The semi-finalists for the Premiership Women’s Rugby have been officially confirmed, with Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears securing their spots in the latest round of matches. Saracens and the defending champions, Gloucester-Hartpury, had already secured their places, solidifying the top four teams with three rounds of the regular season remaining.
Exeter Chiefs solidified their spot in the top four by securing a 40-10 victory over Trailfinders, while Bristol Bears clinched their place despite not playing in the latest round of fixtures. Loughborough Lightning, the only team capable of catching Bristol, suffered a loss to Gloucester-Hartpury, rendering Bristol unbeatable and advancing them to the semi-finals.
Having secured the semi-final positions, the next battle will be to determine who will host the semi-finals. Gloucester-Hartpury has already secured a home semi-final as they are set to finish in the top two positions. Saracens, Exeter, and Bristol are still in contention for the other home semi-final spot, with the final positions hinging on points and remaining games.
Saracens currently lead with 55 points and three matches remaining. Exeter closely follows with 52 points and two games left, with a bye week in one of the final rounds. Bristol is on 46 points with three games remaining. The top four clubs remain the same as last season, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between familiar rivals in the semi-finals.
The Premiership Women’s Rugby semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday, 9th June, with one game starting at 2pm BST and the other at 4.30pm BST. The winners of these games will move on to the final, which is set to take place on Saturday, 22nd June at 3pm BST.
The race to the semi-finals has been filled with anticipation, and fans can look forward to thrilling match-ups as the top four teams compete for a spot in the final. With the stage set for an epic showdown, rugby enthusiasts can anticipate an action-packed conclusion to the Premiership Women’s Rugby season.