SCHOOLS RUGBY
By BEN JAYCOCK

ST JOSEPH’S College fell one match short of a home triumph as Cheltenham College took the U18 title at the 40th National Schools Rugby Festival in Ipswich.
The hosts eliminated eight-time winners Mill-field 12-5 in the quarter-finals before edging defending champions Wellington College 8-7 in the semi-final. All four last-eight ties were settled by a converted try or less, setting up a tight Sunday knockout.
Cheltenham were equally resilient on their way to the De La Salle Trophy. They saw off first-time entrants Ballymena Academy 13-7 in the quar...