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		<title><![CDATA[Potential LV=Cup Final - ticketing details]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens take on Northampton Saints this Sunday in the LV= Cup Semi Final. A win could see us playing, seven days later, at Sixways Stadium in Worcester on 21st March in the big final.<br />
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In the event of a successful day out in Northampton on Sunday, Saracens will have 4,500 tickets allocated to them for the final and these tickets will go on sale to Season Ticket Holders on MONDAY 15th MARCH, each Season Ticket Holder will have the opportunity to purchase up to two tickets. <br />
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These tickets are priced &pound;25 and &pound;20 for adults and &pound;10 for juniors.<br />
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If you wish to order for a group of Season Ticket Holders please ensure you have their Customer/Supporter numbers with you at the time of calling. Tickets will then go on general sale (subject to availability) from TUESDAY 16th MARCH. <br />
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Tickets for this match will come off sale at 2.30pm on THURSDAY 18th MARCH. <br />
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The ticket office will be open from 9am till 6pm with four members of staff present in the ticket office at all times. Tickets can be purchased through the ticket office by calling 01727 792 800 or by coming in person. <br />
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Please be aware that the ticket office will be extremely busy so please be patient and we will do everything we can to get back to you as soon as possible.  Due to the high volume of calls it is advised that you keep trying to get through and a member of the ticketing team will pick up the phone as soon as possible.<br />
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Thank you in advance for your patience and (fingers crossed) the phones will be ringing off the hook next week. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Saracens set for LV=Cup semi final clash]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens travel to Northampton Saints on Sunday in the semi-final of the LV=Cup and Director of Rugby Brendan Venter has called on his team to rediscover the fighting spirit that served them so well in the first half of the season.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic">&ldquo;We haven&rsquo;t been good enough and haven&rsquo;t shown the fight that we had in the first half of the season and we need to get that back,&rdquo;</span> said Venter ahead of the match.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic">&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve really played ourselves into the position as underdogs on Sunday with our form in the past few weeks but that&rsquo;s a position that we don&rsquo;t mind being in.&rdquo;</span><br />
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In team news ahead of the game, Wikus van Heerden misses the game with a shoulder injury so Ernst Joubert captains the side. Kas Lealamanua returns to the front row with Andy Saull also returning to the starting line-up.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic">&ldquo;Northampton are a good side and a very well rounded team,&rdquo;</span> added Venter. <span style="font-style: italic">&ldquo;They like to run the ball up and play multi-phase rugby so we know what to expect from them. The match is a great opportunity to get to a final and to have the chance to secure Heineken Cup rugby at this stage of the season is a big carrot &ndash; just as it is to face Northampton Saints.&rdquo;</span><br />
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Carlos Nieto, Hugh Vyvyan, Kevin Barrett and Michael Owen miss out through injury while Matias Aguero, Rhys Gill, Fabio Ongaro and Steve Borthwick are all away on international duty.<br />
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<b>Saracens team vs Northampton Saints</b><br />
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15 Alex Goode<br />
14 Rodd Penney<br />
13 Kameli Ratuvou<br />
12 Brad Barritt<br />
11 Chris Wyles<br />
10 Derick Hougaard<br />
9 Neil de Kock<br />
1 Kasiano Lealamanua<br />
2 Schalk Brits<br />
3 Richard Skuse<br />
4 Hayden Smith<br />
5 Mouritz Botha<br />
6 Jacques Burger<br />
7 Andy Saull<br />
8 Ernst Joubert &copy;<br />
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16 Ethienne Reynecke<br />
17 Alex Brown<br />
18 Tom Mercey<br />
19 Tom Ryder<br />
20 Justin Melck<br />
21 Justin Marshall<br />
22 Glen Jackson<br />
23 Richard Haughton ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[London South African Wine Auction]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please join us at the 12th annual London South African Wine Auction at Vinopolis in central London on Thursday 20th March. <br />
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Enjoy top quality wines from some of the best wine estates in South Africa and have the chance to discuss the wine with the winemakers at the event.<br />
