RUGBY LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING
VS
GLOUCESTER HARTPURY
ALLIANZ PREMIER 15s SAT 26 FEB 2022 KO 13:00
ESTABLISHED 2017
WHERE HISTORY BEGINS ISSUE 7
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CONTENTS 4
WELCOME FROM RHYS EDWARDS
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TODAY’S TEAMS
6
MATCH REPORT
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MEET THE TEAM
10 TODAY’S OPPOSITION 11 POSITIONS 12 STAFF 13 LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING FIXTURES AND RESULTS 14 LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS FIXTURES AND RESULTS
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LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING V GLOUCESTER HARTPURY
RHYS EDWARDS
DIRECTOR OF RUGBY Welcome back to Epinal Way, for another round of Premier15s Rugby, where today we host Gloucester-Hartpury. Last week saw us play our Round 14 fixture at the Cinch Stadium at Franklins Gardens, against Exeter Chiefs, in what was a classic battle. Having started well, going 14-7 up before half time, we left ourselves a lot to do going into the last 10 minutes. A yellow card to Lark Davies, left us short and let Exeter build a 14-25 lead. However the character we showed to get back into the game and score 2 great tries, meant we got a well-deserved bonus point win, winning 28-25. Our Northampton Partnership is something that we are every bit excited for, with the ability to continue the growth of the women’s game at both the Elite level and at grass roots. The expertise and experience of all the Northampton staff will only enhance our journey and we are very much looking forward to continuing, what is already extremely exciting partnership, and have many more fixtures at the Cinch Stadium at Franklins Gardens. Today’s visitors come to Loughborough, having had a week off due to their game versus Saracens being postponed due to the big storm last week. I’m sure they will be chomping at the bit to get out and play, and we are focused on ensuring that they don’t get their way. The league is getting more on more competitive, and this year no more so, with 7 Teams capable of making the top 4 play offs. Today’s game is a big one, with the winner claiming crucial
points, and continuing their journey towards the playoffs. Finally, congratulations to our Scotland Internationals, who have qualified for the World Cup in New Zealand following their win against Columbia in the World Cup Qualifier. This is a huge result, and we are extremely proud to have helped our Scottish Internationals get to their first World Cup. Well done Rachel and the team. Thanks again for all your support today. Rhys Edwards Director of Rugby
LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING V GLOUCESTER HARTPURY
TODAY’S TEAMS LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING
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GLOUCESTER HARTPURY
KATIE TREVARTHEN
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01
CARA HOPE
LARK DAVIES (C)
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02
CONNIE POWELL
03
CERYS HALE
04
SISILIA TUIPULOTU
05
ZOE ALDCROFT
06
GWEN CRABB
07
TABITHA COPSON
08
ANNA CAPLICE
CHARLIE JACOBY
03
COURTNEY HOLTKAMP
04
ABBY DUGULD
05
SARA SVOBODA
06
SADIA KABEYA
07
SARAH HUNTER
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REFEREE: ANDY WIGLEY AR FIONA BRUNT AR SAM YATES
ELOISE HAYWARD
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09
BIANCA BLACKBURN
HELENA ROWLAND
10
10
LLEUCU GEORGE
GEORGIE LINGHAM
11
11
EMMA HARDY
12
12
RACHEL LUND
BULOU MATAITOGA
13
13
HANNAH JOAN JONES
CARYS WILLIAMS
14
14
ELLIE UNDERWOOD
FRAN GOLDTHORP
15
15
EMMA SING
MAJA MULLER
16
16
NEVE JONES
ISLA CURPHEY
17
17
RIANNE SAMUDA
GILL BOURKE
18
18
KATHRYN BUGGY
IONA ANTWIS
19
19
KRISTINE SOMMER
HALLIE TAUFOOU
20
20
GEORGIA BROCK
JESS WEAVER
21
21
NATASHA HUNT
EMILY SCARRATT
22
22
ROBYN WILKINS
GEORGINE TASKER
23
23
EMILY WOOD
BRYONY FIELD
24
BEYONCE FOLWER
25
BO WESTCOMBE-EVANS
26
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LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING VS EXETER CHIEFS
MATCH REPORT MATCH SATURDDAY: FEBRUA AY 19 RY
the bulk of both territory and possession. Strong runs by Exeter and efficient work at the breakdown piled the pressure on Lightning who tackled tenaciously across the field. Loughborough fought hard but just after the half hour mark Exeter battled over to score, adding the conversion to level the game at 7 points all Exeter continued to press hard as the game approached half time but it was Lightning who ended the first 40 minutes on a high. Fran Goldthorp grabbed a loose ball on the half way line and scorched down the pitch to secure Lightning a second try. With Rowland adding the conversion Lightning went into the half time break 14-7 ahead.
