Forster Cup 4th February 2012 Scores: Patterson(1*Try), Walls(1*Try), Moran(2*Conv) Managing duo G.McCann and E.Campbell watched their team claim a second win in the Forster Cup last Saturday, moving them into the Quarter Finals. Conditions were truly horrendous as Rainey’s open running style of play was dragged down into a wrestle in the quagmire that was […]
Limavady U17 vs Rainey U17. 28th January 2012 Limavady travelled to Rainey with a number of key backs missing but they began the match with a point prove after a good performance the week before. The Limavady pack dominated the first 20 mins with great rucking and driving from all the pack with David Whiteside […]
Cookstown RFC continued its winning ways with a hard fought victory over local rivals Rainey Old Boys in the Ulster Minor League. Like all big derby games; form, league standings and points difference went out the window as both of these sides served up a tense and error ridden game; however two moments of brilliance […]
DAWSON McCONKEY The rugby fraternity in Ulster, and particularly in South Derry, has been deeply saddened by the recent passing of Dawson McConkey. His influence and contribution at all levels of the game has been immense and his name is well respected in rugby circles throughout the land. A native of Ballynahinch, he enjoyed Schools’ […]
Saturday saw Armagh travel to Magherafelt to play Rainey Old Boys in the Ulster senior League. This was to be Armagh’s last game of 2011 and so far their first season since returning to senior rugby was proving to be somewhat fraught! Having failed to win a game since the October fixture with Sligo the […]
1st XV vs Rainey OB (29 – 17) Ulster Senior League Although conditions were heavy underfoot at Hatrick Park the rain stayed away for the duration of the game. Both teams were keen to attack but Dungannon’s greater experience and more clinical finishing counted in the end as they achieved the bonus league point when […]
While First Trust Ulster League leaders Dungannon had to field without their Ulster Ravens contingent,Rainey Old Boys chose to rest a number of regulars for their meeting at Hatrick Park.And while Rainey’s young squad gave a good account of themselves,Dungannon had enough power up front to establish a winning lead midway through the second half […]