Northampton 25-21 Bath: Premiership Rugby final – as it happened

Alex Mitchell’s late try rescued the title for Northampton after Bath had led despite Beno Obano’s early red card

Alex Mitchell try earns Northampton title as 14-man Bath are denied

Alex Mitchell’s try snatched the Premiership title for Northampton in a 25-21 win after Bath’s gutsy effort after Beno Obano’s red card

Finn Russell given licence to thrill in final for Bath after Bahamas break

The Bath fly-half Finn Russell enjoyed some special treatment from the club’s owner to get fit for the Premiership run-in

Why fast-thinking, bulked-up Saints are Premiership final favourites

Full-back George Furbank typifies the new-look defensive approach that has propelled Northampton to Twickenham showpiece

Bath and Northampton must live without fear in open Premiership final

Bath’s recruitment, including Finn Russell, has taken them up a level while Saints must move on from Champions Cup defeat

Twickenham tightens security for Premiership final amid protest fears

Undercover operatives are set to be deployed at Saturday’s Premiership final at Twickenham as part of measures aimed at avoiding a repeat of last year’s pitch invasions

Northampton’s Alex Mitchell backs Fin Smith in duel with Bath’s Finn Russell

Ales Mitchell said Northampton’s Fin Smith can come out on top in his Premiership final battle with Bath’s Finn Russell

Premiership final masks turmoil simmering below rugby’s surface

It’s not a sexy topic but rugby union can’t get away from the fact the top of the pyramid needs strong foundations to sustain it

Championship clubs fear bankruptcy without fairer deal from RFU

England’s second-tier clubs say they risk being pushed into bankruptcy unless they receive a fairer deal in negotiations with the RFU and the Premiership

Finn Russell to conduct Bath’s final quest in showdown with Saints’ Smith

Scotland playmaker has enjoyed success at Twickenham and will be instrumental in club’s hopes of a first title since 1996

Bath set up Premiership final with Northampton by seeing off Sale

Niall Annett’s late try and 16 points from Finn Russell edged Bath through to the Premiership final against Northampton with a 31-23 victory against Sale

Owen Farrell leaves shores as one of England’s greats with last starring role

Owen Farrell’s final match for Saracens ended in semi-final defeat but his contribution was even more impressive after playing with a tear in his quad