Action from the Schools Bowl match between Larne Grammar and Foyle College on Saturday 24 January 2026. Photo: John McMurtry. © FRU SPORTS 2026.

Schools Bowl: Larne Grammar 14 Foye College 12

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We caught up with the Schools Bowl match between Larne Grammar and Foyle College at Lower Cairncastle Road on Saturday morning. It was my third game in two days at my old stomping ground.

These teams had met in the Schools Cup Group Stages with Foyle recording a 26 – 14 win in Derry and Larne were looking for revenge.

The game was dominated by a strong wind blowing straight down the pitch and Foyle had the advantage of the elements in the first half.

Foyle captain Cian O’Leary had a good game keeping his team going forward with some strong carries.

Territorially, Larne were under the cosh for most of the first half but they defended resolutely and it took Foyle nearly 20 minutes to get over for their first score. Jaden Chen eventually worked the ball over after a general pile up on the Larne line. Niall Kelly added the extras and the visitors . . .

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