The home pack responded quickly and re-asserted their early dominance with a fierce line-out drive that proved too much for the Bears defence, who were forced to stop the maul illegally. The Bears established a foothold in the game and after a succession of penalties moved into the Sarries 22 for the first time with 14 minutes played.Ī clinical move showed why they are the league’s top scorers, with a finish in the corner from winger Jenny Hesketh. Marlie Packer, immovable over the ball, won an immediate penalty, setting the tone for a fantastic individual display.īut the story of the opening stages was the Bears last-ditch defence, with Sarries denied a score from close range on three occasions within the opening ten minutes.
Saracens Women moved top of the Premier 15s with a nail-biting 17-12 win over title rivals Bristol Bears at the StoneX Stadium.Īlex Austerberry’s side were made to work for their victory but a moment of magic from Ella Wyrwas in the second-half proved match defining as Sarries extended their unbeaten league start to seven matches.įrom kick-off the visitors were under no illusions of a warm welcome.
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