Category: Match Reports

A Historic Day for Canterbury Women

Posted on | by Becca Williams

Sunday 18 October 2026 will be a day to remember for Canterbury Women, as the club made history by fielding two women’s teams at home on the same day for the first time. Despite the wet and windy conditions, the atmosphere across both pitches was incredible, with supporters cheering on the teams and creating a fantastic sense of occasion. It was a brilliant reflection of the growth of women’s rugby at Canterbury and the hard work being put in by players, coaches and volunteers. A huge thank you goes to Women’s Head Coach Mimi Jupe for her continued commitment to the teams and the development of women’s rugby at the club.

The day was about more than rugby, with a fantastic fundraising effort led by Ellie Desborough in support of CoppaFeel!, the breast cancer awareness charity focused on educating and empowering young people. With activities including face painting, bracelet making and a raffle, the club raised an incredible £750 for the charity. Thank you to everyone who helped organise the activities, donated prizes, took part and contributed to such a worthwhile cause.

Canterbury’s 1st XV took to the main pitch to face Lordswood, securing an impressive bonus-point victory. After the previous week’s match against Medway, the team looked much more structured and organised, with a real determination to work hard for one another. From the outset, Canterbury showed how much they had taken on board in training, putting in a strong first-half performance and making Lordswood work hard for their opportunities.

Captained by Emily Moriarty, Canterbury were led brilliantly throughout the match. Emily kept the team motivated and focused, encouraging those around her even as the conditions became increasingly challenging. She also produced some incredible tackles and big hits when they were needed most, helping set the physical tone and demonstrating the determination that ran throughout the team’s performance.

The scrum started strongly, but as the game progressed, Lordswood’s size began to cause some difficulties, giving Canterbury another area to work on in training. The lineout showed encouraging improvement, while across the pitch the team continued to show commitment and resilience. Playing uphill into the wind and rain in the second half made it harder to turn possession and opportunities into points, but Canterbury persevered and continued to put pressure on Lordswood. Even when the conditions and set-piece challenges made things difficult, the team kept working for one another and found a way to get the job done.

There were some excellent individual performances throughout the match. Lydia Ticehurst controlled the game well at scrum-half, while Rachel Betteridge made strong carries and helped Canterbury gain valuable ground. El Crowe produced vital breaks and hand-offs, and Alice Hayward and Grace Rossiter worked tirelessly in defence on the wings. Evie Smith showed great awareness in finding gaps, while fly-half Robyn Gulley’s kicking game made a real impact. Layla Little, Evie Smith, Steph Roworth and Robyn Gulley all crossed the line, with Robyn also adding conversions. Steph’s try was a particularly strong forward effort, while Robyn showed excellent footwork with a lovely step on her way to scoring.

Canterbury received a yellow card just before half-time following a build-up of team penalties. However, the team refused to let this affect them. For the next ten minutes, Canterbury persevered, worked tirelessly for one another and defended resolutely, not allowing Lordswood to cross their try line. It was a fantastic display of determination and teamwork under pressure.

The individual awards recognised some outstanding performances. Emma Alleyene was named Forward of the Match after producing strong carries and helping to control the forwards, with her experience shining through on the pitch. Alice Hayward took Back of the Match for her relentless tackling, excellent defensive work on the wing and strong runs and carries — an absolute beast throughout the game. Robyn Gulley was awarded Opposition Player of the Match, chosen by Lordswood as Canterbury’s standout player. Playing at fly-half, Robyn controlled the game brilliantly, with an outstanding kicking game and leadership that stood out throughout the match.

On the second team pitch, Canterbury’s Development team took on Lordswood before facing Rye as part of the Inner Warrior Festival. From the very start of their opening match, the team looked cohesive, supporting one another brilliantly and keeping the ball moving with well-timed offloads and multiple support options. This created continuity in attack while allowing the team to apply effective line speed in defence.

Beckah Elsdon, Jess Graham, Megan Rhodes, Lola Bunting, Claudia Stephens and McKenna Larson all made strong carries, gaining valuable ground and putting the opposition under pressure. Raine Huisamen was quick around the park, distributing the ball effectively and looking for opportunities to make her own breaks. In the backs, Christine Miller brought valuable experience, organising the line in defence to close down space while giving the wingers opportunities to exploit gaps in attack. It was a genuine team effort, with every player contributing, including those coming off the bench.

