A disappointing result for AEI in a scrappy and niggly match. In what is traditionally a tight fixture between the teams, Cosby took first blood with a penalty in front of the posts. Despite some problems in the scrums and the early loss of Mark McDonough through injury, AEI then worked their way back into the match. Fly-half Nick Elliott was felled by a high tackle when he looked certain to score and man of the match Terry Bott scored in a well rehearsed move from the resultant penalty.
The second half remained very tight with Cosby taking the lead with a penalty, swiftly followed by a drop goal. AEI had a couple of opportunities to win the game in the last ten minutes but were unusually profligate as the try line beckoned.