Melrose 54
Watsonians 27
Melrose Ladies completed their league campaign with a hard-fought victory to leave themselves sitting second in Premier One.
The hosts stretched out a 29-5 half-time lead through superior pace in their backs, but sat back after the break allowing the visiting pack to run in four short-range tries. Despite the pressure, ’Rose still conjured up enough breakaways to ensure the win. Melrose try scorers: Gillian Inglis (4), Lauren Harris (3), Chloe Rollie. Nicola Halpenny converted seven.