The final match of the Ladies Inter-Service football competition would be a winner takes all event with the previous matches played all drawn. The RAF were in poll position though having scored in their draw with the Army, but goals were the required output for both teams. On a dull and overcast day with a
The RAF Ladies Representative Team opened their Inter-Services Football campaign on 15 March against the Army Women at the EBB Stadium, the home of Aldershot Town. The pitch was in excellent condition and the weather was warmer than what you would normally expect for early spring with the sun shining and next to no wind.
The Army women hit the goal trail as they mounted an emphatic defence of their Inter-Services hockey crown in Aldershot. Having dominated the tournament in recent seasons there appeared to be little sign of an upset as the soldiers plundered 25 goals against their Forces rivals to record two comfortable wins. A tight opening spell
Following the professional athlete status announcement in February 2016 for Welsh Rugby Union player Sian Williams, a SAC in the Royal Air Force, the RAF has now signed 2 players, from the England RFU set up, to join the RAF Reserves. Amy Cokayne, a hooker in the England Senior Squad and key player in the
Representatives from the Royal Air Force took part in ‘Fun Football Friday’ at Westside Secondary school in Gibraltar this week helping to promote the bond between the RAF and Gibraltar FAs. A session was held for girls of all abilities, aged 4-12 in the school gymnasium. Present were coaches Hugh McCluskie, Mark Simpson, Paul O’Brien,
The RAF Ladies football Senior Representative Team (SRT) warmed up for the upcoming inter-services competition with a convincing 3-0 win against Gibraltar Football Association Women’s National Squad. A fast start was rewarded when Ashleigh Mackenzie raced through and slotted under onrushing GFA goalkeeper Kyrelle Revagliatte for an early lead, and the signs looked ominous. However
The last game prior to the 2016 Inter Services campaign for the RAF LRT, saw them take on the GB Police team on 24 February 2016 at Thame FC. Despite an intense week of training in Gibraltar, the RAF got off to a quick start, gaining early possession. RAF Zara Mcintosh had an early chance
Wales flanker Sian Williams has been awarded Elite Athlete Status by Royal Air Force to play rugby professionally. The announcement means she is the first full-time professional Welsh female rugby player. SAC Sian Williams, a Trade Group 18 Logistics (Mover) at RAF Brize Norton, joined the Royal Air Force in 2008. She has continuously represented
The last game of the year for the RAF LRT saw them take on the Irish Defence Force on 16 December at RAF Cosford. Previous defeats to Wolves Ladies in September and TNS in October left the squad desperate for victory. Early possession from the start presented the RAF with several opportunities on goal. Fantastic
On a perfect October evening the RAF LRT took on The New Saints in their 3rd friendly fixture of the season. A 3-0 defeat to Wolves Ladies FC in September left the team hungry to get back to winning ways. Immediate RAF pressure caused problems for the TNS defence with a succession of throws and eventually
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