Match Report: Leicester Forest U14 Girls vs Market Bosworth
Date: Sunday, 9th November 2025
Final Score: Market Bosworth 17 – 67 Leicester Forest RFC
Leicester Forest U14 Girls delivered a dominant performance away at Market Bosworth, securing a resounding 67–17 victory in a match packed with attacking flair and standout individual efforts.
? First Half Blitz
The visitors wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Frankie Bancroft crossing the line in the opening minute. Jessica Lester followed up with an 80m try of her own just two minutes later, converting her score to give Forest an early cushion.
The first half saw Libby Cox in unstoppable form, racking up four tries, including a rapid-fire hat-trick between the 10th and 26th minutes. Lola Barratt, added her name to the scoresheet, showcasing the depth of attacking talent in the squad.
Conversions were shared between Jessica Lester (3) and Esme O'Keeffe (2), helping Forest build a commanding lead by halftime.
Second Half Surge
Alexandra Silva-Romefort added to the scoresheet before Market Bosworth showed resilience with two tries of their own around the 32nd and 34th minutes, but Leicester Forest responded with renewed intensity with Edie Vann scoring soon after in the 37th minute then Frankie Bancroft getting her 2nd two minuets later.
Bethany Brant emerged as the star of the second half, scoring two tries in quick succession (40’ and 48’) and calmly slotting two conversions, adding to her earlier successful kick in the 50th minute. Her all-round performance earned her the Star Player award.

Match Awards

Star Player: Bethany Brant – for her powerful running, clinical finishing, and accurate kicking under pressure.
Key Try Scorers:

Libby Cox (4)
Frankie Bancroft (2)
Bethany Brant (2)
Jessica Lester, Lola Barratt, Alexandra Silva-Romefort, Edie Vann (1 each)

Summary
Leicester Forest’s U14 Girls continue to impress with their cohesion, pace, and tactical awareness. With multiple players contributing to the scoreboard and a solid defensive structure, they remain a formidable force in the cup