Women’s Rugby Fixtures – 2 December, 2017

Women’s Rugby Results – 25 November, 2017

Premiership

Tai Po Dragons 15-5 City Sparkle

@ Tai Hang Tung, Kick-off: 15:00

Tai Po Dragons
Ying Tung Fan, Lok Ting Chan, Wing Yi Vincci Leung, Wing Chi Tang, Ning Yan Ng, Wai Kwan Wan, Hoi Yan Lo, Tsz Ching Chan, Wing Ying Wong, Ching Wa Lo, Sau Yan Kwong, Oyinlola Kim Lee, Hiu Tung Chan, Kwan Yi Hau, Hoi Yan Poon, Yin Ting Hui, Wai Kwan ‘Kwan’ LI, Cho Yan Chan, Tung Yan Chui
Reserve: Iris Lam, Ka Man Charline Shea, Shea Ka Wai Charlotte

City Sparkle
Ka Yan Shen, Tin Yee Cheung, Ka Yan Fung, Yu Ting ‘魚’ Wong, Yee Sum ‘Georgina’ Lee, Pui Yin ‘Yauyau’ Yau, Kar Man Hilary Tse, Chun Yi Annie Ng, Tsz Wing Donis Fung, Agnes Tse, Ka Ching Wong, Yuk Yan Ng, Rumeng Aislin Wu, Hoi Ying Cheung, Tan Tung ‘Tanya’ Lo
Reserve: Lok Yi Tsui, Sze Yu Fu, Man King Cheng, Mila Hiu Lam Pang, Sau Yan Lam, Shu Wan Au, Tsz Ying YoYo Lau

Valley Black 21-14 Gai Wu Falcons

@ KG V, Kick-off: 16:30

Valley Black
Wing Yan Leung, Li Lai Mang, Becky, Jasmine Cheung, Ching To Cheng, Deena Ravi Thinakaran, Caitlin Spencer, Riva Brill, Bella Milo, Colleen Tjosvold, Kelsie Bouttle, Tanya Young, Jade Birkby, Jessica Eden, Stephanie Cuvelier, Zoë Smith
Reserve: Akanisi Au Yeung, Wing Suet Rachael Wong, Adrienne Davis, Amelie Seure, Laurel Chor, Nadia Cuvilier, Shan Shan Sandra Pong

Gai Wu Falcons
Cherry Ng Ki Sum Ball, Hoi Lam Ho, Nga Wun Lau, Sharon Shin Yuen Tsang, Yee Ching Chan, Yuen Yan Man, Hiu Ki Yip, Ka Yan Chan, Suet Ying Wong, Tsz Ting Lee, Kayan Chong, Greer Muir, Tsz Ting Cheng, Kam Chi Chui, Abigail Chan
Reserve: Hoi Ying Ku, Ka Wai Lam, Debby, Wai Yan Pun, Lum Ching, Tsz Yung Ching, Wai Sum Sham, Wing See Chiu

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USRC Tigers 48-5 HKFC Ice

@ HKIED, Kick-off: 17:30

USRC Tigers
Abbey Rivers, Charlotte Myrans, Wong Yuen Shan, Kristie Ka Hei Kwok, Wai Yan Lo, Wong Kai Ying, Wing Ni Siu, Maelle Picut, Lindsay Varty, Lara Schats, Hebe Talas, Ka Man Nam, Bo Yan Bena Yu, Natasha Olson-Thorne, Pou Fan Lai,
Reserve: Christy Tse, Ka Po Ho, Jessica Ho, Lok Tung Cheung, Wing Lam Ho, Wing Yan Cheung, Yuen Ting Liu

HKFC Ice
Cheryl Gourley, Fion Got, Megan Richardson, Zuzanna Osinska, Tsz Ying Tam, Sam Tipene, Martha Webber, Bobby Wilson, Stephanie Heathcote, Corrineke Windle, Crystal Wray, Jordan Rear, Jaime Yuen Wing Ho, Bernadette Bray, Rachel Crothers
Reserve: Denise Chan, Royce Chan, Shonagh Ryan, Claire Hunter, Helen Lee, Jamie Bourk, Leung Wai Ying, Sophie Short

