Rainey Fours’ narrow defeat
Portadown V 27
Rainey IV 24
In the Minor League South, Portadown V beat Rainey IV by 27-24 at Chambers Park in a game which could have gone either way.
Rainey came back well from a 17-0 deficit. A try from wing McElhone, converted by Martin, boosted their hopes before half-time.
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Hide AdThe Magherafelt men scored again when flanker Moore broke free from his own 22’ and when wing McAlynn crossed, the conversion had them in front.
Portadown replied with a penalty and then added a try before centre McBride closed the gap five minutes from time.