In The Beginning… Over the summer, we received the photo below from Mr Christopher E Brennen, with the following additional information. “This photograph shows the Rainey Old Boys RFC (then called the Magherafelt Rugby Club) dated about 1928. I can only identify two individuals in the photo since they are my wife’s grandfather and father. […]
Coaches Chris and Richard welcomed a healthy representation of players, introducing new captain Neil O’Kane and Director of Rugby John Smyth, and with several of our new signings also being present. After reflecting on many aspects of last season, targets were set for next season with a justifiable air of optimism. Anyone keen to keep […]
Ulster Branch President Laurence Caldwell was in attendance at Hatrick Park last Friday night when Rainey Old Boys held their annual Club Dinner and Awards Presentation. Gueat Speaker was former Lansdowne and Ireland out-half Mick Quinn, with Dylan Davies speaking on behalf of the club. Master of Ceremonies was Graeme Clarke. The Player of the […]
While the Rugby Committee can be well pleased with how things went last season, they are not resting on their laurels. Coaches Chris Campbell and Richard Boyd, in liaison with a recruitment panel, have been busy in recent weeks considering their options and interviewing players who would enhance the strength of the squad. They have […]
The last of this years Quarter Final games of the Nutty Krust U19 Floodlit Tournament was held at Portadown RFC on Wednesday night 18th April . The contest was between Rainey U19s and Ballynahinch U19s. On a bright sunny evening it was Rainey who kicked off proceedings playing with a slight breeze behind them but […]