Leicester Tigers Women delivered a commanding performance against Sale Sharks Women, securing a decisive 38-17 victory. Meg Jones shone brightly for Leicester, scoring a hat-trick in the first half, while Emily Henrich added two tries to the tally. Charlotte Fray also contributed to the scoreline before halftime, establishing a dominant 31-0 lead. Sale Sharks attempted a comeback in the second half with tries from Sophie Hopkins and Iona Antwis, but Henrich's second try ensured Leicester's victory.
In a Westcountry derby, Gloucester-Hartpury Women emerged victorious over Bristol Bears Women with a score of 40-17. Emma Sing set the tone early with a converted try, and despite Bristol's attempts to respond with tries from Millie David and Alisha Joyce-Butchers, Gloucester-Hartpury's relentless performance in the second half, featuring tries from Mo Hunt, Rachel Lund, Maud Muir, Mia Venner, and Georgia Brock, sealed their win. The match attracted a record-breaking crowd of over 9,000 at Ashton Gate.
Loughborough Lightning Women also celebrated a significant win against Saracens Women, finishing 22-17. Krissy Scurfield was instrumental for Loughborough, scoring twice, while Sadia Kabeya and Emily Scarratt contributed to the score. Saracens managed to score through Zoe Harrison, Sydney Gregson, and Maya Montiel, but Loughborough's performance earned them a bonus point and a rise to sixth in the league standings.
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