Marlie Packer soars Saracens to Allianz Premier 15s champions

Marlie Packer's fearsome form continued as her dazzling double fired Saracens to a dominant 43-21 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Allianz Premier 15s final. Co-captain Packer, Vicky Fleetwood, Mackenzie Carson, May Campbell and Alysha Corrigan all crossed as Alex Austerberry's side reclaimed their domestic crown at Sixways Stadium. Ad/> Patricia Garcia, Jennine Detiveaux and Ebony Jefferies struck for Chiefs but Saracens never relinquished their grip on the contest in front of a record 3,238-strong crowd in Worcester.

RugbyAlex Austerberry praised Marlie Packer's form at the Allianz Premier 15s final2 MINUTES AGO Chiefs started strongly but an impressive tackle by Sarah McKenna stunted their progress and led to a turnover for Saracens. And the season table-toppers – who lost to Harlequins in last year's final – took control from there on in with a strong drive to get within Chiefs' 22. A powerful storm under the posts nearly resulted in a try but Exeter fly-half Garcia was defiant and denied them the points.

But it was not over there as just a minute later, Poppy Cleall freed energetic England flanker Packer who stormed around the outside for a converted try just six minutes in. And they extended their lead just moments later as a hand-off by Packer pushed Saracens back under the posts before an offload to Vicky Fleetwood saw her cross on 23 minutes. Exeter refused to be silenced, however, as Garcia made her mark with a quick tap and go penalty to charge over the line for a converted try.