Beckenham 29 vs TWRUFC Ladies 1st XV 43

19th Oct 2025, KO 14:00

Beckenham - Away

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Match Report

Thanet Wanderers Ladies produced a superb all-round performance on Sunday to claim a 43- 29 away victory over Beckenham 2nd XV in challenging, rain-soaked conditions. Despite travelling with only 14 players, the Wanderers showed tremendous grit, teamwork, and skill to secure another deserved league win.

Beckenham kicked off, but Thanet wasted no time asserting themselves. Neave Evan’s powerful early carry set the tone, driving deep into the home side’s territory. Sustained attacking pressure followed through Ella Thurman-Newell, Rebecca Dixon, Sorcha Maddison, and Helen Hollinsworth, before Gee Cordell broke from the base and linked beautifully with Amy Fowler who dived over in the corner for the opening score.

Beckenham responded with a try of their own, but Thanet hit back quickly, Neave Evans charging over in the corner for her first of three tries on the day, with Tabs Raymonde adding the conversion to make it 12–5. Soon after, Chloe Siddall and Tabs Raymonde combined brilliantly down the right flank, with Tabs Raymonde finishing off the move to extend the lead to 17–5.

The rain began to fall heavily, but it didn’t slow Thanet’s momentum As Thanet’s forwards took control, The front row led by Emily Williams was outstanding, their dominant scrummaging gave wanderers a solid platform throughout. Vicky Flower and Rebecca Hewitt were relentless in contact carrying hard and leading the defensive line. Beckenham crossed again, but Wanderers kept their composure. A fine team move involving Sophia Richardson, Neave Evans, and Tabs Raymonde ended with Neave Evans touching down for her second, Tabs Raymonde converting for 24–10. Moments later, Gee Cordell broke free from deep, showing pace and strength to score under the posts. Tabs Raymonde adding the extras for a 31–10 halftime lead.

In the second half, Thanet’s dominance continued. Neave Evans completed her hat-trick with a storming run through the Beckenham defence, before Tabs Raymonde added her second of the game following excellent interplay with Sophia Richardson and Neave Evans. Chloe Siddall converted to make it 42–10.

Beckenham battled hard in the final stages, scoring a series of tries as injuries reduced Thanet to 12 players. A brief stoppage saw the game moved to another pitch for player safety, but Wanderers refused to yield. Strong defence from Fleur Moat, who returned to the squad and impressed with her positional play and confident runs, helped Thanet hold firm and close out the match for a 43–29 victory that showcased their resilience and togetherness.

Coach Patrick Liddle said:

“Really proud of the performance from the ladies today. Turning up with 14 players is always going to be tough, but the team pulled together brilliantly, applied what we’ve been working on in training, and came away with a thoroughly deserved win.”

Forward of the Match: Fleur Moat recently back in the side and made a big impact with her strong carries and tireless support play.

Back of the Match: Tabs Raymonde influential in attack and defence, controlling the game, scoring, converting, and leading the backline with maturity.

Special Mentions: Neave Evans outstanding hat-trick performance, leading the charge from the front. Vicky Flower played a full 80 minutes in demanding conditions, showing consistency and commitment. Chloe Siddall scored and converted in her final game for Thanet before moving on to play at a higher level with Thurrock; the club wishes her every success.