12/10/2026
Basingstoke Women Secure Impressive Home League Victory!
Basingstoke Women marked their first home league game of the season with a commanding performance against Andover Ladies. Seven tries saw Basingstoke home, coming out 45-17 winners.
A hard-fought battle from the outset saw Basingstoke break the deadlock after 15 minutes. Superb offloading through the forward pack set up Lola Smith to cross on the left, 15 metres in from touch. The score was met with a mighty “Broar” from the men’s squad supporting on the sidelines; a cheer that echoed across the pitch for every one of Basingstoke's seven tries.
Ellis Forsyth's first score of the day just before the break saw the hosts head into half-time with a well-deserved 10–0 lead.
Basingstoke introduced their full bench for the second half, maintaining high intensity and relentless drive. That pressure paid off with five further tries, including scores from Megan Walsh, Mia Chandler, and Rebecca Hope, alongside two more from Forsyth. Jess Richards added five conversions to seal the victory.
Andover fought back valiantly with three second-half tries, capitalizing on the open space when both teams agreed to finish the match 14-a-side.
With four wins from four, including two from two in the league, Basingstoke Women have laid a fantastic foundation for the rest of the campaign.
