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Match Day Guide | Danske Bank Schools' Cup Semi-Final: Ballymena Academy v Sullivan Upper

28th February 2024

🤝 Ballymena Academy v Sullivan Upper 
🗓 Wednesday 28 February, 2.30pm 
🏟 Kingspan Stadium 
🏆 Danske Bank Schools' Cup Semi-Final 
📺 Watch LIVE on Ulster Rugby Live

🎟️ Tickets available HERE

Ballymena Academy

Ballymena Academy are on the hunt for their fourth Schools' Cup title, their first since their famous win in 2010, where they were the last non-Belfast based school to be crowned champions. Ballymena had a close Round of 16 where they narrowly defeated BRA, 15-17 but went on to defeat Regent House 5-17 in the quarter-finals.

Q&A with Ballymena Academy Captain, Michael McLean

Favourite Ulster player of all time? 
Ruan Pienaar

Favourite rest/recovery day activity?

Going to the driving range with friends

Any Habits or rituals before a game?

None

How do you unwind after a game?

I don’t do anything special just relax at home

Least favourite drill at training?

Has to be the Arran Moore rucking square

Favourite game day meal?

Pregame meal would be a bagel, post game has to be a McAtamney's wrap

Apart from rugby what other sports do you like?

I like to play a bit of football and golf when I get the time

Favourite TV show?

Easily my favourite to show is Breaking Bad

What’s your biggest pet hate?

Loud eaters

One thing you can’t live without?

My phone

Most used app on your phone?

Snapchat

Sullivan Upper School

Sullivan Upper are aiming to lift their first ever Schools' Cup and reach their second final since 2014, where they lost out to Methodist College Belfast. This year in an exhilarating quarter-final, they defeated MCB 10-5 to make their way to the semi-final. They also had an impressive Round of 16 draw against Larne, winning 41-7.