Leaders Gloucester-Hartpury and second-placed Harlequins were both victorious in their Premiership Women’s Rugby matches on Saturday, while there was also a home win for Bristol Bears.
Gloucester-Hartpury were pushed close by third-bottom Trailfinders, who led by three points midway through the second half. However, the home side won 33-31 after Neve Jones and Nel Metcalfe scored tries in the final two minutes.
Meanwhile, England full-back Ellie Kildunne helped Harlequins to their 10th consecutive victory with a hat-trick of tries in Quins ‘ 43-10 win at bottom club Sale.
The visitors’ score of 31 unanswered points after the break gave them a convincing victory in a close first half that came to an end 12-10.
Ilona Maher made her first home debut for Bristol at Ashton Gate, but Holly Phillips was the star with four of the Bears’ seven tries in a 43-29 victory over the Leicester Tigers.
While front-rower Phillips ‘ quartet of scores owed plenty to the power of Bristol’s forward pack, the hosts also demonstrated some flowing, expansive rugby to create tries for Simi Pam, Millie David and Gabriella Nigrelli.
Bristol moved up to fourth place with the win, but Exeter Chiefs could resurrect if they defeat Loughborough Lightning on Sunday.
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Source: BBC
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