U18s National 7s

Although at the end of a long season Basford U18s once again excelled themselves, coming top of their pool and proceeding into the quarter finals where they were drawn against Letchworth whom they despatched with relative ease 27 points to 7. Despite having accumulated injuries along the way they started their semi final against Wimborne with the usual grit and determination and having gone behind, came back at the death to equalise with a try at the final whistle. Unfortunately under competition rules first team to score would go through to the final, and with Basford losing captain Natalie McClarnon and Cherelle Alphonse to injuries even they couldn't continue to play on with, it became one step too far for a team that had given their all. Wimborne taking the advantage to score a break away try to proceed to the final.

This was the last game for Basford U18s Natalie McClarnon, Sarah Carman, Cherelle Alphonse and Charlotte Micallef, and they, along with Sophie Russell who was not available for the 7s will be sorely missed.

It has been a pleasure to work with you ladies, I am very proud of your achievements and wish you every success in the future!!

Paula