Captain Fran Hunt scored Vagas first try of the new season

After back-to-back promotions, Vagabonds Ladies began life in RFUW Championship North Two with a 29-10 defeat at Morpeth on Saturday.

Tries from captain Fran Hunt and Cassie Watterson meant the game was finely balanced 10-10 at half-time, before Morpeth took control.

Coach Darrin Cook said: "It was a strong first-half performance but we tired towards the end."

The victory sees Morpeth climb to third and Vagabonds sit sixth.

Newcastle-based Novocastrians Ladies lead the table with 18 points, having won all four of their matches.

Cook continued: "We've stepped up another level this year, so we will have some tough challenges ahead. We have a great team spirit and will come out fighting in our next match."

"We're only two leagues below the National Premiership, so as a club we are definitely heading in the right direction."

The Manx side will now welcome Sheffield on 13 November. The match will be played at the new Ballafletcher facility.

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