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Woman’s 10s Match Report: DB Pirates 22-5 University Unicorns – 31 October, 2015

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A Halloween special for the third round of Ladies 10s Development games as Discovery Bay Pirates took on University Unicorns on Saturday the 31st. For the Pirates this saw them coming up against one of their favourite teams from last year University. It is always a privilege to play against such a great group of ladies who are just as passionate about developing and growing ladies rugby. The Pirates reserve bench was also helped out by Tin Sui Wai, showing what the development league is all about, meeting other new players and playing as much rugby as we can!

Some great rucking and tackles from University held Pirates back until Paula Andrea pushed through to score a try close to the post allowing her to convert her own 5 pointer. Many more tackles, some great line outs and scrums later Sienna Stubbs was able to secure Pirates second try. University were incredibly patient, working hard to secure the ball and ultimately were rewarded just on half time with a try.

After some motivational instruction at half time, the Pirates started the second half looking to push on and win their first game of the season. The match turned on a sensational 90 meter run from Lou Lou (Louise Shepherd) who ran the length of the pitch, fending off several University players to score her first ever rugby try! Final try of the day by Vanessa Kima sealed off the game and Pirates first win of the season.

Thanks to University for a great game of rugby and to the ladies of TSW who reserved for us. Looking forward to the next game and wishing University and TSW the best of luck as we progress through the season.

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Try scorers (l-r): Vanessa Kima, Paula Andrea, Louise ‘LouLou’ Shepherd, Sienna Stubbs

Discovery Bay Pirates Ladies team are still looking for any players from around Discovery Bay and Lantau interested in joining the team. Any players between 17 up looking to join the sisterhood please contact [email protected] no experience required, just passion to learn and play!

DB Pirates 22-5 University Unicorns
@ So Kon Po, Kick-off: 14:15
DB Pirates: Meg McGrath, Jackie Philbrick Douglas, Catherine Osburn, Sienna Stubbs, Rebecca Tomasis, Gloria Lau, Gina Yueh (debut), Louise Shepherd, Paula Andrea (Captain), Vanessa, Special thanks to the Subs from TSW: Lee Ka Yu, Tsang hoi Lee, Lam Kit Yam, Cheung Yu Tung, Chan Lam
Try: Paula Andrea, Sienna Stubbs, Louise Shepherd, Vanessa Kima, Conversion: Paula Andrea
Coach: Steve Kean, Assistant Coach: Shonagh Ryan, Manager: Renee McCreadie

Women’s Rugby Fixtures – 31 October, 2015

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Women’s National 10s: University Unicorns 12-27 HKFC @ Kings Park – 4 October, 2014

University Unicorns

The highly anticipated first game of the season lived up to expectations for the Unicorns, the majority of who also were experiencing their first ever competitive game of rugby. The game started at a frantic pace with HKFC taking an early lead due to a few ineffective Unicorn tackles. The Unicorns charged back though, with a try from Antje Cosgrove and some good breaks of the HKFC defence. The opposition picked their game up and with some strong evasive running regained the lead. A nice solo try from newbie Karen Chiu gave a little hope but the day wasn’t to end in a opening day win for the Unicorn herd. Nevertheless, a good contest and a good natured game giving an encouraging start to the season, and, with a little more game experience, the unicorns will be a force to be reckoned with!

University Unicorns
Lilly Tse, Kon Chan, Rachel Yoo, Vicky Chu, Christina Tang, Grace Fung, Antje Cosgrove, Dawn Lui, Karen Chiu, Amanda Zhang
Substitutes: Jean Kueh , Coco Mak, Christy Wang
Tries: Antje Cosgrove, Karen Chiu