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Gloucester-Hartpury suffers first loss in Premiership Women's Rugby

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:49 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Gloucester-Hartpury suffers first loss in Premiership Women's Rugby

Summary

Gloucester-Hartpury's unbeaten run in the Premiership Women's Rugby league ended with a 41-39 loss to Ealing Trailfinders on June 1, 2026. Head coach Dan Murphy stated the defeat alleviates pressure from his players, noting the unbeaten streak was not their main focus. Gloucester-Hartpury is already secured at the top of the table and will have a home semi-final in the upcoming playoffs. They face Bristol Bears, currently near the bottom of the standings, in their next fixture set for this Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Gloucester-Hartpury lost 41-39 to Ealing Trailfinders.
•The defeat is their first of the season.
•They will play Bristol Bears next in the final regular season match.
•Gloucester-Hartpury has secured a home semi-final in the playoffs.
•Dan Murphy emphasized the team is focused on improving after the loss.

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8:49 AMYahoo Sports — Unbeaten run 'monkey off our back' now, says Murphy

What they're saying

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Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy says his side's first defeat of the Premiership Women's Rugby campaign means the monkey is off the back of his players.
— Yahoo Sports

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