Royal Belfast Academical Institution (RBAI), entered into an exciting partnership with BF Sports Analysis for the 2023-24 season, including the Danske Bank Schools Cup. The partnership brings together RBAI’s classic tradition of rugby and BF Sports Analysis’ modern expertise in data analysis.
“It is fantastic for RBAI to work
alongside BF Sports Analysis this season”
-Jamie Kirk, Head Coach, RBAI
RBAI boasts a rich history in rugby excellence, and BF Sport Analysis is looking to help add to that history. As RBAI gear up for their Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup semi-final against Wallace High School, RBAI has benefitted already from the partnership with BF Sports Analysis to harness their talent in their pursuit of continued success. Here is Jamie Kirk, Head Coach at RBAI speaking about the partnership:
“It is fantastic for RBAI to work alongside BF Sports Analysis this season. The in-depth analysis BF Sports Analysis has provided us with has enabled us to accurately target areas of our game and performance for development” said Kirk. “This has also improved our ability to provide players with feedback in relation to performance”
The Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup holds special significance for RBAI, as they reached the finals last year and won in a tightly contested final against rivals Campbell College. In total, RBAI has won the title 33 times. With the support of BF Sports Analysis, the team is gearing up to make it to the finals again, armed with data-driven strategies and a better understanding of their team’s strengths and weaknesses.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with a historic rugby school like RBAI and work alongside talented coaches like Jamie Kirk.” said Brian Fitzpatrick, Founder and Owner of BF Sports Analysis.
The 2024 Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup semi-final promises to be an exciting showcase of skill, strategy, and innovation, with RBAI and BF Sports Analysis poised to make a lasting impact.
Check out all the results and remaining fixtures for the Danske Bank Ulster Schools’ Cup here:
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