Women's Premier 15s: Exeter seal huge win over league leaders as sights turn to the playoffs

The main section of the Women’s Premier 15s league has finished for yet another year, with Gloucester-Hartpury taking the spoils at the top of the league. The league leaders were clear at the top of the table having already qualified for the playoffs. 

They had plenty of points to spare heading into the final match, which worked out rather fortunate for them. Hosting second-place Exeter to close off their league season, the visitors turned up ready to prove a point heading into the playoffs.

Exeter dismantled the hosts 19-58 in a thoroughly entertaining match. The game started to open up after this incredible breakaway try by American Kate Zackary:

🇺🇸 ‘Flying Eagle’ doesn’t even come close 🥵

Take a bow, @katezack28 🙌#Premier15s @ExeChiefsWomen pic.twitter.com/qxKMhnzeiH

— Allianz Premier 15s (@Premier15s) June 3, 2023

Joining Gloucester-Hartbury and Exeter in the playoffs are Saracens and Bristol Bears after both securing the points needed.

🐻 @LarkDavies has just crossed for the Bears’ fourth try – and the all-important bonus point – and that means one thing ⬇️

𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎, @BristolBearsW 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ZJxkpeQoaC

— Allianz Premier 15s (@Premier15s) June 3, 2023

Blistering start for @SaracensWomen as they unleash Jess Breach down the left flank 💫#Premier15s pic.twitter.com/OwZAAcJCNR

— Allianz Premier 15s (@Premier15s) June 3, 2023

There was nothing to spare between midtable sides, Harlequins and Worcester.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥 at Sixways between @WorcsWarriorsW and @HarlequinsWomen 🔥

The first draw of the season in the Allianz #Premier15s. pic.twitter.com/eswPuzgwgM

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— Allianz Premier 15s (@Premier15s) June 3, 2023

The northern battle was also won convincingly by Sale Sharks.

It’s all over at The Darlington Arena, where @SaleSharksWomen have taken a BP win against @DMP_Sharks… @DMP_Sharks:

“A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the last 6 seasons. It’s been a rollercoaster, but we couldn’t have done it without you!” pic.twitter.com/5lhcWJtgnR

— Allianz Premier 15s (@Premier15s) June 3, 2023

Full results:

Darlington Mowden Park Sharks 5 – 34 Sale Sharks

Gloucester-Hartpury 19 – 58 Exeter Chiefs

Loughborough Lightning 14 – 21 Saracens

Wasps 22 – 41 Bristol Bears