At Ashton Gate, Ilona Maher made her first house begin for Bristol, however it was Holly Phillips who grabbed the limelight with 4 of the Bears’ seven tries in a 43-29 victory in opposition to Leicester Tigers.
Whereas front-rower Phillips’ quartet of scores owed loads to the facility of Bristol’s ahead pack, the hosts additionally demonstrated some flowing, expansive rugby to create tries for Simi Pam, Millie David and Gabriella Nigrelli.
The win moved Bristol as much as fourth place, though Exeter Chiefs might transfer again above the Bears in the event that they beat Loughborough Lightning on Sunday.
Tahlia Brody scored two of Leicester’s 5 tries, which earned them a bonus level, however they continue to be second-bottom within the desk, whereas Bristol are fifth.
Emily Tuttosi scored a late attempt to safe Exeter Chiefs a 19-15 victory at Loughborough Lightning on Sunday, regardless of Taylor Perry’s crimson card.
Emily Scarratt’s penalty seemed to have given Lightning victory, earlier than Tuttosi bundled over from a maul within the final play of the match.
The Chiefs transfer as much as third, whereas Loughborough are sixth.