After all the tension and doubt we now know the four semi-finalists. Contrary to my expectations, Bristol Bears are through for a second attempt at winning the trophy. The other three, far less of a surprise, are Gloucester-Hartpury, Harlequins and Saracens. The mortified losers are Exeter Chiefs, but we can thank them for helping to
PWR – Round 17 Two matches: Saracens v Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks v Gloucester-Hartpury (in brief) Saracens v Exeter Chiefs Brief Intro: Chiefs’ injury list was getting longer and longer. Missing faces included Alex Tessier, Cliodhna Moloney, Maisy Allen, Edel McMahon, Gabby Cantorna, Flo Long, Mikiela Nelson and Taylor Perry. This is where 6
Trailfinders v Leicester Tigers PWR – Round 17 A quite astonishing game, forget about the final score for a moment. A bounce pass from Amy Relf put Tigers under immediate pressure. They conceded a turnover and a penalty in front. Trailfinders went for the corner, but knocked on. Tigers won scrum ball but were driven
Drama and disappointment in equal measure A match of the highest quality has left both sides feeling they squandered the prize they sought. Bristol Bears achieved a momentous away win, but failed to secure an essential bonus point. Quins suffered an unwelcome home defeat, to leave them with an away tie against Sarries who demolished
This is one of the bigger match-ups the PWR has known. Not only are you getting another chance to see Iona Maher up close and personal, but here is one club desperate to make the semi-finals, the other desperate to ensure a home-tie. 6,000 tickets have already been purchased, but there’s still room for latecomers.
Premiership Women’s Rugby has today confirmed that ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and Women’s Six Nations, BBC Sport has secured a deal to broadcast four matches, including the PWR final on 16 March. The matches will be live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, as well as being broadcast live
Two delayed matches: Bears v Chiefs Sharks v Trailfinders Bears v Chiefs A vital game for both sides. Bears nudged ahead when an attacking penalty saw Sarah Bern take a carving-knife through midfield before serving Keira Bevan. (7-0) Bern gave John Mitchell a sharp reminder who his first-choice tight-head is. Hope Rogers made an early
Fixtures: Saturday 8 February: Bears v Chiefs Sharks v Trailfinders These are the two matches that fell foul of some unfriendly weather. The Big One is Exeter Chiefs against Bristol Bears. Both clubs have produced outstanding results, coupled with unwelcome upsets. Consistency has been lacking, which makes predicting the outcome next to impossible. Certainly Sandy
The narrowest of margins Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins A dramatic start: DaLeaka Menin went down injured in the first minute; a yellow for Silvia Turani who caused the mishap. Merry Doidge was held up over line, but Rogers opened the Chiefs’ account inside five minutes. By a great irony, Rogers would later cop her own
Loughborough Lightning today confirm that assistant coach Charlie Beckett has left the Club with immediate effect. Beckett joined Loughborough for his first full-time coaching position in the summer of 2024, following his retirement from playing professional rugby. The 29-year-old will pursue a new coaching role away from Loughborough, and the Club opted not to apply
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