As part of a double header, Deramore Park, was the ‘neutral’ venue for the Ulster Women’s Junior Shield Final, contested by Belfast Harlequins and Lisburn. The venue was chosen before Belfast Harlequins won their way through to the final.

The whistle had barely blown before Stacey Bryce touched down, under the posts and converted to put Quins up 7-0 in the 1st minute.

Lisburn pulled themselves together from this setback and, after pressure, Lauren Szymura scored out on the right to bring the score back to 7-5.

After followed a period when neither side could dominate and play fluctuated between the 22s.

The deadlock was broken on 31 minutes, when Emma . . .