MALONE were forced to fight all the way against a determined Queen's side in the second semi-final before winning by 13-6.
Queen's speed, fluency and adventurous style caused Malone severe problems in the first half even though the Gibson Park side streaked into a second minute lead with a Neil Doak penalty. Barry Hall brought the sides level from a penalty and the students maintained their momentum when Hall landed a second penalty to give his side a 6-3 advantage.
Even though Malone got back level through Doak's second penalty early in the second half, Queen's continued to drive forward. The Malone pack, however, helped to stabilise the side and, with Doak kicking intelligently,
It was prop Richard Mack who helped to book Malone's place in the final when he charged in for a try which Doak converted.
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