Monday Morning Round Up

Monday Morning Round Up

Matt Proctor's Super Rugby season is over while Fifita is cited

Following the Hurricanes 30-17 win over the Sharks in Durban, The Hurricanes will be without the services of centre Matt Proctor.

The All Black centre has suffered what is understood to be a torn pectoral muscle in the 60th minute which is likely to end his Hurricanes' career as he is set to join former Hurricanes' coach Chris Boyd at Northampton Saints.

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World Rugby Sevens Series Awards


The World Rugby Sevens Series 2019 Awards celebrated the very best of the season which saw Fiji crowned series champions at the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris on Sunday.

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"I'm not 100 per cent sure how long I'll be out for" - Warren Whiteley concern for Springboks

Warren Whiteley hopes to play some part in the Currie Cup to prove his fitness ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
 
Whiteley is expected to be out for at least another two months as the former South Africa captain continues to struggle with a knee injury.

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Joseph names PNC and June Squad



Recap of the Weekend's action

FRIDAY

Plummer's penalty miss all-but ends Blues' play-off hopes

The Blues looked set to claim a dramatic Super Rugby win over the Bulls, but Harry Plummer failed to convert a late penalty.
 

Elsewhere, the Rebels squandered an opportunity to move clear at the top of the Australian conference as they went down 20-15 to the Waratahs.

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La Rochelle change tactics to stun Racing 92

La Rochelle stunned Racing 92 13-19 in the Top 14 barrage to book their place in the Top 14 semi-finals against Toulouse.

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SATURDAY

Sarries roar back in Twickenham thriller to complete double

Exeter Chiefs led by 11 points midway through the second half, but Saracens produced a comeback worthy of champions to win the double.
 
 

Saracens produced another magnificent fightback in a rip-roaring Premiership final to beat Exeter Chiefs 37-34 and complete the double.

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Player Ratings: Premiership Final



Saracens triumph was built on winning legacy - McCall

Mark McCall said Saracens "suffocated" Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final after a victory he said was built on experience.
 

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall claimed his side's dramatic 37-34 Premiership final victory over Exeter Chiefs was made possible by their excellent record in big games.

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Wisniewski's kicking on point as Lyon book semi-final berth

Lyon booked a Top 14 semi-final against Clermont after a hard-fought 21-16 victory over Montpellier on Saturday.
 
 

Jonathan Wisniewski shone as Lyon set up a Top 14 semi-final clash with Clermont Auvergne by edging out Montpellier 21-16 in a tightly contested play-off encounter.

Chiefs rally to upset Crusaders in derby classic

The Crusaders were 20-0 up midway through the first half, but the Chiefs rolled up their sleeves to pull off an unlikely victory.

Meanwhile, the Jaguares maintained their 100 per cent record against Australian sides this season with a 34-23 defeat of the Reds at Suncorp Stadium.

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Lions back in play-off places after dispatching Stormers

The Lions overcame South African rivals Stormers 41-22 in an exhilarating Super Rugby clash in Johannesburg.
 
 

The Lions moved back into the Super Rugby play-off places by overcoming the Stormers 41-22 in a high-scoring encounter on Saturday.

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SUNDAY

Harlequins' youngsters star in England's win over the Baabaas



Marcus Smith was perfect with the boot as England edged to a Quilter Cup success against the Barbarians.
 

An England XV held off a second-half fightback from the Barbarians to claim a 51-43 Quilter Cup victory in an end-to-end encounter at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Fiji clinch World Rugby Sevens Series title in Paris



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