By SAM BRETT

Sale ..................24
Worcester ......29
WORCESTER Warriors come out on top in their visit to Heywood Road to kick off their season with a bonus-point win.
Led by new captain Caity Mattinson, Warriors took the initiative early and piled on the pressure but the Sharks defence was able to stand firm and only concede a Vicky Foxwell penalty as the attack abated.
Sale’s response was immediate. A blistering take from the kick-off saw Sharks penetrate deep into Worcester territory and force a penalty that allowed Vicky Irwin to even the score.
This back-and-forth cont...