Rugby Union: Leigh U18s v Littleborough U18s Girls

Littleborough U18 girls

Littleborough’s U18 girls suffered defeat at the hands of Leigh at weekend.

In a 10-a-side match up, the game had all the hallmarks of an exciting contest as the speed of play and utilisation of the space saw two teams go tooth and nail for the victory.

The visitors started the brighter with a few ventures in the Leigh 22. One such occasion bore the first try of the game.

A long clearance kick was returned with interest, as a mazy run from the appropriately named Maisie Webb saw her beat five defenders down the left side to score the first points of the match.

Leigh disappointed at the performance in the early stages went on the attack and to devastating effect. They controlled the rest of the first half possession and scored four tries in the process.

Visiting Littleborough could not stop a bigger Leigh side and their impressive offloading and game. At the breakdown, they were generating such quick ball that many teams would struggle to gain the advantage.

Nevertheless, Littleborough never gave up and dug deep to reply to two more tries from Leigh. A strong dart from the 15 metres out by fly half Erin Stott saw them pick up some reward for a challenging afternoons’ work.

Despite having two tries disallowed, the home side would finish the game strongly with a brace. Both teams were expectedly tiring in a very fluid and intense game.

For Littleborough, a tough afternoon was not all wasted as there were some shining performances and positives to take into the cup game this coming weekend.