Premiership 1: Queen’s University 59 Rainey Old Boys 7

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John McMurtry

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It was another resounding win for Queen’s on Saturday as they swept aside an early challenge from Rainey to record a 59 – 7 win.

Pictures and report Terry McCreesh

Michael Orr goes over for Queen’s against Rainey OB

Rainey opened the scoring with a converted try from but Queen’s started their scoreboard ticking over six minutes later with a brace from full back , converted by . Queen’s added two more unconverted tries in the first half as and both crossed.

Paddy McAlpine goes over for a crowd pleasing score towards the end.

The home team ran in five more in the second half with hooker and No 8 both crossing before McNeight crossed for his second and went over before McNeight completed the scoring with his hat trick. McMaster converted all five in the second half to give Queens a resounding 59 – 7 win.

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Ulster Premiership Week 2 Results

SAT 04 SEPBanbridge16–19City of Armagh
SAT 04 SEPBallynahinch45–18Malone
SAT 04 SEPQueen’s University 59–7Rainey Old Boys

Ulster Premiership Week 2 STANDINGS

TEAMPWDPDBPPTS
Queens University220127210
Ballynahinch22053210
Malone210-715
City of Armagh210-1704
Banbridge200-7811
Rainey OB200-7800

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