league and cup honours this season. Omagh have retained their developing playing squad from last season. Rainey's large playing squad should again provide a strengthed second team with the opportunity to progress at the expense of neighbours Randalstown. Can the influence of Randalstown coach Gary Longwell provide an upset? The students of Coleraine would be expected to win against Ards seconds. With Ards firsts receiving a bye in the Senior Cup their seconds are capable of winning at the Riverside. Probably the tie of the round is the visit of Cooke to Ballyclare. Cooke would be expected to win this fixture but the 'Clare team demonstrated last season they are a formidable team at home. They progressed to the Towns Cup final to share the trophy with City of Derry seconds and narrowly lose out to Bangor in the race to win promotion to Qualifying One. The 'White Hare' men secured an emphatic 33-6 win at Lisburn last Saturday to launch their Qualifying Two ambitions.
The final is scheduled for Ravenhill on Tuesday 17th December. There are thirteen ties down for decision this weekend, with All-Ireland Junior Cup representatives Clogher Valley, CIYMS, Portadown and Donaghadee receiving a bye in the first round. Ballymoney host Lisburn still seeking their first win of the season. A narrow loss to neighbours Coleraine last weekend should see the Kilraughts team record their first win of the season. Ballynahinch seconds should prove too strong for Belfast Harlequins seconds at home with their firsts receiving a bye in the Senior Cup. Banbridge seconds host City of Derry seconds who were the joint winners of the Towns Cup last season with Ballyclare. Home advantage should see Banbridge progress. After a strong performance against Portadown in their opening league game Bangor should win at home to Academy. Carrick against Instonians seconds is another interesting tie with the Shaws bridge team presenting a stern test for the home fifteen. One of the eagerly awaited ties will see Coleraine entertaining Dungannon seconds at Sandel Lodge. With 'Gannon firsts receiving a bye in the Senior Cup they will have strong xv to choose from. Coleraine have impressed in their opening league performances. Coleraine to progress. Dromore entertain Armagh seconds at Barban Hill. After their impressive 22-15 win at Cooke last Saturday. Dromore should start as favourites. Armagh overwhelmed Randalstown in their conference league game last Sat 43-0. Two potential league contenders in Qualifying Two meet at Mullaghmeen when Enniskillen host North West rivals Limavady. Skins coach Alastair McKee will have been disappointed to lose out half Chris McVitty and second row James Carleton to Qualifying One champions Portadown. He has retained influential number 8 Jamie Johnston and along with the leadership of scrum half Ricky Connor they should prove too strong for the men from the Roe Valley. Grosvenor welcome Ballymena seconds to Belmont. This will be a daunting challenge for new Grosvenor coach Peter Lowry. Coach Phil Marshall will welcome Malone seconds to Mellon Park as his Omagh team look to challenge for league and cup honours this season. Omagh have retained their developing playing squad from last season. Rainey's large playing squad should again provide a strengthed second team with the opportunity to progress at the expense of neighbours Randalstown. Can the influence of Randalstown coach Gary Longwell provide an upset? The students of Coleraine would be expected to win against Ards seconds. With Ards firsts receiving a bye in the Senior Cup their seconds are capable of winning at the Riverside. Probably the tie of the round is the visit of Cooke to Ballyclare. Cooke would be expected to win this fixture but the 'Clare team demonstrated last season they are a formidable team at home. They progressed to the Towns Cup final to share the trophy with City of Derry seconds and narrowly lose out to Bangor in the race to win promotion to Qualifying One. The 'White Hare' men secured an emphatic 33-6 win at Lisburn last Saturday to launch their Qualifying Two ambitions.