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We have carefully selected international award winning wines and joining you at your table for a three course dinner with a South African flavour will be international rugby stars, Laureus Sports Ambassadors and award winning wine makers and representatives from more than 30 South African wine estates.<br />
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Your successful auction bid will secure some of the best wines in South African and also go a long way to supporting the chosen charities; Jan Kriel School in Cape Town and the Starfish Great Hearts Foundation.<br />
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Click below to download more information about the event and a booking form. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[LV=Cup - the final four]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s semi-final time in the LV=Cup on Sunday with Saracens facing Northampton Saints and Cardiff Blues welcoming Gloucester across the Severn Bridge with a place in the final up for grabs.<br />
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With the first trophy of the season to be decided and a Heineken Cup qualification place up for grabs for English teams, it adds extra incentive to the weekend&rsquo;s games.<br />
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<b>LV=Cup Semi Final Previews</b><br />
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<b>Cardiff Blues v Gloucester Rugby <br />
Sunday 14th March at Cardiff City Stadium, 12.15pm<br />
Referee: George Clancy (IRFU)</b><br />
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Cardiff Blues lie in 8th spot in the Magners League table and lost their five game winning run in all competitions on Sunday with their 20-29 home reversal to Leinster. <br />
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The reigning Cup holders Blues&rsquo; only defeat in the LV= Cup this season was 11-12 at home to London Irish in round two. The Blues have won ten of their last eleven home games against English teams in all tournaments. <br />
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Gloucester are in 7th place in the Guinness Premiership and have lost their two most recent away fixtures: 11-33 at Leicester and 19-24 at Wasps. Gloucester began this season&rsquo;s LV= Cup with a pair of defeats but followed this up with back to back wins against Worcester and Harlequins. <br />
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This is a repeat of last year&rsquo;s final at Twickenham when the Blues won 50-12. The two teams have already met in the LV= Cup this season with the Blues winning a thriller 26-25 in the opening round at Kingsholm thanks to a 79th minute Ceri Sweeney penalty goal. Cardiff Blues have won on the last four occasions that the two teams have met. <br />
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<b>Northampton Saints v Saracens <br />
Sunday 14 March at Franklin&rsquo;s Gardens, 16.15pm <br />
Referee: Romain Poite (FFR) </b><br />
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Northampton Saints are in 2nd position in the Guinness Premiership, having lost just one of their last six matches in all competitions. The Saints have a formidable record at Franklin&rsquo;s Gardens with a run of 18 straight victories since Newcastle won there 19-13 on 28 February 2009. <br />
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Northampton remain the only side with a 100% winning record in this season&rsquo;s LV= Cup as they aim to go one step further than last year when they were eliminated at this stage by Cardiff Blues. <br />
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Saracens are hot on the heels of the Saints just one place behind the East Midlanders in the Premiership table. Sarries have however slipped to three straight defeats and have not won on the road since their visit to Leeds in the LV= Cup on 29 January. <br />
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The two teams have already met twice this season with Saracens victorious 19-16 at Wembley Stadium in the Guinness Premiership on 12 September and Northampton triumphing 19-3 at Franklin&rsquo;s Gardens in the LV= Cup on 14 November. Sarries have not won at Franklin&rsquo;s Gardens since a 35-13 scoreline in the Premiership on 18 November 2006. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Gathering details...and don't forget to wear red]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens will be wearing red when they take on Northampton Saints at Franklins Gardens on Sunday &ndash; and we want you to do the same.<br />
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We&rsquo;re asking all fans who are making the trip up the M1 to watch the LV=Cup semi final to wear something red to match the players who will be wearing their away playing shirt.<br />
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We plan to really make an impression at Northampton and don&rsquo;t forget that the pre-match gathering in the car park starts at 1pm. Join us for free food and beer / soft drinks as we look forward to the big game before we march on the stadium to welcome the players as they arrive.<br />
