U20s Win Inter-pros After Munster Success

Ulster U20s were crowned 2014 inter-provincial champions on Friday evening after a 12-17 triumph over Munster, their third win of the series.



Following home wins over Connacht (27-7) and Leinster (15-10), Ulster entered the game at Garryowen RFC knowing a win would earn them the championship title.

That was achieved after a dominant first half display in which Malone winger Adam Liddell crossed twice.

It was the hosts who opened the scoring through a Thomas Quinlan penalty but Liddell responded with a five pointer and Jack Milligan added the extras. The Dungannon outhalf then kicked a penalty to push his team 3-10 ahead.

Liddell touched down again just before the break after excellent work by Jacob Stockdale. Again, Milligan converted to bring the score to 3-17 at half time.

Quinlan kicked three second half penalties to reduce the deficit to 12-17 but Ulster had done enough in the first period to prevail.

Skipper Michael Lagan, who led his side through an unbeaten campaign, was presented with the championship trophy after the match by IRFU representative Declan Madden.

Congratulations to all involved.