By SAM JACKSON

GLOUCESTER-Hartpury will open their title defence at home to Leicester Tigers on the opening weekend of the Premiership Women’s Rugby 2024-25 season.
Sean Lynn’s Gloucester side beat Bristol in last season’s final to secure back-to-back Premiership triumphs.
Their bid for a third straight title starts on October 6, but attack coach Andrew Ford said they are not “putting any pressure on ourselves”.
“We are fully aware that the league is getting stronger which is exactly what we want,” he added.
Three-time winners Sarac...