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We made quite a statement at Franklins Gardens last season in the European Challenge Cup semi-final, but let&rsquo;s go one better this time.<br />
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<b>The Gathering and The March &ndash; Details<br />
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The Gathering</b><br />
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<b>Where:</b> Saints Car Park D - Franklins Gardens - or just follow the flags and music<br />
<b>When:</b> Sunday 14 March from 1pm<br />
<b>What:</b> Join us for free beer, soft drinks, nibbles, music, fun and games and have a chat with the non-playing players. It will be the only place to be in Northampton<br />
<b>Wear Red:</b> The players will be wearing red so let&rsquo;s create a massive impact in the stands<br />
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The March<br />
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<b>Where: </b>From the Saints Car Park to the players entrance at Franklins Gardens<br />
<b>When:</b> 2.30ish<br />
<b>What:</b> We will march down to the players entrance in time for the team&rsquo;s arrival to give them a welcome to remember<br />
<b>Who: </b>Saracens fans, staff and players. Listen and look out for instructions on the day ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Easter Coaching Clinics - 20% off Advance bookings]]></title>
		<link>http://www.saracens.com/news/view.php?Id=5814</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens are currently offering 20% off all advance bookings made online before Monday 22nd March for all camps during Easter as well as 10% off all summer camps booked in advance of Monday 9th May.<br />
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This Easters clinics will once again provide the perfect balance for intensity, fun and education for any young aspiring rugby player and all courses are aimed at various rugby playing age groups. <br />
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There will be a wide variety of venues hosting our popular two day skill clinics allowing as well as the launch of our positional specific clinics with a <b>BACKS Specific Clinic</b> and a <b>FORWARDS Specific Clinic</b> for ages U9- U17.  These will allow for an accelerated development on select areas of the game for those wishing to attend, with the <b>TWO DAY Skills Clinics</b> allowing participants a fantastic opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in facilitating the process to become the next Steve Borthwick, Justin Marshall or Alex Goode.<br />
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<b>BACKS Specific Clinic</b> <font color="#FF0000"> <br />
<b>Advance Booking Discount Price &pound;32.00</b></font><br />
Old Albanians RFC - Tuesday 6th April <br />
<a href="https://bookings.rugbycamps.co.uk/index.php?action=view_camp&amp;campid=976" target="_blank">click here</a> <br />
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<b>FORWARDS Specific Clinic<br />
<font color="#FF0000">Advance Booking Discount Price &pound;32.00</font></b><br />
Old Albanians RFC - Tuesday 6th April<br />
<a href="https://bookings.rugbycamps.co.uk/index.php?action=view_camp&amp;campid=977 " target="_blank">click here</a> <br />
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<b>TWO DAY Skills Clinics</b> <font color="#FF0000"><br />
<b>Advance Booking Discount Prices range from &pound;56.00 - &pound;60.00</b></font><br />
Old Albanian RFC<br />
Saracens Amateurs RFC<br />
Harpenden RFC<br />
Datchworth RFC<br />
Hemel Hempstead RFC<br />
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To find out more information on any of our two day clinics or summer courses; including dates and prices; or to book your place please <a href="http://www.rugbycamps.com/saracens" target="_blank">click here</a> or call  01707 285 026<br />
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Please note advance booking discounts applies only to online bookings. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Carnival Party Packs - on sale now]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be part of the Carnival when Saracens play Harlequins at Wembley Stadium on April 17 with our Carnival Party Packs which are on sale now.<br />
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Secure your seats and look the part as we transform Wembley with a carnival theme and you can play your part with the limited edition tabards, scarves and flags that have been produced for the event.<br />
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It&rsquo;s going to be an amazing day for the Guinness Premiership clash against our London rivals and while the action will be fiercely contested on the pitch, off it the carnival will be in full swing with circus acts all around the stadium along with Medieval Warriors, fire breathers and much, much more. Plus of course, Right Said Fred will be performing their hits at the stadium along with &lsquo;Stand Up for the Saracens&rsquo;.<br />
