Rugby evening headlines as Wales new boy caps memorable season by winning English title in dramatic Twickenham final
The latest rugby headlines on Saturday, June 18.
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Last-minute Burns drop goal wins Premiership title for Leicester
LONDON: Replacement flyhalf Freddie Burns landed a last-minute drop goal to give Leicester their first English Premiership rugby title for nine years as they overcame a dogged Saracens 15-12 at Twickenham on Saturday (Jun 18).
Burns the hero as Leicester edge past Saracens to claim Premiership title
Leicester won their ninth Premiership rugby title after sinking Saracens 15-12 in a pulsating final at Twickenham.
Leicester vs Saracens: Premiership final 2022 kick off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds
Saracens meet Leicester Tigers at Twickenham in the Premiership final this afternoon.
Mark McCall is the reason Saracens are back in the big time, says Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has spoken of his admiration for Mark McCall and insisted the consistency of “the boss” alongside his coaching team is the reason Saracens are attempting to become English champions for a sixth time in 11 years.
Mark McCall is the reason Saracens are back in the big time – Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has spoken of his admiration for Mark McCall and insisted the consistency of “the boss” alongside his coaching team is the reason Saracens are attempting to become English champions for a sixth time in 11 years.
England duo George Ford and Owen Farrell hailed ahead of Twickenham showpiece
George Ford and Owen Farrell have been described as players “relentless in their pursuit of excellence” ahead of taking centre-stage in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final.