Bolton Ladies RFC 40 - Buxton Ladies 10: BOLTON Ladies beat Buxton Ladies 40-10 in their first game fo the season.

With captain Adele Ryan leading from the front, Bolton showed early form by holding a much heavier Buxton pack with intense tackling.

Catherine Higgins dazzled with her pace, scoring two tries in either half, with Justine Kirkham-Meyers and Georina Callahan adding one each. Selena Briscoe impressed with her goal kicking, posting four from five attempts.

Performances were impressive all round, but player of the match was Bernie Higgins.

Bolton train on Wednesdays from 7.30pm. For details contact Marc Simon on 07832357832 or Adele Ryan on 07786006788.