Spot-on Harlequins qualify for another cup final after marathon

CORK HARLEQUINS survived the vigorous challenge of a committed NICS, the stresses of a knock-out semi-final and the tension of a penalty shoot-out to qualify for their second consecutive Royal Liver Irish Senior Cup final at Stormont on Saturday.

NI Civil Service 2 Cork Harlequins 2 (Harlequins won 4-3 on pens AET)

Harlequins showed remarkable composure to maintain their patience in a contest that stretched to an exhausting 100 minutes and was always intensely disputed.