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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

Is Bayer Leverkusen’s 40-point increase between seasons a record?

Plus: very early promotions and relegations, and teams with multiple cups but no league titles in their trophy cabinets

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve got to get it right twice’: Owen Farrell fires up Saracens for final push

Owen Farrell has rallied his Saracens teammates before their Premiership playoff semi-final at Northampton on Friday

The Guardian - UK

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Owen Farrell believes Saracens will rise to challenge of knockout rugby

The current champions face table toppers Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2013: Red card in final costs Dylan Hartley his Lions place

Northampton captain Hartley was red-carded for dissent in his side’s defeat to Leicester.

The Independent UK

Dupont, Lowe and other stars align for dazzling Champions Cup final

Big is not always beautiful but no European clubs currently have the talent and pulling power of Leinster and Toulouse

The Guardian - UK

Defying Premiership semi-final travel sickness the aim for Saracens and Sale

Only once since 2015 has an away side reached the Premiership final, and Bath and the Saints are hosting this season

The Guardian - UK

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Sale beat Bristol to Premiership play-off spot as Newcastle end season without a single win

Bath beat Northampton Saints in a battle of the top two, while Bristol beat Harlequins but couldn’t overtake Sale and Exeter also missed out after losing to Leicester

The Independent UK

Will Muir inspires Bath to big win over Northampton to secure home semi-final

Bath ran in six tries to beat the Premiership leaders 43-12 to seal second place and a home semi-final in the playoffs against Sale

The Guardian - UK

Risk v reward: equation that turned Bath into Premiership dark horses

The attacking turbo-thrust at the Rec is symptomatic of a new age of enlightenment in the league that has set up a high-drama final Saturday

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

Resurgent Bristol to play vital role in thrilling Premiership play-off finale

Pat Lam’s side will have a major say in the conclusion of tightest-ever race amid six-match winning run

Evening Standard

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

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Champions Cup organisers considering one-city semi-finals weekend in 2025

Champions Cup organisers are exploring the possibility of ‘destination’ semi-finals held in the same city with Portugal among the places under consideration

Evening Standard

Leinster hold off Northampton fightback and reach Champions Cup final

Rematch of 2011 showpiece went to the wire in Dublin

The Guardian - UK

Lowe fires Leinster into Champions Cup final despite Northampton’s late rally

Leinster are into the Champions Cup final after James Lowe’s hat-trick helped them to a 20-17 victory against Northampton at Croke Park

The Guardian - UK

Weight of history: Saints look to seize day in Leinster Champions Cup clash

One step from a Champions Cup final, Northampton must first navigate a trip to Croke Park that is as historic as it is daunting

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Evening Standard

Tommy Freeman exclusive: Northampton Saints sorcerer hoping to produce Champions Cup magic

England wing looks ahead to a huge semi-final tie at Croke Park this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Champions Cup pain fuels Leinster’s Andrew Porter in Croke Park clash

Leinster’s Andrew Porter is no stranger to silverware but will be using last year’s Champions Cup final loss as inspiration against Northampton

The Guardian - UK

English rugby must wear salary cap and resist temptation to remove it

The vibrancy of domestic game on field is something to enjoy in its own right but no-one should lose sight of certain financial realities

Evening Standard

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

Replacement Will Porter scored to tries to seal win

The Guardian - UK

Northmore and Porter edge Harlequins to win over Northampton in thriller

Luke Northmore and Will Porter scored two tries each to edge Harlequins to a thrilling 41-32 win over Northampton to boost their Premiership playoff push

Evening Standard

Harlequins must hit right tempo at Twickenham to keep Premiership play-off bid alive

Alex Dombrandt is confident Quins can cause leader Northampton real problems on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Northampton tighten grip on top spot with thumping defeat of Leicester

Another week, another thumping win for Northampton, who put arch-rivals Leicester to the sword with a 40-17 victory

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