Allianz PWR semi-finals for Exeter Chiefs Women

Chiefs Women sealed their place in the Allianz PWR semi-finals with a 10-40 win over Ealing Trailfinders Women with experience and youth blending well to seize six tries away from home.

It was a hot day at Trailfinders Sports Park with a breeze working in Chiefs’ favour in the first half, but this was largely negated by numerous penalties and errors.

That said, the visitors still won the first 40 minutes and were giving Trailfinders some bother at scrum-time. Chiefs were also looking confident in the lineout with Cliodhna Moloney back from international duty to do some damage! The Ireland hooker scored Chiefs’ first try from a drive from a lineout.

The second half was a jollier story for Chiefs helped, in part, by a yellow card for Trailfinders’ hooker Elis Riffonneau. Chiefs opted for the scrum for the penalty and fly-half Robyn Wilkins ran in a try from a pass from scrum-half Brooke Bradley.

Two tries in the dying minutes from England winger Abby Dow gave the home fans something to feel happy about, but these could not rob Chiefs of their bonus point away win and Allianz PWR semi-final qualification.

The final score was Trailfinders Women 10 - Exeter Chiefs Women 40.

Other high points of the game included Lucy Ward’s Chiefs debut, and Connie Clarke and Naomi Brennan getting their first run out in the league.

For the full match report, click here.