When the first team travelled up to Kirkby Lonsdale for their League fixture it was an opportunity for Macclesfield Ladies XV to put another “first” on their CVs. They also travelled by coach to play Kirkby Lonsdale Ladies as the precursor to the 1st XV’s game. Their opposition were more experienced having played a few seasons on the rugby development path and now playing regular league rugby. The score line (43-0) reflected the difference in experience but not the strong defence and good handling skills of the Macc Ladies.