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Cardiff Rugby has announced the departure of 14 players, including several internationals, leaving significant gaps in the squad. Key players such as Willis Halaholo, Gonzalo Bertranou, Aled Summerhill, Lopeti Timani, Max Clark, and Ciaran Parker will be exiting, joining Ellis Jenkins, Josh Turnbull, Tomos Williams, Rhys Carre, Owen Lane, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Arwel Robson, and Matt Aubrey on the leavers' list. This marks a significant shift for the team as they prepare for the upcoming URC season. The announcement was made on May 30.
Bath 31 Sale Sharks 23 Even golden era of Jeremy Guscott eclipsed as rampant Finn Russell sends Bath to final. Fly half scores 16 points to set up showdown with Northampton Saints, where they will attempt to win first title since 1996 Read more โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/5hWkaKWXQM
PLAYER RATINGS: Bath had numerous heroes when qualifying for the first Prem final since 2015, writes Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป at The Rec. #GallagherPrem #BATvSAL #EnglandRugby #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/4bMThjeV82
๐ Who are you backing to win the Gallagher Premiership?
What a weekend of Premiership action, Saints and Bath into the final next week. โญ๏ธ 15 Stars in our TOTW ๐ฒ https://t.co/0LoqyvhXXw https://t.co/p8bUSQoEHS
โฑ๏ธ #URC score updates: ๐ด Munster 7-17 Ulster โช๏ธ (half-time) #MUNvULS ๐ต Cardiff 7-12 Ospreys (31 mins) โซ๏ธ #CARvOSP ๐ข Follow the action, live. ๐ https://t.co/s5xx2ZGhDM https://t.co/XWPGsKjhyu
30' | TRY OSPREYS! An unreal score from Toby Booth's side, with Justin Tipuric finishing off a brilliant move in the corner! 7-12 https://t.co/SYD4Iz4VvU
๐ด Scarlets end disappointing campaign on a high against Dragons. โ๏ธ Read the match report from the #URC clash, here. #SCAvDRA ๐ https://t.co/tQfROKJ0Uv
๐ฟ๐ฆ It was a bonus-point win for the Bulls at the Sharks. #SHAvBUL โ๏ธ Read the match report from the #URC derby meeting, here. ๐ https://t.co/wPYip54Ycf
๐Bath Rugby are through to the final https://t.co/8tPh39kw4s
Bath do it! Valiant effort from Sale but Bath see it through. All set for a big one next week!
Bath are printing the tickets to Twickenham! They strike back with a rolling maul of their own. Backs involved. A full team effort. ๐ 31-23 ๐ฆ 75โ
Akker van der Merwe scored a brace of tries as the Bulls secured a top-two finish in the @Vodacom #URC and the SA Shield with a big win against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. https://t.co/m2zz2uskv1
F-T: Sharks 14, Bulls 26. A late try from prolific hooker Akker van der Merwe secures a bonus point victory which takes the Bulls top of the @URCOfficial table for the time being as they go above Leinster. Munster can reclaim top spot by beating Ulster.
A bonus-point victory over the Sharks sees the Bulls go to the top of the log ๐ #SHAvBUL | #URC https://t.co/Tjc8sa5lgA
F-T: Sharks 14, Bulls 26. A late try from prolific hooker Akker van der Merwe gives the Bulls the margin of victory which takes them top of the @URCOfficial table for the time being as they edge above Leinster on points difference. Over to Munster now.
๐ THE BULLS LOCK IN A TOP TWO SPOT IN THE #URC WITH A BONUS POINT WIN OVER THE SHARKS. #URC #SHAvBUL https://t.co/XFiz5UMMsp
The Blitzboks have missed the semi-finals after failing to win any of their three pool matches. - @FinnMorton5 โ๏ธ spoke with Selvyn Davids in Madrid #Blitzboks #SouthAfrica #HSBCSVNS #RugbySevens Read more below โคต๏ธ https://t.co/zQ74USRjRZ
F-T: Scarlets 32, Dragons 15. A fifth league win of the season for the Scarlets, with wing Tomi Lewis scoring two of their four tries at the Cardiff City Stadium before going off injured. The departing Sio Tompkinson with two consolation tries for Dragons.
