Ballymena secure place in decider

Michael Entwistle scored a try for Ballymena at Eaton Park

Ballymena beat Malone 14-12 in the semi-final of the First Trust Ulster Senior Cup at Eaton Park on Saturday.

Malone led 5-0 with a try by Chris Rowan but Gareth Fry missed the conversion and soon after, Craig Woods replied with a penalty for Ballymena.

Michael Entwistle scored a try which Woods failed to convert and then John Anderson scored a try with Fry missing the resulting conversion.

Woods landed another penalty before the break and another after half-time.

Ballymena will face Belfast Harlequins in the final at Ravenhill on Friday 25 April.

Results - Saturday 12 April

AIB Cup final

Blackrock College 9-12 Shannon

AIB Division Two semi-final

Young Munster 42-22 Belfast Harlequins

AIB Division Three semi-finals

Bruff 22-9 Banbridge
Instonians 69-17 Queen's University