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Northampton v Leicester – 'Epic' derby showdown in race for Prem glory

Northampton v Leicester – 'Epic' derby showdown in race for Prem glory
BBC England Thursday 11 June 2026, 08:20 UTC 1 min read
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Soon-to-depart Northampton full-back George Furbank says Friday's Prem semi-final against Leicester is an "epic" showdown between East Midlands rivals.

Soon-to-depart Northampton full-back George Furbank says Friday's Prem semi-final against Leicester is an "epic" showdown between East Midlands rivals.
Northampton (LOCATION) Leicester (LOCATION) Prem (PERSON) George Furbank (PERSON) East Midlands (LOCATION)
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