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PWR – Round 14

This was the last round before making way for the Six Nations. Clubs were intent on leaving themselves in the best possible shape for the end-of-season tussles. Glos-Pury were given the headstart that the race-leaders might expect: they had TNT cameras present (can’t think why), Sara Cox in charge (can think why), and they could

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PWR – Round 14 Preview

If you really want to know what’s going on, I refer you to the masterly summary by @mikado000 of what has been happening since the dawn of the new age: (https:// twitter.com/mikado000/status/1764397444605833645). My version is somewhat plainer. Fixtures: Once more it’s a 3-day spread. Friday 8 March Gloucester-Hartpury v Harlequins, KO 19.45 (TNT, at Kingsholm

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PWR Fixture Alert!

Blockbuster clashes on their way in May PREMIERSHIP Women’s Rugby can today confirm that our champions, Gloucester-Hartpury, have been chosen for live TV coverage on TNT Sports for their trip to Loughborough Lightning in the middle of May. Gloucester-Hartpury’s clash at the cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens will kick off at 3pm on Sunday 12

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Saracens v Tigers

And Lightning and Sharks in Brief The game started promisingly for Sharks; Claire Gallagher made a fine break, but with support on each shoulder she failed to offer a pass – why, oh why? Tigers were to create plenty more chances, but only a few reached the line. Now Zoe Harrison produced the first of

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Gloucester-Hartpury v Exeter Chiefs

A Battle of the Giants This was another game to show the PWR at its best. First met third, another repeat of last year’s final. Could G-H possibly hold out against ravenous Chiefs again? The hosts were suffering cruelly from injuries; it was hard to credit how many players they were short of: Heard, Venner,

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Trailfinders v Bristol Bears

Trailfinders started so well. They worked their way gradually into the Bears’ 22, won a line- out and saw Cristina Blanco take a return pass to slip round the front for an easy try. The rest of the game was to prove more of a trial. On 18 minutes Bears had a penalty six metres

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Friday PWR Team Line-ups

Super Weekend Once again, the teams posted by head coaches show the ridiculous strength several of them have. Players with over 50 test caps and over 30 test tries find themselves warming the bench. But it also proves how unwilling top clubs are to surrender an inch of territory. Every game must be won. Important

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