(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Doha Ladies travelled to Abu Dhabi on Friday for their second tournament of the season. Both the Oryx and the Trojans played four games each during the day, with the former emerging with a clean sweep, while the latter ended a lacklustre day with a commanding win.
The Trojans started their tournament against the eventual C League winners, Tigers B, losing 24-0. Their next game against the Dubai Cones saw some awesome passing, running and tackling against a team that featured players from the A League.
While the team narrowly lost 15-19, Laura Wilmot scored two tries and debutant Gemma Pace got her first ever rugby try in only her second game.
The third game put Becky Fairley on the score sheet, but the win eluded the Trojans.
The team made up for a frustrating day of results with a resounding 41-0 win against Al Ain B. Newcomer Becky Forbes scored an incredible four tries in her first ever rugby tournament which helped the Trojans defeat a team that beat them at the end of the previous tournament.
Pace was awarded the Player of the Match award for her gutsy play on the wing throughout the day.
The Oryx had one of their best tournaments in a long time with a clean sweep of four wins. Their first game was always going to be the toughest and saw them facing Al Ain who had just come down from the A League.
Determination and excellent teamwork were rewarded with a 12-7 win in what was a closely fought, physical and tense battle.
Hollie Blenman scored both the tries, linking up with new arrival Tracy Corby for some excellent footballing skills for the second.
The Oryx";s day got better and better with wins against Sharks B (24 – 5), Sharjah (31 – 0) and Saracens (33 – 0).
Blenman ran riot in the B League, scoring a total of 35 points and being awarded the Player of the Match award.
Lara Smith, Lou Gillard and Jen Franklin all scored tries on their Oryx debuts.
The Oryx won the B League in convincing fashion and are hoping to build on their success as they play in the A League at the next tournament on November 4.
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