Allianz Premier 15s side Loughborough Lightning beat Exeter in their first ever game at Franklin’s Gardens, home of the Northampton Saints. Lightning, who agreed a strategic partnership with Saints in September 2021, were quick to showcase their exciting brand of rugby in front of several thousand enthusiastic supporters.
East Midlands, Lightning came out on top after a valiant effort by Exeter who led for large parts of the game.
Final Score: Loughborough Lightning: 28 - Exeter: 25
Lightning started the game brightly scoring a first try in the opening ten minutes. High speed play on the immaculate pitch and direct running lines saw powerful forward Charli Jacoby blast over the try line. Helena Rowland converted giving Lightning the perfect start.
On an ice-cold night as storm Eunice swept away from the
Thereafter, it was Exeter who began to dominate, having
Exeter kicked off the second half and Loughborough responded with a series of dynamic runs by the Lightning back rowers but it was Exeter who secured a penalty after 45 minutes closing the score to 14-10. Exeter continued to press hard and Olivia Jones touched down in the 49th minute putting the Chiefs ahead of Lightning for the first time. An unsuccessful conversion meant the score was 14-15. Exeter continued to drive into Lightning territory with Sarah Hunter and Sadia Kabeya tackling ferociously to hold
back the waves of Exeter attackers. Under relentless pressure Lightning skipper Lark Davies found her way to an enforced ten-minute break as she sought to contain the Exeter attack. The Exeter penalty extended their lead to 14-18. With just 20 minutes left in the game Exeter capitalised on the temporarily depleted Lightning side. Hope Rogers broke the Loughborough defensive line taking the score to 14-23. A successful conversion meant Exeter were leading 14-25. In the closing quarter Lightning flooded the pitch with replacements and skipper Davies returned to the field, taking Loughborough back to full strength. With less than five minutes left of normal time, Rowlands landed a penalty five yards from the Exeter try line. The ensuing lineout ran like clockwork and a series of powerful carries by the forwards saw Kabeya crash over to score. With another successful conversion by Rowland, the score was 21 -25 and the Franklin’s Garden’s crowd started to roar on Lightning’s spirited efforts in the final moments of the game.
LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING
TRIES:
Jacoby 7’, Goldthorp 39’, Kabeya 73’ 79’
CONVERSIONS:
Rowland 8’, 40’, 74’, 80’
EXETER CHIEFS
TRIES:
Zackary 29’, Jones 47’, Rogers 59’
Rugby, Rhys Edwards said, “This was a great all-round 7 team effort. We defended well under intense pressure from Exeter and took our chances when they came. Playing in a world class stadium like Franklin’s Gardens with so many noisy and enthusiastic supporters made a huge difference. We’re looking ahead now to continue to build momentum in the coming weeks.