The second match brought a different challenge. After a 40-minute break, injuries and increasingly difficult weather conditions tested the team’s resilience, but the players continued to work hard for one another and refused to give up. Strong carries helped Canterbury gain vital metres, and on one occasion the team came agonisingly close to scoring, only for the ball to be held up over the line. Several players also stepped into unfamiliar positions and adapted brilliantly, showing the team’s versatility and willingness to do whatever was needed for one another. Experienced players Lauren Windsor and Becky McCracken made some dominant tackles to shut down the opposition’s attacks. Canterbury defended well throughout, and although a brief lapse in concentration eventually gave Rye the opportunity they needed, the team’s determination and resilience remained clear.

Across both games, there were plenty of positives to build on, including the team’s support play, tackling, strong ball carrying and growing confidence. Developing attacking structure, maintaining line speed and continuing to strengthen the set piece will be key areas to work on in training. For many players, it was their first time playing together, while some were making their very first appearance in rugby and the majority were playing their first match for Canterbury. To see the team combine so well, adapt to challenges and grow in confidence throughout the day was fantastic.

Megan Rhodes was a standout performer, making powerful carries in the forwards and scoring three tries across the day. Vice-captain Raine Huisamen led well on the pitch and also got herself on the scoresheet. McKenna Larson was named Forward of the Match in recognition of her powerful carries and hard work throughout the day, while Laura Howes took Back of the Match after putting in two very good performances on the wing across both games. The results were only one part of the story; the progress, teamwork and confidence shown by the Development team made it a hugely positive day for the squad.

From the 1st XV’s bonus-point victory to the Development team’s determination and progress, Sunday was a fantastic showcase of women’s rugby at Canterbury. Two teams playing at home on the same day for the first time, an incredible crowd supporting both pitches and £750 raised for CoppaFeel! made it a truly memorable occasion. A huge thank you to every player, coach, volunteer, supporter and fundraiser who helped make the day such a success. It was a proud moment for Canterbury Women and a brilliant sign of what the future holds for women’s rugby at the club.

Barnes Wait Goes On

Posted on | by David Haigh

BARNES 34 CANTERBURY 32

by David Haigh

Barnes has been a land of lost opportunity for Canterbury in recent seasons and, once again, they missed out. Leading at half time and deep into the second half, they were beaten by a converted try five minutes from the end. Full marks to the home side for grasping that late reprieve, but Canterbury’s loss of concentration was complicit in their own downfall. A botched restart and a penalty gave Barnes the territory needed for the catch and drive try which brought the scores level. Their fly half, who had not had a great day with the boot, this time found the target to snatch the win. The city side started well, with hooker Lucas Eule finishing a driving maul and Lewis Hollidge converting. The first half then became a cagey affair with Barnes, although prone to conceding penalties, hitting back with tries from their bustling centre and a second from the fly half’s neat break and off load which was converted. By the break, however, the city side had restored their lead, Euele getting a second try, via an effective catch and drive and Hollidge’s conversion, plus a 38th minute penalty goal making it 17-12. They extended that early in the second half after Barnes collected a yellow card and were punished by a piercing run from Kurt Heatherley and clever sidesteps by Presley Farrance for a try under the posts, converted by Hollidge. Barnes responded with an unconverted touchdown, however, and building a decisive lead proved difficult. Canterbury did produce a fourth try from Max McCormack but that was countered by two from the home side, all the scores down to heavy duty forward effort. A Hollidge penalty goal going into the final ten minutes left the city side defending a slender five point advantage but that, frustratingly, proved beyond them and they had to settle for two bonus points to hold on to sixth place in National 2 East.

Canterbury: K.Heatherley, M.Campbell, H.Sloan, W.Waddington, G.Jones, L.Hollidge, P.Farrance, D.Huntley, L.Eule, O.Frostick, J.De Vries, J.Stephens, G.Trapp, R.Thomas, M.McCormack. Replacements: C.Macmillan, S.Rogers, G.Roberts, R.Burden, A.Ashley-Jones