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And there are many more acts and extraordinary entertainment planned &ndash; so make sure you book your tickets now for what is the best value family day out in London at one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic stadiums.<br />
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Knights went into battle in the middle ages in their tabards so secure yours now as the battle hots up in the Guinness Premiership season.<br />
Party Packs are a great way to not only secure your seats, but also your tabards, flags and scarves before the game.<br />
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Join in the carnival and buy your Carnival Party Pack directly from the Saracens Ticket Office by calling 01727 792 800.<br />
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<b>MONSTER PARTY PACK</b><br />
8 x &pound;20 tickets <br />
8 x tabbards<br />
4 x small flags<br />
4 x large chequered flags <br />
4 x Pride in Unity scarves <br />
<b>TOTAL: &pound;180 (Retail price &pound;232)</b><br />
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<b>FAMILY PACK</b><br />
4 x &pound;20 tickets <br />
4 x tabbards<br />
2 x small flags<br />
2 x large chequered flags <br />
2 x Pride in Unity scarves <br />
<b>TOTAL: &pound;90 (Retail price &pound;116)</b><br />
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<b>PARTY PACK</b><br />
2 x &pound;20 tickets<br />
2 x tabbards<br />
2 x small flags<br />
2 x large chequered flags<br />
1 x Pride in Unity scarf<br />
<b>TOTAL: &pound;45 (Retail price &pound;63)</b><br />
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<b>CARNIVAL SPECIAL</b><br />
1 x tabbard<br />
1 x large chequered flag<br />
1 x small flag<br />
1 x Pride in Unity scarf <br />
<b>TOTAL: &pound;10 (Retail price &pound;14)</b><br />
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<b>INDIVIDUAL ITEMS ON SALE</b><br />
Pride in Unity Scarf &pound;5<br />
Tabbard &pound;4<br />
Large chequered flag &pound;4<br />
Small flag &pound;1 ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Saracens Storm to play Army at Bramley Road]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following on from the successful Saracens Storm match at Bramley Road earlier this season, the team will be back at the home of Saracens Amateurs for a friendly against the Army on Wednesday 24 March, kick off is 7.30pm.<br />
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Entry is &pound;3 by donation and kids go free. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Saracens miss out against Leeds Carnegie]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens were beaten 19-12 by Leeds Carnegie at Headingley Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a result that lifted the home side off the bottom of the Guinness Premiership table.<br />
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Sarries had controlled the first half to lead 9-3 at the break and were unable to take advantage of the field position they enjoyed and paid the price after the interval as a try from Lee Blackett secured the win for the home side.<br />
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Sarries took the lead after just seven minutes when, after going through the phases, the visitors forced a penalty and Hougaard didn&rsquo;t waste the chance. It was 6-0 midway through the half as, once again, Sarries set up good possession on the 22 metre line and Hougaard dropped back in the pocket to drop a goal.<br />
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The fly half was on target once again on the half hour. Again, Sarries were camped on the Leeds 22 but with the home side having reset their defence after an initial break from Ratuvou, Sarries decided to take the points and Hougaard struck another drop.<br />
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Having lost Ceiron Thomas midway through the half after he was on the end of a powerful charge from Ratuvou, replacement fly half Joe Ford reduced the arrears with the final action of the half &ndash; making amends for two earlier misses.<br />
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For Sarries, they had shown much of the attacking play in the opening 40 minutes. Alex Goode&rsquo;s clever side-step took him from his own 22 and Sarries to within five metres of the Leeds line with both Ratuvou and Brad Barritt making the hard yards for the visiting side.<br />
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Ford was on target again just minutes after the restart with the Sarries scrum penalised for popping up. But within minutes, Hougaard had restored the six point advantage after great work by Barritt at the breakdown won a penalty in front of the posts.<br />
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But the home side, buoyed by the result announced over the tannoy that relegation rivals Sale Sharks had lost against Northampton, pushed forward to score a try that owed much to their ability to keep the ball alive. Three times they offloaded in the move that ended with Lee Blackett taking the ball at pace over the line. Ford converted.<br />