๐ด SCARLETS END THE SEASON ON A POSITIVE NOTE! #SCAvDRA #URC https://t.co/LlUGQUEodm
Full-time: Scarlets 32-15 Dragons A comfortable bonus point win for the Scarlets, despite some late resistance by the Dragons. https://t.co/ASPSFhmB2X https://t.co/2BLdeRBHlO
FINAL SCORE | SGรR TERFYNOL @oil4wales ๐ด Scarlets 32 ๐ก Dragons 15 #SCAvDRA #YmaOHyd #BKTURC https://t.co/cwspv3NaqF
SALE-ing into the lead at the Rec!๐ฆ What a try by O'Flaherty to take @SaleSharksRugby closer to Twickenham!๐๐ #GallagherPrem #BATvSAL https://t.co/19MZom5GPV
70' | TRY DRAGONS! Sio Tomkinson gets over for his second! 29-15 https://t.co/1fKfWQCEs5
All โฌ๏ธ at the Rec... and look who's coming on๐ We are in for an exciting 2nd half in the @premrugby semi's๐ฟ๐ #GallagherPrem #BATvSAL https://t.co/waJSygexuD
58' | TRY DRAGONS! Sio Tomkinson crosses out wide as the Dragons get over for their first try. 29-8 https://t.co/1fKfWQCEs5
The Lions closed in on a first-ever place in the Vodacom URC playoffs after suffering a narrow defeat to the 14-man DHL Stormers in Cape Town. https://t.co/14jToEThN3
55' | TRY SCARLETS! Tomi Lewis crosses for his second as the Scarlets stretch further in front. 29-3 https://t.co/1fKfWQCEs5
The players picked out pregame are all putting their hands up. Ted Hill setting up his own try. Barbeary getting Bath on the front foot for Obanoโs score. And Carpenter has been a live wire for Sale in the backfield. Theyโre putting in the performances required. https://t.co/0X5WijUjJK
Bath lead Sale at half time 18-15. All to play for stillโฆ who will come out on top? #premrugby #rugby #BTHvSAL https://t.co/a8hsSCjSKJ
Finding a way back into the match through their maul, @SaleSharksRugby narrow the half time gap to 18-15 against @BathRugby. Itโs going to be a titanic second 40
A 14-man Stormers outfit snatched a late 29-24 win over the Lions in a URC encounter here on Saturday afternoon. | @Sport24news https://t.co/wndMd7KTKH
๐ HALF TIME ๐ฆ This match is on a knife edge. Bath started well but the Sharks have pulled things back. Sale are capitalising from dominance at the maul. All to play for this second half. Sharks on the ascendancy... https://t.co/EeYkZ1ONus
45' | TRY SCARLETS! Tomi Lewis picks off Rio Dyer's offload and the Scarlets cross for their third! 24-3 https://t.co/1fKfWQCEs5
And Sale batter down that door. Second maul try of the game. Sale close the gapโฆ ๐ 18-12 ๐ฆ 35โ https://t.co/gAwRXCMjDS
Try saving tackle from Ollie Lawrence. Huge moment from the young centre. Bath will be hoping for half time to maintain this strong lead. Sale knocking on the door.
