Vincent Koch made history on Saturday by becoming the first player to win four major competitions in a calendar year. The Saracens prop began his trophy-laden 2019 with triumph in the Heineken … [Read more...] about Koch enjoys trophy-laden 2019
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RWC19: Koch and Willemse become World Champions
Vincent Koch and Damian Willemse will return to Saracens as Rugby World Cup winners after South Africa triumphed over England in the 2019 final. The former came on as a replacement in the showpiece … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch and Willemse become World Champions
Owen Farrell: England’s leader
Within five minutes of meeting Owen Farrell, his qualities shine through. Leader. Competitor. Winner. It seems like he was destined to be England captain ever since he graced the pitch in a Saracens … [Read more...] about Owen Farrell: England’s leader
RWC19: NINE Saracens in World Cup final
Saracens will make up just under 20 per cent of the 46 players set to grace the field for the 2019 Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. Eight of Mark McCall’s side have been selected in England’s match … [Read more...] about RWC19: NINE Saracens in World Cup final
Statistics: Sarries at the World Cup
RWC19: Spencer called up by England
Saracens scrum-half Ben Spencer has been called up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup by England. The 27-year-old has flown out to Japan to prepare for Saturday’s final as a replacement for Willi Heinz who … [Read more...] about RWC19: Spencer called up by England
RWC19: 10 Sarries in quarter-final action
Ten Saracens players will be in 2019 Rugby World Cup this weekend. An England side containing seven Sarries will take on Australia on Saturday. Owen Farrell will captain the side at fly-half while … [Read more...] about RWC19: 10 Sarries in quarter-final action
RWC19: Figallo to face seven Sarries teammates
Juan Figallo will go up against seven of his Saracens teammates when Argentina take on England in the Rugby World Cup. The 31-year-old starts against four Sarries in the pack while Owen Farrell and … [Read more...] about RWC19: Figallo to face seven Sarries teammates
RWC19: Mako returns for England
Mako Vunipola will make his first appearance at the 2019 Rugby World Cup when England face Argentina on Saturday. The Saracens prop has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since his country's … [Read more...] about RWC19: Mako returns for England
RWC19: Willemse earns Springbok call-up
Damian Willemse has been called up to South Africa's 2019 Rugby World Cup squad. The 21-year-old will meet up with the Springboks in Japan following the injury withdrawal of Jesse Kriel.Capped … [Read more...] about RWC19: Willemse earns Springbok call-up
RWC19: Koch in Springboks 23 to face Italy
Vincent Koch has been named as a replacement for South Africa's match against Italy on Friday. The Saracens prop featured in the Springboks' win over Namibia last time out - their first win of the … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch in Springboks 23 to face Italy
RWC19: Lamositele in against France
Titi Lamositele has earned a start in USA's second 2019 Rugby World Cup match against France. The Saracens prop featured for just over a half in the Eagles' loss to England last Thursday.USA face … [Read more...] about RWC19: Lamositele in against France
RWC19: Maitland to face Samoa
Sean Maitland has been named in Scotland's starting XV to face Samoa on Monday. After Samoa, Scotland still have Japan and Russia to play in Pool A. The Saracens winger started the Scots' opening … [Read more...] about RWC19: Maitland to face Samoa
RWC19: Figallo and Williams continue starting roles
Juan Figallo and Liam Williams will start for Argentina and Wales respectively for the second time at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Los Pumas began the tournament with a narrow defeat to France and face … [Read more...] about RWC19: Figallo and Williams continue starting roles
RWC19: USA preview with Chris Wyles
You’ve worked hard to get in a World Cup squad. You’ve put your hand up for selection and earn a start. You power into the corner for a second half try. But 12 years later it’s forgotten because of … [Read more...] about RWC19: USA preview with Chris Wyles
RWC19: Koch at tighthead for Springboks
Vincent Koch will appear for the first time at the 2019 Rugby World Cup when South Africa take on Namibia this Saturday. South Africa are grouped with New Zealand, Canada, Namibia and Italy. The … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch at tighthead for Springboks
RWC19: Canada preview with Wiggy
