Match report 8th May 2016 Berkshire v Buckinghamshire at Maidenhead RFC
Buckinghamshire started strongly from the off, with Cazz Kay a strong carry, however Berkshire kicked to relieve pressure.
Bucks came back again but with turn over, Annette Thomas from Berkshire ran from deep against the run off play to score a try which was converted.
7 v 0
Both teams swapped penalties, Bucks got the upper hand from a cracking tackle by wing Christina Balogun for Bucks resulting in a turnover.
However Berkshire against the run of play, sliced through defence to score, with a conversion resulting in score 14 v 0. Quickly followed by another score not converted by Berkshire 19v 0.
Line break from Caroline Collie and pressure from Bucks Kim Warren flanker slipped through the Berkshire line from the 22 to score, although unfortunately not converted. 19 v 5.
Though Berkshire came back to finish the half 24 v 5 up.
In the second half Caroline Collie from strong running took a great line scored for Bucks
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Final Score Berkshire 31 v 10 Buckinghamshire
Coach Kat Merchant ex England Winger "A strong defensive effort for Bucks but not good enough at the breakdown. Special mention to Caroline Collie who was player of the match. The conditions were tough for both teams but Berkshire dealt with them better. Strong breakdown display for Berks".
Forward of the Match Kim Warren
Back of the Match Emma Taylor
Player of the Match Caroline Collie