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PLAY-OFF CHAOS! | Exeter v Saracens Prem Shootout + URC Semi-Finals | The Rugby Paper Roundup
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- Jun 4, 2026
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PLAY-OFF CHAOS! | Exeter v Saracens Prem Shootout + URC Semi-Finals | The Rugby Paper RoundupIn this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup…Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by TRP writer Chris Collyer to preview a huge weekend of club rugby as the Prem regular season reaches its climax and the URC semi-finals take centre stage.The headline act comes at Sandy Park, where Exeter Chiefs and Saracens meet in a winner-takes-all battle for a Premiership play-off place. With Mark McCall preparing to step down after an extraordinary trophy-laden spell at Saracens, could this be the final chapter of one of the great coaching eras — or one last escape act from rugby’s ultimate knockout specialists?We also preview the race for home semi-finals as Bath host Leicester Tigers, assess Northampton Saints’ preparations for the play-offs, and ask whether Bristol Bears can continue their late-season charge.We also discuss:• Exeter v Saracens and the race for the top four• Mark McCall’s legacy and Saracens’ final push• Bath v Leicester Tigers and the battle for home advantage• Harlequins’ season and Saints’ title credentials• Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears in the fight for Europe• Gloucester’s ambitions and Newcastle’s spoiler role🏆 URC Semi-FinalsAttention then turns to the United Rugby Championship, where four heavyweights battle for a place in the Grand Final.We break down:• Glasgow Warriors v Bulls — a rematch of the 2024 final• Whether Murrayfield helps or hinders Glasgow• The Bulls’ quest to finally shake their bridesmaid tag• Leinster v Stormers at the Aviva Stadium• The star-studded international talent on display• Hollie Davidson’s historic appointment to officiate the semi-final🎧 Subscribe for more weekly rugby insight, analysis and debate from The Rugby Paper Roundup.You…