A few Worthing Pics

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Worthing 10's

Last weekend saw both squads(minus a couple of players) head of down to sunny Worthing.
The under 18's &u15's both had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend both on and off the rugby pitch.
The U15's lost in the semi final of the cup competition to Welwyn. (well done to Peter, Greg and all the girls at Welwyn). The U18's also lost in the semi final of the cup to the eventual winners Wimbourne.
Results as available.
U18's
Pool Games
Thomas Beckett 0 Basford 36
Letchworth 5 Basford 14
Esher 0 Basford 5

Qtr Final

H3 &South Sussex 7 Basford 17

Semi Final
Wimbourne 27 Basford 0.

Despite the reult there were some terrific performances from all the girls with tries on the day for Frenchie, Mouse, Jen, Tash, Frances, and Alice (who was playing in her 1st game for the club). Ellie and Jen also put away a few conversions.

Well done to all the girls who played
Stumpy, MCB, Jemma, Megan, Frances, Tash, Jen, Ellie, Alice,Mouse,Frenchie,Siobhan and Sam.
Well done also to the U15's (apologies but still waiting for full match details from Tina).
Well done though to Olivia, Lucie, Maddie, Abi, Abbie, Bron, Caitlin, Hannah, Claire, Amy and Becky

This was the last game of the season for Basford and we lose a few girls now as they go off to Uni and senior ladies rugby.
well done to all of you this weekend, it was a fun filled weekend and everyone seemed to have a good time over the 3 days camping.

Thanks to Pete for the usual splendid BBQ.

Basford Girls league Champions

Congratulations to both the U15's and the U18's who have finished as winners of their respective leagues.

Both teams played in the Kent & Sussex league this year and have travelled to some old friends and to new clubs.

Extract of email from Jedda Taylor (League organiser)

The congratulations is much deserved - Basford I think are a formidable squad for any team in the country to encounter! You, as coaches must be very proud and pleased. Congratulations to you too.

I can only re-iterate my, and everyone elses thanks to all your players, coaches and parents who have made such an effort this season. The travelling can't have been easy at all. I have family in Essex so know what that bloomin' bridge/tunnel can be like at times!

Basford are deserved winners and I hope the girls/clubs enjoy their end-of-season presentations. Please pass on my thanks to all the players and the parents.

It was a great display of rugby by Basford!
Kind Regards,
Jedda

Congratulations to all those girls who pulled on the Basford shirt this season and played for the team.
Thanks also to the coaches , managers, Physio and kitman /general dogs body.
Paula
Tina
Jock
Darren
Jeff U15's
Peter U15's
Tony U18's
Gavin U18's

Also congratulations to both the team captains Olivia (U15's) and Sarah MCB (U18's)
Sarah leaves the club at the end of the season to go of to "sunny Climes", well Scotland to tackle University life. She has had a terrific season despite coming back from a truly horrendous leg break and like last years captain (Natalie Worthing 10's) signs off with some silver ware.
Well done also to the girls who made the step up from U15's to U18's this year, a great effort by all of you.

Thanks also to Our generous sponsors without whom we would not have been able to start the season with new attire.
Also to the parents for the endless travelling to games week in week out.

But a very special thanks to Paula who has done so much to ensure that all the girls have had a season of rugby this year.

U18's

Sarah MCB, Sam (Stumpy), Jemma, Meg, Frances, Jen, Tash, Jess, Sophie, Siobhan, Anna, Mouse, Frenchie, Fi, Frank, India, Sam S, Emily,

U15's

Olivia, Yaz, Maddie, Lucie, Abbie, Abi, Caitlin, Amy, Becky, Sadie, Hannah, Claire, Bronwyn, Layla.

Basford girls play for England

Wales Under 20s 8 England Under 20s 26
England Women Under 20s opened their international campaign this season with an impressive 26-8 victory over Wales at Eirias Park in Colwyn Bay today (Tuesday).

Two of last years U18's have made the step up and yesterday made their Debuts for the England U20 side.

Natalie McClarnon who was club captain last year and Sophie Russell have seen the results of their hard work pay off with an England cap.

Congratulations to both girls from all at Basford and we look forward to seeing you both in the white shirt many more times.

Easter Tour

Paula has asked me to remind everyone who is going on tour that there is a pre tour meeting on wednesday April 1st at Rochford.
Could you please ensure that at least one parent or guardian is with you on the night as there are club forms that need to be signed if you are going.
The meeting will cover all aspects of the tour and also we will need to know which pick up point you will be joining the coach at.

Please give either Paula or myself a call if you need any further information

Thanks and here's to a fun weekend.

Easter Tour

With only a few weeks left before we head of to the National Forest for this years tour, can all girls ensure that they have paid any outstanding monies to Paula by sunday please.

We now have the games confirmed and we shall be playing Burfield (Burton & Lichfield) on the saturday, where our hosts are planning to provide the evenings entertainment for both clubs.

On sunday we shall be travelling down the road to play against Paviours (thanks to Ken for the last minute arrangements)

Fancy dress attire is mandatory (something beginning with S )

Paula will be emailing out a detailed itinary for travel etc shortly so please keep an eye on your inbox as we will need to know which pick up point you will be using for the coach.