Newbury Ladies marked 25 years of women’s rugby at the club with a much-needed 36-5 win over rivals Reading Abbey. There was a lot riding on the contest, which also served to mark a momentous milestone for the ladies’ teams, with winless Reading Abbey providing a presentable opportunity for second-bottom Blues to continue their recent resurgence. The hosts showed no signs of nerves and took the lead after a dominant opening period when Becks Reeves went over. With returning captain Lizzie Harris enjoying a storming game, Newbury extended their lead to 12-0 after Reeves crossed for the second t…