v Barnes - 17 Oct 2026

Canterbury Pushed All The Way

Posted on | by Alice Hayward

CANTERBURY 34 LEICESTER LIONS 31

Match report by David Haigh

Late defensive heroics from Canterbury were needed before they inched their way to this narrow National 2 East victory. In the end, the difference between the sides was Owain Collins’ 68th minute penalty goal as bottom of the table Lions pushed the city side all the way. When Canterbury scored two tries in the first nine minutes of the game there were few clues about the battle to come. During that spell the visitors, a side with only one win in the current campaign, leaked penalties and came under heavy pressure. Wing Garry Jones got the first score as the city backs created an overlap; scrum half Presley France sold a beautiful dummy to grab the second which Collins converted for a twelve point lead. If that bred complacency in the city ranks it was soon knocked out of them as the Lions, spurred by a lively back row, roared back and by half time were seven points ahead and had a try bonus point. A clever run by centre Ahren Crowley for a try converted by Max Titchener made the first dent in Canterbury’s confidence and after they lost possession at a lineout Lions drew level with a score from wing Neil Machiels. Their hard carrying pack did the work before they won the lead in the 34th minute with the first of wing Matt Price’s three tries. But, as half time approached, the city side appeared to have limited the damage when Farrance exploited a gap as his pack mauled towards the line and Collins converted. That relief, however, was short lived as a poor handling error let in Price from the last play of the half and Titchener added his third conversion. The bounce came back into the city sides game at the start of the second half and when Lions skipper Ethan Godefroy was yellow carded five minutes in they took full advantage. Space was quickly made for Jones’second touchdown and then a powerful driving maul was completed by centre Will Waddington. Collins conversion nudged his side back into a seven point lead but this game was far from settled. A fitful Canterbury succumbed to Price’s hat trick try, although there were questions about its validity as defenders swarmed over him, and Titchener’s kick made it 31-31. A break by outstanding flanker Ryley Thomas won the territory which led to the decisive Collins penalty goal but it was Lions who were pressing for a winning try in the final frantic minutes.
Not even their late introduction of former England international Tom Varndell from the bench could break Canterbury’s stout resistance.

Canterbury: K.Heatherley, G.Roberts, W.Waddington. L.Hollidge, G.Jones, O.Collins, P.Farrance, C.Macmillan, L.Eule, O.Frostick, R.Burden, J.Stephens, G.Trapp, R.Thomas, M.McCormack. Replacements: S.Rogers, D.Huntley, J.De Vries, H.Sloan. M.Campbell.

v Leicester Lions - 10 Oct 2026

Match Report: Zingari v Folkestone II’s

Posted on | by Becca Williams

Match Report. 10.10.26

Canterbury 5th v Folkestone 2nd

Canterbury5th 64pts. Folkstone 2nd 26 pts.

In their third outing of the season the Zingari took on a formidable Folkestone 2nd team in their Kent rural league in this hotly contested encounter. From the kick off it looked  as if Folkestone had come to play setting up a series of rucks and mauls before burrowing over the try line from short range, and with the following conversion made their intensions clear. Canterbury did not panic at this early set back instead their forwards increased their work rate driving deep into Folkstone territory before sending the ball down the line for wing Michael Howard to touch down in the corner. The deficit was wiped out when a quickly taken penalty found Rob Horan in mid field cutting through for the Zingari’s second try. With their noses in front the forwards found a new confidence winning quick ball at the breakdown, and soon had Folkestone stretched with centre Henry Collins on hand  to touch down near the posts for the converted try. This was repeated a few minutes later when the Zingari forwards turned over a ball in a ruck sending the ball wide for Collins second converted try on the stroke of half-time.

The Zingari had built a comfortable half-time cushion but were in no mood to give up the initiative, pressing hard from the start they created an opening for Horan for his second try of the afternoon that he converted himself. Folkestone who had been under the cosh suddenly revived their forwards taking control and driving deep into Canterbury territory pinning Canterbury on their own line, before the elevatable breakthrough for a well taken try. Again, the city sides response was swift, the forwards providing quick clean ball the backs used to great effect, and it was that man Collins on hand to collect his hat-trick only a few minutes later winning a foot race to touch down again for his fourth converted try. Folkestone after this setback stuck to their guns using their forwards, rallied again pressuring the city line before breaking through to claim a converted try back. However, it was the city side who had the last word with late replacement Cajo Deketh making his debut breaking through for this first try converted by that sure footed boot of Rob Horan to wind up the proceedings.

Match Report: Leigh v Deacons

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Match Report: Leigh 27 – 19 Canterbury Deacons

The Deacons travelled to Leigh on Saturday and were the better side for long periods of a game the scoreline has no business representing.

