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Rugby Banter Page weekly round up

8 years ago by Rugby Banter Page

Monday 20th April: Peter Betham’s Move To Leicester Tigers Confirmed: After weeks of speculation, it has now been confirmed that Waratahs’ New Zealand born Wallaby capped winger Peter Betham will join...

Saracens 'must draw on experience'

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens must draw on their previous experience if they are to beat Clermont Auvergne in their European Champions Cup semi-final, says wing Chris Wyles. Sarries have reached the last four of...

Champions Cup preview: Will Greenwood looks ahead to Clermont vs Saracens and Toulon vs Leinster

9 years ago by The Telegraph

Clermont vs Saracens A repeat of last year's semi-final only in a different location. Clermont are the weaker side mentally and as a result will benefit from their French semi-location. At Twickenham...

Champions Cup preview: Brian O'Driscoll says 'Money talks so I back French to triumph again'

9 years ago by The Telegraph

Brian O’Driscoll knows more than most what it takes to dominate European club rugby, so his assessment on the eve of the Champions Cup semi-finals that there appears to be no end in sight to the current...

Bosch extends Saracens contract

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens centre Marcelo Bosch has extended his contract with the Premiership club. Argentina international Bosch has made 40 appearances for the north London side since joining from French...

Saracens 22 Leicester Tigers 6: Time running out as tame Tigers...

9 years ago by Leicester Mercury

It's General Election time when a rabid torrent of statistics are forced down our throats on a daily basis. Many are fabricated. The rest are largely meaningless. Lies. Damn lies. And statistics. There...

Saracens v Leicester Tigers – A fight for the Top 4

9 years ago by In The Loose

After the ecstasy of an 80th minute win against Racing Metro it was back to the day job for Saracens, with Leicester Tigers travelling to Allianz Park.  Things were tight before this round at the top...

Barritt: No let-up from Saracens

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

12 April 2015Saracens have taken inspiration from reigning NBA champions San Antonio Spurs after reaching the business-end of a season that could see Barritt and company complete an immense...

Saracens win to reclaim second

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

11 April 2015Tries either side of half-time by number eight Billy Vunipola, centre Marcelo Bosch and wing Chris Wyles - plus two Charlie Hodgson conversions - left Leicester in disarray...

McCall: Farrell to return next week

9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

11 April 2015Fly-half Farrell has not played since suffering a knee problem during Saracens' pool stage defeat at Clermont's hands almost three months ago, missing the entire RBS 6 Nations...