RUGBY: Grantham schoolgirls retain county title

Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School under-15s have become Lincolnshire County Schools champions for the second year in succession.

The girls retained their title by winning the tournament hosted by Sleaford Rugby club.

Pictured from left are, back – Annabelle Marriott, Georgia Staines, Ellie Kirke, Josie Fox, Lauren Falconer and Georgia Coyle; front – Jemima Nambo, Jenna Draycott, Hannah Sharp, Kate Davis-Bavin, Rhiannon Davies, Charlotte Hibbert-Smith and Katie Knott.

l Three of the KGGS team were selected to represent the Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire under-15 squad this season. Georgia, Hannah and Kate, who all play for Newark RFC, have helped the NLD team remain undefeated all season.

The trio were also picked to try out for the East Midlands under-15 squad, with Kate being successful and winning selection. She attended her first training camp last weekend.