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Bath returned to the ‘top six’ of the Gallagher Premiership, with an 18-9 win over Saracens. The reliable boot of Rhys Priestland triumphed over the erratic kicking of Alex Lozowski, in a tryless encounter. James Barker was at The Rec for Last Word on Rugby, and brings you all the Bath vs Saracens post-match reaction from the coaches and players. […] READ MORE
Following Saracens defeat away to Gloucester, Mark McCall reflected on what seemed like a brilliant losing bonus point – considering where his team were at with 10 minutes to go at Kingsholm. Robert Rees has the latest reaction from the head coach as he hails the International fixtures period as a ”Challenging” time for Saracens. […] READ MORE
Gloucester claimed another scalp at Kingsholm as they sent league leaders Saracens packing with only a losing bonus point. An utterly dominant performance from the hosts was poorly reflected by their lazy ending to the game but it’ll be Johan Ackermann’s men who’ll be the happier. Gloucester topple Saracens Following an early spell of pressure, […] READ MORE
Saracens have confirmed the signing of England international Elliot Daly. He will link up with the club at the end of the season having penned a new deal that’ll keep him at Allianz Park until the summer of 2022. London return for Daly Born in Croyden, Daly returns to London after playing junior rugby to […] READ MORE
While the Six Nations is still active, it can often spell ‘danger’ for Mark McCall and the Saracens rugby club. In Round 14 of the Aviva Premiership, and with so many of their stars away on international duty, it is crunch time for the London team. A blip per year can be tolerated; two though […] READ MORE
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes his side could be left regretting the missed opportunity of defending their Champions Cup crown. The north London side completely outplayed Northampton Saints in a 62-14 demolition. Requiring the bonus point victory to have a chance of progressing, Sarries’ fate is now left to other results. “Regrets if […] READ MORE
Danny Care was the difference as he created all three Harlequins tries, the third and final one sending Tim Visser over in the final minute to condemn Saracens to their worst losing run since 2010. Strange to think that Care is effectively England’s second choice scrum-half, hard to think that will remain if he continues […] READ MORE
The champions of England thwarted the champions of Europe as Exeter Chiefs ended Saracens long home unbeaten run. The visitors came away with a 20-18 victory at Allianz Park. The clash between Exeter and Saracens demonstrated how far ahead these two are from the rest of the pack. Last Word on Rugby looks back at […] READ MORE
Nick Tompkins’ impact off the bench for Saracens is such that he is fast becoming one of head coach Mark McCall’s go-to men. The 22-year old former academy player inspired Saracens to a 36-34 victory over Ospreys on Saturday. His second half display was rewarded, with Tompkins being named man-of-the-match in round two of the […] READ MORE
Five tries from a clinical Saracens side kept the pressure on Wasps and Exeter as they brushed aside Sale at Allianz Park. The 41-13 victory condemned the Sharks to their third defeat of the season. Sarries leapfrog both Wasps and Exeter into top spot ahead of their clash at Sandy Park on Sunday. Newcomer Liam […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.