Premiership: Planet Rugby’s Team of the Season dominated by victorious Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers lead the way in terms of inclusions as we pick six of Steve Borthwick’s players, with three apiece coming from Saracens and Harlequins.
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Chastening afternoon for Jones as England hit by eight-try Barbarians
Whatever Eddie Jones had in mind for this fixture, watching George Kruis, the former England lock, backheeling a conversion through the posts in the final few minutes of an emphatic victory for the invitational side was probably not it. For all the players absent for England, for all the excuses that could be made, this was without question a chastening afternoon for Jones and one that will not be ignored in Australia.
Australia: Tate McDermott hoping for a change of fortune against England
Last time the Red Rose came to the land down under McDermott was a teen and could do nothing but watch as Eddie Jones’ side stole victory from the trio of Test matches.
Danny Care’s England recall came after convincing pitch to Eddie Jones
Danny Care followed up his electric form for Harlequins with a convincing pitch to Eddie Jones that has resulted in his recall for Sunday’s uncapped match against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Danny Care told he has World Cup chance if he proves himself against Barbarians
Danny Care has been told by England that he could figure in their plans for next year’s World Cup if he makes the most of his international comeback.
England spring surprise with Danny Care recalled for non-cap international
England have sprung a surprise by naming Danny Care in their training squad for Sunday’s non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Saracens beat holders Quins to reach Premiership final
LONDON : Flanker Ben Earl scored a hat-trick as Saracens reached English rugby's Premiership final in their first season back in the top flight when they overcame holders and London rivals Harlequins 34-17 in a feisty, high-quality semi-final on Saturday.