Methodist College 19 Wallace HS 3

Methodist College Belfast have booked a Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Final showdown with holders Campbell College, thanks to a 19-3 Semi-Final win over Wallace High School at Kingspan Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Flanker Adam Reid scored a try in either half before fullback Ethan McIlroy polished off the win with his side's third try three minutes from full-time. McIlroy also contributed four points from the tee. Wallace's three points came courtesy of a Nathan Doak penalty. Methody enjoyed the lions share of possession in the opening half, but it took until the final play of the first half to break down a resolute Wallace defence. Winger Chris Larmour carried up to a few metres short of the line, then a few phases later Reid powered over to score. On 53 minutes Doak reduced the lead to just two points, confidently firing over his goal kick after Methody were penalised at the breakdown. On the hour mark Reid pounced for his second try from close range after number 8 Kevin McNaboe peeled off an attacking scrum before spotting a gap that took him within inches of the try line. McIlroy added the conversion to push out the lead to 12-3. McIlroy then finished off the game on 67 minutes, running in a well worked backline move from a scrum 70 metres out, before slotting the conversion. Methodist College:  (15-9): E McIlroy; T O'Doherty, R Armstrong, J Fletcher, C Larmour; T Armstrong, C Davidson; (1-8): B Crangle, D Humphreys, T Linton; M Lyttle, B Gourley; D Boden, A Reid, K McNaboe (Capt). Replacements: J Watson, P Johnston, M Hunter, T Millar, A Simms, L Simms, L Graham, L Millar. Wallace High School: (15-9): J McNeight; L Allison, B Carson, J Dundas, N Robinson; J Dillon, N Doak; (1-8): J Bailie, D Sedge, H Long; P McRoberts, D Kilpatrick; K Patton, H McMeekin, R Crothers (Capt). Replacements: D McCavery, J Crane, S Wilson, M Thompson, C Irvine, L Rushe, B Watson, L Nelmes. --- The 2019 Danske Bank Ulster Schools' Cup Final between Campbell College and Methodist College will take place at Kingspan Stadium on Monday 18th March, kick-off 3.00pm. Tickets are available now at www.ulsterrugby.com/buytickets. --- Watch the full game here: