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Fin Smith edges Northampton to victory over Saracens to reach Premiership final

Fin Smith scored 17 points for Northampton to guide the Saints to a 22-20 victory against Saracens and book a place in the Premiership final

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell denied Twickenham farewell as Northampton Saints go marching into Premiership final

Northampton Saints 22-20 Saracens: Farrell’s final appearance in a Saracens shirt ended in defeat

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes will ‘run blood to water’ as Northampton finish looms

Owen Farrell and Saracens await as the Saints legend steels himself for a season-defining Premiership playoff semi-final

The Guardian - UK

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Courtney Lawes ready to run ‘blood to water’ one last time at Franklin’s Gardens

The 35-year-old has made more than 280 Saints appearances during a stellar career that also saw him win 105 England caps.

The Independent UK

Phil Dowson puts faith in Saints for Premiership playoff semi with Saracens

Phil Dowson, Northampton’s director of rugby, has said the Premiership playoff semi-final against Saracens is ‘a massive game but we should be confident’

The Guardian - UK

England greats prepare to bid adieu with Premiership set for captivating finale

A tight play-off race takes centre stage on the final Saturday as much of England’s 2019 vintage moves on

The Independent UK

From Feyi-Waboso to Evans: the 2023-24 Premiership team of the season

We look at the XV who have lit up the Premiership this season, including Henry Slade and Courtney Lawes

The Guardian - UK

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Premiership finale: what’s at stake for clubs in running for playoff places

Saracens’ momentum and knockout rugby experience stands out as all eight teams face the season’s crucial remaining weeks

The Guardian - UK

Harlequins 41-32 Northampton: Danny Care avoids red card in controversial win

Replacement Will Porter scored to tries to seal win

Evening Standard

Ramm inspires nine-try Northampton to emphatic victory against Bulls

James Ramm and Alex Mitchell scored two tries each in Northampton’s 59-22 Champions Cup victory against Bulls

The Guardian - UK

Northampton hold off late Saracens fightback to win nine-try thriller

Two tries from James Ramm helped Premiership leaders Northampton to an all-action 41-30 win against title rivals Saracens

The Guardian - UK

Marler and England fed up with Scotland celebrations in most ‘spiteful’ fixture

The England prop Joe Marler said: ‘There seems to be a little more spite in these games,’ while Jamie George added: ‘Our senior players will step up and show what it’s about’

The Guardian - UK

Dan Cole stands test of time to help England move in new direction

Dan Cole’s loyalty to Steve Borthwick played a role in extending his international career and he is thriving in England’s young squad at 36

The Guardian - UK

Evolution, not revolution, is Borthwick’s mantra with Six Nations looming

Naming the 33-year-old Jamie George as captain and calling up the 24-year-old Ethan Roots sum up the England coach’s philosophy

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Jamie George set to be named England captain in new-look Six Nations squad

The Saracens hooker is the frontrunner for the role ahead of Ellis Genge and George Ford with the captain, Owen Farrell, now unavailable

The Guardian - UK

If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders

The fly half will miss the Six Nations to prioritise his mental wellbeing

Evening Standard

Saracens 12-18 Northampton: Saints stun Sarries in bruising clash to end winning run

Saracens clocked off too often to slip to an 18-12 home defeat by an elated Northampton outfit, condemned to their third Premiership loss of the season.

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The Guardian - UK

Sleightholme and Mitchell steer Northampton to victory at Saracens

Tries from Ollie Sleightholme and Alex Mitchell earned Northampton an 18-12 victory at Saracens, in the absence of Owen Farrell

The Guardian - UK

RFU must step up and pay best players to stay in England, insists Lawes

The former England captain Courtney Lawes says the game’s authorities have to acknowledge that top-level rugby is a short career and players should be paid what they are worth

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes rules out England retirement U-turn but is open to final Lions tour

Steve Borthwick could be facing a back-row selection crisis for the Six Nations in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Lawes rules out England return but would play for British & Irish Lions

Courtney Lawes may have retired from international duty with England but he would play for the British & Irish Lions in Australia in 2025 if asked

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out

England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation

The Independent UK

England seek evolution not revolution behind six leaders after encouraging World Cup

A number of talented young players give England optimism, but a few problem positions will concern Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick grows and Ben Earl stars as England defy World Cup expectations

Until they hit a Springbok-shaped roadblock, England were the only semi-final side with an unbeaten record.

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