Absent Owen Farrell receives touching gesture from fans as impressive Northampton shock Saracens
1 year, 3 months ago

Absent Owen Farrell receives touching gesture from fans as impressive Northampton shock Saracens

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England hit by fresh injury blow ahead of All Blacks test
5 months ago

England hit by fresh injury blow ahead of All Blacks test

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Harlequins finally beat Saracens after Andy Onyeama-Christie’s horror injury
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Harlequins finally beat Saracens after Andy Onyeama-Christie’s horror injury

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The agonising wait for a victory over their bitter rivals Saracens is finally over. Just seven months after the humiliation of conceding eight tries in a club-record 52-7 defeat by Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, this was a remarkable turnaround under the instruction of the club’s new defence coach, Jason Gilmore, a summer recruit from New South Wales Waratahs. Quins …

How a little-known Kiwi kid became Owen Farrell's Saracens successor after a global manhunt, a spreadsheet with 110 locks and turning down the All Black No10 shirt
6 months ago

How a little-known Kiwi kid became Owen Farrell's Saracens successor after a global manhunt, a spreadsheet with 110 locks and turning down the All Black No10 shirt

Daily Mail  

When Owen Farrell dropped the mid-winter bombshell that he had agreed a summer move to Paris, Nick Kennedy knew he had to act fast, to launch an emergency search for someone to fill the glaring void. Saracens knew they had to act quickly when Owen Farrell announced his intention to leave The club recruited the little-known New Zealander Fergus Burke …

Bath prove why they are Premiership title favourites in early statement of intent against Northampton
6 months, 1 week ago

Bath prove why they are Premiership title favourites in early statement of intent against Northampton

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Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins
6 months, 1 week ago

Inside Saracens’ rebuild as life after Owen Farrell begins

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There was a brief moment in his illustrious career when Jonathan Davies, the former Wales and Lions centre, appeared to be more widely known as the player who was not Brian O’Driscoll. The decision by Warren Gatland to drop O’Driscoll for the third Test against Australia on the 2013 tour thrust the then 25-year-old Davies, who at that point had …

Joe Marler recalled as England shuffle front row to face All Blacks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Marler recalled as England shuffle front row to face All Blacks

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Mark McCall hails Owen Farrell’s ‘incredible’ spirit after revealing injury scare before Saracens swansong
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Mark McCall hails Owen Farrell’s ‘incredible’ spirit after revealing injury scare before Saracens swansong

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Owen Farrell believes Saracens will rise to challenge of knockout rugby
10 months ago

Owen Farrell believes Saracens will rise to challenge of knockout rugby

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Owen Farrell denied final home farewell as Sale outplay Saracens to make play-offs
10 months, 1 week ago

Owen Farrell denied final home farewell as Sale outplay Saracens to make play-offs

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Here we are; the final day of the 2023-24 Gallagher Premiership regular season has arrived. Here is what is in store across the Premiership this afternoon: At the StoneX Stadium, it is a repeat of last season’s Premiership final where Saracens take on Sale. Saracens, who will be saying goodbye to the likes of Owen Farrell and the Vunipola brothers …

Exeter impressively boost top-four hopes as Saracens seal Gallagher Premiership semi-final spot
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Exeter impressively boost top-four hopes as Saracens seal Gallagher Premiership semi-final spot

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Fin Smith upstages Owen Farrell in crucial Northampton win over Saracens
1 year ago

Fin Smith upstages Owen Farrell in crucial Northampton win over Saracens

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Northampton 41 Saracens 30 Never mind Good Friday - this could not have been a better one for Northampton, whose bonus-point dispatching of Saracens opened up daylight between them and the chasing pack at the top of the Premiership table. And, on this form, against a Saracens side which had obliterated Harlequins last week, Northampton are palpably the team to …

Owen Farrell brings perfect balance that helps drive Saracens on – Mark McCall
1 year ago

