Bird's buoyed by Hornets progress

Hornets Women’s coach Ben Bird has praised his squad for the giant strides they have made in recent months.

- RICHARD PARTINGTON

With the men’s team out of action for three weeks, the women took centre stage at The Hive last weekend where they beat Wigan St Judes 64-4.

And Bird said it represented terrific progression from the squad.

“We had three Hornets old girls come back in today and they did add a lot to us but I think in our own right we're developing,” he said.

“We had a bit of a sketchy week last week at Ashton where we were a bit hit and miss. There was a lot missing from last week's performance but I think we put a lot right today so I’m really made up with it, every aspect of our game was a world away from last week.”