Loughborough Lightning

21 - 33

Full Time

Saracens Women

Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Helen Nelson has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Loughborough Lightning is finished off by Sadia Kabeya

78'

Spellbinding play by Jessica Weaver is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jessica Weaver bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leanne Infante bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sara Svoboda bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

75'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Flo Williams getting some game time.

74'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Holly Aitchison being replaced.

74'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Holly Aitchison as it drops short of the posts.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Saracens results in a try for Cara Wardle

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Cara Wardle took full advantage.

72'

Mackenzie Carson played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Sharifa Kasolo took full advantage.

72'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Jessica Weaver coming on.

69'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Rachel Malcolm coming off.

69'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Leah Bartlett coming on.

66'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Katie Trevarthen coming off.

66'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Georgina Tasker coming on.

65'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Emma Hardy coming off.

65'

Saracens make a substitution with Cara Wardle coming on.

65'

Saracens make a substitution with Jess Breach coming off.

65'

Saracens make a substitution with Sonia Green coming on.

65'

Saracens make a substitution with Fi McIntosh coming off.

65'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Phoebe Andrews coming on.

65'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Bryony Field coming off.

65'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Grace Clifford coming on.

65'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Christine Belisle coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Holly Aitchison successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Saracens are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alex Ellis touching down.

63'

Loughborough Lightning sub Sara Svoboda comes onto the field.

60'

Daisy Hibbert Jones departs for Loughborough Lightning.

60'

Saracens sub Jodie Rettie comes onto the field.

60'

May Campbell departs for Saracens.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Isla Alejandro goes through the gap.

60'

Leanne Infante comes on.

54'

Coreen Grant comes off.

54'

Sally Williams comes on.

54'

Meg Davey comes off.

54'

Alex Ellis comes on.

51'

Kelsey Clifford comes off.

51'

Loughborough Lightning decide to make a substitution, with Catherine O'Donnell getting some game time.

48'

Loughborough Lightning decide to make a substitution, with Morwenna Talling being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Helen Nelson adds the two points for Loughborough Lightning.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Loughborough Lightning leads to a try for Bo Westcombe.

47'

Bo Westcombe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Helen Nelson is finished off with a try.

47'

Saracens make a substitution with Mackenzie Carson coming on.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Maya Montiel coming off.

44'

Saracens make a substitution with Maya Montiel coming on.

42'

Saracens make a substitution with Hannah Botterman coming off.

42'

Conversion

Holly Aitchison adds the two points for Saracens.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Saracens as May Campbell goes over.

41'

Poppy Cleall played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Saracens has led to Sydney Gregson being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

Conversion

Holly Aitchison does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Saracens as Poppy Cleall goes over.

38'

Conversion

Helen Nelson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Sadia Kabeya picks off the interception for an easy score.

32'

Trouble here as Sadia Kabeya breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Jess Breach breaches the defence.

30'

This is dangerous for the defence as Coreen Grant bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

24'

A gap opened in the defence and Sarah McKenna took full advantage.

Conversion

Holly Aitchison has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Saracens leads to a try for Jess Breach

That's a great try assist by Isla Alejandro.

The defensive line has been broken as Isla Alejandro goes through the gap.

Yellow Card

Grace Moore (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Bo Westcombe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Loughborough Lightning v Saracens Women 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 3rd June 2023, 06:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Saracens Women win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nelson

21 - 33

78'

Kabeya

19 - 33

78'

Wardle

72'

14 - 33

Aitchison

65'

14 - 28

Ellis

63'

14 - 26

Nelson

14 - 21

48'

Westcombe

12 - 21

47'

Aitchison

42'

7 - 21

Campbell

41'

7 - 19

Half Time

Aitchison

39'

7 - 14

Cleall

38'

7 - 12

Nelson

7 - 7

33'

Kabeya

5 - 7

32'

Aitchison

0 - 7

Breach

0 - 5

Moore

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

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Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Loughborough Lightning face off against Saracens Women in PWR Round 18 on Sat 3rd June 2023 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 EST in the US.

Loughborough Lightning won the last encounter but Saracens Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Saracens Women in 3rd and Loughborough Lightning in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women Squads

The official squads for Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.