Highfield overcome half-time deficit to book Bateman Cup final spot

Highfield fought back to reach the Bateman Cup final, while Kilfeacle & District advanced to the Junior Cup semi-finals and Clonakilty suffered a heavy defeat to Dromore
Travis Coomey scored a 53rd minute try for Highfield against Galway Corinthians. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Travis Coomey scored a 53rd minute try for Highfield against Galway Corinthians. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Highfield booked their place in the Bateman Cup final following a thrilling comeback victory over Galway Corinthians, while Kilfeacle & District, Omagh Academicals, Wicklow and Dromore all put their names in the hat for Monday’s semi-final draw of the Energia All-Ireland Men's Junior Cup.

Highfield overturned a six point half-time deficit to defeat Corinthians 31-27 in an entertaining Bateman Cup semi-final at Dangan.

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