Canterbury set the tone early doors, parking themselves in Leigh’s half for the first fifteen to twenty minutes before finally cashing in with a converted try. That control lasted another five or ten minutes before a lapse let Leigh in, and they made the most of it ruthlessly, scoring three tries in a hurry to turn the game around. Half time arrived with Leigh 19-7 up, a scoreline that flattered the home side given how much of the half they’d spent defending the Deacons attack.

The second half was where things got interesting. The Deacons came out swinging, and got a helping hand when a Leigh winger took “turning the game around” a little too literally, flipping an attacker clean onto his head and earning himself ten minutes in the bin for his trouble. Canterbury made the extra man count, scoring twice to level things up at 19 apiece. In the closing stages, the Deacons were still camped on Leigh’s line, pushing hard for one more score to bring the gap back down. It wasn’t quite enough to find a winning route home, and Leigh snuck a late try and a penalty to close it out 27-19.

There was no mistaking which side did more of the attacking across the eighty minutes, though. A quick word for the man with the whistle too, who kept a notably tight rein on the King’s English out there, with a few choice words here and there proving costly in ten-metre penalties along the way which made for a decent story for the clubhouse afterwards.

Credit where it’s due to a Leigh side who played in great spirit all afternoon, in what was a proper, hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams.

This was a performance that deserved more than the scoreline gave it. The Deacons are building nicely, with real consistency coming through the squad and some strong individual performances emerging week on week. Plenty to build on heading into next week’s away trip to Old Gravesendians and Vigo 2nds, and what comes next for this team is shaping up to be an exciting watch.

Tries: Stan, James, Alex
Player of the Match: Nigel, an absolute machine through the pack all day.

Match Report: Pilgrims v Beccehamians

Posted on | by Becca Williams

Pilgrims 48

Beccehamians 10

By Dan Gill

The pilgrims welcomed Beccehamians to the MTG for their first home game of the season and quickly set about imposing themselves on the visitors with robust defence and direct attacking play.
A couple of early opportunities were spurned as the home side were penalised when in promising positions which allowed Beccehamians to clear their lines. It was from one such kick that the first score arrived when winger Max Campbell leapt high and expertly slapped the ball back into the field of play for fullback Gabe Roberts to collect, he chipped in behind and outpaced the cover to score and give the pilgrims a deserved lead, 5-0.
Roberts was again involved as the city side doubled their lead- great handling by the backline put him in space and his fine footwork and offload sent Max Campbell in for a try.
The forwards were the architects of the final score of the half when they caught and drove a lineout from 10meteres out, Al Evans broke blind and fed flyhalf Luke Talbot who powered over from close range, 15-0 Half time.
The second half started well for the pilgrims with the same combination again to the fore with Al Evans powerful run stopped short only for Talbot to dive over for a bonus point converted try, 22-0.
Pilgrims positive play was let down by an increasing penalty count which saw Beccehamians on the scoreboard when they kicked to the corner and mauled over the resulting 5m lineout, 22-5.
Pilgrims response was positive and after great defensive work by centre Jordan constant, turnover ball was moved wide well and Archie English cantered over for a converted score, 29-5.
Beccehamians were finding it difficult to exit and a poor clearance kick was expertly returned by the fleet footed Roberts who beat a number of defenders before sending Barney Smith away to score, 36-5.
From the resulting kick off, Beccehamians kicked long but found only Steve ‘Frenchie’ Hopkinson who went on a powerful length of the field run that was stopped agonisingly short of being the try of the day when he was bundled into touch just 5 meters short of the line. The ball was reclaimed from the lineout and eventually found its way to Barney smith who finished well out wide for his 2nd of the day. 43-5.
Beccehamians never gave up and their scrappy performance and persistence was rewarded with a second try following a lost lineout, pilgrims again infringed unescesarily and Beccehamians were able to dive over from close range, 43-10.
The home side had the final say when skipper Al Evans powered his way over looking to bring up 50, but the conversion was narrowly missed meaning the game finished 48-10 in the pilgrims favour. The pilgrims welcome Sevenoaks to the MTG next weekend for what is always a closely contested encounter.

