Ballymena Academy I XV v Methodist College I XV: Report & Pictures: THE YOUNG CUP

First half bright start by MCB failed to capitalize by turning early pressure into points.

BM came into the game and took lead on 13mins with Darren Geddis pen 3-0

Remainder of half even – full back Rudolph Benade 20mins and DG 31 swapped pens

HT 6-3

Despite heavy rain MCB took control of territory and possession in third quarter

45mins RB pen 6-6

49mins – after no of phases wing James Gallagher scored – RB converted 6-13

54mins MCB stretched BM defence and RB capped an impressive personal performance when he scored on wing – con missed 6 -18

BM rallied and tried hard to break the MCB defence to no avail

Final BM6 – MCB 18

MCB won Young Cup

Pics

Patrick Colhoun – wing

Marc Campbell SR

Chris Gracey No8

Rory Winters