It was yet another case of "so near yet to far" for Boudiccas after their visit to Edinburgh ended at the semi-final stage on Sunday - losing out to the eventual winners Murryfield Wanderers.
Meanwhile England's women's team, with three Herts players (all Saracens) in the squad, suffered a similar disappointment in the FIRA European Sevens in France.
The three Saracens - Claire Allan, Charlotte Barras and Rachael Burford, who was captain of the team - were there aiming to make up for lasy year, when they lost in the final to Wales and this year began well, cruising into the semi-finals with 17 tries in three games against Russia, Sweden, and Holland - though they ominously tripped up 15-12 in their final pool game against France.
But that was enough through to see them through to a semi-final against Spain which was won, though only by 12-10. But they were in the final - against the hosts.
At half times things were level at a try a-piece, but then England then suffered a major set-back with the loss of Kim Oliver with an injury leaving the team with just six players for the remainder of the match. France took advantage, though the 19-5 margin of victory was helped with a disallowed England try and compounded by a French breakaway score on the last play.
England coach Gary Street said: “We are disappointed not to have won in the final, but we always knew France were going to be the team to beat. This was nevertheless a very brave performance from the girls over the two days considering we have not played in a competitive tournament for a year.
“Rachel Burford led the squad superbly and we have all learned a lot this weekend which will can only help us in the future.”
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