photo credit: Neil Kennedy / Saracens Rugby

First Saracens try for Sophie de Goede against Bristol

It was another first for Canadian international Sophie de Goede against Bristol on Saturday. Forced into the second row by the return of England’s Poppy Cleall, de Goede remained a running threat and was rewarded with her first try as a professional in the 36-10 win over the Bears.

The win maintains Saracens’ unbeaten record after six rounds of the Premier 15s, with the team just one point behind league-leading Harlequins. Five points behind in third place are the Loughborough Lightning, who crushed the Durham Sharks by 57-3 on Saturday.

Starring for the Lightning was another Canadian lock. Courtney Holtkamp was named Player of the Match by The Women’s Rugby Show after a rampaging display. She packed down alongside Abby Duguid in the second row, with DaLeaka Menin starting at tighthead prop and Sara Svoboda on the flank.

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