It was a historic day for Lincoln Ladies 2nd XV on Sunday as they played in their first ever competitive fixture against higher league opponents Mansfield in the Women’s Junior Cup.

Lincoln played with a lot of passion, desire and determination throughout the match and dug deep to battle through injuries and keep going until the final whistle.

Although Mansfield’s experience told in the end with a 102-0 victory, every single Lincoln player can hold their heads high with pride after a hard-fought battle, with some great phases of play. Lincoln were also immense in the scrum, pushing Mansfield off their own ball on numerous occasion.

Lincoln’s Forward of the Match Zoe Harper was incredible and always where she should have been in a very dependable and sold performance.


Lincoln’s Back of the Match Lily Lamplugh never gave up and made some great runs.

Sarah Fox-Fiddes was named as Lincoln’s best player by Mansfield and she was a menace with ball in hand and always made metres. It was also her first game playing at Number Eight and she did very well at the base of the scrum.

Not only was it Lincoln Ladies 2nd XV’s first ever competitive fixture, but this year also marks 30 years since the club first had a ladies team on the pitch at the former home of the Lindum. A very proud moment for the club!

After the match Lincoln Ladies 2nd XV Coach Hev Lamming said: “It was a historic day for the club putting out a Ladies 2nd XV.

“They all played for each other and never gave up. They showed grit and determination against an NC2 team that finished second in their league last season and turned down promotion.


“I couldn’t be any more proud of this team.”


Lincoln Ladies 2nd XV are now be looking forward to their first ever league game when they host Pontefract Women in Women’s NC 3 North (South) on Sunday, October 11, 2026.