The Bolton Amazons girls travelled to Oldham to join other teams in the Northern Girls Network cluster held at Oldham. Approximately eight other clubs attended the event from all over the North West.

The girls' first match was v Littleborough who have strong girls teams historically. The Bolton girls joined forces with six girls from Glossop RUFC, which is normal for these types of events to allow clubs with fewer girls to play matches.

Bolton started the stronger with Iona scoring two tries in the first half and converting one of them herself. Littleborough replied with a try of their own to make the half time score 12-5 to the Amazons.

In the second half the lineup was changed to allow for the Glossop girls to play and although the combined Amazons and Glossop girls put up a good contest, Littleborough won the second half, scoring four unanswered tries to make the final score 12-29.

Isabel, playing her first game for the club, settled in well, putting some good tackles in. Felicity, Eilidh and Aisha drove well in the rucks and, as ever, Betty, Iona and Holly tackled bravely.

The second game was a joint venture with Rochdale RUFC against combined teams from Crewe and Nantwich, Eccles and Aldwinians. Bolton and Rochdale turned out too strong for their combined opposition. Tries by Iona, Holly (2), Isabel, Eilidh and Betty and a try by one of the Rochdale girls made the final score 35-0.

Standout players were Iona and Erin who made some great runs, supported by Betty and Holly. Aisha playing on the wing, made some good weaving runs but just couldn't get over the try line.

Isabel scored her first try for the club in her first ever match. That, along with her confidence tackling and hard work, earned her the players' player, coach's player and captain's player of the match. A hat trick of awards in your first match isn't bad!

Erin picked up the vice captain's award for her support and weaving runs.

Next week the girls travel to Winnington Park in Cheshire for the Lancs Challenge v Chester and the host club.