Dan Davis scores on half time to give Scarlets a healthy lead! ๐ Follow the 2nd halfโฌ
The Sharks trailing at half time #SHAvBUL | #URC https://t.co/JMoGT3pxNS
Half-time: Scarlets 17-3 Dragons The west Walians are in control at the break. https://t.co/1fKfWQDchD https://t.co/WAXPr3xvjB
โฑ๏ธ Half-time: ๐ด Scarlets 17-3 Dragons ๐ #SCAvDRA ๐ฆ Sharks 7-12 Bulls๐ #SHAvBUL ๐ข Follow the #URC action, live. ๐ https://t.co/s5xx2ZGhDM https://t.co/RH8xjh4x3q
39' | TRY SCARLETS! A superb flowing move and the Scarlets cross for their second try of the afternoon! 17-3 https://t.co/1fKfWQCEs5
Finn Russell! Wow, Sale defence (and Bath attack) have no clue whats coming ha ha ha #BATvSAL
29' | TRY SCARLETS! The Scarlets power over from a maul, with Kemsley Mathias scoring the first try of the afternoon. 10-3 https://t.co/1fKfWQCEs5
"This player can do things that no other layer can do!"๐คฉ How key will Finn Russell be today as @BathRugby look to head to Twickenham? ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ #GallagherPrem #BATSAL https://t.co/3Nx6TXxjEJ
โEre we go! #Bath #Sale @timessport #PremRugby https://t.co/e5wqrzfCnT
Bath into the sheds, McConnochie & others bigging up the crowd to get them going โ cracking atmosphere here. @TimesSport #Bath #Sale https://t.co/CZUZNNi2n5
๐ข Benetton finish regular season in style as Edinburgh crash out! โ๏ธ Check out the match report from Treviso. #URC #BENvEDI ๐ https://t.co/JimbnC7lHk
"One of the top teams in the @premrugby at defending ๐ช๐ผ" High praises all round for England star Tom Curry and the @SaleSharksRugby defence as they look to keep out a dangerous Bath attack ๐๐ฆ Can they keep this immense defensive form today? https://t.co/GTxzFUknQ7
The Blitzboks failed to register a pool stage victory at the Madrid Sevens after a heavy defeat to Fiji in the Spanish capital on Saturday. https://t.co/Ddds5silzY
Owen Farrell showed just what the Premiership will miss with him gone โ๏ธ @CharlieFelix #TelegraphRugby
Ireland won't play in the SVNS Grand Final semi-finals despite beating Fiji on Saturday. - @FinnMorton5 โ๏ธ spoke with @IrishRugby's Amee Leigh Murphy Crowe in Madrid #HSBCSVNS #IrelandRugby Read more below โคต๏ธ https://t.co/P7oAzVMWTD
15' | PENALTY SCARLETS! Sam Costelow levels the scores. 3-3 https://t.co/1fKfWQCEs5
Many congratulations to Benetton on booking their place in the @URCOfficial play-offs with a tremendous display in their winner-takes-all clash with Edinburgh. Fully deserved as they have been great this season. https://t.co/y3CobITg9L
The DHL Stormers scored a late try to snatch a late bonus-point victory over the Lions and secure fifth place in Cape Town on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/9A1n0aCaTR
๐ด Scarlets v Dragons ๐ #SCAvDRA ๐ฆ Sharks v Bulls ๐ #SHAvBUL ๐ข Follow the #URC action, live. ๐ https://t.co/s5xx2ZGhDM https://t.co/YDNNL6mxIm
FAZ FAREWELL: What Owen Farrell had to say after his final game for Saracens ahead of his switch to Racing 92. #GallagherPrem #NORvSAR #EnglandRugby #rugby #TOP14 https://t.co/CjrK3lGDma
Follow the live action as the Sharks face the @Vodacom Bulls in Durban. #URC #SHAvBUL https://t.co/TFqbvueqg6
The Stormers win despite playing with 14 men following a sickening tackle on Lions star, Sanele Nohamba. The Lions are in line for a play off spot ๐ฒ https://t.co/USAibncXoP https://t.co/yuGRUPYmCc
Finn Russell grinning as he enters the Rec, to drums, sparklers and all sorts. Great atmos here for the semi! #PremRugby @BathRugby https://t.co/fYhBXwHbmx
