Danske Bank Ulster Schools finished second in the inter-provincial championship after defeating Munssyer 12-19 at Musgrave Park on Saturday.
After decent pressure, Ulster wing Robert Lyttle opened the scoring with a straightforward penalty. Two searing breaks from Methody outhalf, Conor Kelly, came to nothing as he couldn't find his support players, but Lyttle increased the lead to 0-6 with his second penalty.
Munster's best efforts came to grief with elementary handling errors and ...
Danske Bank Ulster Schools finished second in the inter-provincial championship after defeating Munssyer 12-19 at Musgrave Park on Saturday. After decent pressure, Ulster wing Robert Lyttle opened the scoring with a straightforward penalty. Two searing breaks from Methody outhalf, Conor Kelly, came to nothing as he couldn't find his support players, but Lyttle increased the lead to 0-6 with his second penalty. Munster's best efforts came to grief with elementary handling errors and eventually Ulster scored again through a great individual try by fullback Jacob Stockdale as he scorched up the left touchline, evading would-be tacklers to dot down in the corner. Lyttle missed the difficult conversion, but Ulster held a well-deserved 0-11 lead. Against the run of play, and well into first half injury time, the home pack drove at the Ulster line and eventually, No8, Kelvin Browne forced his way over for a try converted by Bill Johnston, to leave the score at halftime reading Munster 7 Ulster 11. The second half began with a bang as the Munster hooker was yellow carded for a tackle on a player in the air. But Ulster were unable to capitalise on this situation and a rejuvenated Munster increased the pressure and Colerine AI scrumhalf, Cameron Fulton, was sin binned for interference at a ruck. Munster were able to take advantage of this and their right wing, Calvin Nash, squeezed into the corner for an unconverted try to give Munster an unexpected 12-11 lead. As both coaches gradually brought on their replacement players, Ulster were awarded a penalty on the halfway line and, with most spectators waiting for the kick to touch, the Ulster kicker set the ball up for a kick at goal. His decision proved to be correct as the ball sailed safely over the Munster posts to restore Ulster's lead to 12-14. The game was virtually sealed when a poor kick from Munster was received by Ulster and great interplay between Stockdale and Kelly saw the latter cross for an excellent try. Lyttle was unable to convert but Ulster led 12-19. With a converted try needed to draw the game, Munster tried everything but a resolute Ulster defence held out for a deserved win and a credible second place in the interprovincial schools championship. Credit must go to all the players in the enlarged squad and to the management team who looked after them so effectively this season.
Danske Bank Ulster Schools finished second in the inter-provincial championship after defeating Munssyer 12-19 at Musgrave Park on Saturday. After decent pressure, Ulster wing Robert Lyttle opened the scoring with a straightforward penalty. Two searing breaks from Methody outhalf, Conor Kelly, came to nothing as he couldn't find his support players, but Lyttle increased the lead to 0-6 with his second penalty. Munster's best efforts came to grief with elementary handling errors and eventually Ulster scored again through a great individual try by fullback Jacob Stockdale as he scorched up the left touchline, evading would-be tacklers to dot down in the corner. Lyttle missed the difficult conversion, but Ulster held a well-deserved 0-11 lead. Against the run of play, and well into first half injury time, the home pack drove at the Ulster line and eventually, No8, Kelvin Browne forced his way over for a try converted by Bill Johnston, to leave the score at halftime reading Munster 7 Ulster 11. The second half began with a bang as the Munster hooker was yellow carded for a tackle on a player in the air. But Ulster were unable to capitalise on this situation and a rejuvenated Munster increased the pressure and Colerine AI scrumhalf, Cameron Fulton, was sin binned for interference at a ruck. Munster were able to take advantage of this and their right wing, Calvin Nash, squeezed into the corner for an unconverted try to give Munster an unexpected 12-11 lead. As both coaches gradually brought on their replacement players, Ulster were awarded a penalty on the halfway line and, with most spectators waiting for the kick to touch, the Ulster kicker set the ball up for a kick at goal. His decision proved to be correct as the ball sailed safely over the Munster posts to restore Ulster's lead to 12-14. The game was virtually sealed when a poor kick from Munster was received by Ulster and great interplay between Stockdale and Kelly saw the latter cross for an excellent try. Lyttle was unable to convert but Ulster led 12-19. With a converted try needed to draw the game, Munster tried everything but a resolute Ulster defence held out for a deserved win and a credible second place in the interprovincial schools championship. Credit must go to all the players in the enlarged squad and to the management team who looked after them so effectively this season.