Belfast too strong for Blackrock

Belfast Harlequins 33 Blackrock College 19

Leinster lock Adam Byrnes crossed for a try but Blackrock could not beat Belfast Harlequins at Deramore Park.

‘Quins, who led 15-7 at the interval, mustered tries from winger Johnny Lowe (2), new scrum-half Roger Kirkwood and back row Chris McCarey to maintain their run in sixth in the Division One table.

Player-coach Dave Dillon and Ireland Under-21 flyer Fionn Carr also crossed for ‘Rock tries. Johnny McClaughlin top-scored, kicking three penalties and two conversions for ‘Quins.

Andy Ward’s ‘Quins side have a big date with Malone next Friday as they contest the First Trust Ulster Senior Cup final.

Scorers: Belfast: Tries: Johnny Lowe 2, Roger Kirkwood, Chris McCarey; Cons: Johnny McClaughlin 2; Pens: McClaughlin 3

Blackrock: Tries: Adam Byrnes, Dave Dillon, Fionn Carr; Cons: Paddy O’Toole 2