Rainey ES enter the Danske Bank School’s Cup
On Saturday 23rd January the ‘P Keenan Road Surfacing’ sponsored Rainey ES travel to RS Armagh in Round 2 of the Danske Bank School’s Cup. This is their first encounter in the Cup this season and everyone within the squad are looking forward to the game. Their opponents, however, have already played a game beating Larne GS in Round 1. The Rainey squad has had a very good season with impressive victories against RBAI, Ballymena Academy and Sullivan Upper School against their name. Out of 15 games this season they have only been defeated 3 times resulting in them being seeded into Round 2.
They have scored almost 400 points in the 15 games they have played. A lot of these points have been scored through tries, with Neal Hastings and Cameron Stewart often getting on the score sheet. Top try scorer, however, is Ulster U19 player Anton Lupari. Vice-Captain Lorcan Quinn is the top point’s scorer.
It has been a difficult season for Captain Andrew Brown who got injured in the first week in September. He has had to watch the games from the side line. But Andrew has shown great determination and courage to fight his way back to fitness, playing against Grosvenor and making himself available for the cup.
Rainey, unfortunately, will be without the services of 3 influential players who have recently suffered injury. Although, Adam Currie, Wallace Bruce and Matthew Smyth will be wishing their team-mates well on the big day.
It is an extremely talented squad and they have exceptional players throughout. They have displayed excellent commitment, work rate and dedication this season. The success of this season is down to the fantastic attitude of the whole squad. They have really impressed coaches Chris Campbell, Peter Boyle and Stu McCalmont. Rainey have already defeated RS Armagh already this season so this should give them great belief, however, they will be careful not to underestimate their opponents. If the boys play at a high intensity and to their potential, they should have too much for RS Armagh. It is hoped that a large crowd can attend to cheer the team to victory. The game is on this Saturday in Armagh with a 10.45am kick off. All support will be much appreciated.
