The Front Row Union Sport - Subsidiary Shield: Campbell College 45 Methodist College 31 Final

Subsidiary Shield: Campbell College 45 Methodist College 31 Final

Mar 13, 2025

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On Wednesday afternoon Campbell College faced Methodist College in an Belfast derby in the Schools Subsidiary Shield Final at Kingspan Stadium.

Rus Lovo celebrates the 1st of his brace of tries for Campbell College

A charge down was seized by Campbell and a combination of forwards and backs created space for Rus Lovo to crash over. Henry Ralston’s conversion had Campbell 7-0 up in less than 90 seconds.

Methody had their chances but were let down by poor handing at crucial stages.

After a lineout, a Campbell break was stopped close to the line. James Wells crossed under the posts for Henry Ralston to convert for a 14-0 lead after 21 minutes.

On 31 minutes a Methody lineout maul surged forward for Conor Doherty to power over to reduce the deficit to 5-14.

It was 14-5 to Campbell at halftime.

If the 1st half was . . .

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