Kowloon 41-15 CWB Phoenix

@ So Kon Po, Kick-off: 18:00

CWB Phoenix
Tsang Siu Ching, Tin Yan, Dora Chim, Chin Po Po, Chan Yan Yi, Ho Pui Ki, Sin Man Ng, Tsang Ching Man, Ka Ling Martini Ip, Au To, See Wai June Au, Liu Kit Ying, Kong ‘Koko’ Yin Ting, Ka Ki Cheung, Lam Ka Wai, Mo Tsz Ching
Reserve: Kwan Ki Chan, Lin Yin, Chan Ka Wai, Chan Po Tung, Hau Yan, Tina Ho, Lau Sin Tung, Li Man Yi, Suet Ying Lo

Kowloon
Yip Cho Kwan, Hiu Tung Chan, Yuk Wun Yip, Tsang Yan, Maggie Au Yeung, Winnie Cheung, Yee To Cheng, Jackie Leung, Ho Yee Mak, Chun Yan Ho, Lok Sze Leung, For Wing Florence Lee, Tsz Ki Chiu, Wai Ling Chan, Chu Wing Yee
Reserve: Lok Yee Cham, Wong Wing Gee Charlotte, Ching Hei Victoria Wong, Sin Ying Chan, Wing Chi Amber Tsang

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National League 1

HKCC 10-45 HK Scottish
@ Tai Hang Tung, Kick-off: 16:30

Gai Wu Fawkes 21-12 Revolution SRC
@ KG V, Kick-off: 18:00

USRC Tigers 49-0 Tai Po Dragons
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 19:30

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National League 2

HKFC Fire 0-17 CWB Lammergeier
@ So Kon Po, Kick-off: 16:30

Kowloon 5-5 Gai Wu Hawks
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 18:00

Tin Shui Wai 15-0 City Twinkles
@ Tin Shui Wai, Kick-off: 18:00

Police Sirens 86-0 University
@ Police Boundary Street, Kick-off: 18:00

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Valley Black 21-14 Gai Wu Falcons @ KG V – 25 November, 2016

The Women’s Premiership is split into two four-team leagues for the second half of the season, league champions Valley Black had to work hard to overcome their perennial challengers Gai Wu Falcons, 21-14.

USRC Tigers secured top spot in the new mini Women’s Premiership with a 48-5 victory over HKFC Ice. Kowloon Ladies maintained their recent strong form, and head up the new Women’s Premiership Development after a 41-15 win over SCAA Causeway Bay. While Tai Po Dragons took out their game against City Sparkle, 15-5.

The absence of key players on both sides offered a chance for depth and team character to shine. Valley began with an impressive display of consistency and pressure as they camped on Falcons’ 22 through much of the first half, winning scrums and turnovers to keep the ball and control the game. As in their previous encounter this season, it was player-coach Bella Milo who scored the first try, seizing on a kick through to put down on the left-hand side after 15 minutes. Zoe Smith’s successful converted from close to the sideline 7-0.

Gai Wu’s recently signed New Zealander Greer Muir broke through the Valley siege for the Falcons first score, fending off a number of defenders on a 70-metre run to the line, to set up a score-leveling conversion by Lee Tsz Ting, 7-7.

Valley’s pressure secured a second try on the half-hour when a cross-field kick from teenager Kelsie Boutle was deftly kept from going out of play by Stefanie Cuvelier, allowing Jade Birkby to pick up and go over. 12-7 scoreline was how it stood at half time.

Gai Wu started the second half on the attack controlling the pace of the game for long periods. But a series of unforced errors meant that multiple solid approaches to the Valley line ended pointless.

At the other end, a resolute Gai Wu defence successfully defended its line but was undone on 53 minutes when a Valley penalty 30 metres out was impressively converted by Smith to post the first points of the half.

Ten minutes later, Gai Wu’s fightback bore fruit as Pun Wai Yan managed to break the Valley line and elegantly shimmy her way through to score just left of the posts. With Lee’s conversion, it was a one-point game – 15-14.

Gai Wu’s chance of victory ended in the closing minutes when Valley opted to kick for goal from two further penalties, which Smith converted.

Milo was pleased with her team’s first-half performance but saw the weaknesses that allowed Gai Wu to come on strong in the second half.

“We started well, unlike last game. We kept hold of the ball and didn’t make too many mistakes, and that enabled us to maintain the pressure. Once again, our front five put their hands up and showed their commitment to the team. But we didn’t hunt at the breakdown enough, leaving Gai Wu space to play a lot of fast ball that we couldn’t defend. Then our own line speed was not good enough, which allowed them to press us,” she said.

