Thatto Heath Ladies 24 Bradford Bulls Ladies 4

Thatto Heath eased to an impressive win over Bradford Bulls in this women's friendly match-up at Hattons Solicitors Crusader Park.

Faye Gaskin starred with two tries and four goals for the hosts, who built an 18-0 half time lead that proved too much for the Bulls to overturn after the break.

A cagey opening promised a close contest but Roxy Mura went over on the Thatto left before Gaskin's double.

The scrum-half goaled all three efforts to give Thatto their first half cushion, while Lizzie Gladman crossed in the second half to take the lead to 24-0 with Rachel Thompson's conversion.

The Bulls fought hard and earned some reward when Jess Hopkins went over in the right hand corner. The try completed the scoring as Lisa Taylor could not add the extras.

It was a fine victory for Thatto, for whom full-back Jodie Cunningham was another standout performer.