All posts tagged "Saracens"
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Challenge Cup
/ 2 years agoThe French out in front? That’s not how it looks
With 12 victories in 16 games, Paul Rees reflects on a promising start by English clubs in the Champions Cup It...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoRae banking on a big Boxing Day crowd to lift Cov
By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW... Coventry v Nottingham December 26. Kick-off 3pm, Butts Park Arena COVENTRY are expecting a record crowd of...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoSaracens take time to get into top gear
By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Saracens ....................32pts Tries: Breach 4, Packer 55, 75; De Goede 58, Campbell 69, Grant 80 Conversions: De Goede...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoSecrets of learning about the dark arts
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME LAST week’s paper, and in particular Nick Cain’s article, put a smile...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoQuins are in strong position, says Joe
By NICK POWELL Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury feels it’s crucial his team display strong form over the festive period as they...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoPirates putting their faith in youth
By BEN JAYCOCK Gavin Cattle says the influx of Cornish youth has brought increased enthusiasm at Pirates which he describes as...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 24/12/23
Domestic rugby is back, and we’ll have action from all of the Premiership and United Rugby Championship games being played this...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoPremiership previews: Round nine
After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action....
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Rugby Paper News
/ 2 years agoItoje and George Locked In for England, Guinness Extends Partnership
For all the fans anxious about Maro Itoje, the good news is that he is staying and will play the Six...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoCaulfield loving life back with the Bears
By PAUL REES Josh Caulfield grew up supporting Bristol and the second row’s despair in the summer when London Irish collapsed...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoGonzalez is enjoying his new lease of life
By ADAM HATHAWAY Saracens .......................... 55pts Tries: Gonzalez 7; George 32,40, Hartley 42, 63, Maitland 54, Cinti 56, Dan 70 Conversions:...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoConnacht holding on to the positives
CONNACHT head coach Pete Wilkins praised his side’s never-say-attitude as they grabbed a bonus point to keep their knockout hopes alive....
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoRegard has the final word for Lyon in pulsating win over the Bulls
By ALFIE ROSE Lyon....................29pts Tries: Dumortier 22, Pacheco 38, Parisien 45, Charcosset 61, Regard 71 Conversions: Page-Relo 23, Jackson 62 Bulls...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoBordeaux put Bears through the mixer
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bordeaux.......................... 36pts Tries: Lucu 4, Bielle-Biarrey 16, Penaud 32, Tapuai 55, Nanette 66 Conversions: Lucu 5, 33, 56;...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoQuins out to collect another big scalp
■By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Harlequins v Toulouse Today, kick-off 3.15pm Twickenham Stoop FULL of confidence after their brilliant 31-28 win away...
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Nick Cain
/ 2 years agoHunt is on for next generation of props
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Five years ago there was a scrum feature in The Rugby Paper which...
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Features
/ 2 years agoSetting the agenda for rugby
Paul Rees looks ahead to the issues that will be addressed in this week's meeting of the Premiership's top men The...
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Red Roses
/ 2 years agoRed Roses: Holly Aitchison
ENGLAND FLY-HALF Birthplace: Formby, Merseyside, Date of Birth: 13/09/1997 Community club: Waterloo Rugby Club, Club: Bristol Bears, Red Roses Debut: 2021...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoBears cut loose with second half battering
By STEWART McCULLOUGH Bristol Bears ...41pts Tries: Skeldon 2, 26; Botterman 55, Atkin-Davies 60, Murray 67, Varley 71, Smith 80 Conversions:...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoTen-try Saracens give Leicester a lesson in finishing
By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Leicester T....... 17pts Tries: McGhie 4, Richardson 17, Feury 72 Conversions: M Jones 4 Saracens .......... 60pts Tries:...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoFrench giants are the ones to beat again, says O’Driscoll
By BEN JAYCOCK Three-time Champions Cup winner Brian O’Driscoll believes English sides will be up against it again in Europe this...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoNewcastle need help to survive -Varndell
By NICK POWELL TOM Varndell has been “sad” to witness Newcastle’s form at the start of the season and feels the...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoVarndell pushes for better governance to support Falcons
Former Premiership top try scorer Tom Varndell has been “sad” to witness Newcastle‘s form at the start of the season and...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions Cup round two Friday and Saturday preview
The 2023/24 Champions Cup began with a bang last weekend, showcasing thrilling moments and a remarkable start for English teams, as...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoDynamic duo put life back into Bath
By PAUL REES Ben Spencer has partnered two of the leading outside halves of their generation, Owen Farrell and Finn Russell,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRobshaw: Farrell will take charge of England again
