Old Leamingtonian Ladies win bragging rights at local rivals Kenilworth

Old Leamingtonians Ladies came away with an impressive 39-10 victory at local rivals Kenilworth RFC Ladies seconds in an entertaining local derby last weekend.

With local pride at stake, Old Leamingtonians started positively and put together an excellent display of rugby, showing plenty of determination, teamwork and attacking flair throughout the match.

Old Leamingtonians Ladies are all smiles after a superb away win at local rivals Kenilworth.

placeholder image — Old Leamingtonians Ladies are all smiles after a superb away win at local rivals Kenilworth.

The team crossed the try line six times, with A. Dixon, S. Robertson, Z. Statters, O. Mould, K. Patmore and T. Banks all getting on the scoresheet.

N. Greaves added three successful conversions, while M. Lole also contributed with a penalty kick.

Derby day scrum for Old Leamingtonians Ladies at Kenilworth.

Kenilworth worked hard throughout the game and managed to put 10 points on the board, but Old Leamingtonians continued to play with confidence and kept control of the match to secure a well deserved win.

There were some excellent individual performances across the team, with A. Dixon named Forward of the Match and M. Lole taking Back of the Match.

N. Greaves also received special recognition, being awarded Opposition Player of the Match by Kenilworth for her performance.

It was a great afternoon for OLRFC Ladies, who will be delighted with both the result and the way the whole squad contributed to a convincing away win against local rivals and another positive day for women's rugby at Old Leamingtonians RFC.