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Sarries cause was not helped when both Schalk Brits and Andy Titterell found themselves sent to the sin bin for fighting midway through the half but just as the pair were about to come back on the field, Ford struck a long range drop goal to extend the lead to seven points. <br />
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As the clock wore down, it was Leeds who were in possession deep in Sarries territory and a series of scrums for the home side allowed them to run down the clock and secure the win that lifted them from the bottom of the Guinness Premiership table.<br />
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Saracens line-up: Goode, Penney (Tagicakibau 54), Ratuvou (Powell 76), Barritt, Wyles, Hougaard, De Kock (Marshall 63), Aguero Gill 50), Brits (Reynecke 76), Skuse (Mercey 74), Smith, Ryder (Botha 50), Van Heerden, Burger, Melck (Joubert 50). ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarries name side for Leeds Carnegie clash]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens travel to Leeds Carnegie on Sunday and have made six changes to the starting line-up for the Guinness Premiership round 17 clash.<br />
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In the forwards, prop Matias Aguero returns from international duty and he packs down alongside Schalk Brits who starts at hooker. Tom Ryder gets the nod in the second row while Jacques Burger and Justin Melck both come into the back row on rotation. <br />
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In the backline, Rodd Penney comes in at wing in the only change. On the bench, Fabio Ongaro is available after international duty along with Rhys Gill.<br />
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Saracens Director of Rugby Brendan Venter said: <span style="font-style: italic">&ldquo;The Guinness Premiership is a very close competition and Leeds have proved just that with their results in recent weeks. They go into the game on the back of a very good performance against Wasps last weekend and that has made things even tighter at the foot of the table.<br />
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&ldquo;From our perspective, I couldn&rsquo;t fault the effort and commitment from the players last week and I know they will give just as much on Sunday after a week in which they have trained exceptionally hard.&rdquo;</span><br />
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<b>Saracens line-up vs Leeds Carnegie</b><br />
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15 Alex Goode<br />
14 Rodd Penney<br />
13 Kameli Ratuvou<br />
12 Brad Barritt<br />
11 Chris Wyles<br />
10 Derick Hougaard<br />
9 Neil de Kock<br />
1 Matias Aguero<br />
2 Schalk Brits<br />
3 Richard Skuse<br />
4 Hayden Smith<br />
5 Tom Ryder<br />
6 Wikus van Heerden (c)<br />
7 Jacques Burger<br />
8 Justin Melck<br />
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16 Fabio Ongaro<br />
17 Rhys Gill<br />
18 Tom Mercey<br />
19 Mouritz Botha<br />
20 Ernst Joubert<br />
21 Justin Marshall<br />
22 Adam Powell<br />
23 Michael Tagicakibau ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[OAs get the support of Amlin]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[OAs Rugby have benefited from a Man of the Match performance from Justin Marshall after the All Black scrum half donated &pound;1,000 worth of rugby kit to the club.<br />
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Marshall, who won the Amlin Man of the Match award for Saracens game against Castres, handed over the kit to the club earlier this week as part of Amlin&#039;s sponsorship of the Challenge Cup competition.<br />
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To continue Amlin&rsquo;s goal of supporting the growth and development of European club rugby, Amlin are donating &pound;1,000 worth of kit and equipment to each rugby youth development scheme chosen by the Man of the Match winners from 2009/2010 Amlin Challenge Cup matches.<br />
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Marshall chose Old Albanians RFC to be the beneficiary of the kit and equipment donation, consisting of the following items:<br />
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1 x bag containing 10 x Amlin branded balls (mixture of size 4 and size 5)<br />
1 x bag containing: 60 Marker Cones, 3 x Powers Speed Resistors, 3 x  Evasion Belts, 6 x 4m Speed Ladders, 30 x Bibs, 9 x 9&rdquo; Hurdles, 9 x 12&rdquo; Hurdles, 3 x Speed Chutes <br />
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By the end of 2009/2010 season, Amlin will have distributed a total of 19 kit and equipment packs to youth development schemes across the UK and France. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Young Saracens selected for England]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Saracens Academy contingent representing England U20 and U18 have been joined in their efforts by hooker Max Crumpton and centre Alex Smith who have just been named in the England U16 and U16A squads respectively.<br />
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Crumpton (pictured), from Essex, and Smith, from Kent have both been selected after the Divisional selection process was completed last month, and are now looking forward to a series of warm games, starting on Sunday prior to the U16 Internationals at Easter. <br />
