Saracens and Bristol Bears have change 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 facet had stored their hopes alive on Friday with a 19-10 win of their closing recreation of the season at third-placed Harlequins, who had been already assured a top-four end.
Gloucester-Hartpury secured prime spot and a house semi-final towards Bristol following a 41-24 win over backside facet Sale.
Harlequins and Saracens should wait till their closing league matches on Friday to determine who will likely be at residence within the semi-final.
Saracens fell behind early due to a Nancy McGillivray attempt, however Sophie Bridger, Could Campbell and Poppy Cleall all went over earlier than the break to place the house facet in management.
The guests decreased the deficit within the second half due to 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.
