Premiership

How the Premier League’s craziest play-off race will end

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Can Marcus Smith (centre) drag Harlequins into the play-offs? -Getty Images/David Rogers ‘The lead-up’ is how Premier League marketers have branded the denouement of this disjointed but compelling campaign. In reality, that feels like too staid an image. With three regular rounds to go, we face a crazy battle for the play-offs. Mathematically, eight out … Read more

Interview with Josh Hodge: After rugby I might take up photography

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Josh Hodge has shown his potential to become a future England star, showcasing his skills at Exeter Chiefs – Getty Images/Harry Trump For the Premiership’s ultimate polymath, look no further than Josh Hodge. If rugby as a concept had never existed, there’s a good chance the Exeter full-back would still be on our television screens … Read more

Billy Vunipola joins England’s exodus to France with planned move to Montpellier

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Billy Vunipola’s move to France marks the end of his England career – Getty Images/David Rogers Billy Vunipola is set to move to Montpellier next season and end his long career with Saracens and England. The 31-year-old becomes the latest England international to cross the Channel. Saracens colleague Owen Farrell has already confirmed his departure … Read more

Inside Worcester Women’s downfall: ‘They pass two financial audits then decide they can’t pay us’

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Worcester Warriors Women withdrew from the PWR in October – Shutterstock/Ashley Crowden When Worcester Warriors Women abruptly withdrew from Premiership Women’s Rugby last October, Stef Evans made a promise to himself. The Canadian front row had a modest contract with Sixways, but when she started looking for a new club she was no longer willing … Read more

Three areas Saracens are struggling with as the end of an era approaches

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Owen Farrell’s form has been mixed and he looks like he would benefit from a change of scenery and a new challenge – ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images Even the many who hate the Saracens, and will surrender to some schadenfreude at this point i wouldn’t imagine in their wildest dreams they would ship 50 … Read more