Owen Farrell brings perfect balance that helps drive Saracens on – Mark McCall

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England are 'hopeful' fly-half Marcus Smith can return for their Six Nations clash against Ireland... leaving Steve Borthwick with a fascinating selection dilemma of who takes the No 10 jersey
1 year ago

England are 'hopeful' fly-half Marcus Smith can return for their Six Nations clash against Ireland... leaving Steve Borthwick with a fascinating selection dilemma of who takes the No 10 jersey

Daily Mail  

England are 'hopeful' that Marcus Smith will be available to face Ireland on March 9 - meaning that they now have a trio of talented playmakers all vying for the No 10 shirt at Twickenham. England are 'hopeful' Marcus Smith will be able to return to action for their Six Nations match against Ireland on March 9 It means Steve …

Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens
1 year, 2 months ago

Owen Farrell leaving for France suits all parties – except Saracens

The Telegraph  

The losers in all this will be Saracens. There are certain parallels to be drawn, too, with the only man who is unquestionably above Farrell in the list of England’s greatest fly-halves, Jonny Wilkinson. The World Cup winner has been open and honest regarding the inner torment he experienced from the moment he first burst onto the international rugby scene …

Owen Farrell set for first Saracens appearance since announcing Test break
1 year, 3 months ago

Owen Farrell set for first Saracens appearance since announcing Test break

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Saracens coach hits out at ‘shameful’ abuse after Owen Farrell announcement
1 year, 3 months ago

Saracens coach hits out at ‘shameful’ abuse after Owen Farrell announcement

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Saracens overcome injuries to England stars in thrashing of Harlequins
1 year, 4 months ago

Saracens overcome injuries to England stars in thrashing of Harlequins

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England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case
1 year, 7 months ago

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

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Owen Farrell sent off as England secure scrappy late win over Wales
1 year, 7 months ago

Owen Farrell sent off as England secure scrappy late win over Wales

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How England can bring out the Saracens version of Owen Farrell at the World Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

How England can bring out the Saracens version of Owen Farrell at the World Cup

The Telegraph  

Tompkins and Alex Lozowski have formed a tough, rounded centre combination for Saracens. Van Zyl is a sparky scrum-half with a sniping threat that helps out Farrell, and another huge part of Saracens’ success this season. Whether or not one of those combinations is used, even as an option within a game, kick-pressure alone will not take England to the …

Premiership title just the start for Saracens – Owen Farrell
1 year, 10 months ago

Premiership title just the start for Saracens – Owen Farrell

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Saracens storm into final after two-try Sean Maitland escapes sanction
1 year, 10 months ago

Saracens storm into final after two-try Sean Maitland escapes sanction

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Saracens crash out of Europe as La Rochelle continue dominance over English clubs
1 year, 11 months ago

Saracens crash out of Europe as La Rochelle continue dominance over English clubs

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Saracens put 50 points on Leicester Tigers to avenge Gallagher Premiership final loss
2 years, 5 months ago

Saracens put 50 points on Leicester Tigers to avenge Gallagher Premiership final loss

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Saracens hold off spirited Cardiff to reach Champions Cup last eight
2 years, 11 months ago

Saracens hold off spirited Cardiff to reach Champions Cup last eight

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England captain Owen Farrell set to return for Saracens against Bristol on Saturday
3 years ago

England captain Owen Farrell set to return for Saracens against Bristol on Saturday

Daily Mail  

Owen Farrell was heralded on Wednesday as a 'unique' leader who has been missed by club and country, as the England captain prepares to make his comeback for Saracens this weekend. Owen Farrell is set to make his comeback from injury for Saracens on Saturday Farrell is expected to be cleared to play in a Premiership fixture against Bristol at …

England vs Australia result: Marcus Smith shines in Autumn Nations Series as Eddie Jones extends win streak over Wallabies
3 years, 4 months ago

England vs Australia result: Marcus Smith shines in Autumn Nations Series as Eddie Jones extends win streak over Wallabies

