Liverpool taken apart by Warriors
IN truly atrocious conditions, Littleborough Pink Warriors Ladies secured a precious 46-0 victory over Liverpool Collegiate.
At a very wet and windy Rakewood, Littleborough were much the better side and took their chances against a spirited and resolute Liverpool Collegiate side.
But for admiral defence by the Merseyside based full back, the Pink Warriors could have more points on the scoreboard.
There were some moments of great team rugby played in view of the conditions, which should provide confidence for the home sides cup tie at Mellish Rugby Club in Nottingham next week.
It was great to see the return of Lorrie Anderson-Booth MBE, who impressed in the back row.
Another who was a shining light in the deluge was Sarah Jane Whittles, the 27-year-old was named forward of the match with an impressive performance in the front row, while Claire Sutcliffe again gained plaudits following her controlled and assured display at fly half.
In preparation for their cup tie next week, the ladies are training at Kingsway on Tuesday evening at 7pm, and at Littleborough Sports club, Rakewood on Friday evening from 6.45pm.
As always new players of any and all abilities are welcome.
Meanwhile, nine points from fly half Jack Bennetta ensured Littleborough Under 15s continued their perfect start to 2019 with victory over Manchester RUFC U15s.
In a low scoring contest due in the main part to the atrocious conditions at a wet and windy Rakewood. Littleborough utilised home advantage to score two tries and secure a 14-5 victory to advance to the next round of the cup.
By scoring and converting the opening try, fly half Bennetta drove his team mates on and give them a margin of victory that the visitors would never recover from.
Even when Manchester responded with an unconverted try of their own, they would never get any closer as the two points they found themselves behind.
Home side Littleborough were given some comfort space by Thomas Mills try.
The young and strapping forward capped off a fine week along with Jack Bennetta as they were selected for the Sale Shark academy under 15s SDG programme.
Bennetta’s conversion took Littleborough nine points clear and allowed them freedom and confidence to dominate and dictate the closing stages.