A round-up of the weekend's local rugby action
Lincoln’s 1st XV and Ladies both battled hard in defeats during a busy weekend of rugby for Lincolnshire clubs, which saw Boston’s men and women at the top of their respective leagues.
In Women’s NC 1 Midlands, Lincoln Ladies welcomed West Bridgford to Longdales Park and, despite losing 27-10, they showed great team spirit and determination.Clare Brooker-Brown, who moved to play flanker, was among the try scorers for Lincoln. | Photo: Mike LincolnJade Morgan was named as the players’ player of the match for Lincoln.Lincoln Ladies captain Abi Lee preparing to kick. | Photo: Katie NesbittLincoln’s Under-16s reached the final of the NLD Vase after a 25-5 victory at Boston.
Elsewhere in youth rugby, Kesteven’s Under-15s are through to the NLD Cup Final after a 22-5 victory against Matlock. Craig Catchpole and Gav Hale crossed for two tries apiece, while Jack Rowbotham, Karl Hull, and Ethan Taylor each scored one.Scunthorpe’s Jake Goodison on the run. | Photo: Bill RhoadesScunthorpe’s 3rd XV were narrowly defeated 19-10 at home against Beverley in the Yorkshire Merit League.
Michael Allen crossed for a brace of tries and Samuel Dumigan, Jack Jones, Austin Baker, and Daniel Heard each scored one.Clever work by Austin Baker sees him pick up from the ruck and fly in from 25 yards to secure the win. | Photo: Darren DolbyStamford’s Under-14s, 15s, and 16s all won at the weekend to reach their respective NLD Finals.Back in Counties 1 Midlands East , Bourne pushed league leaders Wellingborough all the way and secured a losing bonus point in a 29-24 home defeat.
Back in Counties 2 Midlands East , Gainsborough came out on top with a 46-21 home victory in an all-Lincolnshire clash against Grimsby. Robbie Goodyear successfully slotted over four conversions, while Brad Beresford added one conversion and two penalties. Kesteven Ladies were left with no choice, but to concede their match at Burton due to a rising number of injuries.Meanwhile, Grimsby Lynx Women showed great spirit despite the result in a 34-14 defeat against Hemsworth.
Luke Thornton, Harry Parker, Callum Williams, Ollie Nance, and Andy Carruthers all scored tries for Cleethorpes.Andy Carruthers running in for a try for Cleethorpes. | Photo: Jack RobinsonCallum Williams offloading the ball for Cleethorpes. | Photo: Jack Robinson
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