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In this issue:

Paul Rees analysis - Gloucester supporters will demand more next season.
Guscott: Star exits give Saracens extra fuel.
Cain: Premiership is losing soul and integrity.
Big interview: Dean Richards, and more...

Sarries to hit road as Sale upset their plans

SALE and Bath joined Northampton and Saracens in the Premiership play-offs after a final round yesterday full of twists and shocks.

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Uzokwe: Championship has got tougher to win

DESPITE not getting the chance to secure promotion Premiership, to the back rower Simon Uzokwe says Ealing TrailChampionfinders' ship title win means just as much due to the increasing quality of the division.

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Big Ben strikes at right time for Sale

BEN Curry is often referred to as the twin brother of Tom, the 50-cap England flanker who has missed the entire season for Sale because of a hip injury that required surgery.

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Danny hails departing 'Quins legend' Collier

HARLEQUINS' household names are nearing the end of their careers but scrumhalf Danny Care believes their new coaching team has built a strong foundation for the club moving forward.

2 mins

Williams is still the centre of attention

WHEN Bristol signed Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Virimi Vakatawa last year to boost their midfield, few would have picked James Williams in their fantasy team.

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Hendy: We want special send off for top Saints

NORTHAMPTON flyer George Hendy has enjoyed a breakthrough year with the table toppers and while the likes of Saracens insist they won't be distracted by their departures, he says club legends moving on has fuelled the fire for his side ahead of the play-offs.

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Ex-Wasps buzzing for European glory

THIBAUD Flament has risen from Loughborough University's fifth team to become a French international with the intention of next weekend becoming a Champions Cup winner again.

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Ruthless Bath crush Saints on perfect day

BATH have been in the top four all season and on a tense super afternoon, Saturday with play-off places at stake, they made no mistake against an understrength and underwhelming Saints XV.

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Big win but it's not enough for Bears

BRISTOL Bears ended their season in style with a seven-try victory against Harlequins, but missed out on a spot in the play-offs after Sale's win at Saracens.

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It's away day delight as Sharks bite Sarries

SALE ended their StoneX curse to reach the Premiership play-offs for a second straight season and deny Saracens a home semi-final courtesy of an almighty performance from their beefy back row.

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Falcons' misery but hosts restore pride

THE battle of the battered ended with Newcastle becoming the third team to go through a Premiership campaign without a victory and generGloucester ating cheers rather than jeers.

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Lake's at double to sink the Dragons

OSPREYS maximum claimed points to keep alive their mathematical hopes of making the playoffs while also clinching the Welsh Shield.

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Best I've felt for six years - Roux

QUINN Roux is feeling in the best shape of his life but the former Ireland international admits it'll be a stretch for him to be around at Bath for as long as Johann van Graan.

3 mins

'Privilege to play in Jonny's 10 jersey'

ACHIEVING his boyhood dream of replicating the highs of Jonny Wilkinson in No.10 Newcastle's shirt has led to Brett Connon extending his stay at the Premiership's struggling side.

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Lightning Bo bags 'amazing' fab four

RAPID winger Bo Westcombe-Evans stormed her way to an incredible four tries to help Loughborough Lightning secure maximum points over their nearest league rivals, Harlequins.

1 min

Holders Kent are back in business

KENT began their defence of the Bill Beaumont Cup with a thrilling victory over Hampshire.

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