By GARY FITZGERALD Former captain Chris Robshaw is backing Owen Farrell to lead England into World Cup battle Down Under in...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBristol looking to kick on
By PAUL REES What a difference a win makes. Bristol’s frustrating run of five successive Premiership defeats, four by single figure...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoGeorge set to carry on at Saracens
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER England and Lions hooker Jamie George is ready to turn don a lucrative move to...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoFrench power will be so tough to overcome
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK English clubs are up against it in the Champions Cup because they are competing...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSaracens make it too easy for Bulls
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bulls ................................... 27pts Tries: Kriel 2, Swanepoel 39, Moodie 48 Conversions: Daly 61, McFarland 71 Goosen 3, 39,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMcCall: Goode yellow ‘harsh’
SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall said he thought Alex Goode was at the end of a harsh yellow card decision...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoBordeaux blitz and Hansen injury add to Connacht woes
By JOHN FALLON Connacht ............ 5pts Tries: Hurley-Langton 18 Bordeaux .......... 41pts Tries: Buros 10, 54, Uberta 43, 78; Penaud 25,...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMillard confident Quins are ‘in a good place’ to take on Racing challenge
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Racing 92 v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, La Defense Arena, Paris WITH key players back from injury...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSlade leads Chiefs on smash and grab raid
By MARK STEVENS Toulon ................................ 18pts Tries: Gigashvili 20, White 24 Conversion: Herve 21 Penalties: Herve 35, 38 Exeter ................................. 19pts...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoFreeman double has Saints on the march
By BRYN PALMER Glasgow............................. 19pts Tries: Cancelliere 4, Smith 68, Penalty 77 Conversions: Thompson 69 Northampton................... 28pts Tries: Lawes 13, Freeman...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoRocketing ticket prices proving tough on fans
Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock surveys the top two divisions to find out which clubs charge the most - and where you...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoToo many are being pushed to the edge
Paul Rees says it's time to ensure players spend less time in the gym and more with the ball in their...
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Paul Rees
/ 2 years agoRace for the top is going to be close
The Premiership is taking a short rest after eight rounds and by Christmas will have reached the halfway stage. It is...
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Red Roses
/ 2 years agoRed Roses: Ella Wyrwas
SARACENS SCRUM-HALF Birthplace: Enfield Date of Birth: 07/03/99 Community Club: Saracens Minis Red Roses Debut: 2023 vs Scotland Caps: 6 Why...
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Premiership Women's Rugby
/ 2 years agoDoidge on fire as lively Exeter prove too strong for Harlequins
By EDDIE MCATEER Harlequins.............27pts Tries: Robinson 41, Sims 66, Cromack 73 Conversions: Tuima 42, 67, 74 Penalties: Tuima 16, 28 Exeter...
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National League 2E
/ 2 years agoProlific wing Macrae is aiming high with Dorking
By MATTHEW LUDDINGTON Following the highest finish in the club’s 102-year history last season, Dorking sit top of National 2 East...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 years agoExtreme views we can do without
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I can't help but wonder what is happening to this game of...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoWhat’s in The Rugby Paper: 10/12/23
This weekend marks the return of European rugby, and you can find reports from all the action across Friday and Saturday in...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoChampions Cup round one Friday and Saturday preview
The 2023/24 Champions Cup kicks off this weekend, with England captain Owen Farrell set to return to action for Saracens for...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoVickery & Regan named in lawsuit
Two of England’s 2003 World Cup winners, Phil Vickery and Mark Regan, are among the 295 players taking legal action against...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoMalins is looking to shine at Bristol
By PAUL REES IT WAS typical of fate that Max Malins’s first start for Bristol since signing for them permanently came...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoHunt and Wyrwas awarded contracts
NATASHA ‘Mo’ Hunt and Ella Wyrwas have been awarded England women’s contracts before next year’s Six Nations. The duo will compete...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoFarrell set to remain Sarries marquee man
Saracens are closing in on agreeing terms to a new contract with skipper Owen Farrell, below, who is out of contract...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoGood on Farrell for putting his family first
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from England duty was a surprise, but almost...
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBattling Saints too strong for Saracens
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens ........................... 12pts Tries: Parton 59, Lewington 72 Conversion: Vunipola 73 Northampton Saints...... 18pts Tries: Sleightholme 51, Mitchell...