Match Report: Sittingbourne II’s v Zingari

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Match Report. 26.09.26

Sittingbourne 2nd v Canterbury 5th

Sittingbourne 2nd 45   Canterbury5th 19pts

In the second game of their season the Zingari met their match against a heavy well drilled Sittingbourne pack. Sittingbourne imposed themselves from the start their heavier pack dominated the set piece with devastating effect driving deep into Canterbury territory for them to touch down in the corner. This was followed by a succession of scrums that forced Canterbury to defend drawing in players thus leaving the gaps out wide for the Sittingbourne backs to exploited with some powerful direct running. This bore fruit with two more quick converted tries within the first ten minutes.. Sittingbourne looked in control and a rout looked more than possible, but in true Zingari style their forward upped their game, although never looking comfortable they secured some ball at the set piece  that the backs could work with. First was Brad Alchurch breaking loose sweeping aside the opposition to go over near the posts, and with Robs conversion Canterbury were on the board. More was to follow with Canterbury securing position in the loose sent the ball down the line before cutting back inside picked up by Alchurch for another devastating run to touch down out wide. Sittingbourne aware of the city’s potential  in the loose reverted to their forward  play driving deep into Canterbury territory before breaching the city line for a converted try. Then a few minutes later tried again setting up several scrums a few meters from the city line before being awarded a penalty try on the line. However, it was Canterbury who had the last word of the half winning a loose ball and feeding Jake Vowell who set off on a tackle breaking run from mid-field ending  up under the posts, and with Rob Horan conversion Canterbury were still in touch with a two-score difference.

The second half saw Sittingbourne set off as they started the first, aware of the Zingari’s potential in the loose they kept the ball tight setting up a position a few feet from the city line before bludgeon their way over. They tried the same tactic again but this time Canterbury held the line and Sittingbourne came wide and with Canterbury committed found the gap out wide for an unconverted try. Nobody wanted what happened next, a Canterbury player sustained an injury, and after a considerable time delay it was decided to stop the game, bringing an end to a hard competitive encounter.

Match Report: Nine Try Feast

Posted on | by David Haigh

CANTERBURY 59 HAVANT 34

by David Haigh

This was Octoberfest with a difference as Canterbury celebrated their first home win of the season with a blast of nine tries. Wing Garry Jones got a hat trick and young fly half Owain Collins ended with a personal haul of nineteen points in a Man of the Match performance. Havant made their own festive contribution with six touchdowns but the city side, despite conceding the first score, never looked in danger of defeat. A back division, benefiting from the return of some experienced players, accounted for seven of the Canterbury tries while Collins’ accuracy from the tee was in stark contrast to the visitors unproductive goal kicking. Havant’s most effective weapon, a well marshaled rolling mauL, brought them an early lead through Aden Brassington’s try, but that was the first and last time they were in front. Crisp and inventive work by the backs saw Jones coast over the line twice inside the first fifteen minutes and, with the pack winning the battle of the breakdown, Canterbury looked comfortable. A third try came when right wing Olly Ashley-Jones cashed in on the visitors failure to clear a kick. Collins was on song with all the conversions to push them sixteen points ahead by the end of the first quarter. The downside to the city side’s game was conceding penalties and gifting Havant the territory to exploit their mauling skills. They took full advantage with unconverted tries from front row men Sam Shepherd and Vince Brandon. However, two tries in the minutes either side of half time put Canterbury back on firm ground. Riley Burden burrowed over in the 39th minute to claim the bonus point score; from the second half kick off the ball was palmed to flanker Riley Thomas who stormed away before sending George Trapp under the posts. Topped up by the conversions the city side led 35-15, leaving Havant with a catch up job that was beyond them. They did pull back seven points through a well constructed Will Perry try and Reuben Knight conversion, but another powerful run from Thomas set up Ashley-Jones for his second touchdown and a Collins break led to Harry Sloan’s straight run in. Great footwork by Collins brought him the final city score and his seventh conversion. Late replies from Havant came from Wesley Dugan and Ben Chambers, with one converted, but Canterbury were out sight by then.

Canterbury: K.Heatherley, O.Ashley-Jones, W.Waddington, H.Sloan, G.Jones, O.Collins, P.Farrance, C.Macmillan, L.Eule, O.Frostick, R.Burden, J.Stephens, G.Trapp, R.Thomas, M.McCormack. Replacements: T.Williams, D.Huntley, S.Rogers, J.D Vries, L.Hollidge.

