Mount Temple just about deserved to shade this contest with their second-row forward and captain, John Miller, battling through a painful shoulder injury which had threatened to signal a premature exit for the gallant number five. Indeed, the duel between Miller and his opposite number, Andrew Hall, proved one of the high points of this Section A fixture which saw holders Wilson's Hospital relinquish their crown.

The issue was settled early on when Temple's right wing, Mark Adams, converted a penalty, but a lack at options among the backs made for a low-scoring affair as Wilson's failed to land three penalty opportunities.

Mount Temple: P Delaney; M Adams, A Lordon, D Handcock, J Cairns; J Moore, D Thunder; J Kellett, G Mercer, K Ellis, I Graydon, J Miller, N O'Carroll, J Fitzachary, G Kelly

Wilson's Hospital: A Drion; J Hargroves, D Furlong, G Ross, S Hill; S Champ, I Ferris; G Ryder, N Thompson, C Dawson, A Hall, G Byrne-Baty, F Drion, L Dowzer, L Bergen.

Referee: G McFadden (ARLB).