Premier 15s review: Quins and Sarries pull clear at the top

Harlequins, Saracens and Loughborough Lightning all made it three wins out of three at the start of the new Allianz Premier 15s season, although only Quins and Sarries have maximum points following third straight bonus-point victories.

Prop Shaunagh Brown (pictured) led Harlequins out against Exeter Chiefs to mark her 50th appearance for the club and also scored a try in the 33-14 victory at Surrey Sports Park.

Saracens enjoyed a nine-try romp in a 72-0 win against hapless DMP Durham Sharks, who now have a points difference of -228 after just three matches.

Loughborough are the only other team with a 100 percent record, although they failed to add a try bonus point in their victory against Bristol Bears, winning by 12 points to 5. 

Wasps were the weekend's other winners, claiming a 22-7 victory against Worcester Warriors.

New girls Sale Sharks were due to play Gloucester Hartpury but the match was postponed when a coronavirus outbreak was confirmed in the Sharks' squad.