Milo highlighted the way the team reacted when the game was in danger of slipping away. “Obviously it was a tight game. Their defensive policy was good and that forced us to adjust the way we played. We had to be a little bit smarter, taking the points when there was an opportunity,” she explained.

Milo had lavish praise for her kicker Smith and was also pleased with debutant starter and scorer Birkby. “Zoe was on point tonight with her kicking, just when we needed it, and I thought Jade carried well and chased well throughout the game, as well as taking the try,” she said.

For Gai Wu coach Lai Yiu Pang, giving Valley their toughest game of the season was not enough. “In the second half, we had momentum but made silly mistakes and couldn’t capitalise on it. We controlled the rhythm but our execution was poor, making unforced errors in the final third,” he said.

“If we set a higher standard for ourselves we could definitely have won this game. It’s down to us how much we want to win. It’s the same against Tigers and Football Club – when we really want it, we can beat them, but if we’re not all there, they will take us down.”

Lai credited his bench players with making the game as tight as it was. “Pun Wai Yan and Lam Ka Wai both did well when they came on for the second half. They were determined and provided the impact we needed. But we can’t rely on just them. Everyone has to show that same spirit,” he said.

Ultimately, Lai rued the penalties given away, without which his team might have secured Valley’s first defeat in three seasons. “They deserved the win because they capitalised on our mistakes,” he concluded.

Additional reporting and image: hkru

Kowloon v CWB Phoenix @ So Kon Po – 25 November, 2017

After a week’s break the action across the three women’s leagues resumed, bc magazine was at So Kon Po where CWB Lammergeier retained the WNL2 Shield and a confident Kowloon romped past CWB Phoenix in the Premiership.

That injured players come down each week rain or shine and cheer on their team mates in all three leagues is a perfect illustration of the passion and desire that exists within the local women’s game.
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Women’s Premiership Returns in New Format

Women’s rugby returns after a short break in what the HKRU describes as ‘innovative new format’ of a four-team Premiership and a four-team Premiership Development league.

Sticking four capable teams in a league labelled ‘development’ is insulting to the teams and players. Several members of those teams are HK internationals – hardly development players! Ignoring Valley and Gai Wu, there was little between the other 6 teams over the first part of the season – although the Sparkle did struggle to score.

Splitting the league into two parts likely will mean the gap between the ‘mini leagues’ will increase as playing against better players forces/encourages people to raise their game and improve their skill and game awareness. Players also learn from playing better teams, as the national team demonstrated against top quality opposition at the recent World Cup.

This weekend’s matches are a repeat Super Saturday Deux two weeks ago Valley against Gai Wu Falcons (16.30, KGV), USRC Tigers take on HKFC Ice, (17:30, HKIED), Tai Po Dragons verses City Sparkle (15.00, Tai Hang Tung) and CWB Phoenix face Kowloon (SKP, 18.00).

As ever, Valley coach Bella Milo sees room to strengthen her side’s performance in last game’s 32-5 win against Gai Wu.

“We were overcommitting at the breakdown, so we’ll keep more players on their feet and ready to execute. We didn’t finish as well as we should have – there were a couple of tries we left on the field in the second half. I want to see better line speed this week,’ she reels off.

But Milo has respect for the opposition.

“It’s never an easy game against Gai Wu. Last week was closer than the score suggests – for instance, if Greer had got her runaway [almost crossing after a dash from the centre], they could have picked up momentum and taken a hold on the game. So we aren’t taking anything for granted,” she said.

“I think it’s the first time Valley and Gai Wu play back-to-back games, and it’s going to be about the team that turns up, mentally and physically. The side that can back themselves mentally can take it.”

Milo is already responding to the demands of the new league arrangement and intends to bring on her bench earlier, to spread the load and build the depth of her squad. She also has to contend with the absence of Black Fern World Cup champion Aroha Savage and a bench start for core national player Amelie Seure, just back in town.

“We’ll bring the reserves on earlier, to give them more game time. With some players away and [second side] Valley Reds not playing, it’s a good opportunity for our depth to come on,” she said.

Gai Wu’s Lai Yiu Pang has also made adjustments, going into this second contest with Valley.

“My message to the girls is to attack more. We created opportunities, especially in the first 50 minutes, but weren’t smart enough to take them. Players weren’t spotting the attacking chances,” urges Lai.

“The whole team has to keep focus from 50 to 80 minutes, not play for half the game and then drop off.”

