Match Report: Malton & Norton RUFC U18 Girls vs. Selby RUFC U18 Girls
Final Score: Malton & Norton 24 – 79 Selby CAPPED at 0 - 50 (Friendly thereafter)
A fantastic showcase of U18 girls' rugby took place under shifting conditions, starting under overcast skies before turning into a clear, sunny afternoon. Right from the start, Malton showed incredible positivity, resilience, and a brilliant attitude, keeping their energy up and continuing to play hard. With Malton lacking props, the match was played with uncontested scrums, and a genuine highlight of the day was the outstanding sportsmanship shown by Selby players who guest-starred for Malton to ensure both teams could play.
The game was defined by fast-paced attacking play, slick offloading from the Selby team, and determined scramble defense from Malton. Highlighted by strong work from the forward pods and rapid offloads, a great team effort with brilliant support play from Jemima and Scarlett paved the way for Georgia to crash over the try line. One of the defensive moments of the match came when Milly produced a superb jackal on Selby's own 5-meter line to win the turnover before breaking away to run the full length of the pitch. Even as Selby built a firm lead, Malton fought back admirably, taking advantage of a tired Selby side to attack with enthusiasm and run in multiple late tries—including standout scores under the posts from guest player Emily Cooper-Illingworth.