Schools Cup: Omagh Academy 7 Rainey Endowed 14

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Rainey Endowed travelled to Omagh Academy and came away with a place in the third round of the Schools Cup beating the hosts by 7 – 14 in a gritty match on Wednesday afternoon.

The visiting side started the game strongly keeping Omagh pinned in their own half. Under intense pressure Omagh eventually coughed up a kick-able penalty and Rainey scrum half Marty Connolly stepped up to give the guests a 0 – 3 lead.

Rainey continued to apply pressure and looked to be well in control in the opening quarter but a resolute defence from the home side, with full back Lee Warnock particularly impressive, prevented the visitors from adding further to their score.

Omagh eventually got a foothold in the Rainey half and after a series of driving runs from the forwards the ball was worked right finding Omagh captain Gary Sherrard in space. Sherrard cleverly drew the defence and sent Warnock free with the classy full back rounding the last defender to cross the line and . . .

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