QUEEN Elizabeth sixth form college, Darlington meet Hartlepool sixth form college in the semi-final of the County State Schools' Rugby Cup on Wednesday.

The match kicks off at Abbey Road playing fields at 2.15pm and spectators are welcome.

Queen Elizabeth coach Paul Edwards said: "Hartlepool sixth form college are long-standing rivals and it will be a tough game.

"They've already beaten us twice this season and knocked us out of the Daily Mail Vase competition with a disputed try in the very last minute of the game".

Queen Elizabeth sixth form college has reached the final of the County Cup twice before, but were beaten on both occasions, last year by Hartlepool sixth form college.