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The U16 squad will play a Combined Academies U17 squad, which features Saracens players Tom Jubb, Scott Spurling and Matt Hankin at Cokethorpe School, whilst the England U16A will play against Northampton Saints at Rugby School.<br />
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This is fantastic achievement for both players, and adds to the strong representation of Saracens Academy players throughout the England age groups, including Nick Auterac and Ben Ransom who have been named in the England U18 squad to play Italy on Sunday. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Coach travel to the LV=Cup Semi Final]]></title>
		<link>http://www.saracens.com/news/view.php?Id=5807</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The SSA are pleased to announce we will be running coaches to Northampton for the LV=Cup semi final, Northampton v Saracens, 14th March, KO 1615hrs. <br />
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The SSA will offer seats on these coaches at the special one-off price of &pound;10 for SSA members and &pound;12.50 for non-members.  <br />
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Please visit the SSA Website to book your seats.  Pick up times will be announced closer to the date on the <a href="http://www.saracenssupporters.org/wordpress/?p=452"> SSA website</a> with busses arriving in Northampton in time for the Saracens Gathering. <br />
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Bookings will close on Thursday 11th March, or before if coaches are full, so please book quickly to avoid being disappointed.. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Join The Gathering at Northampton]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens travel to Northampton Saints for the LV=Cup semi final on Sunday 14 March &ndash; and once again we are looking to give the team a welcome to Franklins Gardens that they won&rsquo;t forget.<br />
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We will be staging a pre-match Gathering in the car park from 1pm with free food and beer before we march on the ground to welcome the team as they arrive around 2.30pm. <br />
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More details will be announced next week but please mark it down in your diary as the place to be in Northampton. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Life After 7 with Nigel Wray and Nick Leslau]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join one of the most famous number 7s in English Rugby for the latest of his Business Networking opportunities as we take Life After 7 into The City to hear from Saracens Chairman Nigel Wray, and his lifelong friend and business partner Nick Leslau.<br />
<br />
Lions, England and Saracens legend Richard Hill presents the latest in a series of business networking opportunities on Friday 26th March from 7.30am at Berwin Leighton Paisner, Adelaide House, London Bridge. EC4R 9HA.<br />
<br />
Nick Leslau has over a decade of experience in property and is well known for his<br />
appearance on the hit channel 4 series &lsquo;Secret Millionaire&rsquo;. Nigel Wray is well known in The City and enjoys investing in various different sectors and testing his entrepreneurial skills. The pair have worked hand in hand since 1997.<br />
<br />
Hear Nick Leslau and Nigel Wray in a no holes barred account of the state of the economy, individual companies, the property and residential markets and of course equities. What is their investment policy? What are their greatest mistakes? Find out<br />
a bit more about the absolute essentials of an investment and the absolute no no&rsquo;s.<br />
<br />
Click on the link below to download more information or call either 01727 792825 or  e-mail lifeafter7@saracens.net ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[All aboard the Sarries Express]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the 28th March, Saracens v Newcastle Falcons, KO 3.00pm, Saracens will be running  the Sarries Express. <br />
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The Sarries Express bus service offers the best value solution to getting you to and from Vicarage road on match day and will operate along two routes from Harpenden, and Bramley Road, Enfield. Bus tickets can be purchased for JUST &pound;7 as a bolt on to your match ticket through the Saracens Ticket Office. Post match you will be collected from Vicarage road at 5.00pm and be dropped off along your original service line.<br />
<br />
Your bus tickets and match tickets will be posted out by Tuesday 23rd March. After this time your Saracens match tickets and bus tickets will be available for collection from your bus driver. Please be aware that&rsquo;s buses will be leaving promptly from each stop so arriving with time to spare is essential.<br />
<br />
To book your bus ticket please call the Saracens Ticket office on 01727 792 800- Tickets cost JUST &pound;7<br />
<br />
<b>Sarries Express Bus Route</b><br />
<br />
