Welcome to 2023……and Cambridge RUFC Women couldn’t ask for a better start to the year with a convincing win over Haverhill & District RFC. It was fantastic to have a squad of 19 available……..meaning we had 4 subs.
The afternoon proved to be full of fun and entertainment for all involved, with both teams putting in strong performances. Haverhill RFC, restarting their Women’s program, had a big strong pack, and we the ladies could see that it would be a tough battle upfront. Fortunately Cambridge had the pace outside and it was great to see fantastic passing and support play. This proved to be the difference with 10 of the 14 tries scored by the backs.
Cambridge started off well, with some great lineout ball, and after a few dropped balls, we managed to retain possession, and get on the scoresheet, with some good passing. We then continued the pressure, with good support play. The gaps started to open up, allowing more tries and a great afternoon of running rugby.
Some excellent strong running from Kate and Molly, really gave Cambridge the upper hand, as we were able to play behind the Haverhill defence and at scrum time we managed to hold our own, and some good vision from Louise, gave her the opportunity to run a try in from the base.
A few special mentions:
- Bryony for scoring her first ever try for Cambridge RUFC.
- Kate and Louise for scoring hatricks
- Amber and Jaz for the hardwork they put in in their new positions at 9 & 10.
- Cheye and Kate for the kicking skills, converting 12 out of 14 tries.
- Haverhill Ladies for never giving up and playing with a smile on their faces.
- Roberta for playing the full 70 minutes
- Mia on making her debut
Well done to all players – but Cambridge, we have a lot to do before our return game at Shelford in February. See you ALL at training.
Team
Sophie Sparsis, Marnie Blair, Roberta Lo Izzo, Isabel Williams, Alex Muxworthy, Scarlett Atkinson, Jess Tobin, Louise Hamilton (VC), Amber Shunshion, Jaz Reed (C), Cat Hamilton, Allegra Sloot, Molly Henthorn, Miranda Lam, Kate Willis, Jess Thorby, Cheye Pollard, Bryony Coppack, Mia Woods
Tries
Molly x 2
Kate x 3
Louise x 3
Cheye
Allegra
Jaz x 2
Bryony
Izzy
