Northampton secure Gallagher Prem with comeback victory over Exeter
Northampton were crowned Gallagher Premiership champions with a 26-17 victory over Exeter at Allianz Stadium that was finally decided by George Hendy’s quickfire try double.
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Munster and Ireland prop Oli Jager forced to retire
Munster and Ireland prop Oli Jager has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds.
Hurricanes thrash Chiefs to win Super Rugby Pacific title
June 20 : The Hurricanes overwhelmed the Waikato Chiefs 60-5 on Saturday to end their decade-long wait for a second Super Rugby title, with Ruben Love and Josh Moorby scoring two tries each at Wellington's "Cake Tin" stadium.
Leinster win URC again with 36-7 thrashing of Bulls
DUBLIN, June 19 : Leinster romped to a 36-7 win over South Africa’s Bulls to retain the United Rugby Championship in Friday’s final as they extended their record number of titles to 10.
Lewis Moody privileged to ‘grab hold of the baton’ in raising money for MND
Lewis Moody says he is privileged to have “grabbed hold of the baton” from previous motor neurone disease fund-raisers Doddy Weir and Rob Burrow.
Schmidt names three uncapped players in Wallabies squad for Nations Championship test
SYDNEY, June 19 : Australia coach Joe Schmidt on Friday named three uncapped players, including flyhalf Declan Meredith, in his squad for July's Nations Championship tests against Ireland, France and Italy.
Vaughan urges ECB to make decision on Stokes' captaincy
LONDON, June 18 : Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to conclude the investigation on Ben Stokes ahead of the third test against New Zealand.
PREVIEW-Leinster fancied for URC success as they host Bulls again
DUBLIN, June 18 : Home advantage makes Leinster overwhelming favourites to retain their United Rugby Championship title as they host South Africa’s Bulls in a repeat of last year’s decider.