Summary

  • FT: Exeter 10-27 Saracens

  • Saracens win third title in four years

  • Injured Billy Vunipola scored Saracens' opening try

  • Wyles, in his final match before retirement, grabs two tries for Saracens

  • Steenson pulled a try back only for Earle to seal it late on

  1. Saracens team newspublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Saracens team newsImage source, BBC Sport

    No surprises for Sarries, BUT boss Mark McCall has just told BT Sport they'll wait until the last possible moment to be sure that Billy Vunipola can start the game.

    It would be a huge blow if the England number eight it forced to pull out this late because of a hamstring knock.

    Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is aiming to win a record fifth Premiership final, while winger Chris Wyles and hooker Schalk Brits - who starts on the bench - will retire following the match.

    Replacements: Brits, Barrington, Figallo, Skelton, Rhodes, Spencer, Bosch, Earle.

  2. Armand out to prove a point?published at 14:42 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Don ArmandImage source, Getty Images

    Having been nominated on the Premiership play of the year shortlist and helped your club to a second successive final, Don Armand might have expected a call-up for England's summer tour of South Africa.

    But it wasn't to be for the Exeter Chiefs flanker despite him also having some involvement in this season's Six Nations.

    However, as Armand told our man Brent Pilnick this week, people must support the England squad head coach Eddie Jones has picked, rather than focus on his omission.

    Having said that, I'm sure the 29-year-old will want to make a big impression on events at Twickenham this afternoon.

  3. Exeter team newspublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Exeter team newsImage source, BBC Sport

    The big selection call sees Exeter fly-half Joe Simmonds selected ahead of the more experienced Gareth Steenson.

    Chiefs boss Rob Baxter opts for the same team that started their semi-final thrashing of Newcastle.

    Replacements: Yeandle, Moon, Holmes, Skinner, Waldrom, Townsend, Steenson, Whitten.

  4. Thumbs up from the England bosspublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    England Head Coach Eddie Jonesposes for pictures with fansImage source, Rex Features

    England head coach Eddie Jones is portrayed as a very intense man in a sporting environment, so it's quite nice to see him mingling with fans and posing for selfies.

    His side take on the Barbarians at Twickenham tomorrow - but what will Jones want to see from the Englishmen on the field today? Can anyone stake a claim, looking ahead to next year's World Cup?

  5. get involved

    Get Involved using #bbcrugbypublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

    Sum up the Premiership season...

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    Interesting analysis from BBC Sport's rugby reporter Chris Jones.

    Leicester, Northampton and Harlequins have all flattered to deceive this season, with Exeter and Saracens seemingly streaks ahead of everyone else.

    How would you sum up the Premiership season?

    All thoughts welcome - as well as predictions for today's final - via #bbcrugby on social media.

  6. Chiefs fans out in forcepublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Young Exeter fan Ollie at his first premiership final with his dadImage source, BBC Sport

    Exeter fans young and old are out in numbers on what is a fine summer afternoon in London.

    And, of course, Chiefs fans add their own unique splash of colour and splendour to the day by dressing up for the occasion!

    Exeter fans take a selfieImage source, Getty Images
    Exeter fansImage source, BBC Sport
  7. Postpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    What a match to finish your career with - Chris Wyles will retire after today's final, after 10 years at Saracens.

    The USA winger, 34, broke the record for the most Premiership semi-final tries (five) is his final game at Allianz Park last weekend.

  8. A foot in both campspublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Rob BaxterImage source, BBC Sport

    BBC Sport's rugby reporter Chris Jones has been busy speaking to both teams as kick-off approaches.

    Exeter boss Rob Baxter looks pretty relaxed - after all his side won here this time last year - but somewhat surprisingly only four starters from that final are in their starting XV today.

  9. A road often traveledpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Billy Vunipola walks through the gates of TwickenhamImage source, Rex Features

    Saracens' Billy Vunipola looks like a man very used to walking through those famous Twickenham gates.

    The welcome that both teams have received today has been spectacular.

    Saracens fans lined the walkway and created a tunnel of euphoria for the players to stride past!

