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Saracens v Exeter player ratings as Mako Vunipola scores an 8 and Sam Simmonds gets a 6
Saracens regained the Aviva Premiership title with a superlative defensive display in a 27-10 win over defending champions Exeter. Saturday’s win marked the third time in four years Saracens have been crowned champions. Here’s a look at how the players from both sides performed in the season-ending showpiece. ALEX GOODE: Helped create Saracens’ opening try and was a threat throughout the contest. 8 SEAN MAITLAND: Made a couple of early errors, but set up his team’s second try.
Eddie Jones warns England need to expect the unexpected ahead of Barbarians clash
Eddie Jones insists England must be prepared to face the unexpected when they seek to avert a four-match losing run by toppling the Barbarians at Twickenham. The curtain raiser to next month’s tour of South Africa will be held without players from Aviva Premiership finalists Exeter and Saracens, giving Jones the opportunity to experiment.
Wayne Pivac admits Scarlets face tough challenge against Leinster in PRO14 final
Captain Don Armand thinks Exeter will take Saturday’s Aviva Premiership final in their stride as they target back-to-back title triumphs. The Chiefs make a third successive Twickenham appearance, having lost to Saracens two years ago and then defeating Wasps after extra-time 12 months ago. Saracens are again their opponents, with Exeter arriving at English rugby headquarters on the back of a 10-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Crusaders edge Hurricanes as Super Rugby leaders clash
The Crusaders out-muscled the Hurricanes in their top-of-the-table Super Rugby clash in Christchurch on Friday for a 24-13 win that puts them in pole position to qualify in top spot for the finals. The home team scored three tries to one in driving rain, with the conditions forcing two of the competition’s most potent attacking sides into an arm-wrestle.
Saracens star Jamie George says spotlight is on Exeter ahead of Premiership final
Jamie George insists the spotlight is thrust upon Exeter as Saracens look to summon all their big-game experience for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership final. The two outstanding teams in English club Rugby collide at Twickenham in a repeat of the 2016 showpiece that saw the Chiefs defeated 28-20 after fighting back from a 23-6 deficit.
James Ryan versus Tadhg Beirne and other key battles ahead of Leinster v Scarlets
Leinster will set their sights on a dream domestic and European double when they take on Scarlets in the PRO14 final on Saturday. With so much at stake, we take a look at three key battles which could decide the outcome. The Leinster lock has emerged as one of the rising stars of the game with his solid carrying, workrate and tackling ability central to the Blues’ exploits.
Leinster's big game experience and other talking points ahead of PRO14 final against Scarlets
Leinster will set their sights on a dream domestic and European double when they take on Scarlets in the PRO14 final on Saturday. Ahead of the game at the Aviva Stadium, we take a look at some of the main talking points. Scarlets need to step up after last fixture against Leinster Scarlets need to step up after the lack of energy and accuracy shown in the Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Leinster last month.
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