FEEL THE NOISE: A super charged atmosphere awaits at The Rec judging by the sound of the Bath arrival. #BATvSAL #GallagherPrem #EnglandRugby #rugby https://t.co/Br4TBoaENb
The South African menโs sevens rugby team faces an uphill task to qualify for the Madrid Sevens playoffs after falling to a 33-24 loss to New Zealand in their lunch-time clash on Saturday. | @Sport24news https://t.co/7Qf85o9zCV
So then - eyes down and all that. The 2nd @premrugby playoff. Got a feeling that this should be another belter - so much talent on show. Join @MattGarvey5 and I on @talkSPORT2 from 3pm. The man by the centre circle will be hoping for a quiet afternoon later: @Luke_W_Pearce! https://t.co/DDX42er2HF
It was practically a must-win clash and in the end it was the Kiwis who got the job done in a classic. - @FinnMorton5 โ๏ธ spoke with match-winning hero Moses Leo in Madrid #HSBCSVNS #AllBlacksSevens #Blitzboks @nz_sevens Read more below โคต๏ธ https://t.co/u8ieQ2Ndy6
New Zealand scored two quickfire tries to hand the Blitzboks another late defeat and end their cup title hopes at the Madrid Sevens on Saturday. https://t.co/sc4IAMf9Rs
Owen Farrell leaves shores as one of Englandโs greats with last starring role https://t.co/T0NkvmGNQJ
Even without the injury this was a Farrell masterclass. To do this whilst basically playing on one leg is remarkable. One of the great English fly halves bows out of the Premiership in style. https://t.co/p84F3vftKD
Ireland men's 7s pipped by Fiji with a golden-point try in extra time, 26-21. Did well to equalise before end of regular time but Fijians over the line first in ET. Ireland get losing bonus point to go with yday's win over SA. HugelLast pool game against New Zealand at 3.11pm. https://t.co/wBPx8m6xCe
๐ THE BRUMBIES FINISH THE REGULAR SEASON ON A HIGH! #FORvBRU #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/OZ2Hcn3yFx
Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers face the Lions in Cape Town. @Vodacom #URC #STOvLIO https://t.co/KkkwbXFhZS
Follow the live action as the Blitzboks face New Zealand (12.44pm) and Fiji (3.49pm) on Day 2 of the winner-takes-all Madrid Sevens tournament. ๐ฟ๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ฟ #HSBCSVNSMAD https://t.co/f46598EnPt
This means ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ โ๏ธ Watch @BathRugby vs @SaleSharksRugby battle for the last @premrugby final spot today from 3:30pm ๐บ @TNTSports & @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/vP2Hi6AfeJ
With an injury almost forcing Owen Farrell to sit out of the semi-final, Farrell showed his class to conjure a moment of magic to give his side hope, but it was to be his Saracens swansong as Northampton beat Saracens 22-20. #rugby #premrugby #NORvSAR https://t.co/1Kp4YuZsev
After 16 years & 254 games for Saracens, Owen Farrellโs time at the club came to an end last night. The Racing bound flyhalf won 6 Premiership titles & 3 Champions Cups during his time at Sarries. https://t.co/4ekTvD5JZV
A piece on Owen Farrellโs farewell to the Premiership last night. He said the game wouldnโt define him โ and he was right. But his defining qualities shone through. Includes selfies, jeers, turnovers, a try assist, toughness and profound respect. https://t.co/aKSEwy3bDz
#PremRugby tracking to sell out the final next Saturday - good work after 55,000ish attendance last year. 10,000 tickets sold since Saints won last night. 800 general sale left. Saints & Bath or Sale season ticket holders will get an allocation, but otherwise be quick! ๐๏ธ
