The rain, later sleet, did not ease for this 2nd Round Schools Cup tie in Newtownards between Regent House School and Carrickfergus Grammar School.
Report and Images by Alan Campbell
Carrick went into a 1st minute lead through an Ethan McIlroy penalty goal. Regent replied in the 12th minute with a Jadg McKenna try, converted by Zac Campbell.

In poor conditions, there was no further scoring and Regent lead 7-3 at the break.
Only 2 minutes into the 2nd half McIlroy was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle and it was uphill for Carrick after this.

R. Copland scored a 45th minute try, converted by Campbell and when Adam Finlay notched up a try on 68 minutes, again converted by Campbell, it was game over.A Campbell penalty goal at the death completed a comprehensive win for Regent 24-3.