Rugby Union Today: Premiership and PRO14 final previews

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look ahead to the Premiership and PRO14 finals on Saturday where Exeter play Saracens and Leinster take on the Scarlets.

What’s on the site

In the Premiership and PRO14 finals, Exeter and Saracens go head-to-head at Twickenham while Leinster and Scarlets face-off in Dublin.

We also look ahead to Sunday when England begin their preparations for the South Africa tour by taking on a star-studded Barbarians outfit, which includes Chris Ashton at full-back.

In Super Rugby, the Crusaders defeated intra-country rivals Hurricanes before the Rebels thrashed the Sunwolves in Melbourne. Also, check out the highlights of both of those matches.

What’s in the news

England’s intense training continues to claim victims with Bath prop Beno Obano and Sale Sharks back Cameron Redpath ruled out for up to 12 months.

Following James Slipper’s ban for twice testing positive for cocaine, Rugby Australia have said that they will review their ‘illicit drugs policy.’

Continuing in the southern hemisphere and Tevita Nabura has received a six-week suspension for his karate kick on Waratahs wing Cam Clark.

What’s on social media

Being involved in the Barbarians squad is always a great time for the players as this video from the official account shows.

What’s on TV

It is finals weekend in the Premiership and PRO14, with Exeter Chiefs facing Saracens on BT Sport and Leinster taking on the Scarlets on Sky Sports.

The Top 14 is at the last-four stage and Sky will show both matches, while they also have Round 15 of Super Rugby. On Sunday, England will host a star-studded Barbarians as they begin their preparations for the June games.

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