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Saracens 17-17 Bath: Late Tim Swinson try puts visitors' Premiership semi-final hopes in doubt
4 years, 5 months ago

Saracens 17-17 Bath: Late Tim Swinson try puts visitors' Premiership semi-final hopes in doubt

Daily Mail  

Bath's season was left in limbo after they blew a 14-point lead and missed the chance to guarantee their place in the play-offs. Stuart Hooper's side were six minutes away from securing their first ever victory at Allianz Park but ruefully left with a draw after a late try from Tim Swinson. Saracens were able to stop Bath from securing …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens can still be Goode without Owen Farrell
4 years, 6 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens can still be Goode without Owen Farrell

Daily Mail  

Saracens take on Leinster in Dublin on Saturday afternoon in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final. In the absence of Owen Farrell, Saracens will look to Itoje for leadership which introduces another little subplot. Talented and experienced Alex Goode is capable of stepping up in Farrell's absence in Dublin Johnny Sexton is Leinster’s attacking fulcrum, goal-kicker and pulls the strings tactically. …

'Underdogs' Saracens are ready to ride another wave of controversy against Leinster
4 years, 6 months ago

'Underdogs' Saracens are ready to ride another wave of controversy against Leinster

Daily Mail  

Saracens insist they are ready to ride another wave of controversy after Owen Farrell was banned for their Euro dynasty match against Leinster. Talisman Owen Farrell has been banned for the Dublin quarter-final but flanker Jackson Wray insists the club are ready to deal with the latest setback. Saracens insist they are ready to ride another wave of controversy after …

Owen Farrell banned for five games and ruled out of Saracens' Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster
4 years, 6 months ago

Owen Farrell banned for five games and ruled out of Saracens' Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster

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Owen Farrell sent off for horror tackle and set to miss Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster
4 years, 6 months ago

Owen Farrell sent off for horror tackle and set to miss Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster

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Jack Nowell left sweating on Rugby World Cup hopes after ankle injury mars epic Premiership final
5 years, 9 months ago

Jack Nowell left sweating on Rugby World Cup hopes after ankle injury mars epic Premiership final

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Exeter 34-37 Saracens: Stunning comeback sinks Chiefs as Sarries complete the double at Twickenham
5 years, 9 months ago

Exeter 34-37 Saracens: Stunning comeback sinks Chiefs as Sarries complete the double at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Better than Bath in the Jeremy Guscott era, better than Leicester under Martin Johnson and better than Wasps under Lawrence Dallaglio. Saracens beat Exeter in the Premiership final to complete the double this season Sean Maitland grabbed one Sarace's five tries with the final score of the game for Sarries MATCH FACTS EXETER CHIEFS: Nowell; Cuthbert, Slade, Devoto, O'Flaherty; J. …

Was this the performance that secured Saracens' status as England's greatest club side of all time?
5 years, 9 months ago

Was this the performance that secured Saracens' status as England's greatest club side of all time?

The Telegraph  

Exeter Chiefs 34 Saracens 37 Was this the performance that secured Saracens’ status as England’s greatest club side of all time? Outplayed for much of this contest, Mark McCall’s side somehow found a way to overturn an 11-point deficit with a record comeback – a scoring blitz of 21 points in 17 minutes in the final quarter - to claim …

Premiership rugby end-of-season awards: Northampton’s resurgence, Leicester’s downfall and the brilliance of Danny Cipriani
5 years, 10 months ago

Premiership rugby end-of-season awards: Northampton’s resurgence, Leicester’s downfall and the brilliance of Danny Cipriani

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Harlequins 19-20 Northampton: James Grayson holds his nerve
5 years, 11 months ago

