RBAI 10 METHODY 0

The match started with Inst dominating position and possession but were unable to finish many surges into the Methody 22. Unfortunately some shots at goal were also missed and the nerves of the crowd at half time were building as the score remained 0-0.

The second half continued with Inst being the better team but it took 15 minutes for the Methody defence to be broken for James Magee to finish off an excellent wide play by the backs. Tom Luke was on target with the conversion 7-0.

For the remainder of the match it was outhalf Paddy Dolaghan who dominated with some excellent tactical kicking pinning Methody in their own half. The continued pressure led to another penalty which Tom Luke kicked to make the result safe.

There were many stand out performers yesterday, particularly in the forwards, but none more so than Ayman Omar who consistently carried the ball over the gainline throughout the match.

Congratulations to coach Mr Lyttle, Captain Kenton Bell and the entire squad. 

Congratulations to the 3^rd XV who beat Wallace 20-10 on Saturday to progress to the final of the 3^rd XV cup. The final is on Wednesday April 2^nd at Campbell College against Methody kicking off at 3pm.

On Saturday March 15^th the Under 12 A and B teams travelled to Coleraine to participate in their annual tournament. The teams entered the A and B team competition respectively and both tasted a great deal of success.

The A team. In group matches - beat Bangor 12-0, Cambridge House 41-0. Foyle 26-0. Quarter final beat Coleraine 10-0. Semi final played Willow Park. The score was 0-0 after full time, so sudden death was played. The score remained 0-0 after first half of extra time. With a minute to go in second half it was Willow who scored a controversial try. Mr Allen commented that ‘the boys were amazing’.

The B team. In group - beat Campbell 20-0. Beat Ballymena 15-0. Beat Willow D 5-0. In the Semi they beat Ballyclare 15-10 after sudden death extra time. Unfortunately the final was lost to Willow C in 25-5. Mr Peak commented that ‘the boys were tremendous’.