Fourteen man Thirds work hard to win

Rainey Thirds 12

THE Thirds welcomed Rainy Old Boys to Barban Hill on Saturday.

Chris Malcolmson played in his first game for Dromore but unfortunately had to retire early following a collarbone injury. For the second game in a row the Thirds played with 14 for the majority of the game.

Rainey took an early lead but parity was soon resumed when second row forward Daryl Seawright crashed over from close in after a superb rolling maul.

A long period of sustained pressure at the start of the second half was finally rewarded with a try from Phillip Jackson, playing a good lively game at scrum half.

Further tries followed for Dromore from Robbie Masters driving over from close in and then repeated by fellow back row Neil McFarlane.

Rainey then hit back with an opportune try, but despite all their effort it was their last. Dromore finished the game with a well worked try combining the forwards and the backs and with Andy McNeice getting a try on the opposite wing.

Manager Davy Russell said, "All in all this was a very good performance and a much needed three points. Next week we a have a tough away match at Ballymena and hope to maintain the quality shown in recent games."