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Saracens crush Exeter 43-21 to regain Premier 15s title
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Friday, 03 June 2022 09:26
England forward Marlie Packer scored two tries as Saracens proved too strong for Exeter in the Premier 15s final at Worcester's Sixways.Packer crossed for her first try after five minutes, powering through the fringe defence from close range.Back-row colleague Vicky Fleetwood followed suit before Packer muscled over again on the stroke of half-time.Jennine Detiveaux scored Exeter's second to briefly hint…
Marc Thomas and Melani Nanai among eight players to depart Worcester
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Thursday, 02 June 2022 08:56
Prop Marc Thomas and full-back and winger Melani Nanai are among eight more players leaving Worcester at the end of the 2021-22 season.Back-row forward Caleb Montgomery, tighthead prop Joe Morris and lock James Scott are the other senior players departing.Thomas made 26 appearances for the Warriors after signing in 2020.Nanai made his debut in 2019 after signing from Super Rugby…
Santiago Carreras: Argentina international extends Gloucester contract
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Thursday, 02 June 2022 09:40
Argentina international Santiago Carreras has agreed a new deal to stay with Premiership club Gloucester.Carreras, who has played on both wings and at full-back this season, joined Gloucester in January 2021.The 24-year-old has made 32 appearances for the Cherry and Whites since then, scoring nine tries.Carreras has 15 caps to his name for his country following his international debut in…
Premiership is sport's 'sleeping giant' - Massie-Taylor
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Thursday, 02 June 2022 02:22
Rugby union's Premiership is a "sleeping giant" in the sporting landscape, according to the league's boss Simon Massie-Taylor. Despite the repercussions of the Covid pandemic, Premiership Rugby aims to double its audience within six years. The league will also look to raise the salary cap to a "sustainable" level and bring back promotion and relegation. "The vision for us as…
Premier 15s: Exeter Chiefs v Saracens
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Thursday, 02 June 2022 07:34
Exeter have named an unchanged squad as they attempt to upset title favourites Saracens in the Premier 15s final at Sixways Stadium on Friday.Jennine Detiveaux, who scored the vital late try in the semi-final against Bristol, is alongside departing Spanish fly-half Patricia Garcia in the backs.Holly Aitchison continues in place of injured Zoe Harrison at 10 for Sarries.Captain Marlie Packer,…
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