Todayโs matches on this final weekend of the @URCOfficial regular season and how the table looks at the moment. Champions Munster will finish top if they beat Ulster, while Edinburgh, Benetton, Lions and the Ospreys are vying for the two final play-off spots. https://t.co/Mt6dwYddwH
REACTION: What Owen Farrell said after Northampton ended his Saracens career on Friday night. #GallagherPrem #NORvSAR #EnglandRugby #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/ce1juIwK8J
Hereโs my preview of Judgement Day, with the Welsh derby double header being staged at Cardiff City Stadium as Principality Stadium is unavailable. First itโs Scarlets v Dragons, then Cardiff take on the play-off chasing Ospreys โ๏ธ ๐ https://t.co/cgeIpjZgCL
Northampton in the final โ Who will join them in the #GallagherPrem final ๐ฅ #rugby https://t.co/tmc8zT4IdZ
So then - the penultimate game of the season .. last night was an epic, and there's no reason to suggest that today will be any different. Who's going to Twickenham to play Saints? Join @MattGarvey5 and I on @talksport2 from 3 to find out https://t.co/MAIU0fYyUB
Owen Farrell denied Twickenham farewell but goes out on his shield, taking fight to Saints despite torn quad muscle which meant he even sat out warm-up. Report from Northampton https://t.co/ofbbsMIWBE
๐ซ Owen Farrell's 16-year career in England: - 6 Premiership Titles - 3 Champions Cup Titles - Englandโs Top Points Scorer - 112 England Caps - 3 Six Nations Titles - 6 B&I Lions Tests - Silver & Bronze World Cup medals - 3 nominations for World Player of the Year Legend. https://t.co/khc0ctxVx6
The Stormers are in no mood to go soft on the Lions in Saturday's URC derby at Cape Town Stadium. Heading into the final round of regular season action, the fifth-placed Capetonians are already assured of their spot in the quarter-finals. | @Sport24news https://t.co/fywSe3mR3B
Munster out to secure URC top spot as rejuvenated Ulster visit Limerick: https://t.co/VJNzPo75tV
It's Judgement Day! Who'll come out on top? Scarlets v Dragons - Live on @S4C, @BBCiPlayer, @BBCRadioWales, the @BBCSport website and app ๐ฒ Cardiff v Ospreys - Live on BBC Two Wales, @BBCiPlayer, @BBCRadioWales, the @BBCSport website and app๐ฒ #BBCRugby https://t.co/plpi3wAisO
Fijian Drua claim final Super Rugby playoff spot, Crusaders miss out https://t.co/MhN4fWvVEr https://t.co/hnE9sEoKzv
The Fijian Drua have climbed up to seventh on the table and officially ended both the Crusaders and Western Force's playoff hopes with the win. #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/q0M2F0cCkQ
Mark McCall on Owen Farrell injury suffered in MondayโIt was quite remarkable that he was on one leg and it was going to affect our kicking game, it was incredible for him in his last game for Saracens and to do that for the team." @Saracens
Fin Smith edges Northampton to victory over Saracens to reach Premiership final https://t.co/pF6adhz8y9
Owen Farrell was still at school, just turned 17, when he came off the bench against @Scarlets at Vicarage Road Oct 2008. No fairytale English finish 4 Sarries' greatest player but every chance of one for the gigantic Courtney Lawes @SaintsRugby before he, too, heads for France. https://t.co/i9Papc3Z69
Mark McCall speaking to TNT about Owen Farrell, the Vunipolas and Saracens' other departing players. https://t.co/IPsBPuFJhe
Itโs going to be a very nervy day tomorrow with four teams - Edinburgh, Benetton, Lions and Ospreys - battling it out for the two remaining URC play-off spots. All eyes will be on what happens in Treviso where the first two meet. Thatโs the key game.
