There was one game in particular that the guys fronted up in an endless defensive formation that saw them successfully defend at least 20 phases of attack through sheer individual fronting up and it was inspirational to watch. Thank you guys for a superb tourno. To see the guys in action we got an album […]
Massive shout out to Coleraine, Omagh, Ballymoney, UUC, Rainey, City Of Derry and Creggs on putting on a superb series of games leading to 2 hotly contested final matches. From the KO the action was immense, and George Tees would have been proud of the continued great success of the tournament. WE got 400+ action […]
Scorers: Connolly(6*Conv), Cassidy(2*Try), Best(1*Try), Campbell(2*Try), McGlaughlin(1*Try), Rainey(1*Try), Sargent(1*Try) For the Action Shots CLICK HERE Rainey OB II had too much pace behind the scrum for Junior League opponents Clogher Valley II when they met in a pre-season friendly at Hatrick Park. Their superior fitness told in the second half when they ran in four tries […]
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 […]