Bishop’s Stortford beat Datchworth Ferns 49-7 in Women’s NC Midlands 3 (East)

Bishop’s Stortford scored seven converted tries to register a 49-7 home success over Datchworth Ferns on Sunday (November 10).

The hosts did not take long to get on the scoreboard in the Women’s NC Midlands 3 (East) contest as captain Jasmin Bice touched down under the posts, with Rebekah Coppen kicking her first of seven conversions.

The visitors responded quickly with a converted try of their own from a breakaway, but that was as good as it got for them as Stortford took charge.

The home team scored three more converted tries before half time as Keira Chadburn, Sarah Harvey and Georgia Butler all dotted down.

Stortford continued where they left off at the start of the second period as Coppen claimed a five-pointer before adding the extras once more.

Donna McDonald claimed the hosts’ sixth five-pointer of the afternoon before a flowing move was rounded off by Harvey. Coppen maintained her 100% conversion record to complete the scoring.

Sally Howell and Coppen were named forward and back of the match respectively while Stortford were pleased to welcome back Carley Day and Lorell Jordan from long-term injuries. There was also a debut for Ria Lee.