In the electrifying culminating round of the Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby, Saracens emerged triumphant over Loughborough Lightning with a 33-24 victory at Franklin’s Garden. Sale Sharks also astounded Bristol Bears, securing a win that lifted them from the bottom of the table. In addition, Exeter Chiefs delivered a commanding performance, dismantling Leicester Tigers at Sandy Park, thus securing a third-place finish and setting up a semi-final showdown with Saracens.
Saracens secured a place in the Allianz Premiership Women’s play-offs with a hard-fought 33-24 victory against Loughborough Lightning in the final round of the regular season at Franklin’s Gardens. The bonus point win bolsters their confidence, albeit with Gloucester-Hartpury already having secured the top spot in the league. Bryony Field’s 57th-minute try proved pivotal in tipping the scales in Saracens’ favor, ultimately sealing the victory for the former champions.
Meanwhile, Sale Sharks clinched just their third win of the season with a thrilling 27-24 victory over third-placed Bristol Bears. This result sees Bristol slip to fourth place and sets up a challenging semi-final clash against league-leaders Gloucester-Hartpury. The triumph for Sale Sharks marks a significant leap from the bottom of the standings to eighth place, with Leicester’s loss at Sandy Park proving instrumental in their ascent.
Exeter Chiefs delivered a commanding performance in their inaugural encounter with Leicester Tigers at Sandy Park, securing a resounding 59-27 win. This victory not only helped them clinch a third-place finish but also set up a semi-final showdown with second-placed Saracens. Despite their impressive third-place finish, Chiefs have yet to conquer Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens this season, a fact that may play into their approach to the upcoming semi-final clash.
The Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby play-offs are set to kick off on Sunday, June 9th, with Saracens taking on Exeter Chiefs at 14:00 UK time. Additionally, Gloucester-Hartpury will face Bristol Bears on the same day at 16:30.
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The final round of the Premiership Women’s Rugby season wrapped up with a series of compelling clashes, setting the stage for a riveting semi-final showdown. As the countdown to the play-offs begins, fans can gear up for the exhilarating action that awaits in the upcoming matches.