Sale...........................36 Leicester................. 19
By FRANK REYNOLDS
Sale Sharks picked up a bonus point victory in a dominant opening day of the Allianz Cup against Leicester Tigers women.
After kick-off was delayed by ten minutes, the Tigers took the lead, in their second-ever season. Roisin McBrien collected Charlotte Fray’s offload to burst over the line.
The Leicester joy would quickly disappear, as Sale hit two tries in two minutes, Alice Iwanejko bundled over the line, then Niamh Swailes put Sharks ahead. Sale continued to add to their strong opening half, with Vicky Ir...
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