“Our scrum didn’t function as well as it should have. Improvement there will provide the foundation and encouragement for the team to play wider,” he observes.

Lai acknowledges the impact of Greer Muir – one of a string of Antipodean signings by Women’s Premiership clubs this season – but says the other 14 players have to share that workload.

“She has vision that we lack, and I want her to be more vocal and use her experience to help BB [Lee Tsz Ting ] organise the forwards, particularly,” he said.

Lai believes his team have the playing skills for this level, but have to build their game awareness.

“The team are doing their jobs, in general, but we need our decision makers to get the vision right, to recognise how to play opportunities more effectively. They have to read the game and take responsibility. They especially need to be aware faster of what’s coming next, getting the forwards in position, and everyone on the same page,” he said.

Lai will try some younger players at 9 and 10. Wong Suet Ying will start if she is fit, after taking a knock during a National Team Junior Development Programme session during the week.

Chow Mei Nan is unavailable for the rest of the season, with a pre-arranged commitment. Christy Cheng and Melody Li will only return from injury after New Year, and this week Lai is also missing another national team player, Lee Ka Shun. However, other injured players all return this week, giving him some options.

Two new trophies are being contested for the second time. In Round 7 of Women’s NL 1, the National League 1 Challenge Shield is on the line as holders USRC Tigers 2 meet Tai Po Dragons 2 (King’s Park, 19.30). In Women’s NL 2, it’s CWB Lammergeier defending the National League 2 Challenge Shield against HKFC Fire at So Kon Po at 16:30.

Additional reporting and images: hkru

Women’s Rugby Fixtures – 25 November, 2017

Women’s Rugby Results – 11 November, 2017

Premiership

City Sparkle 3-32 Tai Po Dragons
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 13:30

City Sparkle
Sze Yu Fu, Tin Yee Cheung, Pui Yan Lam, Yu Ting ‘魚’ Wong, Wu Hsiao Ching, Pui Yin ‘Yauyau’ Yau, Kar Man Hilary Tse, Chun Yi Annie Ng, Tsz Wing Donis Fung, Agnes Tse, Mila Hiu Lam Pang, Yuk Yan Ng, Rumeng Aislin Wu, Hoi Ying Cheung, Tan Tung ‘Tanya’ Lo
Reserve: Ka Yan Shen, Lai Lai ‘Haydee’ Wong, Lok Yi Tsui, Man King Cheng, Sau Yan Lam, Shu Wan Au, Tsz Ying YoYo Lau
Penalty: Agnes Tse

Tai Po Dragons
Hoi Yan Lo, Ka Hei Kwok, Wing Yi Vincci Leung, Wing Chi Tang, Wai Kwan Wan, Yin Ting Hui, Tsz Ching Chan, Wing Ying Wong, Ching Wa Lo, Hoi Yan Poon, Oyinlola Kim Lee, Hiu Tung Chan, Kwan Yi Hau, Sau Yan Kwong
Reserve: Iris Lam, Sze Pui Chow, Ting Wai, Wai Kwan ‘Kwan’ Li, Tung Yan Chui, Wai Ming Wong, Lok Ting Chan.
Tries: Tsz Ching Chan, Sau Yan Kwong, Hoi Yan Poon (2), Oyinlola Kim Lee, Wing Yi Vincci Leung
Conversion: Hoi Yan Poon

Valley Black 32-5 Gai Wu Falcons
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 15:00

Gai Wu
Lee Ka Shun 李嘉萱, Lam Ka Wai 林嘉慧, Lau Nga Wun 劉雅媛, Sharon Tsang 曾善恩, Chow Mei Nam 鄒美楠, Ching Tze Yung 程子容, Yip Hiu Ki 葉曉琪, Chan Ka Yan 陳嘉欣, Shum Wai Sum 岑惠心, Lee Tze Ting 李紫婷, Chong Ka Yan 莊嘉欣, Ho Hoi Lam 何凱琳, Greer Muir, Chiu Wing See 趙穎思, Chui Kam Chi 徐金枝
Reserve: Lee Wing Yan 李穎欣, Li Tsz Tung Vicky 李芷彤, Man Yuen Yan 文琬茵, Wong Suet Ying 王雪盈, Li Wai Ying 李慧盈, Cheng Tze Ting 鄭芷婷, Abigail Chan 陳柏鈴
Try: Greer Muir

