Games between these local rivals are usually close, hard fought affairs and despite the score line, this game engaged the supporters until the final minute. Arriving at Cobham RFC in what appeared to be Narnia with snow covered pitches, Worcester were determined to put the previous week’s poor performance behind them. However, the game did
Lichfield Ladies travelled to Cobham Rugby Club to play Worcester Ladies in the RFU Premiership playoffs for 3rd and 4th place. Lichfield scored first after 7 minutes when Harriet Millar Mills received the ball out wide and beat the covering defence to score in the corner, giving them a 5-0 lead. Worcester then began to
Bristol Ladies ended the season on a high, winning the Premiership Shield and securing a 5th place finish in the 15/16 Women’s Premiership. Playing at Cobham RFC, Bristol Ladies ran out against DMP Sharks in the final game of the season yesterday. Conditions were difficult for both teams but Bristol controlled the game well from
This Sunday marked the first Premiership play-off final in women’s rugby, which was held at the Stoop between ancient rivals Richmond and Saracens. Fans at the stadium, along with those watching live on Sky Sports, were treated to women’s rugby at its finest, before Richmond lifted the trophy as champions for a record breaking ninth
A spirited second half performance helped Saracens Women book a place in the Premiership final and take a step closer to regaining their title. The reigning champions were pushed all the way by a tenacious Lichfield side at Allianz Park but second half tries from Lauren Cattell and Poppy Cleall were enough to seal the
After their dramatic victory over Bristol to put them into league winning contention, Worcester travelled to Richmond confident that they could pull off an unexpected victory, however, the form book prevailed and the visitors were well beaten by the composed and clinical league leaders. Having been forced into team changes through injury and international abstractions,
In the semi-final 2nd versus 3rd playoff of the RFU Women’s Premiership, Lichfield travelled to Allianz Stadium, by virtue of Saracens higher finishing league position. Both teams put on a fantastic game of rugby, befitting of the occasion. Both sides started strongly, with Lichfield able to repel the early Saracens attacks. As the game developed
Richmond Women earn spot in the Premiership Final, which will be held at The Stoop on Sunday at 5.30pm Richmond Women played Worcester Ladies in the first ever semi-final playoff on Sunday and once again exerted their power and dominance, which saw them take the top of the table spot this season, winning a cool
Bristol return to winning ways and secure their place in the Women’s Premiership Shield Final. Trowbridge RFC hosted the first game of 2016 for Bristol Ladies today in semi-final of the Shield Playoffs. Bristol finished 5th in the Premiership, meaning they faced Aylesford Bulls, who finished in 8th position this season. The winner secures their
This Sunday sees the opening play off matches in the Women’s Premiership. The top four sides play in the semi finals: Richmond Ladies v Worcester Ladies Saracens Ladies v Lichfield Ladies (to be played at Allianz Park) Whilst in the Shield play offs the line up is: Wasps Ladies v DMP Sharks Bristol Ladies v
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