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• The winner takes it all! Chiefs snatch final spot

  07-06-2026 05:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  EXETER grabbed the final Prem semi-final place with victory over Saracens yesterday and will take on Bath next weekend. In the other semi-final, Leicester travel to Franklin’s Gardens to face table-toppers Northampton Saints. ■By BEN JAYCOCK In a decisive final weekend for the Prem, Exeter overcame Saracens, the only team who could push them out […]
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• 2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round 14 summary: Pampas seal home semi-final as play-off line-up confirmed

  11-06-2026 19:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  In Round 14 of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas season, Pampas ensured they will play their semi-final in Buenos Aires with a professional 47-14 away victory over Peñarol.The post 2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round 14 summary: Pampas seal home semi-final as play-off line-up confirmed appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
  
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• Ireland wing James Lowe departs Leinster without “fairytale ending” in emotional farewell

  11-06-2026 15:39 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  James Lowe reflected his time with Leinster and Ireland in an emotional farewell as he prepares for a new chapter in his career.
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• Willis wins Prem player of year before France move

  11-06-2026 15:25 via bbc.com
  
  Saracens number eight Tom Willis says he has no regrets about his move to France next season after being crowned Prem player of the year.
  
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• Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload

  11-06-2026 14:51 via bbc.com
  
  England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
  
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• Injured duo back for Tigers as Saints stars return

  11-06-2026 14:20 via bbc.com
  
  Billy Searle and England international Freddie Steward return from injury to start for Leicester in their Prem semi-final at Northampton.
  
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• Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit

  11-06-2026 13:33 via bbc.com
  
  Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff.
  
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• England to make late call on Maro Itoje’s summer involvement

  11-06-2026 13:03 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  England will assess Maro Itoje’s workload after the Prem play-offs before determining whether he features in July’s Tests against South Africa, Argentina and Fiji.
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• New Rugby Paper Roundup: Who wins the Prem semis? Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers & Bath v Exeter Chiefs

  11-06-2026 11:29 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Northampton Chronicle rugby writer Tom Vickers to preview a mouthwatering Gallagher Premiership semi-final weekend.
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• Northampton v Leicester – 'Epic' derby showdown in race for Prem glory

  11-06-2026 10:20 via bbc.com
  
  Soon-to-depart Northampton full-back George Furbank says Friday's Prem semi-final against Leicester is an "epic" showdown between East Midlands rivals.
  
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• How brutal pre-season sent Exeter back to play-offs

  11-06-2026 08:31 via bbc.com
  
  How Exeter's brutal pre-season set the tone for their return to the Prem play-offs after a five-year absence.
  
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• Directors of rugby debate Prem season, gruelling schedules, England and Champions Cup

  11-06-2026 04:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris chats to the four men leading their clubs in this weekend’s Prem play-offs.
  
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• Kildunne will be a big miss for Quins - Wafer

  10-06-2026 18:41 via bbc.com
  
  Ireland's two-time Women's Six Nations player of the year Aoife Wafer says Ellie Kildunne will be a "big miss" for Harlequins next season but is confident the England star will "make a huge impact wherever she goes next".
  
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• Rest? Play? All options open for Itoje this summer say England

  10-06-2026 18:29 via bbc.com
  
  All options are still open for Maro Itoje's summer schedule, with a final decision on the captain to be taken in a fortnight's time, say England.
  
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• Rugby boss banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech

  10-06-2026 17:22 via bbc.com
  
  Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.
  
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• Bath attitude pleases Van Graan going into play-offs

  10-06-2026 16:09 via bbc.com
  
  Johann van Graan says the attitude of his Bath side pleases him the most, as they prepare for a third consecutive Prem Rugby play-off campaign.
  
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• Worcester in no rush to return to Prem - Vaughan

  10-06-2026 15:27 via bbc.com
  
  Worcester Warriors will not rush into planning a return to the Prem in the near future, says chief executive Stephen Vaughan.
  
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• Harlequins 'perfect fit' for Packer after Saracens exit

  10-06-2026 14:02 via bbc.com
  
  Two-time Women's Rugby World Cup-winner Marlie Packer agrees to join Harlequins for next season when she leaves Saracens.
  
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• Slade playing at world class level - Baxter

  10-06-2026 12:47 via bbc.com
  
  Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's current form makes him one of the best centres in the world.
  
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• From fan to fulcrum - the family story of Dingwall's Prem title quest

  10-06-2026 12:20 via bbc.com
  
  Fraser Dingwall has enjoyed a remarkable journey from fan to Prem title winner - and he wants a second crown with Northampton.
  
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• Gloucester full of leaders, says stand-in captain Beckett

  10-06-2026 12:02 via bbc.com
  
  Stand-in captain Sarah Beckett says she has a squad full of leaders behind her as Gloucester-Hartpury prepare to take on Trailfinders in the PWR play-offs.
  
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• Can Sale recover after season of strife?

  10-06-2026 09:26 via bbc.com
  
  Sale Sharks finished seventh in The Prem and lost 13 of 18 games in a miserable season at CorpAcq Stadium.
  
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• Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer

  09-06-2026 23:38 via bbc.com
  
  Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
  
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• Lions coach Yapp wants elite for NZ tour - but that doesn't mean all England

  09-06-2026 18:09 via bbc.com
  
  British and Irish Lions women's head coach Jo Yapp says she will pick the best possible side for the team's inaugural tour of New Zealand next summer. It could mean the team being heavily weighted towards world champions England.
  
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• Murphy hoping to count on experience in play-offs

  09-06-2026 17:13 via bbc.com
  
  Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy says his side's experience can help make the difference in their PWR semi-final against Trailfinders.
  
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• Lions will pick best players - Yapp

  09-06-2026 16:22 via bbc.com
  
  Jo Yapp says it was a "real 'pinch-me' moment" when finding out she would be the first British and Irish Lions coach and that she will only pick the "best players" for next year's inaugural tour of New Zealand.
  
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• Ospreys sign former Australia captain Wright

  09-06-2026 16:05 via bbc.com
  
  The 28-year-old former Queensland Reds flanker joins Ospreys having not played in a year after being plagued by injuries.
  
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• Uncapped duo Hiddleston & Stephen in Scotland squad

  09-06-2026 14:08 via bbc.com
  
  Uncapped hookers Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen are named in Scotland's 36-man squad for their summer matches against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji.
  
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• Worcester sign ex-Gloucester lock Savage

  09-06-2026 13:55 via bbc.com
  
  Worcester Warriors sign ex-Gloucester lock Tom Savage from Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.
  
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• No 'fairytale ending' for Lowe as he confirms exit

  09-06-2026 13:18 via bbc.com
  
  Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season, the province has confirmed.
  
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