Cambridge House rugby secures three-year Galgorm partnership
Galgorm Collection has announced a three-year partnership with Cambridge House Grammar School’s rugby team. Pictured are, from left, Charlie Turtle, Georgie Briota, Business Development Manager at Galgorm Collection, Shay Gill, captain, Jordan McKinstry, Head of Rugby at Cambridge House Grammar School and Thomas Caldwell.
Monday 19 October 2026
Cambridge House Grammar School’s rugby players are set to benefit from new playing kits, equipment and specialist coaching through a three-year partnership with Galgorm Collection.
The partnership began in September 2026 and will support the Ballymena school’s rugby programme as its teams continue competing in Ulster Schools’ rugby competitions.
The funding will help provide players with resources to develop their skills, while strengthening a connection between the school and a business whose workforce includes former Cambridge House pupils and rugby players.
Support for the next generation
Pictured are, from left, Charlie Turtle, Georgie Briota, Business Development Manager at Galgorm Collection, Shay Gill, captain, Jordan McKinstry, Head of Rugby at Cambridge House Grammar School and Thomas Caldwell.
Georgie Briota, Business Development Manager at Galgorm Collection, said:
“At Galgorm Collection, we’re passionate about supporting the communities around us and creating opportunities for young people to thrive. Grassroots sport plays such an important role in bringing people together, building confidence and developing skills that stay with young people long after they leave the pitch.
“Our partnership with Cambridge House Grammar School is particularly meaningful as a number of our colleagues are former pupils and rugby players themselves. It’s a fantastic connection to have, and we’re proud to be able to give something back to a school that has played an important part in their development.
“The determination, teamwork and resilience that rugby encourages are qualities we value enormously within our own business, and we’re delighted to support the next generation of players as they continue to develop and represent their school.
“We wish the team every success for the seasons ahead and look forward to following their progress over the next three years.”
Investment in players and coaching
Jordan McKinstry, Head of Rugby at Cambridge House Grammar School, said:
“We’re incredibly grateful to Galgorm Collection for its commitment to supporting rugby at Cambridge House Grammar School.
“We’re extremely proud of the determination and commitment our players demonstrate, consistently challenging themselves against some of the strongest school teams in Northern Ireland.
”This three-year partnership will make a genuine difference to our programme, allowing us to invest in new kits, equipment and specialist coaching that will benefit our players both now and in the years ahead.
“Having the backing of a leading local business means a great deal to everyone involved in rugby at the school. We’re excited about what we can achieve together and look forward to representing both Cambridge House and Galgorm Collection with pride.”
Wider community support
The agreement forms part of Galgorm Collection’s community engagement programme, which includes support for local schools, sporting organisations, charitable initiatives and educational partnerships across Northern Ireland.
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