“Clare Simpson Pia Sargent and Tracey Chapman
from Ely ladies 15s headed to March today and joined a Barbarian 15s team which consisted of players from St Ives, Deepings, Boston, Haverhill & Ely Tigers. It was Pia’s first game who played with great passion and thrived, Clare scored a try which was then converted to a penalty try after a high tackle and Tracey played the full game in her first 15s game after playing 7s 25 years ago.

It was the first time March Bears ladies had been able to field a full team so a real milestone for March Bears.

March Bears scored the first try quickly followed by 3 tries from the Barbarians. March Bears then scored again and for the last 10 minutes of the game, both teams had to drop a player due to head injuries for March. March then scored 2 quick tries off the back of the scrum which resulted in the win for March Bears 28-22.

What a game, what an experience, everyone played so well despite the hard ground. Well done ladies, until the next gams”.

The Women’s XV train Wednesday evenings at the club from 19.45-20.45. All are welcome, no previous rugby experience necessary.