Despite the efforts of Bristol Bears, who saw tries from Alisha Joyce-Butchers and Sarah Bern, they struggled to keep pace with the significant lead established by Gloucester-Hartpury. This match also marked a notable debut for Ilona Maher, who joined the game at the 60-minute mark for Bristol Bears. The outcome of this match positioned Gloucester-Hartpury second in the league standings, just behind Harlequins.
In other matches from the weekend, Loughborough Lightning edged out Saracens Women with a close 22-17 victory. On January 4, Harlequins Women triumphed over Trailfinders Women in a high-scoring affair, finishing 46-39, while Leicester Tigers Women secured a solid win against Sale Sharks Women with a score of 38-17. These results reflect the competitive nature of the Premiership Women's Rugby and the ongoing battle for top positions in the league.
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