Series Game 2 – DMP Sharks

Jennie Powell — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:26:18 +0000

Wasps make the return trip to Darlington for the second leg of the two-game series this Sunday at the Darlington Arena.

Oli Bishop names his squad to take on DMP Sharks at the Darlington Arena in the Series

The front row comprises Liz Crake, Alana Bainbridge and Katie Dougan. The row comprises Shya Pinnock and Andrea Stock; in the back row, Fiona Cooper is joined by Helene Caux and Cris Blanco at Number 8.

The Backs comprise a half-back pairing of Polly Roberts and Hannah Edwards  who look to continue from recent performances. Centres see Tilly Vaughan-Fowler pair up with Sydney Mead in midfield. The back three sees Makeda Lewis on the left wing with Suzie Flowers taking her place on the right wing. Molly Saunders is at full-back.

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Kick Off is 15:00 on Sunday 30th April 2023, we look forward to welcoming those making the journey up to the Darlington Arena for the return leg of the Series

Team Line Up

1 Liz Crake ©
2 Alana Bainbridge
3 Katie Dougan
4 Shya Pinnock
5 Andrea Stock
6  Fiona Cooper
7 Helene Caux
8 Cris Blanco

9 Polly Roberts
10 Hannah Edwards
11 Makeda Lewis
12 Tilly Vaughan-Fowler
13 Sydney Mead
14 Suzie Flowers
15 Molly Saunders

16 Caitlin Simpson
17 Daniker Wilmore
18 Caitlin Clark
19 Nicola Beet
20 Izzy Jaques
21 Laura McGee

Valkyries storm to victory over the Sharks

Jennie Powell — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:10:22 +0000

Worcester Valkyries scored six tries as they stormed to a 36-13 victory over Darlington Mowden Park Sharks at Sixways on Sunday.

In a game of two halves, Valkyries came out on top with an explosive second-half performance as they took a chunk out of the Sharks to claim a bonus-point win.

Bianca Blackburn gave them an early lead before the visitors hit back through a Katy Mclean penalty and a Rebekah Wilson try to lead at the break.

Second-half tries for Courtney Gill, Heather Fisher, Samantha Bree, Ceri Large and Lisa Campbell saw the hosts rally to a convincing victory.

The game began as a tense affair with both sides battling hard to gain early possession and territory.

It was déjà vu for the Valkyries as Blackburn dived over for an early try to open the scoring for a second week on the trot.

Bree received the ball out wide and cleverly popped it to Blackburn who crashed through a tackle to score but Goddard missed her conversion as she hit the post from a tough angle.

However, an instant response from Darlington saw Mclean kick a penalty to bring the visitors within two.

Valkyries lock Gill was then sin-binned and Darlington soon won two penalties but Mclean couldn’t make the most of the kicks at goal.

The Sharks did have the last say of the half as Wilson chased down Mclean’s kick over the top to give them an 8-5 lead.

Valkyries responded instantaneously in the second-half when Large drew in two defenders before popping it to lock Gill who charged over and Goddard added the extras as Valkyries retained their lead.

But Darlington got their second try shortly after as La Toya Mason finished off a driving maul.

Valkyries centre Fisher then produced the try of the game as she received the ball from a ruck on halfway, spotted a gap and handed off defenders before stepping the last woman to score a remarkable try. Goddard added the extras to make it 19-13.

Valkyries then stepped up a gear as they ran in three tries to put the game out of sight in the latter stages.

Bree received the ball out wide and beat three defenders to score with Goddard converting before Large’s show-and-go saw her break the line and she crashed past the Sharks full-back to score.

And replacement Campbell capped off a convincing second-half display as she carried three bodies with her over the line following a good spell in the away 22, as Valkyries completed the win.

Worcester travel to Wasps Ladies on Saturday 22 October in search of their third consecutive win.

Valkyries | 15 Dyddgu Hywel (Lund 59), 14 Rhi Parker, 13 Zoe Bennion, 12 Megan Goddard, 11 Sam Bree (C) (S Parker 71), 10 Ceri Large, 9 Bianca Blackburn, 8 Shona Powell-Hughes, 7 Sian Williams (Hiscox 64), 6 Lyndsay O’Donnell (Fisher 40), 5 Rosie Haigh (Campbell 40), 4 Courtney Gill, 3 Tracy Balmer (Keates 40), 2 Lark Davies (Bunce 71), 1 Rochelle Clark

Replacements | 16 Helena Bunce, 17 Laura Keates, 18 Stacey Hiscox, 19 Lisa Campbell, 20 Heather Fisher, 21 Sam Parker, 22 Rachel Lund

Above photo shows Ceri Large about to score her try

Report by Tom Branston, Worcester Valkyries

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Series Game 2 – DMP Sharks

Valkyries storm to victory over the Sharks