EXETERChiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter praised his side’s patience and ability to remain focused when the pressure mounted. “Winning is great, but the manner […]

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER EXETER finished their regular season by dabbing the accelerator when necessary as they look to their semi-final play-off against Newcastle. Quins, although […]

DEPARTING Quins boss John Kingston insists he is leaving the club with their best squad since the game went professional. “I believe the squad we […]

By ROSS HEPPENSTALL WASPS showed their Jekyll and Hyde tendencies after appearing to be coasting to victory before shipping three tries in the final quarter […]

By NICK CAIN BY THE time Schalk Brits went off in the 51st minute to a standing ovation from the Saracens fans who have watched […]

DAI YOUNG allayed fears a number of his key men could miss the forthcoming play-off semi-final against Saracens. Danny Cipriani and James Haskell both departed […]

MARK McCall said there is still plenty for Saracens to improve on before they meet Wasps in the Premiership semi-final playoff in two weeks. The […]

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK JOHANN Ackermann has steered Gloucester out of their lengthy spell in the doldrums in his first season […]

HARLEQUINS have not exactly hit the ground running since they celebrated their 150th season last year. Despite their raft of England stars they are languishing […]

By COLIN NEWBOULT LEICESTER supporters may wonder where this performance has been for most of the campaign. Few teams have outplayed Sale at the AJ […]

By NICK CAIN Making them pay: Aled Brew scores Bath’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images WHILE Bath saved their best display for the penultimate round […]

TODD Blackadder said Bath still have “a glimmer of hope” to secure European Cup qualification for next season. With speculation rife over whether the Kiwi […]

By MIKE SINCLAIR ANOTHER bonuspoint win ensured Exeter will top the Premiership table as they head into a home playoff semi-final. “To celebrate that at […]

USA fly-half AJ MacGinty was hailed by Sale boss Steve Diamond. “He’s come of age and you can build a side around people like him,” […]

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER SIXWAYS was en fete yesterday with the Warriors banishing any mathematical threats of relegation with a vibrant performance which served as a […]

DONNCHA O’Callaghan spoke emotionally at the end of the match about his retirement. “It hasn’t sunk that it’s the end for me but above all […]

THE word from South Africa is that Super Rugby is dying on its feet. This sends an unequivocal message to the Premiership ring-fencers among the […]

IT’S good to see Stuart Lancaster making such a fine fist of coaching Leinster, with praise being showered on the former England head coach from […]

NEWCASTLE’S late win at Leicester on Friday night which helped put them into the Premiership play-offs will have given Dean Richards huge satisfaction. Newcastle’s 25-23 […]

By NEALE HARVEY Target: Michael Rhodes ENGLAND No.8 Billy Vunipola returns for Saracens as back rower Michael Rhodes aims to throw down the gauntlet to […]