On a dry Saturday morning Rainey Endowed were the visitors to College Hill to play The Royal School Armagh in a 3rd round Medallion Shield tie.

Rainey settled quickest and took the play to Armagh. They trapped Armagh in their own half for long periods.

A clearing kick did not find touch and was run back by Rainey. A quickly recycled ruck gave Cillian McDonnell the chance to dart over, midway out on the left. He converted his try and Rainey were 7-0 up in 16 minutes.

If Rainey dominated the 1st 2/3rds of the half it was now the turn of Armagh to press for the remainder. 

After several goal line stands Matthew Cartmill drove over from close range on 28 minutes. Ben Best’s conversion meant that the game was tied 7-7 at halftime.