Valley Black
Wing Yan Leung, Li Lai Mang, Becky, Akanisi Au Yeung, Ching To Cheng, Deena Ravi Thinakaran, Riva Brill, Amelie Seure, Aroha Savage, Colleen Tjosvold, Bella Milo, Tanya Young, Kelsie Bouttle, Jessica Eden, Stephanie Cuvelier, Zoë Smith
Reserve: Jasmine Cheung, Karen So, Caitlin Spencer, Jade Birkby, Laurel Chor, Nadia Cuvelier, Rebecca Thompson
Tries: Bella Milo (2), Rebecca Thompson, Kelsie Bouttle, Aroha Savage
Conversion: Zoe Smith

USRC Tigers 10-7 HKFC Ice
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 16:30

USRC Tigers
Sin Hang Ho, Charlotte Myrans, Wong Yuen Shan, Kristie Ka Hei Kwok, Tsz Lam Au Yeung, Wai Yan Lo, Wing Ni Siu, Abbey Rivers, Jessica Ho, Sarah Swinbanks, Liu Ting, Ka Man Nam, Natasha Olson-Thorne, Hebe Talas, Pou Fan Lai
Reserve: Christy Tse, Maylynn Ng, Lok Kwan Chan, Lok Tung Cheung, Wing Yan Cheung, Wing Yi Chan, Wong Kai Ying, Yu Ching Tam
Tries: Natasha Olson-Thorne

HKFC Ice
Cheryl Gourley, Fion Got 葛蕊霆, Megan Richardson, Claire Forster, Angelina Cheung 張彥龍, Sam Tipene, Martha Webber, Bobby Wilson, Steph Heathcote 許詩樂, Rachel Fong 方小晴, Crystal Wray, Jordyn Rear, Jáime Ho 何沅穎, Stephanie Siu蕭湘儀, Rachel Crothers,
Reserve: Denise Chan 陳雅姿, Shonagh Ryan, Zuzanna Osinska, Royce Chan 陳朗詩, Bernie Bray, Kim Lam 林琬淇, Helen Lee 李沛殷, Maggie Wong
Try: Sam Tipene
Conversion: Rachel Fong

Kowloon 37-7 CWB Phoenix
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 18:00

Kowloon
Yip Cho Kwan, Yuk Wun Yip, Hiu Tung Chan, Tsang Yan, Maggie Au Yeung, Winnie Cheung, Yee To Cheng, Jackie Leung, Ho Yee Mak, Chun Yan Ho, Chu Wing Yee, For Wing Florence Lee, Tsz Ki Chiu, Wai Ling Chan, Wai Man Fung
Reserve: Sin Ying Chan, Wong Wing Gee Charlotte, Lok Sze Leung, Tang Sin Chi Phyllis, Wong Kit Ying
Tries: Tsang Yan (2), Maggie Au Yeung, Wai Man Fung, Chun Yan Ho, Wai Ling Chan
Conversion: Ho Yee Mak

CWB Phoenix
Tsang Siu Ching, Chin Po Po, Ho Pui Ki, Chan Yan Yi, Suet Ying Lo, Tin Yan, Dora Chim, Tsang Ching Man, Ka Ling Martini Ip, Au To, See Wai June Au, Lam Ka Wai, Liu Kit Ying, Chan Ka Wai, Mo Tsz Ching, Ling Cheung
Reserve: Lin Yin, Wong Man Yan, Chan Po Tung, Lau Sin Tung, Ng Wing Yee, Sin Man Ng, Wing Chi Jenny Wong
Try: Tsang Ching Man
Conversion: Chin Po Po

National League 1

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Valley Red 20-10 Gai Wu Fawkes
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 13:30

USRC Tigers 38-5 HKCC
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 15:00

HK Scottish 22-21 Revolution SRC
@ KG V, Kick-off: 18:00

National League 2

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CWB Lammergeier 12-0 Kowloon
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 16:30

City Twinkles 0-68 Police Sirens
@ Tai Hang Tung, Kick-off: 16:30

University 0-20 Gai Wu Hawks
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 18:00

HKFC Fire v Tin Shui Wai
@ HK Football Club, Kick-off: 18:00

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Kowloon 37-7 CWB Phoenix @ King’s Park – 11 November, 2017

Kowloon overwhelmed CWB Phoenix 37-7 in the final game of four at King’s Park, the joyous celebrations of the winners and the despair of the losers more visible than in earlier games. A testament to the effort, commitment and importance of these games.

