Gloucester-Hartpury Triumphs Over Saracens to Secure Historic Third Consecutive PWR Championship

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Gloucester-Hartpury secured their third consecutive Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) title with a commanding 34-19 victory over Saracens at the StoneX Stadium. This historic win cements their legacy as one of the most dominant teams in women's rugby.

First Half: A Tight Contest

Saracens started strong, taking a narrow lead into halftime with tries from Jess Breach and Lotte Sharp, complemented by a penalty try. However, Gloucester-Hartpury responded with first-half tries from Kate Williams, Emma Sing, and Mia Venner, keeping the match tightly contested.

Second Half: Gloucester-Hartpury's Dominance

The second half saw Gloucester-Hartpury unleash their full potential. Forwards Maud Muir, Neve Jones, and co-captain Natasha 'Mo' Hunt added crucial tries, overpowering Saracens and shutting them out completely. The team's cohesive play and strategic execution were key to their success.

A Fitting Farewell for Sean Lynn

This victory was a perfect send-off for Sean Lynn, Gloucester-Hartpury's head coach, who is set to take on a new role with the Wales national team. Lynn's leadership has been instrumental in the team's success over the past three seasons.

Match Highlights

• Gloucester-Hartpury Tries: Williams, Sing, Venner, Muir, N Jones, Hunt
• Saracens Tries: Breach, Penalty, Sharp
• Conversions: Sing (2), Harrison

Teams

Gloucester-Hartpury: Sing; Venner, H Jones, Heard, Hendy; George, Hunt; Perry, N Jones, Muir, Beckett, Aldcroft, Williams, Lewis, Matthews. Replacements: Boag, Carson, Buggy, Else, Brock, Davies, Green, Lund. Sin-bin: Hunt (15), Matthews (52).

Saracens: Breach; Corrigan, Hardy, Bridger, Sharp; Harrison, Wyrwas; Gondwe, Campbell, Clifford, Galligan, Evans, Senft, Packer, P Cleall. Replacements: Field, Hunt, Tremelling, B Cleall, McMillan, Sellors, McKellon, Gregson.

Referee: Joe James

This match not only showcased the incredible talent within the PWR but also highlighted the growing popularity and competitiveness of women's rugby. Gloucester-Hartpury's historic three-peat is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and exceptional teamwork.