Worthing lose opener to Guernsey

Worthing ladies started the new season with a 57-5 defeat at home to Guernsey on Sunday.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Sep 2016, 17:18 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 03:36 BST
Action from Sunday's game.Action from Sunday's game.
Action from Sunday's game.

Having beaten Guernsey home and away last season, Worthing were looking to take the win again in the National Challenge South East South 1 match. However, Guernsey made a strong start and an early converted try gave them a 7-0 lead. Excellent tackles by Holly Blackhurst and Giorgia Palethorpe denied Guernsey but the visitors used the strength in their forwards to drive the game and had moved 26-0 ahead by half-time.

Worthing began the second period well and fly-half Amy Martin made some excellent runs and after a team effort, winger Martha Gosney touched down but Martin was unable to add the extras.

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The points boosted Worthing’s morale but Guernsey continued to play a hard game and ran out comfortable winners.

Worthing captain Lauren Sandford said: “The ladies fought to the end and for that we can celebrate. There is a lot for us to work on in the upcoming weeks.”

Worthing travel to Lewes on Sunday.

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