The Ulster Council have said that they are disappointed that Queens have decided to withdraw from the upcoming McKenna Cup competition.

The Belfast college made the announcement this afternoon and the provincial body has confirmed that five players would have been unavailable to Queens as they were called up by their county.

"Comhairle Uladh received correspondence this afternoon from Queens University Belfast confirming that they have withdrawn from the 2013 Power NI Dr McKenna Cup. We are disappointed that this course of action has been taken," said the statement from Ulster Council.

"Comhairle Uladh can confirm that there were five players named on both the Queens University panel and a county panel, with the players being placed in an unfortunate position.

"The Power NI Dr McKenna Cup will commence on Sunday 6th January and we look forward to another competitive event to start the New Year." Tweet

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