U14 Boys win Ulster Bowl Final

City of Armagh u14s recently played Coleraine in the Ulster Bowl Final at the Meadowbank Sports Arena in Magherafelt. City of Armagh had a strong start to the match with an early try from outhalf and captain, Rory Murphy. This was quickly followed by two more tries from centre, Jacob Oates, all three converted by Murphy. Coleraine responded with a converted try from their fullback, leaving the score 21 – 7 with 20 minutes gone. Armagh bounced back with two further tries from Rory Murphy and fullback, Daniel Tipping, both converted, leaving it 35 – 7 going into the break.

City of Armagh made a lot of changes for the second half, but it was Coleraine who made the better start with two quick tries. Armagh however replied with two further tries, scored by Glenn Johnstone and Matthew Campbell. The full-time whistle went, leaving the final score  City of Armagh 49, Coleraine 17

The Man of the Match Award went to the team’s captain, Rory Murphy who kicked 7 conversations and scored 2 tries for a memorable game. This is a very young U14 side and 17 of the squad will still available for the team next season.