Broughton Park Women’s 1st XV vs Lincoln Ladies – Match Report (Christmas Jumper Day)
Christmas Jumper Day brought a brilliant festive atmosphere to Broughton Park, with the club hosting four home fixtures and supporters turning out in style despite the winter weather. The early kick-off saw Broughton Park Women’s 1st XV welcome Lincoln Ladies, who made the long journey west determined to leave with a result.
Lincoln struck early, crossing after just five minutes, but Broughton Park responded superbly with a converted try to take a 7–5 lead. The visitors regained momentum with two well‑taken scores, edging ahead as the first half progressed. Park continued to battle hard and closed the gap to 14–20 at halftime, keeping themselves firmly in contention.
The second half produced an exciting spell of end‑to‑end rugby, with both sides creating opportunities and showing real attacking intent. Broughton Park pushed relentlessly, crossing for another try to keep the pressure on, but Lincoln held firm defensively and finished strongly to secure the win after a fast, competitive contest largely fought in the middle third of the pitch.
Despite the result, it was a performance full of energy, determination and excellent passages of play from the Park women — all set against a fantastic club atmosphere on a special day at Hough End.
Christmas Jumper Day brought a brilliant festive atmosphere to Broughton Park, with the club hosting four home fixtures and supporters turning out in style despite the winter weather. The early kick-off saw Broughton Park Women’s 1st XV welcome Lincoln Ladies, who made the long journey west determined to leave with a result.
Lincoln struck early, crossing after just five minutes, but Broughton Park responded superbly with a converted try to take a 7–5 lead. The visitors regained momentum with two well‑taken scores, edging ahead as the first half progressed. Park continued to battle hard and closed the gap to 14–20 at halftime, keeping themselves firmly in contention.
The second half produced an exciting spell of end‑to‑end rugby, with both sides creating opportunities and showing real attacking intent. Broughton Park pushed relentlessly, crossing for another try to keep the pressure on, but Lincoln held firm defensively and finished strongly to secure the win after a fast, competitive contest largely fought in the middle third of the pitch.
Despite the result, it was a performance full of energy, determination and excellent passages of play from the Park women — all set against a fantastic club atmosphere on a special day at Hough End.
Final score: 24 - 32
