Ulster Select XV welcome Midwest Thrunderbirds

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An Ulster Select women’s side entertained American touring side, the Midwest Thunderbirds, on Saturday afternoon at Malone Rugby Club.

The Thunderbirds have been touring as part of their 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup trip and have already had wins at the Donnybrook Tens Tournament and against Railway Union.

The Ulster select side was a mix of youth and experience and the game gave the Ulster Women’s new coaching team a chance to asses their charges in a competitive environment.

Unfortunately for the tourists, the Ulster Select side proved too strong racing to an early lead. Veteran Amy Graham got the ball rolling with a typically robust try out wide to be quickly followed by Sorcha Mac Laihmin,who blasted over close to the posts. Vicky Irwin converted the second to give Ulster a 12 – 0 lead.

Hard working Emma Jordan jinked and rolled her way over the line for Ulster’s . . .

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