Harlequins 19-20 Northampton: James Grayson holds his nerve

Daily Mail  

James Grayson landed a last-gasp conversion as Northampton secured a crucial 20-19 Gallagher Premiership success at top-four rivals Harlequins. Alex Mitchell's fine finish set up a big kick for Grayson with less than a minute to go and the replacement did the job to seal a vital four points for his side. James Grayson landed a last-gasp conversion as Northampton …

Jonathan Joseph makes England selection case as Bath beat Bristol at Twickenham
5 years, 11 months ago

Jonathan Joseph makes England selection case as Bath beat Bristol at Twickenham

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Exeter stay top of Premiership with win at Sale as Harlequins snatch victory at Bath
6 years ago

Exeter stay top of Premiership with win at Sale as Harlequins snatch victory at Bath

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Saracens beat Worcester to return to winning ways, Gloucester suffer shock defeat and Dave Ward escapes red
6 years, 2 months ago

Saracens beat Worcester to return to winning ways, Gloucester suffer shock defeat and Dave Ward escapes red

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Shaun Edwards jokes Farrell's tackle on Esterhuizen was a throw-back his rugby league roots
6 years, 4 months ago

Shaun Edwards jokes Farrell's tackle on Esterhuizen was a throw-back his rugby league roots

Daily Mail  

Shaun Edwards joked that Owen Farrell's controversial tackle on Andre Esterhuizen was a throw-back to the England fly-half's rugby league roots. The Wales defence coach, a legend of the other rugby code who played in the dominant Wigan side of the 1980s and 1990s with Farrell's father Andy, is one of the top technicians in union. Owen Farrell's hit on …

Weekend Guide: Itoje will make 100th Saracens appearance at Harlequins
6 years, 5 months ago

Weekend Guide: Itoje will make 100th Saracens appearance at Harlequins

Daily Mail  

Round six of the Premiership began on Friday night as Bath hosted Exeter in a fiercely contested match that no doubt had rivals watching closely. Here, Sportsmail's WILL KELLEHER previews all of the weekend's action, including a landmark appearance for Saracens' Maro Itoje, while Bristol's Zane Kirchner gets his first start in the Premiership. Maro Itoje will make his 100th …

Northampton 27-38 Saracens: Strettle shines as McCall's men continue perfect start to the season
6 years, 6 months ago

Northampton 27-38 Saracens: Strettle shines as McCall's men continue perfect start to the season

Daily Mail  

There is life in the old dog yet. David Strettle may be the oldest winger in the Premiership but, at the grand old age of 35, he rolled back the years to snatch a Saracens victory with two tries in three minutes. David Strettle scored two late tries to give Saracens a bonus-point victory on Saturday Saints were leading 27-26 …

Saracens survive Jamie George and Billy Vunipola sin-bins to beat Northampton Saints and maintain perfect start
6 years, 6 months ago

Saracens survive Jamie George and Billy Vunipola sin-bins to beat Northampton Saints and maintain perfect start

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Saracens survive scare at Newcastle as Nick Tompkins secures winning start to champions’ Premiership defence
6 years, 6 months ago

Saracens survive scare at Newcastle as Nick Tompkins secures winning start to champions’ Premiership defence

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Saracens banish their 'ghosts' with Premiership final victory as Billy Vunipola comes through unscathed
6 years, 10 months ago

Saracens banish their 'ghosts' with Premiership final victory as Billy Vunipola comes through unscathed

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Saracens put European title on the line as Owen Farrell returns to face Leinster in Aviva Stadium showdown
6 years, 11 months ago

Saracens put European title on the line as Owen Farrell returns to face Leinster in Aviva Stadium showdown

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Gloucester fight back to clinch victory against Sale as Saracens end losing run against Worcester
7 years, 2 months ago

Gloucester fight back to clinch victory against Sale as Saracens end losing run against Worcester

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Nine-try Saracens inflict Northampton Saints' heaviest home defeat as European champions send out statement
7 years, 5 months ago

Nine-try Saracens inflict Northampton Saints' heaviest home defeat as European champions send out statement

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