Mud, Toil and Cheers

Lismore 3 – 7 Perthshire Women 

Perthshire secure hard-fought victory against Lismore in Edinburgh showdown.

In an exciting clash between Perthshire and Lismore, the Perthshire Women’s rugby team secured a hard-fought victory in an away game at the Edinburgh Rugby Ground on Sunday. The match kicked off at 2:00 PM with both teams showcasing their skills in a tough and balanced encounter. The defensive efforts from both sides were commendable, making it a challenging contest for each inch of the field.

Despite numerous attacking opportunities and some strong carries from Perthshire forwards Jess Steele, Claire Rae and Zoe Fummey neither team managed to break through the solid defensive lines.

As the first half progressed, the tension on the field increased and Perthshire ratcheted up their presence in the Lismore 22. In a pivotal moment, Lismore capitalised on a penalty kick, securing three points and taking the lead. The half-time score stood at 3-0, with Lismore holding a narrow advantage.

The second half continued with relentless determination from both Perthshire and Lismore. The battle in the scrums and lineouts intensified, as the pitch conditions deteriorated. Superb defensive tackling from Perthshire’s number 2, Zoe Fummey, earned her the forward of the match accolade and as the clock ticked down and the pressure mounted, Perthshire found themselves in a challenging position.

However, the team demonstrated resilience and tenacity, refusing to concede defeat. In the dying moments of the game, Perthshire executed a brilliant play off their scrum on the Lismore 10m line that culminated in a spectacular try. A pick and go from the number 8 position started a real team try with an excellent pass from Cheryl Ramsay to captain Alex Ward, who went over for the only try of the game.

The crowd erupted in cheers as Perthshire scored to win the match in the last play of the match. The subsequent conversion was successful, adding the crucial extra two points. The final whistle blew with Perthshire securing a dramatic 7-3 victory over Lismore.

Perthshire FOTM: Zoe Fummey
Perthshire BOTM: Chloe Bennett