Peterborough Royals beaten by Edinburgh Wolves

Tanya Dales makes a tackle for Peterborough Royals against Edinburgh Wolves. Photo: Mick Sutterby

The city ladies made the long trek up the A1 to tackle the Edinburgh Wolves and suffered a 34-20 defeat.

The game started with defensive stops for both teams to keep the game level in the early stages before Edinburgh quarterback Rylee Adamson scrambled home for the opening touchdown of the game to end the first quarter.

The second quarter started with special teams and rushing touchdowns for Edinburgh before the Royals got on the board with a 16-yard passing touchdown from quarterback Amy Ward to Emma Heal.

Emma Heal in action for Peterborough Royals in Edinburgh. Photo: Mick Sutterby

Ward then found Michelle Barkney with a two-point conversion pass to make it 20-8 to the hosts at half-time.

Ward’s scrambling touchdown and a score for Hayley Skipper after recovering a home fumble on halfway got Royals level, but Adamson rushed for two further Edinburgh touchdowns to complete the scoring.

Royals had been pipped by Leeds Chargers in their opening fixture.

They are next in National League action at London Warriors on June 24 before hosting Birmingham Lions at Peterborough Lions Rugby Union Club on July 22.

Matches in this division are 9-a-side. The Royals picked up back-to-back promotions playing 7-a-side.