Supermarine Ladies travelled away to play arch rivals Clifton in the first round of the National Cup.

While battling against difficult conditions Clifton took the lead in the first half with an unconverted try. Supermarine then took a quick penalty which was fed out wide for Claire Dykas to score a try which was converted by Rachel Jelleyman.

This was a good team performance with excellent tactical rugby and consistent tackling preventing Clifton from gaining any ground or looking like scoring during the second half.

Marine are home to Truro this weekend (2.30pm).