Worthing Festival

Last Sunday saw the teams travel to Worthing to take part in Worthing Rugby clubs annual Festival.
Despite the weather both sides got off to a great start.
U14's Pool Games
Basford 33 Benenden 0
Basford 29 Mitcham Bulls 0
Basford 41 Worthing 0

Having topped the group the girls were paired in the semi final against Mike Tyson in disguise as H3
After a bruising encounter, the girls unfortunately went down 27-7, and following Welwyns defeat against Worcester in the other semi final the eagerly awaited encounter between the girls didnt happen.
Oh well there's always the Herts 7's!!!
Well done to all the girls who did themselves and the club proud.
Also a big welcome to Lucie Wood who played her first game with the girls this weekend, and looked as though she had been with them all season.

The Under 17's sailed through their pool games, to meet old adversaries Westcliff in the semi final.
All was going well until Emily Scott had to leave the field and take a nice trip to Worthing Hospital.
Unfortunately this seemed to break the girls concentration allowing Westcliff to score a try and progress to the final against home side Worthing.

Special thanks to Worcester and Worthing for helping the U14's with players as injuries took their toll.

Good news also that Emily's injury is not as bad as first thought, so she will make Hong Kong with the school sports team next week.