NEWS EXTRA
By BEN JAYCOCK

THE Premiership Rugby Academy season draws to a close today at Sixways as Bristol Bears take on Northampton Saints in the U18s final, as part of seven fixtures on the day.
A stellar season saw Saints top the Northern Conference after claiming four wins from six games in the regular season to seal a first return to the final since 2015.
Saints academy coach Will Parkin said: “It would be fantastic for the team to finish their U18 season with some silverware, but we know it will be a challenge against an unbeaten Bristol side. We’re looking forward...