Osborne Park, on Saturday morning was the venue for the Royal Belfast Academical Institution v Methodist College derby game, one of the biggest rivalries in Ulster Schools rugby. Methody were fresh from a win over Ballymena Academy, last week, while Inst were still smarting from a heavy home defeat to Ballymena 3 weeks ago.
Inst took the game to Methody from kick off, winning dominant collisions, forcing the visitors back into their 22. Inst laid siege to the Methody line. It was only a matter of time before a defiant defence was breeched. In the 13th minute Blake McClean powered over for the opening score. Alex Place’s conversion had Inst leading 7-0.
Inst continued to press with all of the game played in the Methody half . . .
You will need to log in or register to read the rest of this article. If you have not already registered you can click here to register.
In 2022 we added 102,631 new images in 510 galleries with a gallery breakdown of 263 Rugby, 217 Hockey and 30 Athletics. Your registration and subscription will help us to continue.
Thanks.
Corrections, comments or questions?