Quins Ladies Suffer Again
By Jo Everett November 15 2004
The Harlequin Ladies travelled all the way to Ipswich to suffer their fourth consecutive defeat, writes Jo Everett. Ipswich 29 Harelquin Ladies 0
The Harlequin Ladies travelled all the way to Ipswich to suffer their fourth consecutive defeat, writes Jo Everett. Ipswich 29 Harelquin Ladies 0
Despite the long journey, Quins made a positive start to the game with a strong chase to their kick-off ensuring Ipswich were kept pinned in their own half. Despite a very organised defence by Quins, the home team held on to possession well. When Harlequins were able to turn over the ball, a string of handling errors and needless penalties kept them from making any ground.
Ipswich played a patient game, securing good possession at the breakdowns and edging their way deeper into Quins territory. They then maximised on the strong running of their inside-centre to break through and score.
Quins tightened their defence, but still seemed unable to maintain possession and force Ipswich into a more defensive game.
The second half saw a similar pattern of play, although an excellent interception by Amy Wellington at outside-centre, supported by fellow centre, Tanya Lee, nearly saw Quins get onto the scoreboard.
As the game wore on, Ipswich made the most of the cracks appearing in the now exhausted Quins defence, adding four more tries late in the second half.
Although disappointed to suffer yet another league defeat, Quins coach, Dave Moloney, did note that there were many positives to build on, including the improved organisation in the first half. Quins now need to work on their attacking options in order to get out of their losing streak.
Want to Play Rugby for Harlequins?
Harlequin Ladies are always on the lookout for new players. Whether an old-hand or a complete novice, we look forward to hearing from you. The Harlequin Ladies train on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm on the training pitch behind the 1st XV pitch at The Stoop and matches are played on Sunday. For younger players, the U16 and U18 Academy Squads train on Thursday nights from 6.30pm till 7.30pm at the same venue.
Want to Get More Involved?
We are also on the lookout for new sponsors to continue our season and can offer your company or brand various sponsorship opportunities from Match to total Club Sponsor packages. For more information, please contact Claire Melvin – Sponsorship & Fundraising Secretary at quinsladies@hotmail.com.
Come and Meet Us
The Ladies have a display board at every home game, so do come up and say hello.
Ipswich played a patient game, securing good possession at the breakdowns and edging their way deeper into Quins territory. They then maximised on the strong running of their inside-centre to break through and score.
Quins tightened their defence, but still seemed unable to maintain possession and force Ipswich into a more defensive game.
The second half saw a similar pattern of play, although an excellent interception by Amy Wellington at outside-centre, supported by fellow centre, Tanya Lee, nearly saw Quins get onto the scoreboard.
As the game wore on, Ipswich made the most of the cracks appearing in the now exhausted Quins defence, adding four more tries late in the second half.
Although disappointed to suffer yet another league defeat, Quins coach, Dave Moloney, did note that there were many positives to build on, including the improved organisation in the first half. Quins now need to work on their attacking options in order to get out of their losing streak.
Want to Play Rugby for Harlequins?
Harlequin Ladies are always on the lookout for new players. Whether an old-hand or a complete novice, we look forward to hearing from you. The Harlequin Ladies train on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm on the training pitch behind the 1st XV pitch at The Stoop and matches are played on Sunday. For younger players, the U16 and U18 Academy Squads train on Thursday nights from 6.30pm till 7.30pm at the same venue.
Want to Get More Involved?
We are also on the lookout for new sponsors to continue our season and can offer your company or brand various sponsorship opportunities from Match to total Club Sponsor packages. For more information, please contact Claire Melvin – Sponsorship & Fundraising Secretary at quinsladies@hotmail.com.
Come and Meet Us
The Ladies have a display board at every home game, so do come up and say hello.
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