With fantastic support from the Girl’s section and the wider club, Barnes ran out at BEST to face local rivals Wasps.

Sideways rain at kick off couldn’t dampen our enthusiasm for this long-awaited game and Barnes were dominant from the start. Winning the physical battles and gaining ground, it took just 8 minutes for Liv Ponsford to dance her way around defenders and get over the try line.

Wasps were quick to hit back making easy ground with Barnes giving away unnecessary penalties. Wasps found soft shoulders and got through for a try.

After that little blip, Barnes were back down in Wasps half following another great break from Liv. Wasps did briefly get the ball back, but a badly judged kick resulted in Barnes backs running in space with Meg finishing the try out wide.

Harriet Walker was carving through with ball in hand in the centres, proving uncatchable and she went over for her first ever Barnes try.

After half time Barnes found themselves deep in their own half, despite consistent big tackles from Jeanette, Rosie and Liv Branga wasps were making ground. Rosie gets in for a much needed jackal, the ball is quickly moved out to Liv who made a great break down the wing with the try finished by a pass inside to Harriet who went under the posts.

Despite a determined defensive effort, Wasps eventually find a way through to score.
Liv P scores again following a great pick up from Zoe Jeffers and break from Charlotte Bigland.

A flurry of injuries for Barnes resulted in lots of substitutions and position changes, Wasps capitalised on the disruption and broke through to score.

A powerful Wasps winger proved too strong and fast, and she broke through for 2 tries in the last 10 minutes.

A heartbreaking final score of Barnes 27 - 31 Wasps

The Coaches player was Harriet

Two forwards of the match were Jeanette and Kitty