Gloucester-Hartpury overpowered last year's finalists Exeter Chiefs 34-19 on Saturday to become the first team from outside London to win the women's Premier 15s title.Gloucester led 17-7 at halftime on their home ground, Kingsholm, which took a new identity for the day and was renamed 'Queensholm' as 9,6
Gloucester-Hartpury overpowered last year's finalists Exeter Chiefs 34-19 on Saturday to become the first team from outside London to win the women's Premier 15s title.
After Kelsey Jones's early try had given the hosts the early advantage, Gloucester's Sarah Beckett was sent to the sin-bin and Exeter took advantage through Emily Tuttosi, before Liv McGoverne's conversion put them 7-5 ahead. Gloucester continued to dominate after the interval and were awarded a penalty try before Liv McGoverne's score gave Exeter hope of a comeback.
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