CONVERSIONS:
Foster 30’, 47’, 60’
PENALTY:
Foster 54’’
Lightning secured possession from the re-start and a repeat of the pinpoint kicking by Rowland to the same corner as just moments before, followed by yet another superb line out saw Lightning launch themselves at the Exeter line. Unable to stop the Lightning attack it was Kabeya again who smashed through the Exeter defence, over the line, right under the posts. Rowland who kicked impressively all game, slotted the conversion and the game ended 28-25. Lightning Captain Lark Davies said, “We’ve got a great team, with a fantastic team spirit. Exeter were consistently challenging us throughout the game but ultimately we managed to win through great defence, dynamic attacking and our never-say-die attitude. I’m so proud of the whole team and it’s brilliant to win our first ever match at Franklin’s Gardens in such an emphatic way.” Loughborough Director of
HALF TIME: LIGHTNING 14 CHIEFS 7 FULL TIME SCORE: LIGHTNING 28 CHIEFS 26 ATTENDANCE: 2000 REFEREE: Dan Rowland
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GLOUCESTER HARTPURY Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC established in the summer of 2014 as a joint venture between Hartpury College and Gloucester Rugby. In the 2014/15 season, the team were only allowed to play friendlies while the RFU determined the correct level for the them to enter at. In the meantime, the team entered a cup competition and won the Women’s National Junior Cup in its first year of existence. In 2015/16, GloucesterHartpury finished second in National Championship Midlands Two in their first season of league competition. The 2016/17 season saw the team win the National Championship Midlands Two title in some style as well as finishing runners up in Intermediate Cup Final.
Many of the club’s players are students from Hartpury College and Hartpury University Centre. The university student team competes in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Premier League. In the first season of the Tyrrells Premier 15s the club finished fourth and reached the play-offs, however they were beaten over the two legs by eventual champions Saracens Women.
SQUAD LIST 1. Cara Hope 2. Connie Powell 3. Cerys Hale 4. Sisilia Tuipuloto 5. Zoe Aldcroft 6. Gwen Crabb 7. Tabitha Copson 8. Anna Caplice 9. Bianca Blackburn 10.Lueucu George 11. 12.Rachel Lund 13.Hannah Joan Jones 14.Ellie Underwood 15.Emma Sing 16.Neve Jones 17.Rianne Samuda 18.Kathryn Buggy 19.Kristine Sommer 20.Georgie Brock 21.Natasha Hunt 22.Robyn Wilkins 23.Emily Wood
LIGHTNING
POSITIONS 02
01
03
LARK DAVIES
KATIE TREVARTHEN
04
COURTNEY HOLTKAMP
06
CHARLIE JACOBY
05
ABBY DUGGUID
07
08
SARA SVOBODA
11
SADIA KABEYA
SARAH HUNTER
09
ELOISE HAYWARD
10
HELENA ROWLAND
12
EMMA HARDY
13
BULOU MATAITOGA
11
GEORGIE LINGHAM
15
14
CARYS WILLIAMS
FRAN GOLDTHORP
SUBS MAJA MULLER, ISLA CURPHEY, GILL BOURKE, IONA ANTWIS, HALLIE TAUFOOU JESS WEAVER, EMILY SCARRATT, GEORGINA TASKER, BRYONY FIELD, BEYONCE FOWLER, BO WESTCOMBE-EVANS
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LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING V GLOUCESTER HARTPURY
LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING
STAFF
RHYS EDWARDS
ELANA HOBBS
Director of Rugby
