Premiership Women’s Rugby: Hope Rogers scores four tries as Exeter Chiefs stay top with win against Trailfinders
Exeter Chiefs retained top spot in the Premier League women’s rugby table with a 41-22 victory over Trailfinders, while second-placed Saracens were beaten by Gloucester- Gloucester-Harpury was defeated in the game.
Prop Hope Rogers had four tries for the Chiefs, the first two of which came after the home side twice took the lead when Grace White and Kate Evans crossed the line.
Rogers scored his third shot in the 34th minute to give Exeter their first lead, and teammate Sabrina Pring also scored a touchdown, giving the visitors a 22-10 lead at halftime.
Evans and Rogers exchanged tries before Emily Tutosi and Katie Buchanan headed to Exeter, while Annabel Mehta added a try for the Blazers.
Gloucester-Harpery There were seven different scorers in their 47-31 victory Saracens.
Kate Williams, Nell Metcalfe, Natasha Hunter, Emma Sheen, Maud Muir, Neve Jones and Mackenzie Carson were each featured earlier this season Revenge for the loss to Saracens.
Rosie Galligan and Zoe Harrison scored twice, and Kelsey Clifford scored for the visiting team, who stayed within the opponent’s attack range until Finally Gloucester-Harpury pulled away.
clown Falling behind twice in the first half, eventually winning 40-22 Loughborough Lightning.
Daisy Hibbert-Jones put the home side ahead before Connie Powell responded for the visitors before Alev Kelter scored for the Lightning , Jade Konkel crossed the line to give Harlequins a two-point lead at half-time.
Harlequins did enough to keep Loughborough at arm’s length after the break before claiming victory.
