Shropshire Star

Clee Hill’s Leila Webster on the charge Picture: Trevor Patchett

Clee Hill Women dug deep to make it two wins from two outings in rugby's NC3 South West (North).

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A hard-fought battle away at Kidderminster ended with Clee heading home with the points following a 17-12 success.

Leigh Bowen led the victory charge with two tries, while Fern Bayliss also touched down.

Kidderminster made it a tough afternoon for their visitors while both side had to contend with a change of pitch with 15 minutes of the opening half left to play following an injury to one of the home players.

And it was Clee who struck first when Bowen managed to get over the line for an unconverted try just before half-time.

Kidderminster came back strong after the break but it was Clee who struck again when Bayliss touched down. Emily Edwards added the conversion to make it 12-0.

The home rallied and cut the deficit with an unconverted try.

But the visitors responded and some brilliant hands from the backs and a pop pass from Sammy Harper resulted in Bowen going over for her second try of the day.

Kidderminster came back again with a converted try to make it 17-12 but there was to be no dramatic comeback as Clee saw the game out.