Staffs female rugby players in International victories! |
Staffordshire players at all age-groups are involved in Regional and International victories. West Midlands U15s, U18s and seniors involve at least 30 Staffordshire players, whereas the England U20s female rugby squad contains 2 Lichfield players; England A involves 3 Lichfield players and the full England side sees Sarah Hunter of Lichfield scoring a try!
With the Rugby 6 Nations starting with some uncertainty for the England boys, the female game is a different matter. England beat Wales in the opening game 55 – 0 with Lichfield’s Sarah Hunter scoring her first International try and the young age of 23. On the same weekend Lichfield’s Ali Stevens, Ros Crowley and Vicky Jackson played for a young England A side versus the experienced Nomads side that contained over 500 caps to the A’s 5! Jackson scoring the points in the 27 – 12 defeat through her conversions. Finally at International level, Lichfield’s Emily Scarrat and Vicky Fleetwood played in the England U20s victory over Wales.
Alongside the International Programme, the RFUW also run a Regional Programme for seniors, U18s and U15s. Sunday 9th February saw West Midlands seniors beat North East 19 -17 in a very close fought battle with over 10 players from Longton and Lichfield involved from Staffordshire. The U18s had a very convincing win over their North East opponents 40 – 3 with players involved from Lichfield, Burton, Tamworth and Essington. U15s were run very close but just got beaten 10 – 5 by North East. Again players from Lichfield, Burton, Tamworth and Essington, as well as a large contingent from Stafford, were also involved here.
For more information contact: Claire Antcliffe |
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