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Butch chasing maiden win against Wasps

Having missed out on a home semi-final Bath now face Wasps away as they look to make the Guinness Premiership Final. In an exclusive interview with Planet Rugby Butch James says Bath are looking to make it third time lucky. Will they win?

Blues deny 'Canes to keep semi hopes alive

The Blues held on for a dramatic 19-17 victory over the Hurricanes at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday, and in doing so maintained their slender hopes of making the Super 14 semi-finals.

Davies shocked by Gatland's Wales call

Uncapped Cardiff Blues second row Bradley Davies has admitted he was totally shocked at being selected for Wales' tour to South Africa, so much so he was planning on a holiday instead.

All times are local

Guinness Premiership
Sunday, May 18
Wasps v Bath, 14:00
Gloucester v Leicester, 16:30

Super 14
Friday, May 16
Blues 19 Hurricanes 17
Force v Brumbies, 19:05
Saturday, May 17
Crusaders v Highlanders, 19:35
Reds v Waratahs, 19:40
Lions v Stormers, 15:00
Cheetahs v Bulls, 17:05
Sharks v Chiefs, 19:10

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Guinness Prem
  Team Pyd Pts
1. Gloucester 22 74
2. London Wasps 22 70
3. Bath 22 69
4. Leicester 22 64
5. Sale 22 63
6. Harlequins 22 63
7. London Irish 22 59
8. Saracens 22 52
9. Bristol 22 37
10. Worcester 22 36
11. Newcastle 22 34
12. Leeds Carnegie 22 12

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