Richmond 44 London Irish 03

Richmond Women delivered a masterclass on Pitch 1, captivating their largest crowd of the season with an impressive 7-try victory over South West London rivals, London Irish. With last season's outcomes lingering in the minds of all players and staff, there was a palpable sense of relief as they successfully secured their long-awaited revenge.

Captain Becci De Garston-Webb had this to add “Amazing game, the grit and the determination from every person that went on to that pitch was outstanding. We only have to look at that scoreboard to see how far we have come from last season and built up such an amazing squad”

Phoenix PotM: Becci De Garston-Webb
Tries: Letizia Minazzato (8’), Tilly Kidd (29’, 38’), Brandi Akpobome (56’, 64), Chloe Leung (66’), Beck Smart (72’)
Conversions: Emma Mundy (29’, 38’, 56’)
Penalties: Emma Mundy (20’)

Squad (1-15): A. Alema, T. Kidd, C. Graham, L, Minazzato, J. Dale, B. De Garston-Webb (c), I. Duffy, J. Bucknall, M. Nogales, E. Mundy, B. Akpobome, K. Wallis, B. Nicholls, B. Smart, C. Treco
Replacements: Z. Barber, E. Adlam-Cook, L. Kapo, C. Leung, T. Braunerova, V. Bahlmann, B. McFarlane