Captain/Coach Matt Longhurst said the Bears played one man short for most of the game and fought manfully in defence.

“The Tigers had a great deal of time with a one-man overlap and our defence was great considering most of their tries were scored out wide off a couple of kicks,” he said. “A huge thanks to Mick Hudson and to Harry Warrick who was outstanding in his first game for the Bears.”

Try to Ben Logue Conversion by Brett Campbell. Best and Fairest – Ben Logue (1), Brad Ashton (2) and Jeremy Martin (3), Players player – Ben Wallwork.

The Tigers defeated the Bears 42-6.

The League Tag Bears lost a tight and entertaining game to the Tigers 28-20.

Tries: Crystal Collier x 2, Kiara Freeman x 1, Amy Ramsay x 1-Conversions: Priscilla Edgerton: 2 from 4. Best and fairest – 1 point to Nicola Hambilton/Trudi Summerfield, 2 points to Kiara Freeman, 3 points to Crystal Collier, Players Player – Amy Ramsay.

Coach Peter Campbell said the game was exciting to watch.

“Some great tries by the ladies this week with two of them being from long range,” he said. “The ladies should be proud of the way they played this week.”