Round 2 of the PWR Cup at Horsham RFC proved a physical contest for both sides.
Harlequins had a strong start with a quick opening score and backed up with a second in the first quarter. A third try for the home side extended the scoreline but Trailfinders were not to be shut out.
A fantastic lineout by Niamh Swailes set the driving maul going. The hooker held onto the ball in the maul and went over the line for Trailfinders’ first try.
The women in yellow quickly backed the first try up with a score from Charlie Holland to take the score to 19-10.
A third try before halftime for Trailfinders scored by Niamh Gallagher and a successful conversion by Emma Taylor ensured that there were only two points in it at half-time.
Half-time: 19-17
The hosts started quickly in the second half but Trailfinders fronted up with strong defence. But Harlequins muscle there way to a fourth try early in the second half.
Trailfinders immediately responded with a try from Hayley Jones. Again, another strong lineout throw set Trailfinders up for another driving maul and their fourth try.
Harlequins continued to run the ball through the phases and be physical in defence. They were rewarded with two more tries in the second half.
Full-time: Harlequins Women 38-22 Trailfinders Women
Trailfinders Women:
Tries: Niamh Swailes 29, Charlie Holland 35, Niamh Gallagher 40, Hayley Jones 57.
Conversions: Emma Taylor 40