Quins Ladies maintained pressure at the set-piece and were rewarded as Kyra Howell snapped up a loose line-out ball, powering through the scattered Millwall defence to score.

Quins Ladies contest the line-out

Although Millwall continued to battle on valiantly, the first half saw Quins Ladies run in three more tries. Half-time score Millwall Venus 0 – Harlequin Ladies 21.

The Ladies kept up the relentless onslaught during the second half, scoring a further five tries. However, Millwall remained defiant to the end and were finally rewarded as fly –half, Dee McDonald broke through the Quins defence and powered down the wing for a last minute try.

Final Score: Millwall Venus 5 – Harlequin Ladies 58.

Next week the Ladies commence their league campaign, facing old adversaries Hove at Roehampton Vale, KO 2.30pm.

Tries:- Ellie Saunders (2), Terri Buzzeo (2), Katy Strudwick (2), Kyra Howell, Amy Gibbons, Chevonne Rennison, Kate Sinfield.
Conversions:- Amy Gibbons (4)

Forward of the Match – Kay Rees
Back of the Match – Katy Strudwick

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