Blackrock College overcame Old Belvedere in the semifinal replay of the Heineken Metropolitan Cup at Donnybrook yesterday. Old Belvedere dominated the first half, producing two tries and a conversion to give their side a 14-0 lead at the break. A rejuvenated Blackrock started the second half. After just one minute they had scored a try, then a penalty and a converted try gave them a one-point lead. Three minutes later a penalty put Belvedere two points ahead, but Blackrock replied with two penalties, a try and a conversion to seal it.

Blackrock College: H Carolan; S Mooney (capt), A McGowan, R Rochford, T Gilmore; D Lynagh, D Grennell; M Cuffe, G McLoughlin, P Jordan; P Doyle, R Sheehan; G McCarthy, P Lynn, D Hackett. Replacements: K Rigney for P Doyle; B Kelly for G McCarthy.

Old Belvedere: D Maughan; S Fay, S Lonergan, R Monaghan, D Martin; S Cushin, J Goodwin; D McConnell, J Mion, R Keane; J Logan, J Delaney; C Johnston (capt), M McLoughlin, D Shanley. Replacements: N McCarthy for P McConnell; G McDowell for J Goodwin; S Dods for C Johnston.

Referee: P Gray (ARLB)