Saracens 17-25 Harlequins: Quins claim first Premier 15s title and end Sarries’ league dominance

Harlequins captain Rachael Burford went off injured in the first half but hobbled back on to the pitch to lift the trophy
Saracens: (7) 17
Tries: M Packer 2, De Goede Cons: Harrison
Harlequins: (19) 25
Tries: Cokayne 2; Pens: Tuima 5

Harlequins saw off a late Saracens charge with two players in the sin-bin to claim a first Premier 15s title.

Quins, who had lost the last two Premier 15s finals to Sarries, took an early lead with six points for Lagi Tuima and two Amy Cokayne tries.

The tide turned when Sarries’ Marlie Packer crossed twice and Quins lost Cokayne and Abbie Ward to the sin-bin.

Sophie de Goede cut the lead to five points but Tuima’s fifth penalty sealed the win at Gloucester’s Kingsholm.

Quins survive early loss of captain Burford

Harlequins’ pack dominated early on, resulting in two Cokayne tries

As fans streamed into a sunny Kingsholm, expectation was high for a thrilling display of rugby and the final lived up to those hopes from the outset.

Both sides offered high-quality…

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