Cooke Ladies bowed out of this seasons AIL Ladies Cup with a narrow 3 – 8 defeat by Bohemians Ladies at Shaws Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
Playing with a strong breeze behind them Cooke dominated the opening skirmishes keeping the visitors pinned in their own half but despite their best efforts, and thanks to a well organised Bohemians defence, the Belfast side failed to force their way over the line.
A single penalty was scant reward for Cooke’s territorial advantage, but with the Belfast pack dominating the breakdown they turned round at the break with a degree of confidence.
Cooke started the second half well but Bohemians managed to soak up the pressure and eventually forced their way down field. After a strong run by the Munster side’s outside centre, and quick hands from their scrum half, the Bohemians wing, Aisling Hutchings, found herself in space and was able to touch down in the corner for a decisive try.
Bohemians were definitely . . .
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