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It was a game of two halves for Mary’s they started like winners, taking the ball into Trojan’s territory for the first ten minutes, superior in lineout and scrum.

Then the pendulum swung and Trojans took the ball into Mary’s 22 but gave away a penalty, allowing Mary’s to clear.Back in Trojan’s half, a clever, speculative kick towards space in the corner, looked to give the ball back, but when Trojan’s clearance was charged down Louise Gainard (L J) grounded in the right place.
Trojan’s returned the pressure, getting a lineout on the home side’s five yard line which went Mary’s way but, moving the ball left across the pitch, Trojan’s got over the line with a little luck on their side.

Five apiece at the break with Trojan’s ladies going down injured regularly and the match seemed made for a home win. If only.
Faster out of the blocks at the start, the visitors soon earned a scrum on Mary’s five yard line. Cleared by the home team, but not far enough, Trojans came back for a well earned try. Another following shortly afterwards with a breakaway from half way.

Mary’s made five subs in the second half which didn’t tighten up the teamwork, while Trojan’s got their act together convincingly. In spite of this the home side were camped in Trojan’s half at full time, having come excruciatingly close to the line.
A good show for Mary’s, with the learning curve still on an upward trajectory…

Written by Phil Horton