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We know what's coming at Exeter - Saints chief Boyd
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Friday, 24 May 2019 05:08
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd says his side can reverse last weekend's loss at Exeter Chiefs as they return to Sandy Park for the Premiership semi-final.Saints conceded six tries in a 40-21 defeat by the league leaders."It's interesting this week as we're playing the same opposition and the guys know what's coming," Boyd said. "But we can make tweaks…
Saracens & Gloucester stars back for semi-final
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Friday, 24 May 2019 04:46
Holders Saracens will bid to return to Twickenham and defend their Premiership title when they host Gloucester in the first of the play-off semi-finals.But the Cherry and Whites will hope to spring an upset and reach their first final since 2007, the same year they beat Saracens in the last four.Head coach Johan Ackermann says "nothing that has gone before…
Top Hogg: Departing star's five best moments for Glasgow
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Friday, 24 May 2019 01:25
The Pro14 final at Celtic Park against Leinster will be Stuart Hogg's last appearance in a Glasgow Warriors shirt.The full-back is moving to English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs for next season, ending a nine-year spell at Scotstoun.Hogg has matured from exciting prospect to one of Scottish Rugby's greatest ever players during his time in Glasgow. And as he prepares to…
Insurance change frees Wales & Scotland players for World Cup training camps
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 13:53
Wales and Scotland internationals based in England will be available for all pre-World Cup training after changes to World Rugby's insurance policy. Premiership clubs had threatened not to release players because of World Rugby's "false and unfair" regulations.But World Rugby has increased the compensation if a player is seriously injured on international duty. It means the likes of Wales' Dan…
Premiership semi-finals: Saracens, Gloucester, Exeter and Northampton in last four
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 23:36
Twelve teams kicked off with dreams of Premiership success and silverware in September. Now, in late May, just four remain as we reach the semi-finals.Defending champions Saracens and last season's runners-up Exeter Chiefs appear favourites to book a repeat of their 2018 final after finishing in the top two. But Gloucester and Northampton Saints stand in their way and will…
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:55
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:59
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Thursday, 23 May 2019 03:13
Nick Fenton-Wells: Bristol forward retires to take up backroom role
Thursday, 23 May 2019 03:45
Dave Lewis: Harlequins scrum-half retires aged 30
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 23:51
Jack Nowell: Exeter's England winger says Chiefs are spurred on by 2018 Premiership final loss
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 14:30
Danny Cipriani: Gloucester fly-half wins Premiership Player of the Season award
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 09:38
'I want those nerves - I want to finish on a high' - Hogg on Glasgow farewell
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 03:19
Scottish Rugby to look 'very closely' at Six Nations plans
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 08:05
Geordan Murphy: Leicester head coach charged with verbally abusing match officials
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 00:13
Pat Lam: Bristol Bears head coach extends contract to become director of rugby
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 08:02
World Rugby launches campaign to increase participation in women's game
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 09:10
Nations Championship: World Rugby to decide on new concept in Dublin
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:58
Glenn Delaney: New Zealander named as Scarlets defence coach
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:17
Moray Low: Exeter's former Scotland prop retires aged 34
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:28
Simon Hammersley: Newcastle Falcons full-back joins Sale Sharks to stay in Premiership
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 03:36
George Smith: Ex-Australia captain retires after ending career at Bristol
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 00:13
Australia players' union to hold religious expression review
Monday, 20 May 2019 06:38
Santiago Socino: Newcastle hooker signs for Argentina Super Rugby side Jaguares
Monday, 20 May 2019 10:15
Rugby X: England and Ireland among nations to sign up for event
Monday, 20 May 2019 03:53