RUGBY and East Warwickshire Ladies 1sts opened the Midlands Women’s Premier season with a 1-1 draw at home to Olton 2nds.
A diving effort on goal from Evie Phillips earned Rugby a point.
Laura Harris scored the lone goal for Rugby Ladies 2nds as they fell 2-1 to Warwick in Midlands Division Three South East.
Five second-half goals gave Rugby 3rds a convincing 5-1 win at home to Oundle in Division Four Nene/Charnwood, while Cara Ridd in goal was player of the match for the Fourths in a 0-0 draw at home to Northampton Saints 5ths
Despite the run of play being fairly even with both sides having chances, Rugby Men’s Firsts suffered a 5-0 defeat at home to Loughborough University 2nds in Midands Men’s Premier Division.
Goals from Pascal Dumont and Ben Hardy earned the Seconds a fantastic 2-1 victory against visitors Loughborough University 3rds in Midlands Men’s Division Two. Man of the match went to Tom Hollis for a strong defensive workrate throughout.
The Thirds eventually fell 2-0 at home to Ashby 1sts in Midlands Division Four East despite a strong defensive effort. Calum Mackay filled in at centre back and deservedly won man of the match.
Two set-piece goals from Matt Cartridge and a deflection for James Harrison earned Rugby Sixths a 3-1 home victory over Ashby in a solid team performance in Midlands Division Eight South East.
