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MATCH FOCUS | Final away game of 2022 for Blues Women
Bedford Blues Women will be looking for a strong showing in what is their final away trip of 2022 as they head to Rugby Lionesses in a real battle for the top four places (KO 2pm).
Darryl Veenendaal and Peter Frost’s side will be looking to return to winning ways and maintain strong league position in what is the fixture that brings up the halfway point in the season.
Big Game Preview
The next two fixtures, which conclude 2022, will go a long way towards suggesting where in the table Bedford Blues Women might be able to finish come the end of the season.
Just like the men’s team yesterday, they face a 4th v 5th battle this afternoon against Rugby Lionesses who only sit behind them by virtue of points difference, before facing 3rd place to round off the calendar year.
The two sides have followed pretty similar patterns this term so it’s set to be a cracker in Warwickshire and the team could really do with your support for the longest trip of the campaign!
Team News
Bedford Blues Women Starting XV: 15. Alyce Trude, 14. Amy Winter, 13. Jemma Langton, 12. Martina Sharp, 11. Tabitha Everett, 10. Lucy Middleton (C), 9. Alicia Eastment; 1. Emily McBarron, 2. Alivia Usher-Harris, 3. Lauren Mason, 4. Kelly Hodgson, 5. Catherine Chambers, 6. Bex Young, 7. Laura Woodfield, 8. Emma Hunter
Replacements: Stephanie-Sarah McPhillips, Hanah Donovan, Emry Bond, Esme Fish, Kate Barber, Gina Anstee
Rugby Lionesses Starting XV: 15. Chloe Woodall, 14. Jess Salter, 13. Evie Simpson, 12. Frankie Stone (C), 11. Abi Poole, 10. Lucy Ball, 9. Lauren Cleaver; 1. Abbey Walker, 2. Lizzie Helliwell, 3. Sarah Leighton, 4. Leanne Buckingham, 5. Olivia Rogers, 6. Clara Such, 7. Rachael Morgan, 8. Sian Harrison
Replacements: Sarah AK, Debrah Sprang, Isobel Wright, Jasmine Hare
Project 1,000 later this month
There’s just one fixture left to play in 2022 following this afternoon’s contest and it’s arguably the biggest of the season as we look to smash all the attendance records when St Neots Ladies head to Goldington Road on Saturday 17th December.
We’re pulling out all the stops to try to break into a four-figure attendance with a larger matchday schedule than normal including post-match music from Mat Roberts, matchday hospitality options and much more! Click here for all the details.
Tickets are just £2 when purchased online – get yours now by clicking here. If you’re not in Jersey supporting Mike Rayer’s side, there’s nowhere better to be than GR!
Opposition Analysis
A rival for the top-four places, Rugby Lionesses are in imperious form having initially suffered back-to-back league defeats (v Peterborough & St Neots) to start the 2022/23 NC2 Midlands (Central) Division campaign.
They have won pretty much every game since then across league and cup, securing a strong victory over Biggleswade to kickstart a run which has seen them rise to fifth in the table and with a genuine vision towards the top three places.
Ominously, they are still in the Women’s Junior Cup and edged out Milton Keynes Women last weekend in a 12-5 home victory.
Follow the team to Rugby
The match will take place at The Rugby Football Club Clubhouse on Webb Ellis Road, postcode CV22 7AU with free entry for all spectators.
If you’re not heading to Warwickshire, we’ve got you covered! Continue to show your pride for the team by joining in the conversation on matchday using #BluesFamily to share your messages of support.
Head to all our social media channels for the matchday build-up, including post-match interviews and the Player of the Match presentation. Our live feed during the match will come exclusively on Twitter!
