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Old Gravesendians ladies hoping to emulate established teams after 35-35 draw in their home debut against Medway

05:00, 27 November 2022

The ladies’ section at Old Gravesendians RFC are hoping to establish themselves after their first-ever home match.

Old Gravesendians ladies, which formed last year, drew 35-35 on Sunday with Medway in a friendly.

Old Gravesendians' Lucie Osborn, left, in determined mood against Medway. Picture: Alison Pretious Photography
Old Gravesendians' Lucie Osborn, left, in determined mood against Medway. Picture: Alison Pretious Photography

“It just was really wholesome and felt amazing,” said captain Leah Poppy-Saunders.

“We have had a couple of games and they have been away games. So to have a home game was amazing and we had amazing support from the club, which was incredible.

“The team formed back in July or August last year, just as rugby pre-season started.

“I think I went to the third training session they did so it’s been just over a year.”

They play in a Inner Warrior League and Poppy-Saunders hopes, now they are playing games, they can start to become an established club in the area.

Hannah Susnjara tries to get away from a Medway player. Picture: Alison Pretious Photography
Hannah Susnjara tries to get away from a Medway player. Picture: Alison Pretious Photography

She said: “We love having new girls come down. The feedback we get from new ladies is it’s really welcoming.

"It’s really nice to get that as some of us have been around since near the beginning.

“We are just trying to get established as a team. There’s quite a few around that are established. We want to get as established as them.

“I think, the more games we have, the more likely it is people will want to come and join us. If they have played rugby before, they do want to continue playing games.

“It [playing games] is a great way for them to come and join.”

OGs' vice-captain Poppy Webster drives forward against Medway. Picture: Alison Pretious Photography
OGs' vice-captain Poppy Webster drives forward against Medway. Picture: Alison Pretious Photography

The try scorers against Medway were Poppy Webster, Lucie Osborn, Hannah Susnjara and Poppy-Saunders.

Old Gravesendians ladies train from 7.30pm until 9pm on Wednesdays and midday until 1pm on Sundays when they don’t have a match.

They are always on the lookout for new members. For more details, call Leah Poppy-Saunders on 07873 502191.

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