v Havant - 3 October 2026

Match Report: Pilgrims v Tonbridge Juddians II’s

Posted on | by Becca Williams

By Dan Gill

PILGRIMS 21

Tonbridge Judds 21

The pilgrims first league outing of the season saw them travel to The Slade for what looked on paper to be one of their toughest fixtures of the season.
This year’s squad is a promising mix of youth and experience with some promising young players looking to showcase their talent alongside some established stalwarts.
After an even opening few minutes it was 2 of the more experienced heads who combined well- centre Jordan Contant spotted a mis-match in midfield which he exploited well to make space for fullback Kurt Heatherley who powered through a gap before deftly offloading to promising young hooker Lucas Eule who had too much pace for the covering defence and dotted down beside the posts for the first Pilgrims try of the season. With Slingsby converting, 0-7.
TJ’s were able to level the score soon after as pilgrims ill discipline cost them with 3 penalties conceded in quick succession allowing them to move down the slope and exploit space out wide to break through and score, 7-7.
Pilgrims’ response was positive and a series of strong drives by the forwards saw TJ’s infringe at the breakdown in an attempt to slow their momentum. The penalty was kicked deep into the TJs 22 and after Charlie Mumford and Olly Docherty secured the lineout, skipper Al Evans powered over from close range, skittling home defenders en-route to pilgrims 2nd try. 7-14.
Pilgrims thought they had a 3rd try after a great break by scrum half Barnaby Smith, but he was judged to have infringed in trying to recycle the ball for what looked a certain try which allowed TJ’s to clear their lines.
They soon made the Pilgrims pay when another flurry of quick penalties against them saw TJs power over from close range themselves to tie the score at 14-14.
After regrouping under the posts the pilgrims came out firing and put TJs under pressure for the remainder of the half. Strong tackles by flankers Stevie Hodgekinson and Matt Oliff were complimented by strong carries by props Everatt and Oladeji. The live-wire half back pairing of Smith and Slingsby used the quick ball effectively and only desperate TJs defending prevented further scores until a great kick through by Heatherley was chased brilliantly by centre Archie English and only illegal TJs defending prevented him scoring a deserved try, put the referee instead awarded a penalty try and reduced TJs to 14 men. 14-21 HT.
The second half saw pilgrims spurn an early chance to extend their lead with handling errors letting them down before TJs returned to 15. They hit back almost immediately by applying pressure through penalties which put the city side on the back foot. Some desperate Pilgrims defending couldn’t prevent TJs leveling the score, and this was compounded by Archie English receiving a yellow card for foul play in the lead up to the score. 21-21.
A number of Pilgrims penalties saw TJs come close to scoring again, but solid defence saw them turn the ball over on their own line and Jordan Constants cool head saw him run the ball out from under his own posts to make 20 meters. The backs moved the ball wide and put wingman Harvey Ingram into space. He raced away but was dragged down just short of the line and judged by the referee to have illegally held onto the ball. Judds cleared their lines and again applied pressure to pilgrims defence before they again turned the ball over and kicked the ball long. The fast pace of the game then saw the referee suffer a calf injury, which as the game had reached the 60 minute mark and with no other society official available, meant the game ended at that point with the score all square at 21-21. Pilgrims will feel they should have been at least 2 tries to the good at this point, while Judds had momentum when the game was prematurely halted meaning the return fixture later in the season promises an encounter not to be missed.
The Pilgrims welcome Beccehamians to the MTG for their first home fixture of the season next Saturday and gives supporters their first opportunity to see some promising young players.

Match Report: Women’s 1st XV v Medway

Posted on | by Becca Williams

By El Crowe

Canterbury Women V Medway, 12-39 27/09/26

Our first league game of the season saw us welcome Medway to Canterbury.

A tough first half saw us go into the break 0–29 down, but the ladies showed plenty of character to fight back in the second half.

Evieleigh Smith crossed for her debut try, converted by Robyn Gulley, before El Crowe added a second to bring the final score to 12–39.

There’s lots to work on, but plenty of positives and takeaways as we continue to build as a squad.

A huge welcome to our four debutants: Evieleigh Smith, Freya Hopkins, Steph Roworth and Lottie Des’Ascoyne!

Back of the Match
Freya Hopkins
A brilliant impact off the bench on the wing, with some excellent tackles and strong carries.

Forward of the Match
Ellie Desborough
Ellie came on in the backs before moving to flanker. Playing the position for the first time for Canterbury, she impressed with some excellent counter-rucking and turnovers.

Opposition Player of the Match
Teagan Febery
A solid performance on the wing for Canterbury, including some big hits.

A tough result, but the cobwebs are officially blown off. Now we rebuild, learn and go again.