On Wednesday 16th March Ballymena Acad. played R.B.A.I. in the final of the
Ulster Schools' 3rd xvs Cup final, at Belfast Royal Academy grounds at
Roughfort.  Inst were the stronger team throughout, but were made to work
hard for their scores.  The Ballymena boys played with great spirit and
determination and contributed to a competitive match.  Inst won the match by
25 - 0, with 2 tries from right wing Adam Jones and one each from Neil
McCullough and James Bennett.  Chris Webster converted one try and also
kicked a penalty.

2nd xv Plate Final

Sullivan Upper and Belfast Royal Academy contested an entertaining match at
R.B.A.I grounds at Osborne on Thursday morning.  The BRA forwards dominated
possession, giving a steady supply of good ball to their backs, constantly
testing the Sullivan defence, which was more than adequate.  The Sullivan
backs did look dangerous, but simply did not have enouigh possession.

BRA scored a try, after a well worked back movement, through centre Ryan
Cartmill.  The conversion was missed as was an earlier penalty by No. 10
William Martin.  However early in the second half Martin kicked a good
penalty to increase the BRA lead to 8 - 0.  BRA continued to dominate and
were rewarded with a try from flanker and Ryan Ewing.  BRA should  have had
at least 3 more tries but just failed in the final few metres.  Sullivan put
some good attacks together in the final few minutes but bthe BRA defence
remained resolute.

Final score 13 - 0