In his final game for Saracens, Owen Farrell, chats after the Premiership Semi Final loss to the Saints. Saracens and England legend https://t.co/sbtE5cPNnc
An @EnglandRugby and @Saracens legends bows out ๐ ๐ค @Owen_Faz shares his thoughts post-match. We'll miss having you around, Faz ๐ค https://t.co/qgt8zC3Ncq
No trophy but at least Owen Farrell left in style. ๐ฎโ๐จhttps://t.co/FnA4HtWDT5
COURTNEY LAWES. #GallagherPrem #NORvSAR
Iowane Teba converted a try from the left sideline to hand Fiji a two-point win over New Zealand. - @FinnMorton5 โ๏ธ spoke with @fijirugby's Jerry Tuwai in Madrid #FijiRugby #HSBCSVNS #FijiSevens Read more below โคต๏ธ https://t.co/f8No28eUNw
Owen Farrell at his very best. So composed after the linebreak to put it onto the boot perfectly for Lewington. Going to miss watching him in England. #GallagherPrem
๐ฃ๏ธ "It reminds me of Sir Alex Ferguson leaving Manchester United, he is almost impossible to replace." ๐ Dan Biggar hails Owen Farrell ahead of his Saracens departure. https://t.co/witOslTJaG
"Got to be honest Iโm nervous for the boys. Theyโve played so well, entertained, taken big scalps, deservedly topped the table. Problem is, none of that counts for anything on a Friday night in a semi-final" Tom Wood sizes up tonight's Saints-Saracens SF https://t.co/ob3svFWQYN
It has been some season for Saints ๐ซ Home turf, home crowd. How will they fare at Franklins Gardens this post-season? ๐ https://t.co/bTqMJOksvo
Ireland beat South Africa on Hugo Keenanโs return to sevens https://t.co/q8BWw7cxzE
๐ NORTHAMPTON โ Strengths: - Attack. 2nd for tries, metres, defenders beaten. - Defence. Most tackles made & fewest missed. โ Weaknesses: - Discipline. 2nd most pens conceded. Particularly in attack. - Lack of breakdown threat. Turnovers 9th. Powered by @Oval_Insights
Just 4๏ธโฃ remainโฆ Who will be the last two teams standing ahead of the Finals at Twickenham?๐ฅ #premrugby https://t.co/TYCRrtXVdy
"He's world-class, I donโt understand how people donโt see it." Saracens star Ivan Van Zyl hoping Owen Farrell signs off in style โ๏ธ @NickPurewal https://t.co/AOchK0lOiI
On the back of some stunning offloads, Ireland's Gavin Mullin scored the winner in the 18th minute. - @FinnMorton5 โ๏ธ spoke with the @IrishRugby try scorer in Madrid #INTERVIEW #HSBCSVNS #IrelandRugby Read more below โคต๏ธ https://t.co/xMtLtSW2Wh
๐ NORTHAMPTON vs SARACENS ๐ซ Saints and Sarries have three players each in the top 10 for clean breaks per 80. Can we expect to see free flowing rugby under the Friday night lights tonight? Lewington is top & followed by the Prem's top try scorer. Powered by @Oval_Insights https://t.co/Uwy9DbvUU6
The Blitzboks let a 14-point lead slip to start their Madrid Sevens campaign with a loss to Ireland in a game that went three minutes into overtime. https://t.co/Ax2adT5fnK
Arrive in Northampton for one @premrugby playoff, and the team news for the other has dropped! Nice and simple for both @BathRugby and @SaleSharksRugby. Sadly the game comes a few days too soon for Manu .. however what a boost to get the bloke back wearing 23! Both sides 6/2 https://t.co/f3b1E2yO0o
The 42 players now definitely leaving Welsh regions after announcements https://t.co/vnLb5xbQHt
Ireland win it! Sensational try to beat SA at the death. Clock nearly 3 minutes into the red, brilliant team score finished by Gavin Mullin. https://t.co/1Cdmlrm2SQ
๐Stormers will look to tame the Lions https://t.co/2C65KpS7fv
๐Lions ready to roar against the Stormers https://t.co/b353aT5Mrc
๐Edinburgh look to finish season on a high https://t.co/DXS6yPUuwp
Jake White says the @Vodacom Bulls need no more motivation than the potential of securing a top-two #URC finish and the SA conference when they face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. https://t.co/qzhx1TSAQW
Judgement Day farewell appearances: Rhys Carre, Willis Halaholo, Lopeti Timani, Shane Lewis-Hughes (Cardiff) Wyn Jones, Ryan Conbeer, Kieran Hardy (Scarlets) Sio Tomkinson (Dragons) Plus Nicky Smith if it proves to be the Ospreys' last game of the season.
