The draw for the semi finals of the Powerade Towns Cup was made today at Ravenhill by John Robinson, IRFU (Ulster Branch) President and Katie Hutchinson, Powerade Events Team Manager.
Ballymena 2nds will host Clogher Valley, while Ballynahinch 2nds will be at home to Donaghadee.
Ballynahinch, having won the Millar McCall Wylie Junior Cup semi final earlier this season, will have high hopes of winning a cup double.
The Powerade Towns Cup is one of the oldest competitions in world rugby, with the first final played in 1883. The trophy was shared by Ballyclare and City of Derry last season after the teams drew 28-28 in the Easter Monday Final at Ravenhill.
[wpspoiler name=”TOWNS CUP FUN FACTS” ]1. The Powerade Towns Cup is one of the oldest competitions in world rugby, dating back to 1883, when it was first won by City of Derry.
2. It is confined to teams outside of Belfast, with city teams instead entering the McCrea Cup.
3. Since the resumption of play after World War II, where a town is represented by a senior club, their 2nd XV is the one that competes . . .
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