Trailfinders hold off Gloucester-Hartpury to reach PWR final
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Trailfinders secured a place in their first Premiership Women’s Rugby final by defeating Gloucester-Hartpury 29-26 on June 14, 2026. Gloucester-Hartpury took an early lead with a try from Tatyana Heard. However, Trailfinders responded strongly, scoring four tries, including two from Isla Norman-Bell, to lead 24-7 at halftime. Despite a comeback attempt from Gloucester-Hartpury in the second half, which included tries from Rachel Lund and Hannah Dallavalle, Trailfinders maintained their advantage to win the match.
- •Trailfinders scored four tries in the first half.
- •Gloucester-Hartpury is the reigning champion, having won for three consecutive seasons.
- •The final score was 29-26 in favor of Trailfinders.
- •Isla Norman-Bell scored two tries for Trailfinders.
- •The semi-final took place at Kingsholm, now rebranded as Queensholm.
- 3:52 PMBBC Sport — Trailfinders stun Gloucester-Hartpury to reach PWR final
"Trailfinders hold off Gloucester-Hartpury as they beat reigning champions 29-26 to reach their first Premiership Women's Rugby final.
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