Emphasised as just prior to the final whistle in the Kowloon v CWB game, there were delirious screams of joy and happiness from the adjoining pitch as HK Scottish just held on to win 22-21 over league leaders Revolution SRC in a National League 1 game.

Kowloon started fast looking to put pressure on the CWB defence. The first scrum saw the ball fed wide to winger Wai Ling Chan who made a strong early break. The Phoenix hold firm and counter-attacked down the wing only to lose the ball forward.

Strong defence by both teams and numerous handling errors prevent either side from establishing a concerted period of pressure. CWB string some phases of possession together but lose the ball in contact and Kowloon kick it away deep but the Phoenix return as scrum half Au To breaks though the Kowloon defence. Wai Man Fung puts in a great tackle to prevent To scoring. CWB are quick to recycle and Tsang Ching Man drives over for the first try of the game on 18 minutes which Chin Po Po converts, 7-0.

Kowloon through are quick to respond, taking advantage maybe of slight drop in CWB concentration after their try, and lock Tsang Yan spots a gap to touch down, 7-5.

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CWB look to respond quickly themselves but the try has given a visible lift to Kowloon, it is amazing what a little confidence can bring to a team. Passes are sticking, players arriving at the breakdown a second quicker and its all Kowloon as first Chan scores in the corner 10-7. And then they quickly add a third much to the delight of their fans. Half time 15-7.

The second half starts as the first ended with Kowloon on the attack, a quick tap penalty almost allows Ho Yee Mak to add a fourth under the posts. The CWB defence shuts her down, but there’s good support from the forwards who secure the ball and Yan drives over for her second try of the game, 20-7.

The Phoenix ring the changes to try and get back into the match, Ling Cheung collecting a deep kick breaks forward trying to ignite the CWB attack. It’s a CWB scrum, Kowloon win it against the head and Mak sprints through to score – only for her celebrations to be cut short as the referee had already blown for an infringement.

Ka Ling Martini Ip makes a great break for the Phoenix, the ball is spread wide only for the winger to spurn the chance by dropping the pass. Hong Kong international Mak is starting to enjoy herself finding lots of space and making darting runs which are pulling the CWB defence apart. After several missed chances and strong CWB defending, the Kowloon pressure tells and Maggie Au Yeung scoots in for the try, which is converted by Mak, 27-7 after 55 minutes.

It’s all Kowloon now with CWB having difficulty holding onto the ball, let alone clearing their lines. Fly-half Chun Yan Ho caps a fine game as she finishes off a flowing move in the 60th minute, 32-7.

CWB rally themselves and look for a consolation try, but the fluency of their play which saw them take the early lead is gone. Mak and Ho are slicing and dicing the Pheonix in the final quarter but dropped passes and last ditch tackles are keeping Kowloon from adding to their score. The Kowloon pack though has the final word, driving the CWB scrum backwards, drawing in the defence to create an easy try for Wai Man Fung in the corner, Final score 32-7.

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星期六在京士柏球場的四場比賽中,九龍欖球會(九龍)對SCAA第一太平銅鑼灣鳳凰欖球會(鳳凰)是最後一場。九龍以努力,認真和進取的態度,以比數37比7取勝。

九龍一開始就打快攻,爭球成功後遠傳到邊鋒Chan Wai Ling,但被鳳凰攔截到。

雙方均有很強的防守力,但亦有很多同樣接球和傳球的基本錯誤。鳳凰首先進攻,Au衝破九龍防線,被Fung Wai Man 攔截,但鳳凰的Tsang Ching Man把球搶回並達陣,Chin Po Po踢入,7比0。

九龍乘鳳凰精神未回覆,快速反攻,由Tsang Yan首先入球,成績7比5。九龍乘勝追擊,再接再厲,15分鐘來連入兩球,上半場完場總成績7比15。

下半場,九龍繼續主攻,Mak Ho Yee錯失達陣機會,但Yan補上,成為她今場的第二個達陣, 20比7。

鳳凰改變攻勢,Cheung Ling以踢進攻,Ip Ka Ling Martini 衝出,遠傳到邊防,可惜跌球,機會錯失。再有多個失誤後,Maggie Au Yeung看準機會進攻,再由Mak踢入,比賽55分鐘,成績27比7。

不到五分鐘,Ho Chun Yan再進一球, 32比7。

鳳凰失去反攻能力,加上不斷的持球錯誤,給與九龍再次入球機會。Fung Wai Man輕易地為九龍再加5分。

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