Bus 1 <br />
1330hrs                Harpenden- Train station <br />
1345hrs                St Albans train Station, Station way <br />
1415hrs                Arrive at Vicarage road<br />
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Bus 2 <br />
1330hrs                Bramley Road, Enfield<br />
1415hrs                Arrive at Vicarage road ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Season Ticket Holder Wembley discount for friends and family]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are offering an exclusive Season Ticket Holder discount of 20% off any additional tickets purchased for Saracens Vs. Harlequins at Wembley on Saturday April 17th. <br />
<br />
Don&#039;t forget YOUR ticket is complimentary with your season ticket and you just need to ring the Saracens Ticket Office (01727 792 800) to secure your seat. <br />
<br />
But we are also offering you the chance to buy additional tickets for friends and family at a 20% discount. This offer will run until 5.30pm on Friday 5th March.<br />
<br />
Our fourth game at Wembley this season will be bigger than ever! We&#039;ve already told you about the carnival with fire breathers, cheerleaders, knights on horse back, acrobats, stilt walkers, jugglers and of course a live performance of &#039;Stand Up for the Saracens&#039; from Right Said Fred but the main event will be the RUGBY!<br />
<br />
Be assured that London rivals Harlequins will be bringing a huge number of fans and Saracens do not want to be outdone. We need your help to bring as many friends and family to the match as possible and cheer louder than ever before.<br />
<br />
We hope you will take up this discount and rally the troops... Call 01727 792 800 to secure your seat and buy additional tickets. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Seconds out...Guinness Premiership Round 17]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a Six Nations rest week so all the attention turns back to the Guinness Premiership this weekend.<br />
<br />
Leeds Carnegie&rsquo;s victory against Wasps last weekend and Sale Sharks run of poor form sees the two teams level on points at the foot of the table with the Manchester side just ahead on try count. Worcester Warriors are just one point ahead so the action really is hotting up at the foot of the table.<br />
<br />
At the top of the pile, Leicester Tigers lead by just a single point from Northampton Saints while Saracens are four points off the top spot but with a game in hand.<br />
<br />
<b>Guinness Premiership Round 17 Previews</b><br />
<br />
<b>Saturday 6 March </b><br />
Harlequins v Worcester Warriors (Twickenham Stoop, 3pm) <br />
Leicester Tigers v London Irish (Welford Road, 5.35pm) <br />
<b>Sunday 7 March </b><br />
Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints (Edgeley Park, 2.30pm) <br />
Leeds Carnegie v Saracens (Headingley Carnegie, 3pm) <br />
London Wasps v Gloucester Rugby (Adams Park, 3pm) <br />
Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby (Kingston Park, 3pm) <br />
<br />
<b>Harlequins v Worcester Warriors</b><br />
<br />
Harlequins only victory in their last five matches in the Guinness Premiership was 13-6 over Northampton at the Twickenham Stoop on 20 February. Quins are attempting to win back to back home games in the Premiership for the first time this season! Worcester Warriors&rsquo; ten match winless streak ended with their 13-0 victory over Newcastle at Sixways on Friday. The Warriors have won just once on the road in the Guinness Premiership since November 2008: 13-6 at Gloucester on 21 April 2009. Harlequins have won the last seven encounters between the two teams in the Guinness Premiership since Worcester won 15-9 at the Stoop on 19 February 2005. <br />
<br />
<b>Leicester Tigers v London Irish</b><br />
<br />
Leicester Tigers&rsquo; 29 game run during which they have picked up at least one league point from every match came to an end at Northampton on Saturday. The only visiting side to come away from Welford Road with a league point in the Guinness Premiership this season was Worcester in their 14-19 loss on 3 October.  London Irish&rsquo;s seven game winless run in all competitions ended on Sunday with their 29-14 eclipsing of Harlequins at Madejski Stadium. The Exiles are the second best away team in the Guinness Premiership having picked up 19 league points on their travels this season. London Irish won 18-12 when the two clubs met at Madejski Stadium in round 6, and are seeking a second Premiership double over the current champions having won home and away in season 2002/03. <br />
<br />
<b>Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints</b><br />
<br />
Sale Sharks have lost their last seven matches in all competitions &ndash; their poorest run since season 1999/2000. The Sharks have gained just one league point from their last three outings in the Guinness Premiership, from their 16-22 defeat at Wasps on 14 February.  Northampton Saints&rsquo; only defeat in their last eight matches in the Guinness Premiership was 6-13 at Harlequins on 20 February.  The teams have already met twice this season with Northampton winning both times: 21-16 at Franklin&rsquo;s Gardens in the Guinness Premiership and 20-14 in the LV= Cup at Edgeley Park. The Saints have not achieved a Premiership double over the Sharks since season 1999/2000. <br />
