U14 XV
Season 2009-2010
Saturday 26th September
Rainey U14XV v Foyle U14XV
The Rainey U14XV travelled to Foyle looking for there 4th consecutive win. The one change in the starting line up was Bobby Weir coming in for the absent Mark Kavanagh.
Rainey however got of to a shaky start in the having to defend in our 22 for most of the half. Rainey’s backline defended well and Foyle couldn’t find a way through. Strong tackling by Rainey forced a knock on and Rainey where in possession. Rainey forwards kept pushing Foyle back in there own half. Rainey couldn’t find a way through until the last play of the half when David McClelland (Chabal) stepped past the opposing centre and burst through 2 tackles to touch down to put Rainey ahead. Samuel Hawe converted to make the half time score 7-0.
Changes where made at half time, Kieran Lynch was moved into centre and Ryan Houston out on wing.
Rainey played better in the 2nd half than they did in the 1st. Rainey forwards once again kept pushing into the Foyle half. Foyle struggled to defend down their left flank and Rainey used it to their advantage. Strong running once again by Matty McCready earned him a converted try and Conal Murphy breaking several tackles to earn himself a try. The score was now 19-0. Cameron Noble had another great game at scrum half delivering the ball to the backs superbly every time. A great try by Stephen Kelso soon followed. A great run by Matty McCready offloading the ball to Stephen who ran 15 yards or so to touch down. Rainey didn’t lose focus and weren’t finished there. Kieran Lynch sidestepping defenders to score again for Rainey. Allan Stockman scored the final try of the game and a great way to end the scoring. Allan picked up the ball in a scrum and made a flying 40-50 yard run to score for Rainey.
Another great win for the Rainey U14XV side. Once again Great support shown by the Rainey fans.
Final Score: 34-0 WIN
Try scorers: Conversions:
David McClelland-1 Samuel Hawe-2
Stephen Kelso-1
Allan Stockman-1
Matthew McCready-1
Conal Murphy-1
Kieran Lynch-1
Match report by David McClelland
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Thursday 24th September
Rainey U14XV v Coleraine U14XV
Rainey U14 went into the match with aggression and focus against a well drilled Coleraine side.
Coleraine started the game with a real attacking threat, although Rainey’s defence held them up several times with immense tackling from Matty McCready. Rainey stole the ball eventually and now could attack. Great strong running by Rainey backs put Coleraine back into there half. Rainey with some slick handling in the backs and great work by the forwards soon resulted in the opening try.
Rainey kept there focus well after taking the lead.
Rainey kept the pressure on and coleraine were on the back foot once again. Rambo and rhino ball by the forwards worked a treat and Coleraine didn’t want to know about it. Rainey then got their 2nd try of the game. Rainey were in a great position, But they didn’t stop there Rainey once again piling pressure on their opponents before getting their 3rd try of the game. Rainey though went to sleep defensively and aloud the Coleraine forward to run through and touch down under the posts. Half time score 19-5 in the favour of Rainey.
Coleraine were the team on top in the 2nd half. They piled on the pressure, forcing Rainey to defend numerous attacks. Rainey defended well deep in our 22 holding up a number of try attempts, but eventually our defence was broken and Coleraine where right back in the game. A converted try made the score line 19-12. Rainey really needed that 4th try to kill the game of. The forwards really pushed forward with great running by Conal Murphy. Rainey where deep into Coleraine’s 22 with the ball. Coleraine defended very well but there line of defence was soon broken when Euan Lennox picked the ball and crashed over the line. Samuel Hawe converted the final try of the game.
Man of the match was Matty McCready for immense tackling and great forward running.
An excellent result for Rainey considering getting beat 62-12 by the same Coleraine side last year.
Thanks to all the supporters who turned out to cheer us on.
Final Score: 24-12 WIN
Try Scorers: Conv:
Mark Kavanagh-1 Samuel Hawe-2
Samuel Hawe-1
Stephen Kelso-1
Euan Lennox-1
Match report by David McClelland
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Saturday 19th September
Rainey U14 15-5 Dalriada U14
Rainey U14 went into their second game of the season against Dalriada with good focus and determination following a good win away to Regent House. Rainey’s backline was with two new changes going into the match. Gavin Pollock was moved into out-half, replacing Kieran Lynch (away watching that owl Arsenal) and Thomas Carlton in for the injured Oisin Connery. The first try of the match went to Rainey winger Stephen Kelso. Good forward running by the Rainey Pack made space out on the wing for Stephen to nip in for the try.
A 5-0 lead to Rainey was soon lasted as Dalriada got an unconverted try to level the match at 5-5. Changes were made at half time, Jonnie Stewart replacing Samuel Hawe and Shea Gallagher replacing Thomas Carlton.
Rainey started the second half with good aggression.
Within minutes of the restart Rainey got another try thanks to Euan Lennox. Euan got the ball of the side of the ruck, broke a tackle and touched down for the try.
With the scores at 10-5 Rainey kept pushing for that third try. Good pressure by the backline kept Dalriada kicking the ball out of their 22 back to us. Good direct running by Allan Stockman who went on a number of long runs during the match was unlucky not to score an excellent try.
Rainey kept the pressure and eventually got the final try of the match. Cameron Noble was quick to react to get the ball down to make the score 15-5, Great game by all players and thanks to all those who came to cheer us on.
Final score: 15-5
Tries: Stephen Kelso: 1
Euan Lennox: 1
Cameron Noble:1
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