Doha Oryx ladies top league in Abu Dhabi

Tribune News Network
Doha
Doha Ladies rugby teams, The Oryx and The Trojans, participated in the Ladies Tournament held in Abu Dhabi on October 21.
Both teams played four games each during the tournament, which was the second of the season.
The Trojans started their tournament against the eventual C League winners, Tigers B, losing 24-0. Their next game against the Dubai Cones saw some awesome passing, running and tackling against a team that featured players from the A League.
The Trojans narrowly lost 19-15, but Laura Wilmot scored two tries and debutant Gemma Pace got her first ever rugby try in only her second game. The third game put Becky Fairley on the scoresheet, but the win eluded the Trojans. The team made up for a frustrating day of results with a resounding 41-0 win against Al Ain B.
Newcomer Becky Forbes scored an incredible four tries in her first ever rugby tournament which helped the Trojans defeat a team that beat them at the end of the previous tournament.
Gemma Pace was awarded the Man of the Match award for her gutsy play on the wing throughout the day.
The Oryx had one of their best tournaments for a long time with a clean sweep of four wins.
Their first game was always going to be the toughest and saw them facing Al Ain who had just come down from the A League.
Determination and excellent teamwork were rewarded with a 12-7 win in what was a closely fought, physical and tense battle.
Hollie Blenman scored both tries, linking up with new arrival Tracy Corby for some excellent footballing skills for the second.
The Oryx's day got better and better with wins against Sharks B (24 5), Sharjah (31 0) and Saracens (33 0). Hollie Blenman ran riot in the B League, scoring a total of 35 points and being awarded the Man of the Match award.
Special mention must also go to Lara Smith, Lou Gillard and Jen Franklin who made their Oryx debuts and all scored tries. The Oryx won the B League in convincing fashion and are hoping to build on their success as they play in the A League at the next tournament on November 4.