Senior Cup – Darlington Mowden Park vs Bristol Ladies

BRISTOL LADIES RUGBY MATCH REPORT

2014-2015

Senior Cup – Darlington Mowden Park vs Bristol Ladies

A late surge from Darlington Mowden Park Sharks secured victory for the home side, as they proved too strong for Bristol Ladies this afternoon.

Sharks came storming out of the blocks in the first 10 minutes, as a new look Bristol side took a bit of time to settle.

The score line went back and forth with Sharks scoring first, followed by Bristol’s Devon Holt. Sharks got one more before half time to take the score at break to 10 – 5.

Bristol Ladies welcomed Welsh international Philippa Tuttiet back into the team for todays fixture after her recovery from long term injury, and she showed her strength to get Bristol’s second try of the afternoon.

The remaining points of the game were all scored by Sharks, with the final score ending 25 – 10.

Assistant Coach Pete Reakes spoke to us after the game ‘These were two evenly matched sides, and the Bristol girls did the shirt proud today. We had some new faces in the team, but we still played at our tempo, were calm and composed and didn’t panic. We made a few silly mistakes which Sharks took advantage of which eventually led to the final scoreline. It was a good performance and a great effort from the girls after a long journey!’

Forward of the game: Izzy Noel Smith – for great ball carrying and effective action off the back of the scrum.

Back of the game: Philippa Tuttiet – for running great attacking lines and strong defense

Team Sheet:

1. Abbie Parson

2. Toya Chapman Mercer
3. Sophie Hemming
4. Daisy Travers
5. Amelia Buckland Hurry
6. Becki Belcher
7. Sue Neumann
8. Izzy Noel Smith
9. Devon Holt
10. Sian Moore
11. Rosie Kells
12. Phillipa Tuttiet
13. Jenny Fotheringham
14. Deborah Fleming
15. Katie Mason
16. Beth Turpin
17. Stacey Jones
18.Lauren Santini

Bristol 2nd XV vs Saracens 2nds XV - 1/02/2015

Bristol Ladies Rugby Match Report

Bristol Ladies 2^nd XV vs Saracens Ladies 2^nd XV

2:30pm 1^st Feb 2015

Bristol Ladies 2^nd XV fell to a heart-breaking defeat away at Saracens this afternoon, with the final score ending 41- 5.

Bristol, who are currently at the bottom of the Championship table, were looking to work on the positives from the previous week’s game against Henley, pushing hard for the win to climb up the table.

There were great phases of play from Bristol, looking dangerous in attack and clinical at the scrum, however defensively the team struggled, letting Saracens in a few too many times.

Assistant Coach Pete Reakes commented on the game ‘We played some of the best attacking rugby I’ve seen today, but unfortunately we were not able to convert that into points. We need more aggression in our tackles and to tighten our defence, but every girl on that pitch gave 110% today – even when we were behind they never gave up. We fought to the end, 80 minutes of determination and hard work – the girls gave it their all’.

The only Bristol try came for Georgia Bradley on her Bristol 2^nd XV debut – well done Georgia!

Forward of the game: Trish Brown – who played many different positions this afternoon! She adapted well, made a lot of ground and displayed some ‘demon’ tackling

Back of the game: Becky Hughes – who played well under pressure. She played a pivotal role, working the backs well and linking with each player on the field effectively.

Bristol have two games left this season, both must win games. The determination and heart is there, with the team knowing the areas they need to improve. The fight for survival is most definitely on!

Team sheet:

1. Abbie Parsons

2. Vicky Zaffiro

3. Trish Brown

4. Georgia Bradley

5. Toya Chapman Mercer

6. Rebecca Belcher

7. Jenny Fotheringham

8. Sue Neumann

9. Sian Moore

10. Becky Hughes

11. Courtney Bishop

12. Polly Pearce

13. Tilly Vaughan Fowler

14. Deborah Fleming

15.Stacey Jones

SUBS:

Lauren Santini for Courtney Bishop

Yo naa Oloffsson for Vicky Zaffiro

Emma Lacey for Abbie Parsons