The Front Row Union Sport - Schools Cup: Campbell College 26 Royal Belfast Academical Institution 22 Final

Schools Cup: Campbell College 26 Royal Belfast Academical Institution 22 Final

Mar 18, 2026

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On Tuesday Afternoon, Ravenhill was the venue for the annual St Patrick’s Day Schools Cup Final fixture this year between city rivals Campbell College and Royal Belfast Academical Institution.

There was a hectic start. In only the 2nd minute Campbell opened the scoring when James Wells sprinted in to score in the left corner for 5-0.

Inst’s response was immediate. Adam Millar found space on the left and raced in to score in the opposite left corner to tie the game at 5-5 after only 3 minutes.

In almost their next Campbell attack mauled over from a 5 metre lineout with David Nelson touching down. Jack Best’s conversion put Campbell out to 12-5 in 7 minutes.

The game settled with both sides enjoying possession.

Inst set up a maul which drove forward gathering momentum. Cian McClean powered . . .

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