SARAH HUNTER Head Coach
Rugby Operations
BRAD JONES
Performance Coach
EMILY SCARRATT Performance Coach
STEVE HALSEY
Performance Coach
EMMA SPONG Physiotherapist
LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING V GLOUCESTER HARTPURY
JOE MILE
STEPHEN BREISNER
SIMON MINTON
POPPY FELGATE
MADDIE WAND
ELLIOT SHARP
Team Doctor
S & C Volunteer
S & C Lead
PA Lead
BETHAN CROUSE Nutritionist
S & C Volunteer
Sport Psychologist
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LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING
FIXTURES 2021/22 DATE
TIME
OPPONENTS
RESULTS
MON 06/09/2021
KO 15:00
A
HARLEQUINS
50-15 LOSS
SUN 12/09/2021
KO 14:00
H
WASPS
0-29 LOSS
SAT 18/09/2021
KO 14:00
A
SARACENS
38-7 LOSS
SAT 02/10/2021
K0 15:00
A
DMP DURHAM SHARKS
0-59 WIN
SAT 09/10/2021
KO 14:00
H
WORCESTER WARRIORS
14-18 LOSS
SAT 30/10/2021
TBC
A
SALE SHARKS
43–15 LOSS
SAT 06/11/2021
KO 14:00
H
SARACENS
12-22 LOSS
SAT 13/11/2021
KO 14:00
H
BYE
SAT 27/11/2021
KO 15:00
A
EXETER CHIEFS
7-14 LOSS
SAT 04/12/2021
TBC
A
GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY
31-33 WIN
SAT 11/12/2021
KO 14:00
H
SALE SHARKS
0-27 WIN
SAT 18/12/2021
KO 14:00
H
BRISTOL BEARS
A
WASPS
POSTPONED
H
SARACENS
12-27 LOSS
A
WASPS
41-22 WIN
SAT 08/01/2021 SAT 15/01/2022
KO 14:00
TUE 22/01/2022
BYE
17 -14 WIN
SAT 29/01/2022
KO 14:00
H
DMP DURHAM SHARKS
59-5 WIN
SAT 05/02/2022
TBC
A
SALE SHARKS
32-3 WIN
SAT 19/02/2022
KO 15:00
H
EXETER CHIEFS
28-25 WIN
SAT 26/02/2022
KO 14:00
H
GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY
SAT 05/03/2022
KO 14:00
H
BRISTOL BEARS
SAT 26/03/2022
TBC
A
EXETER CHIEFS
SAT 02/04/2022
KO 14:00
H
WORCESTER WARRIORS
SAT 07/05/2022
TBC
A
WORCESTER WARRIORS
SAT 14/05/2022
KO 14:00
H
HARLEQUINS
CUP FIXTURE
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LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS RFC
1XV FIXTURES 2021/22 DATE
TIME
OPPONENTS
RESULTS
A
BLAYDON
23-27 WIN
SAT 04/09/2021
KO 15:00
SAT 11/09/2021
KO 15:00
A
FYLDE
29-17 LOSS
SAT 18/09/2021
KO 14:00
H
HULL IONIANS
29-24 WIN
SAT 25/09/2021
KO 15:00
A
LUCTONIANS
22-28 WIN
SAT 09/10/2021
KO 14:00
A
HULL
26-19 LOSS
SAT 16/10/2021
KO 14:00
H
CHESTER
29-24 WIN
SAT 23/10/2021
KO 15:00
A
TYNEDALE
36-19 LOSS
SAT 30/10/2021
KO 14:00
H
SHEFFIELD TIGERS
33-31 LOSS
SAT 06/11/2021
KO 14:00
H
STOURBRIDGE
22-38 LOSS
SAT 13/11/2021
KO 14:00
H
HUDDERSFIELD
33-29 WIN
SAT 20/11/2021
KO 14:00
A
HARROGATE
15-24 WIN
SAT 27/11/2021
KO 14:00
H
ROTHERHAM
5-71 LOSS
SAT 04/12/2021
KO 14:00
A
WHARFEDALE
15-14 LOSS
SAT 11/12/2021
KO 14:00
H
SEDGLEY PARK
14-43 LOSS
SAT 18/12/2021
KO 15:00
A
BOURNVILLE
POSTPONED
SAT 08/01/2022
28 – 32 LOSS
KO 14:00
H
FYLDE
SAT 15/01/2022
KO 14:00
A
HULL IONIANS
SAT 22/01/2022
19-14 WIN
KO 14:00
H
LUCTONIANS
19-14 WIN
SAT 29/01/2022
KO 15:00
A
STOURBRIDGE
36-12 LOSS
SAT 12/02/2022
KO 14:00
H
HULL
0-39 LOSS
SAT 19/02/2022
KO 15:00
A
CHESTER
SAT 26/02/2022
KO 14:00
H
TYNEDALE
SAT 05/03/2022
KO 15:00
A
SHEFFIELD TIGERS
SAT 12/03/2022
KO 15:00
A
HUDDERSFIELD
SAT 26/03/2022
KO 14:00
H
HARROGATE
SAT 02/04/2022
KO 14:00
A
ROTHERHAM
SAT 09/04/2022
KO 14:00
H
WHARFEDALE
SAT 16/04/2022
KO 14:30
A
SEDGLEY PARK
SAT 23/04/2022
KO 14:00
H
BOURNVILLE
KO 15:00
H
BLAYDON
SAT 30/04/2002
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