๐Ospreys announce team to face Cardiff at Judgement Day https://t.co/YOGY6z1kLz
Raft of Wales hopefuls named for Judgement Day clashes 48 hours before Gatland makes call https://t.co/N7oqlDlr9k
๐Sale boosted ahead of Bath clash https://t.co/4cSV5yXnLU
๐ NORTHAMPTON vs SARACENS ๐ซ The red mist descended last time these sides met in a semi final at the Gardens... Hartley missed out on his chance to go to the 2015 World Cup. A 24 year old Jamie George was named in his place and went on to make his England debut that summer. https://t.co/tcbDOccyAd
๐Bath will be looking to secure the home win https://t.co/izevR2D2dG
Follow the live action as the Blitzboks face Ireland at the final stop on the World Rugby SVNS Series in Madrid. ๐ฟ๐ฆ โ๏ธ #HSBCSVNSMAD https://t.co/KkGWXMV31m
Willem Alberts will lead the Lions in a must-win match for the Johannesburg outfit against the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/nMcOKJuxWp
๐ The Sharks are not making it easy for the Bulls! #URC ๐ฆ๐ The Durbanites are without just three of their starters from the Challenge Cup final. #SHAvBUL https://t.co/DLkvJOdfWv
Well up for the playoffs - perfectly poised. One Midlands One London One West One North Saints leaders v Sarries champs. Courtney. Faz. Saints 4pt favs... Bath v Sale momentum game. Bath no pedigree, but sparky. Sale less attacking, more nous? Finn. Fordeh. Bath 6pt favs... ๐คฏ
๐ฃ๏ธ "Itโs no coincidence that all four teams are absolutely characterised by the brilliance of their fly-halves." #NORvSAR #BATvSAL ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ @lutherburrell makes his Premiership semi-finals predictions. @eToro https://t.co/sYpgcPz4oF https://t.co/6bCL8WXe7q
Cor, Tom Curry giving it plenty after seven months out for 20 minutes...? Game likely to be in the balance - is that Sale's trump card? Every semi-finalist going 6-2; does it blow up for one of them? So much to look forward to this weekend, can't wait. #PremRugby https://t.co/2991vMIc1R
๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ A semi-final at The Rec ๐ Big news is no Manu Tuilagi or Luke Cowan-Dickie for Sale and Tom Curry back after eight months via the bench. Both sides with a 6/2 split. Buzzing to be headed down for this one! #GallagherPrem | #BATvSAL https://t.co/ymYsuzZl2d
Tom Curry and Luke James are named in a matchday squad for the first time this season while Manu Tuilagi misses out through injury (hamstring) @SaleSharksRugby https://t.co/RA4HfpdOp5
๐ BATH vs SALE ๐ฆ Tom Curry returns! The England flanker is on the bench for the Sharks. However they will be without Cowan-Dickie and Tuilagi. Russell vs Ford will be the focus. Ford will also be returning to his former club where he won a semi final in 2015. https://t.co/8VBV6QDwXB
๐ฐ๐ต Your Edinburgh Rugby team to face Benetton at Stadio Monigo tomorrow afternoon - live on @PremSportsTV ๐บ @URCOfficial | #RaceToTheEight https://t.co/BzuILtqY9S
Courtney Lawes: "It's certainly something I will treasure forever." #GallagherPrem #NORvSAR #EnglandRugby #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/Q0YMLBeLAA
The @Vodacom Bulls have made just one change to their matchday squad for the final-round derby against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. #URC https://t.co/2zg02nrrFG
In 39 @premrugby semi-finals to date, there have been six away wins. But three of those six have involved @Saracens and @SaintsRugby They clash again tonight, with Lawes, Farrell, Waller, Vunipolas, the "gathering" and tons more. @iPaperSport (https://t.co/WiEm0YnRoM)
