Exeter Chiefs Reclaim Premiership Women’s Rugby Lead with Victory Over Loughborough

Exeter’s Alex Tessier scored for Canada against England in October’s WXV tournament. Exeter Chiefs have moved back to the top of the Premiership Women’s Rugby league following a 40-19 triumph over Loughborough Lightning. Canada’s Alex Tessier contributed 15 points, and her international teammate Sabrina Poulin secured two tries, aiding the Chiefs in achieving their sixth consecutive league win. On Saturday, reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury comfortably defeated Trailfinders 32-19, briefly taking the lead in the league standings. Emma Sing initiated the scoring, before Ellie Rugman, who was making her return to the club after more than a year, scored two tries. England’s Alex Matthews secured the crucial bonus-point try, with Beth Stafford also crossing the try line for the visiting team. Elsewhere, Bristol Bears achieved a dominant 62-7 victory over Leicester Tigers in a match that featured a full-field try by Wales wing Jasmine Joyce-Butchers. Wing Millie David crossed the try line four times as last year’s runners-up recorded a significant away victory. Gloucester-Hartpury are scheduled to play Bristol Bears next on 30 November at Kingsholm. Prior to that, the Bears will compete against Trailfinders next Saturday. Leicester, who remain winless in the PWR season, are also set to play next Saturday, facing Loughborough Lightning. On Sunday, Harlequins secured a 38-7 victory over Sale, marking their fourth seasonal triumph. England hooker Connie Powell and Nicole Wythe each scored two tries, with Silvia Turani and Laura Delgado also scoring. The Chiefs and Harlequins are scheduled to face Sale and Saracens respectively next Sunday.