On Sunday in the Women’s Super League Bradford Bulls welcomed Featherstone Rovers and the home side earned an impressive 72-10 win.
Bradford’s Lois Forsell was on fine form, scoring three tries. In addition; Amy Hardcastle, Shona Hoyle and Charlotte Booth all crossed for two tries each. Further tries were scored by Claire Garner, Charlene Henegan, Kirsty Moroney and Lauren Hickey. Claire Garner added to her points tally with 9 goals.
The second game in the Women’s Super League Thatto Heath St Helens travelled to Castleford Tigers and the travelling side fought hard for a 38-4 win. Thatto’s Faye Gaskin and Tara Stanley both scored twice each with further tries from Jade Ward, Tara Jones and Rachel Thompson. Faye Gaskin added one goal and Tara Stanley converted four. Castleford’s try was scored by Shanelle Mannion.
In the Women’s Championship Leigh Miners Rangers travelled to face Barrow Ladies and the visiting side emerged with a 40-10 win. Leigh’s Rachel Ogden and Kelly Gray both scored twice each, with further tries for Celia Farrimond, Leanne Johnson and Jenna Banks. Leanne Johnson added two goals.
The other game in the Women’s Championship saw Wakefield Trinity Ladies host Stanningley Ladies and it was Stanningley who had the edge, earning a 26-16 win.
Results
Women’s Super League
Bradford 72 Featherstone 10
Castleford 4 Thatto Heath 38
Women’s Championship
Barrow 10 Leigh Miners 40rd
Wakefield Trinity 16 Stanningley 26
Report courtesy of Women’s Rugby League Rebecca Bird
