Schools Cup: Methodist College 27 Sullivan Upper 12.

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We’d tipped Sullivan Upper but it was Methodist College Belfast who produced the ultimate professional performance to claim the 2014 Danske Bank Schools Cup with a 27 – 12 win at Ravenhill this afternoon.

The new Ravenhill looked resplendent, filled with boisterous supporters in the afternoon sun, as both teams ran out to face a carnival atmosphere with an apt green tinge for this St Patrick’s Day fixture.

Sullivan kicked off and enjoyed possesion and territory in the opening minutes but it didn’t take long for Methody to assert their authority. A strong maul by the reigning champions led to a penalty in Sullivan territory that was kicked to the corner for a line-out.

The ball was taken up to the five yard line and after a couple of attempts Methody centre Connor McKee spotted a gap and forced his way over close to the posts. Josh Bingham converted to give Methody a 7 – 0 lead.

Sullivan hit back but their first sortie into the Methody 22 was repelled . . .

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