Ulster Senior Cup (rugby union)

The logo of the Ulster Branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union

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.

The most successful club is Queen's University with 23 wins. The current holder is Ballynahinch.

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
Club Winners Runners-Up Total Finals Last Title
Queen's University 23 17 40 2013-14
Instonians 19 9 28 1998-99
North of Ireland 18 18 36 1972-73
Ballymena 14 9 22 2012-13
Dungannon 10 6 16 2010-11
Collegians 8 12 20 1982-83
Malone 7 16 23 1991-92
C.I.Y.M.S. 6 6 12 1977-78
Bangor 3 5 8 1985-86
Ballynahinch 3 3 5 2015-16
Belfast Harlequins 3 2 5 2007-08
Ards 2 0 2 1986-87
Albion 1 5 6 1888-89
City of Derry 1 2 3 1999-2000
Knock 1 2 3 1910-11
Lisburn 1 1 2 1887-88
Banbridge 0 1 1 n/a
Carrickfergus 0 1 1 n/a
Civil Service 0 1 1 n/a
Fortwilliam 0 1 1 n/a
Holywood 0 1 1 n/a
Rainey Old Boys 0 1 1 n/a

Finals

1880s

1890s

1900s

1910s

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

See also

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