After starring on the university stage, Russell’s enjoyment for the game didn’t translate into her time with Gloucester-Hartpury but the now Leicester Tigers forward has a smile on her face again.
Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata has been handed a four-week suspension following his red card incident in the Gallagher Premiership opener against Exeter Chiefs.
Michael Cheika's reign as Leicester Tigers boss got off to the ideal start as Tommy Reffell scored the decisive try to edge out Exeter Chiefs 17-14 at Sandy Park.