Old Leamingtonians Ladies Match Report

 Old Leamington Ladies 51 v Longton Ladies 0 Old Leams played their 

first league game of the season on Sunday against Longton and cruised 

to a 51-0 win getting them off to a flying start in National challenge 

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 This Sunday saw the ladies first league match of the new season played 

at the Crofts.  A crowd turned out in the sunshine to watch the ladies'

 revitalised team cruise to a 51-0 win against Longton thanks to some 

great plays from the new look back line.

 No.8, and forward of the match, Caz Spence opened the scoring 10 

minutes into the first half after supporting a long miss pass in the 

backs out to debut winger Rachel Trowton who continued with her 

driving runs later in the game to score herself.

 Penetrating runs from Centres, Vicky Kerr and new arrival Ellin 

Pettersson continued to cause problems for the Longton defence 

throughout the half leading to further tries from Flanker, Katie Lyne, 

another for Caz Spence and two for full back Vicky Lewis making the 

half time score 30-0 to Old Leamingtonians.

 Despite a lack of discipline in the OL's forwards, who gave away 

several penalties throughout the match, they stepped up in the second 

half improving their rucking and putting in some great tackles 

supported by back of the match Danni Benge.  Clean ball out to the 

backs allowed centre Vicky Stokes and Vicky Lewis to add to the 

scoreline.  Three conversions in the second half by Vicky Stokes made 

the final score 51-0 to the home side and left Old Leamingtonians 

Ladies celebrating a convincing victory in their first game.

 The ladies team are always welcoming new players throughout the season 

and anyone wishing to give rugby a try should contact Hannah "Pocket" 

Leyland (07912943412; ladies_captain@olfrc.co.uk) or come along to 

training 7pm Mondays and 7.30pm Wednesdays.