Tag: Saracens

Premiership previews: Round 11

Round 11 of the Premiership heralds the inaugural weekend of matches in 2024 with just three points separating the top six teams. Round ten smashed […]

Harrison grabs his chance

Sale have switched to a new energy provider this season – prop Ross Harrison, the longest serving player at the club having joined in 2011. […]

Dream Team with Mark Mapletoft

Mark Mapletoft, the former England, London Irish, Harlequins, Saracens and Gloucester fly-half, now England U20s head coach, chooses the best XV he has played with… […]

Too little in reserve for Manu

Problem area: Another injury to Manu Tuilagi highlights England’s lack of strength in depth at inside-centre PICTURE: Getty Images THE groan of disappointment from England […]

Proud men who graced the game

Brendan Gallagher recalls the achievements of those from across the globe that the world of rugby lost in 2023 Sydney Millar CBE (Ballymena, Ireland, Barbarians, […]

Premiership previews: Round ten

Round 10 of the Premiership promises to deliver riveting clashes amidst an electric festive atmosphere. Bristol look set for their biggest crowd of the season […]

Sharks keep it tight to hold off Saracens

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Sale Sharks ………………… 22pts Tries: Creevy 17, Roebuck 43, Cowan-Dickie 48 Conversions: Ford 18, 48 Penalty: Ford 64 Saracens ………………………20pts Tries: Van […]

Tuilagi injury worry for Sale

ALEX Sanderson, with concerns about Manu Tuilagi’s first-half exit, hailed his pack’s performance for giving his side the edge. “Our set-piece was phenomenal and that’s […]

Saracens 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 80 Bristol Bears …………..10pts […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Connacht 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. After the 41-5 smashing […]

Bordeaux 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; Jalibert 67 Penalties: Lucu […]

Quins out to collect another big scalp

■By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Harlequins v ToulouseToday, kick-off 3.15pm Twickenham StoopFULL of confidence after their brilliant 31-28 win away to Racing 92, Harlequins are now […]

Setting 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 10 Premiership directors of […]

Red 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 v New Zealand, Caps: […]