The Front Row Union Sport - Schools Cup: Royal School Dungannon 7 Methodist College Belfast 38 Quarter Final

Schools Cup: Royal School Dungannon 7 Methodist College Belfast 38 Quarter Final

Feb 13, 2023

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Royal School, Dungannon entertained, the current holders of the Schools’ Cup, Methodist College Belfast, in a Quarter final match on Saturday morning.

Methodist College powered over for the opening try from Tyrese Abolarin after four minutes and it looked ominous for the home side.

Tyrese Abolarin goes over for the opening try for Methody.

However, a determined Dungannon side spent a substantial period in the Methody half and 8 minutes later Reuben Gibson went over for a try converted by Jacob Clarke to tie the game at 7 – 7.

Royal School Dungannon’s Reuben Gibson goes over for a try.

A yellow card to a Dungannon player saw Methody take advantage as Josh McAdam

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