Schools: RBAI 26 Methody 5

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Belfast’s big two clashed at Osborne Park on Saturday morning with, the hosts, Royal Belfast Academical Institution, coming out on top with a 26 – 5 win against Methodist College.

The damage was caused in the first half as , , and all crossed in a dominant display.  converted three to give RBAI a 26 – 0 lead at the break. 

The second half kicked off under torrential rain and with the change in conditions Methody were able to mount something of a comeback. However with conditions worsening they struggled to harvest their points, a solitary try from scant reward for their hard work, the game ending with a deserved 26 – 5 win for the Inst!

Pictures below from Bob Given. 

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