Normal service has well and truly resumed at ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod HQ. We prepare to bring you all the action from the Premiership and Pro14.
All teams (well, apart from the South Africans) played their last games before the next round of European fixtures.
Big Story Roundup
In the news this week, Owen Farrell may have lost his kicking boots against Wasps, but he successfully converted his nomination for the Rugby writers award. [slow clap follows]
Owen Farrell wins Rugby Union Writers’ Club award. https://t.co/IDrovGmygk pic.twitter.com/NB0Pv47gsE
— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) January 9, 2018
Aviva Premiership Recap
In the Premiership, Saracens are back as Billy bruised and Michael set them on the ‘Rhodes’ to success against Wasps.
Newcastle secured a brilliant win, as Sinoti was too hotty for the current champions Exeter and the Saints finally had their prayers answered with a win after an 11 game losing streak.
Not the usual glamourous pick for #TryTuesday but will we score a more important 7-pointer in 2017/18?! pic.twitter.com/hKLWLPYk5z
— Northampton Saints (@SaintsRugby) January 9, 2018
Guinness Pro14 Recap
In the Pro 14, Leinster continued their superb form. They battered Ulster so badly, they just couldn’t take any ‘Larmour’.
Conor Murray was in a hurry for Munster, as his flurry helped them on the way to a first inter-provincial win of the season against Connacht.
Treviso did their best to prove Cheetah’s never prosper as they bagged their 6th league victory of the season.
‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod regular features
We will of course bring you our try of the week, hit of the week and bin juice, along with our predictions for next week’s European games.
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