Fifteen Saracens will represent the club on the international stage at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan but a 16th will also be heading to the Land of the Rising Sun. Richard Wigglesworth has taken … [Read more...] about RWC19: Canada preview with Wiggy
RWC19: England select five Sarries
Five Saracens have been named in England's 23 to face USA in their second match of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday. George Kruis earns a start after impressing as a replacement against Tonga while … [Read more...] about RWC19: England select five Sarries
RWC19: Lamositele to face England
Titi Lamositele has been named in USA’s starting XV for their opening Rugby World Cup match against England. The Saracens prop will earn his 29th cap and is likely to come up against some of his club … [Read more...] about RWC19: Lamositele to face England
RWC19: Wales preview with Dom Day
Wales’ exits from the past two World Cup have been decided by small margins. In 2011, Warren Gatland’s side were undone after just 17 minutes when skipper Sam Warburton was shown a controversial red … [Read more...] about RWC19: Wales preview with Dom Day
RWC19: Williams starts for Wales
Wales have named an experienced side to take on Georgia in their Rugby World Cup opener in Toyota on Monday. Saracens’ Liam Williams starts at full-back for Warren Gatland’s side who also face … [Read more...] about RWC19: Williams starts for Wales
RWC19: Saracens duo start for Scotland
Saracens duo Sean Maitland and Duncan Taylor have been named in Scotland's starting XV for their opening World Cup match against Ireland. The starting team – of which two-thirds have previous World … [Read more...] about RWC19: Saracens duo start for Scotland
RWC19: England name six Sarries to face Tonga
Owen Farrell will captain England in their opening World Cup encounter against Tonga on Sunday. The Saracens fly-half has been selected at inside centre by head coach Eddie Jones and is in the match … [Read more...] about RWC19: England name six Sarries to face Tonga
RWC19: England preview with Maggie Alphonsi
It’s 2015 and England are about to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup. There’s a buzz. There’s hope. There’s expectation. What the nation didn’t foresee was the disappointment of the hosts being knocked … [Read more...] about RWC19: England preview with Maggie Alphonsi
RWC19: Figallo starts against France
Juan Figallo has earned a start for Argentina in their opening World Cup match against France on Saturday (KO 08H15). The Saracens prop is appearing at his third World Cup having been part of Los … [Read more...] about RWC19: Figallo starts against France
RWC19: Scotland preview with Kelly Brown
Normally when you’re waiting for good news, you expect a phone call or at least a text message or an email. In 2007 ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France, it was a different story for Kelly Brown … [Read more...] about RWC19: Scotland preview with Kelly Brown
RWC19: Argentina preview with Marcelo Bosch
Argentina might be traditionally known as a powerful side that puts a focus on their forward play, but during the 2015 Rugby World Cup they played with pace, width and an intensity which sides … [Read more...] about RWC19: Argentina preview with Marcelo Bosch
RWC19: Lamositele makes USA 31
Titi Lamositele has been selected by USA for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The Saracens prop earned his 28th cap in his country’s final warm-up match – a win over Canada – and will now head to Japan as … [Read more...] about RWC19: Lamositele makes USA 31
Figallo involved in final Argentina warm-up match
Juan Figallo will start at tighthead for Argentina in a friendly against Randwick Rugby at the Coogee Oval Stadium in Australia. Los Pumas’ face the Sydney premier grade side in their last warm-up … [Read more...] about Figallo involved in final Argentina warm-up match
Williams back for Wales
Liam Williams has been picked as a replacement as Warren Gatland names a strong 23 for his side’s final warm-up match ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Williams has won the Grand Slam, European Cup and … [Read more...] about Williams back for Wales
Lamositele at tighthead for USA
Titi Lamositele has been named at tighthead for USA's final warm-up match ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Eagles take on Canada on Saturday at Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium with head … [Read more...] about Lamositele at tighthead for USA
Scotland pick Taylor for Georgia clash
After being named in Scotland’s World Cup squad, Duncan Taylor will earn his 23rd cap in their final warm-up match before heading to Japan. The Saracens centre will line-up at 13 when the Scots take … [Read more...] about Scotland pick Taylor for Georgia clash
Three Sarries to face Italy
