In the last league fixture of 2015, Richmond topped off their season with another fine win against local rivals Wasps. The bonus point win sees them finish top of the premiership having only lost one game out of 14. Richmond demonstrated the skills that have seen them top the league for a record nine times.
In the 14th and final round of league games in the Women’s Premiership, Lichfield entertained DMP Sharks and secured a five try bonus point win to confirm 3rd place in the league and a place in the end of season play-offs – equalling their best ever finishing position in the table. Both teams started strongly,
Needing a win to secure their place in the play offs, Worcester completed their league fixtures with a dominant display against Bristol, their win giving them a one-point league advantage over the visitors to secure the opportunity to now challenge for the premiership title. Conditions were not conducive to total rugby given the previous night’s
Bristol’s defeat at Saracens last weekend meant that today’s game was a must win for Bristol Ladies in order to finish fourth in the Premiership and claim the final spot in the play-offs. Opponents Worcester had the same aim and the game had been building all week. Bristol started brightly from kick off, but soon
Women’s Rugby – Premiership Saturday 19th December Lichfield Ladies 33-7 Darlington Mowden Park Ladies Worcester Ladies 15-0 Bristol Ladies Sunday 20th December Richmond Ladies 43-10 Wasps Ladies Saracens Ladies 68-5 Aylesford Bulls Ladies Championship North 1 and South 1 are back in action on 10 January 2016
A covering of snow, coupled with a frozen pitch, saw the visitors adding an hour to their journey time in both directions as the game was moved to South Shields. However, despite this disruption, Worcester returned from a long day out heartened by a most professional performance, running in nine tries without reply to secure
A strong second half from an experienced opponent sees Bristol Ladies fall to defeat at Allianz Park Bristol started brightly in the first half, and opened the scoring with a well-executed drop goal from the boot of Elinor Snowsill. Snowsill continued her recent form, by slotting in a penalty won by Bristol after exerting pressure
Sharks met Worcester on Sunday the 13th December 2015 at Harton Technology Centre at South Shields. Sharks got the game underway the ball was retained from the kick off, but great pressure from Worcester forwards meant that possession was lost. Sharks soaked up the pressure but it couldn’t last as Worcester forwards marched over the
In round 13 of the Women’s Premiership games, LichfieldLadies travelled to Wasps. After a slow start, Lichfield put on an excellent display and came away with a thoroughly deserved victory, scoring nine tries in a comprehensive win. Both sides started well and both had early scoring chances, but the tricky conditions meant that neither side
Richmond hosted their closest Premiership title rivals Saracens at the Athletic Ground on Sunday in what was a tense, thrilling match, but ultimately, the slick handling of the Saracens back line proved to be the deciding factor between the two sides. Within five minutes, Saracens found themselves on Richmond’s five metre line, looking dangerous. Richmond
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