Trailfinders have pulled off a stunning upset to reach their first Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) final. The team, who only joined the PWR in 2023 and had never finished higher than sixth, beat reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury 29-26 in the PWR semi-final match.
The match was played at Kingsholm, which has been rebadged as Queensholm for the PWR play-offs. Gloucester-Hartpury took an early lead through a Tatyana Heard try, but Trailfinders responded with four unanswered tries in the first half.
Maya Montiel, Meg Jones, Isla Norman-Bell, and Emma Uren each scored a try as the visitors went into half-time with a 24-7 lead. Gloucester-Hartpury launched a comeback after the break, with Rachel Lund and Georgia Brock both scoring tries, but Trailfinders kept their lead to secure a hard-fought victory.
The win marks a significant milestone for Trailfinders, who will now face either Exeter Chiefs or Harlequins in the PWR final. The match is set to take place on a date to be confirmed.