Second game of 2023 for the Banshees saw them continuing on from their success over Hartlepool, but it taking until the second half for Redcar to get into their rhythm. This they certainly did, and by then we seemed to win the ball in possession and without.

Played at Mackinlay Park, Darlington had a few moments of magic, but they were no match for our girls. After a flurry of tries from Alex, Daisy, Grace and other members of the squad, we pretty much owned the pitch.

Darlington (with players from Stockton) got a few tries in the first half, and kept a good account for themselves, but the hard work and determination from Redcar, once again, proved too much for the visitors.