The Welsh international was moved from full back to scrum half and combined seamlessly with fellow Welsh cap Elinor Snowsill to ensure the Bears hit back from their disappointing defeat against Wasps the previous weekend.
One of five Welsh internationals in the Bears starting XV, Powell capped her magnificent display with a chip and chase try that helped her side pick up a priceless bonus-point on the road. Jasmine Joyce was also on the scoresheet again with a brace of touchdowns, while Alisha Butchers also grabbed a corner try as the Bears hit Sale for six.
Both Sharks tries came from Welsh internationals, prop Gwen Pyrs and wing Lisa Neumann. Neumann picked up the player of the match award for the home side.
“That’s my first try for the club and so I am happy with that. It took us a bit of awhile to get into it, but we were much better in the final quarter,” said Neumann.
Former Wales centre Gemma Rowland enjoyed her 45 minutes on the field for Wasps against Durham Sharks as the home side ran out winners by 105-0. It was her fourth appearance of the season.
There was no joy for the trio of Welsh women in the Worcester Warriors pack at Exeter Chiefs, where their side came up short in a 19-7 defeat. As well as Carys Phillips, Alex Callender and Sioned Harries up front, the Warriors had Robyn Wilkins at No 10.