<br />
<b>Leeds Carnegie v Saracens</b><br />
<br />
Leeds Carnegie seem to have really turned a corner and are in fact in fifth best in the Premiership on current form, having gained 15 points from their last six matches. Leeds have won their last two games in the Guinness Premiership and have not won three in a row in the competition since season 2004/05. Saracens only win in their last five games in the Guinness Premiership was 25-20 against Worcester at Wembley Stadium on 13 February. Sarries have not won away from home in the Premiership since they visited Bath on 31 October. Saracens have won their last eight games against Leeds in all competitions since Leeds were victorious 29-23 at Vicarage Road on 26 September 2004. <br />
<br />
<b>Wasps v Gloucester</b><br />
<br />
Wasps&rsquo; three game winning run in all competitions ended on Sunday at Headingley Carnegie where Leeds won 26-10. Wasps have won three of their last four games at Adams Park in the Guinness Premiership. Gloucester Rugby have lost only one of their last eight encounters in all competitions: 11-33 at Leicester in the Guinness Premiership on 20 February. Gloucester&rsquo;s only away win in their last 13 matches in the Premiership was 26-10 at Leeds on 4 October. Wasps have won their last three matches with Gloucester and have already beaten them at Adams Park this season: 21-14 in the LV= Cup on 15 November. Glos have won just once in 11 previous visits to Adams Park: 25-17 in the Guinness Premiership on 4 May 2008. <br />
<br />
<b>Newcastle Falcons v Bath Rugby</b><br />
<br />
Newcastle Falcons&rsquo; only win in their last seven games in the Guinness Premiership was 12-6 at London Wasps on 3 January. The Falcons have not won at home in the Premiership since a 14-3 victory over Worcester on 1 November. Bath Rugby are the best team in the Guinness Premiership on current form having picked up 22 of a possible 25 league points from their last five games. Bath have won their last two away games at London Irish and Saracens. The Falcons beat Bath 27-16 when the two met in the Guinness Premiership at The Rec in round 6, and have only once before achieved a Premiership double over Bath: way back in 1997/98. ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[London Irish 6 Saracens Storm 12]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saracens Storm were 12-6 winners in the A-League at London Irish on Monday night.<br />
<br />
The visitors crossed the line twice at Sunbury with Don Barrell getting the first score in the opening 40 minutes. Jackson Wray completed the scoring in the second half with a try which was converted by Owen Farrell.<br />
<br />
With four rounds remaining in the league stages, Saracens are now second in the Southern Conference of the A-League - two points behind leaders Harlequins.<br />
<br />
Saracens Storm are sponsored by Herts Rose, builders of repute.<br />
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<b>Saracens Storm line-up vs London Irish</b><br />
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15 PD Terblanche<br />
14 Noah Cato<br />
13 Owen Farrell<br />
12 Adam Powell<br />
11 James Short<br />
10 Jake Sharp<br />
9 Luke Baldwin<br />
1 Jared Saunders<br />
2 Jamie George<br />
3 Alex Brown<br />
4 George Kruis<br />
5 Harry Spencer<br />
6 Don Barrell<br />
7 Will Fraser<br />
8 Jackson Wray<br />
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Replacements: Harry Allen, Charlie Hughes, Aaron Tawera, Tom Jubb, Henry Staff, Jamie Hearn ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Saracens Awards Dinner 2010 on sale now]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Saracens Awards Dinner 2010 is on sale now so book your place for the biggest night in the Saracens social calendar on Wednesday 19 May at Wembley Stadium.<br />
<br />
After our most impressive start to the season for 10 years, and with some important wins at this amazing venue we have decided to move the dinner to Wembley where you can celebrate the finale of the 09/10 season with the squad, coaching staff and fellow supporters alike.<br />
<br />
There will be plenty to celebrate and talk about with the successes of the year gone by and toasting the achievements of the 09/10 season with the presentation of the Players&rsquo; Awards which will also include some new categories for the Storm side.<br />
<br />
Your evening will include:<br />
-	Champagne reception<br />
-	Three course dinner<br />
-	Saracens player on each table<br />
-	Awards Presentations including new categories for the Storm squad<br />
-	Match action and highlights footage<br />
-	Auctions<br />
-	Live band<br />
Tables are from: &pound;1,500 - &pound;2,500 + VAT; Individual places: &pound;150 + VAT<br />
For more information or to make a booking Ed Clark, Sales Executive on 01727 792825<br />
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See below to download more information about this special evening. ]]></description>
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