Ulster Senior Cup (rugby union)

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The Ulster Senior Cup is a knock-out competition for senior rugby union teams in the province of Ulster. It is administered by Ulster Rugby.

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The most successful club is Queen's University with 24 wins. The current holders are Instonians.

The winners compete with the other three provincial cup winners for the All-Ireland Cup.

Entry requirements

Entry is currently restricted to rugby clubs from Ulster that play in the All-Ireland League.

Performance by club

Performance Table
ClubWinnersRunners-UpTotal FinalsLast Title
Queen's University 2419432021-22
Instonians 209292023-24
North of Ireland 1818361972-73
Ballymena 1411232012-13
Dungannon 107172010-11
Collegians 812201982-83
Malone 716231991-92
C.I.Y.M.S.66121977-78
Ballynahinch 5492022-23
Bangor 3581985-86
Belfast Harlequins 3252007-08
Ards 2021986-87
City of Armagh 3142019-20
Albion1561888-89
City of Derry 1231999-2000
Knock1231910-11
Lisburn1121887-88
Banbridge 011n/a
Carrickfergus011n/a
Civil Service 011n/a
Fortwilliam011n/a
Holywood011n/a
Rainey Old Boys 011n/a

Finals

1880s

1890s

1900s

1910s

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

See also

Sources

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