Saracens comprehensively overcame league leaders Exeter Chiefs on Sunday, scoring four tries on their way to a 40-17 victory. It was a special day for many of the club’s young players who experienced … [Read more...] about Special day for Academy youngster Hallett
Saracens Academy
Senior Academy Squad confirmed
Saracens is pleased to confirm the Senior Academy squad for the next year. Eight players have made the step up from the Under-18s programme. Felsted School’s Alex Wardell, Sam Bryan and Tristan Smith … [Read more...] about Senior Academy Squad confirmed
New contracts for Senior Academy Six
Six Senior Academy players have extended their contracts with Saracens. Centre Charlie Watson, who made his senior debut this season, has extended until 2023.The England Under-20 international … [Read more...] about New contracts for Senior Academy Six
Nine players join Senior Academy
Eight players have graduated into the Saracens Senior Academy from the Under-18 Academy programme. Two Felsted School students, prop Tristan Smith and scrum-half Sam Bryan, will be joining the Senior … [Read more...] about Nine players join Senior Academy
Brown departs after 10 years at Saracens
Long-serving Saracen Kelly Brown has left the club to take up a coaching position at Glasgow Warriors. The move will end a 10-year association with Saracens following the Scot’s transition into … [Read more...] about Brown departs after 10 years at Saracens
Obatoyinbo graduates into Senior Squad
Saracens is pleased to announce Elliott Obatoyinbo has committed his future to the club until 2022. The 21-year-old has signed a new two-year contract and will graduate from the Senior Academy into … [Read more...] about Obatoyinbo graduates into Senior Squad
Christie graduates from Senior Academy
Saracens is pleased to announce Andy Christie has signed a new two-year contract with the club. The young back rower will remain at Allianz Park until at least 2022 and will graduate from the Senior … [Read more...] about Christie graduates from Senior Academy
Sam Crean: I didn’t have a clue U20 call-up was coming!
As a young player, making the step up to play first team rugby is a fantastic achievement. Earning international recognition is the pinnacle. Academy prop Sam Crean has realised both in 2019/20, … [Read more...] about Sam Crean: I didn’t have a clue U20 call-up was coming!
Dan keeps England U20 hooker role
Theo Dan will make his fourth England Under-20s start of the 2020 Six Nations on Friday. The Saracens Academy hooker has scored twice in the tournament to date and will take the two jersey again when … [Read more...] about Dan keeps England U20 hooker role
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Dawling and four Sarries involved in England U17 camp
Four Saracens players have been selected for an England Under-17 development camp in Bristol this weekend, in which a North v South Academy fixture will take place. Tobias Elliott (Watford Grammar … [Read more...] about Dawling and four Sarries involved in England U17 camp
Firsts and Lasts: Elliot Obatoyinbo
Find out Elliot Obatoyinbo's firsts and lasts! FIRST...live sporting event? Going to watch Liverpool at Anfield....time you picked up a rugby ball? Six-years-old in my garden but then … [Read more...] about Firsts and Lasts: Elliot Obatoyinbo
I’m grateful for the opportunity – Reffell
Sean Reffell will make his first Gallagher Premiership start when Saracens travel to Wasps on Friday night. The Academy flanker has made three league appearances to date, all of which have come as a … [Read more...] about I’m grateful for the opportunity – Reffell
Crean and Watson to make England U20 debuts
Four Saracens Academy players will be involved in England Under-20s’ match against Grand Slam champions Ireland on Friday at Franklin’s Gardens (KO 19H45). Prop Sam Crean and centre Charlie Watson … [Read more...] about Crean and Watson to make England U20 debuts
Four U18s selected for England Development camp
Four Saracens Under-18s have been named in England Under-18s’ 46-player squad for February’s development camp at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre (20th-23rd February). Felsted School’s Sam Bryan, … [Read more...] about Four U18s selected for England Development camp
U18s end Academy League season fourth
Saracens Under-18s ended the U18 Academy League campaign fourth out of 14 teams following defeat to Worcester Warriors on Finals Day. The youngsters in Black reached the event at Sixways after … [Read more...] about U18s end Academy League season fourth
Hynard pleased with U18 unity ahead of Finals Day
Academy Manager Mike Hynard is pleased with the unity of the Saracens Under-18s group which has qualified for the Under-18s Academy League Finals Day at Sixways on Sunday. The youngsters in Black … [Read more...] about Hynard pleased with U18 unity ahead of Finals Day
Sarries U18 face Worcester on Finals Day
Saracens Under-18s will take on Worcester Warriors on Sunday in the Premiership Rugby Under-18 League Finals Day (KO 12H00). The youngsters in Black qualified for the Sixways event after finishing … [Read more...] about Sarries U18 face Worcester on Finals Day
Men’s Six Nations Round-Up: Earl debuts as England defeat Scotland
Ben Earl became the latest Saracens Academy graduate to make his international debut on the weekend. The young back rower was introduced for his first cap during England’s 13-6 win over Scotland in … [Read more...] about Men’s Six Nations Round-Up: Earl debuts as England defeat Scotland
Beaton earns first England U20 start
Harvey Beaton will make his first England Under-20s start when they travel to Scotland in the U20 Six Nations Championship on Friday night. The Saracens Academy prop came on for his debut in the … [Read more...] about Beaton earns first England U20 start
Men’s Six Nations Round-Up: Tompkins stars on international debut
