Sale Women
31 - 29
Loughborough
07 Mar 2026
Stage: Regular Season Round 13
Morson Stadium
In a thrilling encounter at Morson Stadium, Sale Sharks Women triumphed over Loughborough Lightning with a close score of 31-29. The match kicked off with both teams exchanging early penalties and tries, setting the tone for a competitive battle. Holly Aitchison shone for Sale, orchestrating play effectively from fly half, while Olivia Ortiz's sharp decision-making as scrum half kept the pressure on the Lightning. Loughborough responded strongly with Helena Rowland's influential play, ensuring they remained in contention throughout. The game saw several lead changes, highlighting the intensity of the rivalry. As the clock wound down, Sale's resilience shone through, allowing them to secure the win in a nail-biting finish. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Sale following previous defeats to Loughborough.
Weather
Temperature: 10.3°C (Feels like 9.4°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 6.9 km/h, gusting to 14.5 km/h Humidity: 70% Cloud Cover: 82%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 0' conversion No Player
- 0' conversion No Player
- 0' penalty No Player
- 0' try No Player
- 0' try No Player
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 80' full_time