Three Saracens have been named by Eddie Jones for England’s final World Cup warm-up match against Italy. Owen Farrell will captain the side from fly-half at St James’ Park, Newcastle (Friday, KO … [Read more...] about Three Sarries to face Italy
RWC19: Maitland and Taylor in Scotland 31
Sean Maitland and Duncan Taylor have been named in Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad. The duo have over 60 caps between them and head to Japan where they will come up against the hosts, Ireland, … [Read more...] about RWC19: Maitland and Taylor in Scotland 31
RWC19: Carré and Williams in Wales squad
Rhys Carré and Liam Williams haven been named in Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad. The duo have been named in Warren Gatland’s 31-man group for the tournament in Japan where they will face Australia, … [Read more...] about RWC19: Carré and Williams in Wales squad
International round-up: A proud day for Carré
Saturday 31st August was a day to remember for Saracens prop Rhys Carré who earned his first senior cap for Wales. The 21-year-old was granted a maiden international appearance by Warren Gatland, … [Read more...] about International round-up: A proud day for Carré
Maitland in line to face Georgia
Sean Maitland has kept his place on the wing for Scotland’s warm-up Test against Georgia on Saturday. Maitland will earn his 43rd cap in Georgia. The Saracens wing crossed the whitewash for Gregor … [Read more...] about Maitland in line to face Georgia
Carré to make international debut
Rhys Carré is set to earn his first international cap for Wales on Saturday. The prop has been named at loosehead for his country’s Test against Ireland at the Principality Stadium. Carré has … [Read more...] about Carré to make international debut
Injury update: Mako Vunipola
Mako Vunipola has a small tear of scar tissue which will require approximately 10 days of rehabilitation. The Saracens prop came off with the injury in England's win over Ireland on … [Read more...] about Injury update: Mako Vunipola
RWC19: Koch makes Springbok squad
Vincent Koch has been named in South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup squad. The Saracens prop will be part of Rassie Erasmus’ 31-man Springbok party headed for Japan where they will meet New Zealand, … [Read more...] about RWC19: Koch makes Springbok squad
International round-up: Sarries eight help England & Scotland to wins
Eight Saracens were heavily involved on international duty with both Scotland and England picking up victories. At 14-3 down at Murrayfield, Scotland and Sean Maitland looked down and out after being … [Read more...] about International round-up: Sarries eight help England & Scotland to wins
RWC19: Figallo named in Argentina squad
Juan Figallo has been selected in Argentina’s 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The Saracens prop, who featured in all of Los Pumas’ Rugby Championship matches, is one of three European … [Read more...] about RWC19: Figallo named in Argentina squad
International round-up: Taylor returns from long-term injury
Duncan Taylor returned to action in Scotland’s defeat to France on Saturday. Taylor played his first competitive minutes since Saracens' win over London Irish in April 2018. The Saracens centre had … [Read more...] about International round-up: Taylor returns from long-term injury
RWC19: Saracens’ England eight profiled
Saracens make up just over 25 per cent of England Men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup squad. Eight Sarries have been selected in Eddie Jones’ 31-man party with Owen Farrell named as his country’s … [Read more...] about RWC19: Saracens’ England eight profiled
Taylor returns to action with Scotland
Duncan Taylor will make his first international appearance in over two years after being named in the Scotland team to take on France in their opening Summer Test on Saturday 17th August. The … [Read more...] about Taylor returns to action with Scotland
RWC19: Eight Sarries selected by England
Eight Saracens have been named in Eddie Jones' 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Owen Farrell, who featured at the 2015 tournament, will captain his country in Japan. He is joined by Elliot … [Read more...] about RWC19: Eight Sarries selected by England
Williams aiming for trophy clean sweep
Liam Williams had an incredible 2018/19 with club and country. Out of the 23 matches he played for Saracens and Wales he won 22 of them, contributing to three successes – the Gallagher Premiership, … [Read more...] about Williams aiming for trophy clean sweep
Seven selected in 35-man England squad
[mepr-show if="rule: 4642"]Seven Saracens players have been named in England’s official Rugby World Cup 2019 training squad. Academy products Owen Farrell, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Ben Spencer and … [Read more...] about Seven selected in 35-man England squad
