Bath v Saracens: Premiership final – live!
1 decade ago by The GuardianPremiership final updates from the showdown at TwickenhamEmail alan.smith@theguardian.com or tweet @alansmith90 2.04pm BST Placing such emphasis on the battle of the 10s, it’s easy to forget about some...
Jacques Burger intent on living up to reputation as man for big occasion
1 decade ago by The TimesJacques Burger describes rugby as “the ultimate man challenge”. In which case, let us all just agree that he has won the challenge. The victory is yours, Jacques. You are the ultimate man. ...
Jacques Burger: When I run out on to the pitch I turn into someone else
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe ultimate man challenge takes place at Twickenham this afternoon. Most people know it as the Aviva Premiership final featuring Saracens and Bath. Saracens flanker Jacques Burger, that shaggy-haired...
Owen Farrell v George Ford: the battle that will decide the Premiership final
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe end of this Premiership season pits Saracens, the masters of defensive work and the percentage wins, against Bath, a side that has been sharper in attack than any other English club during the professional...
5 Key battles ahead of the Premiership final
1 decade agoMako Vunipola v David WilsonTwo current English props go up against each other at Twickenham where they will look to get the upper hand on one another at scrum time. Saracens scrum against the Saints...
‘I just smash anything that moves'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIf Saturday's Aviva Premiership final is being billed as "Beauty against the Beast" - the carefree attacking play of Bath's young backs against the suffocating Saracens defence - then there is little...
The Crunch: the biggest hits of the season
1 decade ago by The TimesWith the Aviva Premiership coming to an end at Twickenham on Saturday, review the best of the big hits from the season gone by, including Jacques Burger’s gore into Ken Pisi as Saracens secured their...
Owen Farrell takes pride in Saracens' passion to reach Premiership final after 29-24 victory over Northampton
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe killer kick, the punch of delight, the passionate embrace at the final whistle, Owen Farrell epitomises the spirit and sense of togetherness that is at the heart of a Saracens side intent on rekindling...
Northampton Saints lack quality when they need it most
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe fact that everybody knows the rules concerning the Aviva Premiership play-offs doesn’t lessen the pain of finishing top of the table at the end of the regular season but not having your day of glory...