The SVNS Series Grand Final is underway in Madrid! Who will be crowned the men's and women's overall Series champions? Catch all the action live and free on RugbyPass TV โคต๏ธ https://t.co/A7Qab5nREs ๐ธ World Rugby https://t.co/QbKWMSuTcW
๐ NORTHAMPTON vs SARACENS ๐ซ With two games in the Prem and two games in the Champions Cup, Saracens and Northampton became well acquainted in 2017/18. Saracens had Saints sussed. They put 50+ points on their opponents in every game. It proved to be Mallinder's final season. https://t.co/zdoCcWaJvG
The Lions remain the only SA team to have ever beaten the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium, and they must repeat this piece of history to create more history in booking their first trip to the Vodacom URC playoffs. https://t.co/aZ2Dz8H7Fx
It all comes down to thisโฆ Watch @SaintsRugby vs @Saracens battle for a spot in the @premrugby final tonight from 7pm ๐คฉ ๐บ @TNTSports & @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/iiQke1wH9s
Francois Venter takes over the armband in an otherwise unchanged Challenge Cup-winning Sharks lineup against the Vodacom Bulls in Durban on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/BrxvNgsjjO
A pretty STRONG Sharks team to face the Bulls in the final round of the #URC. A few injuries/niggles from the Challenge Cup final including: Eben Etzebeth, Grant Williams and Makazole Mapimpi. https://t.co/5ut6r4SaUg
EXITS: 14 names on the Cardiff leavers list, including Willis Halaholo and Lopeti Timani. #URC #rugby Tap below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/cL7rr5wCLH
The Blitzboks drew three teams in the top five of the World Sevens Series table in their group for the final event in Madrid. | @simxabanisa https://t.co/PcHgTCd5XD
๐ With tonight *potentially* being the final time we see Courtney Lawes play rugby in England... What is your favourite Northampton or England memory of the 'Bionic Man'? ๐ค We'll start - THAT hit. https://t.co/PPo6FLfBRL
"One thing that is certain about tonightโs encounter, is that the fighting spirit, that refusal to yield, will be back in play." @MickClearyTel has no doubt Saracens will not grant Northampton Saints an easy path into the Premiership Final. Expect๐ฅ https://t.co/sTx4PbGnny
๐ COURTNEY LAWES Phil Dowson was heaping the praise on the departing Courtney Lawes this week. "He'll be playing in the centre at Brive!" Dowson credited Lawes with adding to his skillset over the years. Even at the World Cup he saw development at the breakdown. https://t.co/9RZysosvXS
๐ THE SHOT It's a final game at the Gardens for Courtney Lawes. He's terrorised fly halves up and down the league. We asked if he intended to sign off his time at Saints with one of his signature hits. "If I get a chance to make a shot..." Here's what he had to say ๐ฅ: https://t.co/n39RdMrH9T
They may have won the League title, but @nz_sevens need to win the Grand Final to be crowned overall SVNS Series champions. - @FinnMorton5 โ๏ธ spoke with captain Risi Pouri-Lane in Madrid #BlackFernsSevens #HSBCSVNS Read more below โคต๏ธ https://t.co/kh9n55tm1Z
The Stormers deny the Lions a spot in the top eight, while the Bulls hold on to a second-place log finish in the final round of the Vodacom URC regular season, according to the https://t.co/f7LjILzDuw team. https://t.co/ckOmBoNMK3
Willis Halaholo, Gonzalo Bertranou, Aled Summerhill, Lopeti Timani, Max Clark and Ciaran Parker joining Ellis Jenkins, Josh Turnbull, Tomos Williams, Rhys Carre, Owen Lane, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Arwel Robson and Matt Aubrey on the Cardiff leavers list.
Cardiff Rugby announce 14 player departures including raft of internationals leaving huge holes to fill https://t.co/naDerghHl9 https://t.co/zG37VycoPW