Mike Rhodes
Mike Rhodes quickly became a fan favourite after arriving at Allianz Park in 2015.
A tough-tackling, durable back rower, the back rower began his professional career with the Sharks in his hometown Durban before stints in Super Rugby with the Lions and the Stormers.
“Being able to stop the momentum of the other side is huge in the modern game. It’s something I take pride in.”
He moved across to England with Sarries ahead of the 2015/16 season and he contributed immensely to the club’s success that season. The South African produced countless impressive performances and started both the Premiership and Champions Cup final – the latter the first ever European title in Saracens’ history.
The following season Rhodes starred for the Wolfpack as they retained their European crown and he was recognised by his teammates, winning Players’ Player of the Year.
Internationally, Rhodes faced the British & Irish Lions in 2009 and played for the Barbarians five years later.
Match report: Wasps FC Ladies vs Saracens Women
May Campbell’s tenth and eleventh tries of the season were not enough as Saracens Women were beaten by an inspired Wasps FC Ladies side 26-24 in a close encounter at Twyford Avenue.
Match Report: Coventry 12-47 Saracens Men
Saracens ended pre-season in style, running in seven tries in a 47-12 victory over Coventry at Butts Park Arena.
Team News: Wasps FC vs Saracens Women
Saracens Women have made five changes for the trip to Wasps FC in the Allianz Premier 15s on Saturday. The […]
Kelly Brown returns!
Saracens is delighted to announce Kelly Brown has returned to the club to take up an Assistant Coach role. Brown […]
Four named in GB Sevens squads
Four Saracens have been selected in GB Sevens’ initial training squads for the forthcoming campaign.
Kick-off confirmed for StoneX Champ opener
The date and time of Saracens Men’s first home game of the Championship season has been confirmed.
Team News: Coventry vs Saracens Men
Saracens Men have made five changes for their final pre-season match ahead of the 2020/21 Championship season.
Six Sarries starters for England
Six Saracens will start for England against Wales in the Six Nations this weekend.
Evans, Knight and Rose in Wales Women squad
Three Saracens Women have been named in Wales Women’s latest training squad. Georgia Evans and Jade Knight have both featured […]
Italy prop Riccioni signs for Sarries
Saracens is delighted to announce Italy prop Marco Riccioni will join the club from Benetton Rugby ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
