Manx squad fight back to claim maximum points at Ballafletcher
Report by Dave Christian:
Vagabonds Ladies beat Leigh 33-25 in their final home fixture in Women's NC1 North West thanks to two decisive plays from skipper Lauren Ellison who intercepted twice to set up tries for her team.
A Sophie Henry try opened up proceedings for Vagas, but by half-an-hour they were 15-5 down after Katherine Deacle, Abi Kay and Rachel Downs all went in for Leigh at the other end. They restored their lead by half-time though after Jules Harrison and Sammie Macdonald touched down, with Macdonald’s two conversions giving them a 19-15 lead at the break.
In the second half Leigh briefly took the lead through a Helen Murtagh try. Lauren Ellison then struck with the first of her midfield interceptions. This earned Vagas a five metre penalty and Jess Swales crashed it over. Macdonald’s conversion put Vagas 26-20 in front. Leigh hit back with Deacle’s second of the game and with ten to play Vagas were just a point in front.
Ellison then snaffled another midfield pass and she sent Clara Townsin over for the decisive try which Macdonald converted.
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Results 1 April
Womens NC1 North West
Vagabonds 33-25 Leigh
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