The main section of the Women’s Premier 15s league has finished for yet another year, with Gloucester-Hartpury taking the spoils at the top of the league. The league leaders were clear at the top of the table having already qualified for the playoffs.ย
They had plenty of points to spare heading into the final match, which worked out rather fortunate for them. Hosting second-place Exeter to close off their league season, the visitors turned up ready to prove a point heading into the playoffs.
Exeter dismantled the hosts 19-58 in a thoroughly entertaining match. The game started to open up after this incredible breakaway try by American Kate Zackary:
๐บ๐ธ ‘Flying Eagle’ doesn’t even come close ๐ฅต
Take a bow, @katezack28 ๐#Premier15s @ExeChiefsWomen pic.twitter.com/qxKMhnzeiH
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Joining Gloucester-Hartbury and Exeter in the playoffs are Saracens and Bristol Bears after both securing the points needed.
๐ป @LarkDavies has just crossed for the Bears’ fourth try – and the all-important bonus point – and that means one thing โฌ๏ธ
๐พ๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐, @BristolBearsW ๐ค pic.twitter.com/ZJxkpeQoaC
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Blistering start for @SaracensWomen as they unleash Jess Breach down the left flank ๐ซ#Premier15s pic.twitter.com/OwZAAcJCNR
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There was nothing to spare between midtable sides, Harlequins and Worcester.
๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ at Sixways between @WorcsWarriorsW and @HarlequinsWomen ๐ฅ
The first draw of the season in the Allianz #Premier15s. pic.twitter.com/eswPuzgwgM
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The northern battle was also won convincingly by Sale Sharks.
It’s all over at The Darlington Arena, where @SaleSharksWomen have taken a BP win against @DMP_Sharks… @DMP_Sharks:
“A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the last 6 seasons. It’s been a rollercoaster, but we couldn’t have done it without you!” pic.twitter.com/5lhcWJtgnR
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Full results:
Darlington Mowden Park Sharksย 5 – 34ย Sale Sharks
Gloucester-Hartpury 19 – 58ย Exeter Chiefs
Loughborough Lightningย 14 – 21ย Saracens
Wasps 22 – 41ย Bristol Bears
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