Success at Conference Cup Finals Day!
23rd March 2026

Success at Conference Cup Finals Day!

The NLD Conference Cup Finals Day took place on 8th March with 26 girls’ teams, from across all 3 counties, competing in Cup, Shield, Plate and Bowl competitions at u18s, 16s and 14s.

Congratulations to all the players for a fantastic display of competitive, skilful rugby, played in a positive spirit – everyone contributed to an immense day of rugby at its best. A huge thank you to the host clubs Chesterfield, Newark, Long Eaton and Lincoln and to the NLD referees for their work in facilitating such a successful day!

The Chesterfield team manager paid tribute to three hard fought games at the u18s finals and praise was also given to the referees who played their role in flowing, competitive games. Comments from the u16s and u14s finals included tribute to the great atmosphere, performances to be proud of, and a wonderful day of smiles all round.

The final results are below – well done to all teams – players, coaches, managers, families and supporters – for all your efforts across the season and the huge leaps we are seeing year on year in girls’ rugby in NLD:

Results:

U18s

Cup Winners – Derbyshire Dragons

Cup Runners up – Kesboro

Shield Winners – Mansfield

Shield Runners Up – Nottingham Casuals

Plate Winners – Pavark

Plate Runners Up – LEMACton

U16s

Cup Winners – Mansfield

Cup Runners up – Nottingham Casuals

Shield Winners – Derbyshire Dragons

Shield Runners Up – Newark

Shield 3rd / 4th Place – Eaton Field vs Paviors

Plate Winners – Kesboro

Plate Runners Up – Grimsby

Plate Third Place – Lincolnshire Valkyries

 

U14s

Cup Winners – Loughborough

Cup Runners up – Dronfield

Shield Winners – Newark

Shield Runners Up – Long Eaton

Shield 3rd / 4th Place – Mansfield vs Nottingham Casuals

Plate Winners – North Notts

Plate Runners Up – All MACS

Plate Third Place – Derbyshire Dragons

Bowl Winners – Lincolnshire Valkyries

Bowl runners Up – Ilkeston Impalas