Premier 15s Roundup: Saracens & Bristol Bears Dominate, Sale Sharks stumble
The Premier 15s delivered a weekend of compelling rugby action, showcasing both dominant performances and hard-fought contests. Here’s a detailed look at the key results and standout moments from the latest round of matches.
Saracens Power past Harlequins
Saracens demonstrated their championship aspirations with a convincing victory over Harlequins at the StoneX Stadium. The home side quickly established control, opening the scoring within the first two minutes through a try from Corrigan.
Quins, featuring Kildunne in her 50th appearance for the club, struggled to contain Saracens’ attacking prowess. they managed a single try from katie Shillaker, but Saracens relentlessly extended their lead.
* Corrigan secured a brace of tries, leading the charge for Saracens.
* Laets Royer marked her debut with a try, adding to the home side’s momentum.
* Despite a sin-bin for Poppy Cleall, Saracens remained dominant.
* Late tries from Louise McMillan and Amelia MacDougall sealed a extensive win for saracens, finishing with a final score of 42-17.
Bristol Bears Unleash a Try-Scoring Blitz
Bristol Bears made a resounding statement in their opening match of the season, dismantling Leicester Tigers with a 12-try performance. Scott Lawson’s first game as head coach couldn’t have gone much better, as his team showcased an impressive attacking display.
Millie David spearheaded the Bears’ attack, crossing the try line four times.Reneeq Bonner closely followed with a hat-trick, demonstrating blistering pace and finishing ability.
* Ella Lovibond contributed with a brace of tries.
* Evie Gallagher, Amy Dale, and Holly Phillips each added a try to the tally.
* Unfortunately, the victory was tempered by an injury to centre Phoebe Miller, who left the field on crutches.
* The final score reflected Bristol’s dominance: a 76-12 rout of Leicester.
Loughborough Lightning Ground sale Sharks
Loughborough Lightning secured a hard-fought 19-12 victory over Sale Sharks, denying the latter a second consecutive win. The return of World Cup winner Holly aitchison wasn’t enough to inspire Sale to victory.
Lightning,boosted by the inclusion of Red Roses duo Sadia Kabeya and Lilli Ives Campion,rebounded from a narrow defeat in their opening match. Tahlia Brody opened the scoring with a debut try, setting the tone for a resolute performance.
* Haineala Lutui added two second-half tries,solidifying Lightning’s lead.
* Sharifa Kasolo and Rhona Loyd managed to secure a losing bonus point for Sale with their respective tries.
* The match showcased a resilient defensive effort from Loughborough, ultimately proving decisive.
These results highlight the competitive nature of the Premier 15s and set the stage for an exciting season ahead.You can expect further thrilling encounters as teams battle for supremacy in the weeks to come.
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