Horsham Lionesses Vs East Grinstead Women 14-17
Horsham Lionesses Vs Crawley 28-20
Report by Helen Muncie. Photo by Emma Jenkins

On Saturday 22 May, Horsham Lionesses travelled to East Grinstead for a friendly tournament with Crawley and East Grinstead.

Led by Captain Alyce O'Connor, the Lionesses put the culmination of their hard work in training into 2 x 30 minute games of fast paced full contact rugby with no scrums or mauls.

Following a hesitant start, the Lionesses soon showed their teeth with Vicky Coombs flashing up the pitch to score a try against East Grinstead. The Crawley match was characterised by strong tackles including a cracking double tackle by Wendy Shepherd and Helen Muncie.

Kate Leyshon, Ellie Mayes, Maddie Matthews and Charlie Clark also scored spectacular tries and of course Vice-Captain Kate consistently converted.

Well done to those Lionesses stepping out onto the field for the first time in the new black and green kit sponsored by Thakeham. As Coach Steve Driver remarked, one thing for certain is that NC3 league is going to be a very competitive.

The Lionesses are playing Camberley at home on Sunday 30th May.