Saracens and Bristol Bears have turn into the ultimate two sides to safe their Premiership Ladies’s Rugby play-off locations.
Second-placed Saracens sealed their top-four spot with a battling 21-12 win over Exeter Chiefs, whose defeat secured the Bears’ play-off berth.
Dave Ward’s aspect had stored their hopes alive on Friday with a 19-10 win of their ultimate sport of the season at third-placed Harlequins, who have been already assured a top-four end.
Gloucester-Hartpury secured high spot and a house semi-final towards Bristol following a 41-24 win over backside aspect Sale.
Harlequins and Saracens should wait till their ultimate league matches on Friday to determine who shall be at dwelling within the semi-final.
Saracens fell behind early because of a Nancy McGillivray attempt, however Sophie Bridger, Could Campbell and Poppy Cleall all went over earlier than the break to place the house aspect in management.
The guests diminished the deficit within the second half because of Claudia MacDonald’s attempt, however Saracens held on.
Second-bottom Leicester secured simply their third win of the season with an exciting 45-43 victory over third-bottom Trailfinders.
Francesca McGhie scored three tries and Tahlia Brody went over twice for Leicester, who’re nonetheless 17 factors behind their opponents and assured to complete eighth.
