Academy reach Schools' Cup final

BALLYMENA Academy are into the Northern Bank Schools' Cup final for the first time since 2000 after a thrilling 11-10 semi-final win over Methody at Ravenhill this afternoon.

John Andrew - the last-gasp try hero in the Academy's quarter-final win over Friends - amazingly repeated the trick with another injury-time try to secure Ballymena's place in the St Patrick's Day final against Belfast Royal Academy.

Don't miss Tuesday's Ballymena Times for full coverage of and reaction to the semi-final drama.