Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
It appears Saracens rugby players will in fact participate in some form of competition after a new Trailfinders Challenge Cup series has been created. With the Greene King IPA Championship postponed due to RFU reaction to heightened Covid-19 conditions, the demoted Saracens rugby players were looking like an idle bunch. But gratefully they, along with […] READ MORE
Former Scotland captain Kelly Brown is “delighted” to be returning to Glasgow Warriors, after he was appointed the club’s Forwards Coach. The move sees the 38-year-old end a 10-year association with Saracens – where he won three Premiership titles and the Champions Cup on two occasions – to return north of the Border and join […] READ MORE
England International, Alex Lozowski is to spend a season on loan in France. He will spend next year at Top 14 giants Montpellier. Lozowski will then return to Saracens with his side hopefully back in the Premiership. Alex Lozowski Commits to Saracens Despite France Move Despite deciding on not playing for Saracens in the Championship […] READ MORE
Welsh international Aled Davies has confirmed his move to relegated Saracens. The 27-year-old scrum-half will move from the Ospreys to start at Saracens in the 2020/21 season. Some will question this move, given that Davies will be playing next season in the Championship. This may harm his international hopes but with Rhys Webb and Gareth […] READ MORE
In the week where Nigel Wray stood down from his role as Chairman of Saracens, his team put in a performance he would have been proud of. The game finished 62-5 with the north-London side dominating proceedings from start to finish. Except for a wonderful individual score from Ed Fidow, Worcester Warriors never had a […] READ MORE
As the end of the decade approaches it is a prime moment to look back and reflect on a scintillating 10 years of rugby. Years of quality football from both hemispheres, where a singular Team of the Decade conversation is a recognition of the sport, and of the game. Our senior writers and management have […] READ MORE
Ben Earl put in a seriously impressive display in Saracens home win against Bristol Bears. The young flanker has been touted for an England call-up and displays like today will only help his chances. FULL TIME ⚫️ 47 🐻 13#TogetherSaracens pic.twitter.com/J5JnPGjzgp — Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) December 21, 2019 Try Out of Nothing for Bristol […] READ MORE
Earlier this week Premiership and European champions, Saracens, were given a 35-point reduction and £5m fine following failure to disclose finances within the salary cap for the last three seasons. It follows after findings that the club’s Chairman Nigel Wray has had co-investments with certain players. Despite the fine, it raises the question, should off […] READ MORE
With the highpoint of the English club rugby season upon us, Last Word on Rugby can only sit back like every other fan of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership and await #EXEvSAR. This is the grand final, and the two protagonists are very familiar with one another. It will not be the first time they have […] READ MORE
Danny Cipriani has been named Gallagher Premiership Rugby Player of the Season at Premiership Rugby’s awards evening on Wednesday 22nd May. THE BIG ONE A season filled with exceptional performers from day one ⭐️ But the magician himself, @DannyCipriani87 has been majestic for @gloucesterrugby ? He is your @GallagherUK Rugby Player of the Season ?#PremRugbtAwards […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.