Loughborough Lightning

24 - 62

Full Time

Saracens Women

Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women

Events

Commentary

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

81'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Helena Rowland will have to re-adjust the radar.

81'

Try

Loughborough Lightning are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Amelia Williams picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amelia Williams bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

80'

Saracens go for goal with Amelia MacDougall taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Saracens is finished off by Sydney Gregson

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sydney Gregson bursts through to advance the Saracens attack.

75'

Jess Breach played a key part in that try.

75'

Conversion

Amelia MacDougall has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Paige Farries scores an interception try.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Paige Farries took full advantage.

71'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Daisy Fitzgerald getting some game time.

70'

Saracens decide to make a substitution, with Bryony Field being replaced.

70'

Helena Rowland curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Loughborough Lightning results in a try for Bo Westcombe-Evans

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Bo Westcombe-Evans took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Carmela Morrall.

69'

Yellow Card

Marlie Packer (Saracens) is shown a yellow card

67'

Saracens make a substitution with Chloe Flanagan coming on.

66'

Saracens make a substitution with Liz Crake coming off.

66'

Saracens make a substitution with Beth Blacklock coming on.

66'

Saracens make a substitution with Zoe Harrison coming off.

66'

Zoe Harrison curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

66'

Try

Great hands by Saracens leads to a try for Sydney Gregson

65'

Zoe Harrison sets up the try.

65'

Saracens sub Jodie Verghese comes onto the field.

62'

Julia Omokhuale departs for Saracens.

62'

Conversion

The Saracens supporters go wild as Zoe Harrison successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Saracens leads to a try for Sydney Gregson

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Sydney Gregson goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Amelia MacDougall is finished off with a try.

61'

Saracens sub Georgia Evans comes onto the field.

60'

Sophie de Goede departs for Saracens.

60'

Saracens have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Zoe Harrison, but they pull it to the left.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Julia Omokhuale goes through the gap.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zoe Harrison kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Saracens results in a try for Paige Farries.

57'

What a run here by Paige Farries as they get over the gainline!

57'

Zoe Harrison played a key part in that try.

56'

Aoibhe Kelly comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Meg Davey leaves the field.

55'

Lucia Scott comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Fancy Bermudez leaves the field.

55'

Kaya Acton comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Haineala Lutui leaves the field.

55'

Paige Stathopoulos comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Kathryn Treder leaves the field.

55'

Keevy Fitzpatrick comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Lilli Ives Campion leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Sydney Gregson as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Carmela Morrall as they get over the gainline!

54'

Amelia MacDougall comes on.

53'

Sophie Bridger comes off.

53'

Carmen Tremelling comes on.

51'

Donna Rose comes off.

51'

Grace Clifford comes on.

51'

Christine Belisle comes off.

51'

Amelia Williams comes on.

51'

Isla Curphey comes off.

51'

Zoe Harrison has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Saracens leads to a try for Sydney Gregson.

49'

Sydney Gregson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Jess Breach sets up the try.

49'

Zoe Harrison makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Jess Breach makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

The left post denies Zoe Harrison from adding the extras.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Sydney Gregson dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Zoe Harrison played a key part in that try.

43'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Kendall Waudby coming on.

40'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Bulou Mataitoga coming off.

40'

Saracens make a substitution with Emma Hardy coming on.

40'

Saracens make a substitution with Lotte Sharp coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Saracens as Julia Omokhuale goes over.

33'

Tori Sellors sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Lotte Sharp breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Liz Crake scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Paige Farries breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Helena Rowland converts the try.

18'

Try

Loughborough Lightning are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sadia Kabeya picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

Meg Davey sets up the try.

17'

Conversion

Zoe Harrison converts the try.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Paige Farries leads to a try for Saracens

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Paige Farries took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Jess Breach is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Helena Rowland has kicked a conversion.

Try

Loughborough Lightning are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sadia Kabeya touching down.

We are underway as the referee Holly Wood blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Loughborough Lightning v Saracens Women 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Sun 31st May 2026, 04:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Holly Wood

Points Flow Chart

Saracens Women win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

60%

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

24 - 62

80'

Gregson

75'

19 - 62

MacDougall

72'

19 - 57

Farries

71'

19 - 55

Westcombe-Evans

19 - 50

69'

Packer

67'

14 - 50

Gregson

65'

14 - 50

Harrison

62'

14 - 45

Gregson

61'

14 - 43

Harrison

57'

14 - 38

Farries

57'

14 - 36

Gregson

49'

14 - 31

Gregson

43'

14 - 26

Half Time

Harrison

34'

14 - 21

Omokhuale

33'

14 - 19

Harrison

28'

14 - 14

Crake

27'

14 - 12

Rowland

14 - 7

18'

Kabeya

12 - 7

17'

Harrison

13'

7 - 7

Farries

12'

7 - 5

Rowland

7 - 0

Kabeya

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Loughborough Lightning

Saracens Women

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Defence Profile

Loughborough Lightning

Saracens Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

81%

3-6 secs

26%

16%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Loughborough Lightning face off against Saracens Women in PWR Round 17 on Sun 31st May 2026 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST, 23:00 NZST in New Zealand, 21:00 AEST in Australia and 04:00 EST in the US.

Saracens Women 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 4 places in the league table with Saracens Women in 2nd and Loughborough Lightning in 6th 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.