Rugby: St Neots Ladies edge Olney in hard-fought home victory

St Neots Rugby Club’s Ladies side pulled off a determined win at The Common on Sunday, overcoming a strong Olney team in a closely contested match.

Full Time: St Neots 17 – 12 Olney

Despite facing one of the tougher opponents in their league, St Neots put in a powerful performance to secure a 17–12 victory in front of their home crowd.

Phoebe Fullerton crossed the line twice, giving the hosts valuable momentum, while Hazel Petch added another try to keep St Neots ahead. Beth Jordan converted one of the scores, providing what proved to be a crucial two points in a match where every moment mattered.

Olney kept the pressure on throughout, but St Neots’ defensive grit and control in key phases ensured the win stayed on home turf.