    Saracens fansImage source, BBC Sport
  10. Pitch looks a belter!published at 14:26 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Adam Williams
    BBC Sport at Twickenham

    The Twickenahm pitch before the 2018 Premiership finalImage source, Getty Images

    No matter how many times you step through the gates of this stadium or take the walk out to the seats, you can't help but be blown away by the superb picture that greets you of the Twickenham pitch.

    Been out for an early look at the surface from our press seats in the East Stand opposite the tunnel and it looks immaculate, almost Wimbledon Centre Court perfect.

    Added to that, we've got the perfect weather to match which fingers crossed, should provide us with the platform for a free-flowing, running game.

  11. It's coin toss timepublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Brad Barritt of Saracens and Don Armand of Exeter Chiefs make the toss with Wayne BarnesImage source, Rex Features

    Maybe I'm just not very observant, but it's not very often you get to see the coin toss in rugby - is it?

    Anyway as the photo above demonstrates, Exeter skipper Don Armand has flipped the coin but it's Sarries who win the toss.

    First blood to the London side?

  12. Postpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    This gave me goosebumps!

    The Exeter Chiefs team arrive at Twickenham to what can only be described as a massive guard of honour.

    Now that's what I call atmosphere.

  13. How they got to the finalpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

    Saracens 57-33 Wasps

    Wyles tryImage source, Rex Features

    Saracens booked their place at a fourth Premiership final in five years by running in six tries against Wasps at Allianz Park.

    The 11 tries and 90 combined points were all records for a Premiership semi-final.

    Sarries led 23-5 at the break before an eight-try second period which saw Wasps get to within 10 points at one stage.

    But the home side had enough to hold off the threat from Wasps and set up a repeat of the 2016 final.

  14. Farrell thrives on pressurepublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Owen Farrell could well play an important part on the outcome of this afternoon's final.

    And after today, there's a big few weeks ahead of the 26-year-old British & Irish Lion.

    England captaincy on the tour of South Africa is just the latest challenge in store for the man who told BBC Radio 5 live's Sonja McLaughlan this week that pressure is his favourite friend...

    I see pressure as a good thing - Farrell

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  15. Listen livepublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Whether you're a neutral or die-hard fan of one of the finalists, we have you covered.

    Use the tab at the top of this page and you'll find live radio coverage from BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Devon and BBC London.

    You're welcome.

  16. How they got to the finalpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

    Exeter 36-5 Newcastle

    Exeter beat NewcastleImage source, Rex Features

    Defending champions Exeter secured their place in their third Premiership final in as many years by seeing off Newcastle at Sandy Park.

    Tries from scrum-half Nic White, winger Olly Woodburn and back row Don Armand secured the win which was backed-up by dominant spells of possession for the Chiefs and 19 points off the kicking tee from fly-half Joe Simmonds.

  17. 'Go make some memories'published at 14:10 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    It's inevitable that some players will miss out on the chance to grace this Twickenham final.

    Saracens and Wales wing Liam Williams is sidelined by a shoulder injury but as you'd expect he's getting right behind the 'Wolfpack'...

  18. "It should be a mouth-watering final"published at 14:08 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Jeremy Guscott
    Ex-England centre

    Woodburn and FarrellImage source, Getty Images

    Both of these sides are coming into this final right on the top of their games.

    I'm expecting an absolutely mouth-watering contest and it all reads, looks and sounds like a massive game that - with the likes of Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Sam Simmonds and Don Armand on show - should be very special.

    But, I'm going for a Saracens win by 7-10 points.

    Read more of Jeremy Guscott's thoughts on the Premiership final right here.

  19. Low-key start over a cuppapublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Sonja McLaughlan
    Rugby union reporter on BBC Radio 5 live

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    It was a low-key start to the day for the Premiership trophy, being safely guarded by Twickenham head groundsman Keith Kent.

  20. How they finished in the regular seasonpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 26 May 2018

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    Premiership tableImage source, BBC Sport

    It's the top two in the regular season who meet for the right to win the title.

    These two know all about finals at Twickenham of course, having participated between them in each of the past five finals.

    Will it be the defending champions taking the silverware this afternoon or the team searching to reclaim the title they last won in 2016?