The Wolfhounds moved one step nearer to defending their Celtic Problem title as they ended Gwalia Lightning’s title hopes in a try-packed 80 minutes in Ystrad Mynach.
The Wolfhounds ran in seven tries within the first half, as they put Lightning below relentless strain.
Wolfhounds captain Claire Boles scored the primary attempt for the Irish aspect, earlier than centre Leah Tarpey completed a break-away attempt below Lightning’s sticks.
A 3rd attempt for Wolfhounds got here inside the primary fifteen minutes, wing Vicky Elmes Kinlan transferring the Irish aspect right into a wholesome 17-0 lead.
The bonus level was wrapped up quickly after as Eve Higgins crossed earlier than Boles scored her second attempt of the sport seven minutes earlier than the break.
There was nonetheless time for wing Katie Corrigan to get entangled within the try-scoring motion, and for Boles to attain her hat-trick attempt earlier than half-time.
Kinlan’s second attempt of the sport put Wolfhounds 48-0 up, earlier than Gwalia lastly confirmed some resistance.
Rhodd Parry obtained Gwalia on the board with their first attempt of the sport, and Lightning captain Bryonie King added a second attempt for the hosts below the posts.
Gwalia wing Caitlin Lewis scored the sport’s closing attempt, however the consequence had lengthy been determined.
Elsewhere, Clovers’ win over Edinburgh means the 2024-25 Celtic Problem will likely be received by one of many two Irish sides.
Gwalia will end the season in third place, no matter ends in the ultimate spherical of fixtures.
They will, nevertheless, dent Clovers’ title hopes, once they host the Irish aspect at Ystrad Mynach on Saturday, 8 March.
Wolfhounds can seal the title with victory on the identical day towards Edinburgh at Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin.
