KEIGHLEY Cougars Women have reformed this year, and they played their first game on Sunday afternoon.
They visited Batley ARLFC for a development friendly, and if all of their games are like this one was, it will certainly a memorable comeback into the ladies fold for Cougars.
With ex-Bradford Dudley Hill coach Darren Collins in charge, and club stalwart Saima Hussain playing for them in the centres once again, Keighley squeezed into a 14-12 half-time lead at the weekend over at Staincliffe Fields.
Saima Hussain slides over to score a try for Cougars Women in the first half on Sunday. (Image: JT Sports Media.)
But the home side hit back in the second half, and a late penalty was enough to separate the sides, Batley claiming a thrilling 26-24 win.
It was a wonderful effort from Keighley, given the team were only formed just seven weeks ago.
To learn about what Cougars are looking to achieve with their all new women’s and girls’ programme, please see below:
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