Former RBAI pupil, Jude Postlethwaite, was the leading try-scorer in the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup in 2020, earning him a nomination for the competition’s Player of the Year. The young back line player joined the Ulster Rugby Academy in 2021 having already featured in the Ireland Under-20 Six Nations squad and represented Ireland at Sevens. Rea led the URC stats for turnovers in 2021-22 showing his ability in relieving pressure.