Nick Tompkins made a blistering start to his international career as Wales ran out convincing winners over Italy in the opening round of the Six Nations.The Saracens centre received plenty of … [Read more...] about Men’s Six Nations Round-Up: Tompkins stars on international debut
Dan set for England U20s debut
Three Saracens Academy players have been named in the England Under-20s side to face France on Saturday. Hooker Theo Dan will make his debut for Alan Dickens’ side while Manu Vunipola starts at … [Read more...] about Dan set for England U20s debut
Sarries U18 in action against Gloucester at Allianz Park
Saracens Under-18s return to action against Gloucester at Allianz Park on Saturday (KO 13H00). The youngsters in Black continued their good start to the season with a bonus-point win over Bristol … [Read more...] about Sarries U18 in action against Gloucester at Allianz Park
Tirrell appointed England U20 assistant coach
England U20 have appointed James Tirrell as an assistant coach for the forthcoming U20 Six Nations Championship. The Saracens Academy backs coach, who represented England at age-grade level, will … [Read more...] about Tirrell appointed England U20 assistant coach
Under-18s begin 2020 at home to Bristol
Saracens Under-18s are in action for the first time in 2020 on Sunday when Bristol Bears visit Allianz Park (KO 13H00). The youngsters in Black ended the last decade with a bonus-point victory at … [Read more...] about Under-18s begin 2020 at home to Bristol
Academy quartet selected for England U20s
Four Saracens Academy players have been selected for England Under-20s’ 32-man squad for the 2020 campaign. Harvey Beaton, Sam Crean, Theo Dan and Manu Vunipola will be part of the side that will … [Read more...] about Academy quartet selected for England U20s
Under-18s battle to bonus-point win at Irish
Saracens Under-18s ended the calendar year with a 34-28 win at London Irish in their third match of the Academy League season. Brandon Jackson and Samson Adejimi were both at the double for the … [Read more...] about Under-18s battle to bonus-point win at Irish
Under-18s end 2019 at London Irish
Saracens Under-18s take on London Irish in their third outing of the season (Saturday, KO 12H00). Franics Moore comes in at full-back and Jasper Sorrell starts at inside centre, the only two changes … [Read more...] about Under-18s end 2019 at London Irish
Sarries U18 edged out at Bath
Saracens Under-18s suffered a 26-14 defeat on the road to Bath in their second Academy League outing of the campaign. Whilst Sarries started well and created some good attacking opportunities, their … [Read more...] about Sarries U18 edged out at Bath
Under-18s head to Bath on Saturday
Saracens Under-18s take on Bath in their second match of the U18 Academy League this weekend. The youngsters in Black head to Somerset following an emphatic 31-19 victory over Exeter Chiefs at … [Read more...] about Under-18s head to Bath on Saturday
Match Report: London Irish A 15-33 Storm
Saracens Storm backed up their opening day bonus-point victory with another against London Irish A in the Premiership Rugby Shield. Tries from Tom Whiteley and Rotimi Segun sandwiched a Jonathan … [Read more...] about Match Report: London Irish A 15-33 Storm
Under-18s begin season with victory
Saracens Under-18s began the new season with victory over Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Park. The youngsters in Black ran out 31-19 winners in north Londond and started the game well, dominating territory … [Read more...] about Under-18s begin season with victory
Storm head to Irish in the Shield
Academy duo Ollie Stonham and Josh Hallett will make their first Saracens Storm starts against London Irish at Hazelwood Training Centre on Monday night (KO 19H00). Adam Powell’s side take on Irish … [Read more...] about Storm head to Irish in the Shield
Under-18s kick-off new season vs Exeter Chiefs
Saracens Under-18s will kick-off the new U18 Academy League season against Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Park on Friday night (KO 19H00). The youngsters in black will be hoping to improve on a fifth-place … [Read more...] about Under-18s kick-off new season vs Exeter Chiefs
Five Saracens in England U20 squad
Five Saracens have been named in England Under-20s’ first training camp of the 2019/20 season. Manu Vunipola, Harvey Beaton, Theodore Dan, Ollie Stonham and Charlie Watson have all been selected for … [Read more...] about Five Saracens in England U20 squad
Vunipola up for Breakthrough Player award
Manu Vunipola has been nominated for the Premiership Rugby Cup Breakthrough Player award. The Saracens Academy fly-half joins teammate Sean Reffell on the shortlist after excelling performance in … [Read more...] about Vunipola up for Breakthrough Player award
Disciplinary Verdict: Charlie Watson
Charlie Watson will serve a four-week suspension after being sent off against Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby Cup. The young centre appeared before an Independent Disciplinary Panel in … [Read more...] about Disciplinary Verdict: Charlie Watson
Three Sarries selected for England U18 development camp
Three players from Saracens Academy have been named in the first England Under-18s development camp of the season. Back Row Toby Knight (Berkhamsted School) and centre Brandon Jackson (Sutton Valence … [Read more...] about Three Sarries selected for England U18 development camp
Disciplinary Hearing: Charlie Watson
Charlie Watson will appear before an Independent Disciplinary Panel in London on Tuesday 8th October at 18H30. The Saracens centre is charged with kicking, contrary to Law 9.12. He was sent off … [Read more...] about Disciplinary Hearing: Charlie Watson
Charlie Watson: Rugby’s Doctor Dolittle cleaning up the environment
Watson’s concern surrounding environmental issues came about two years ago and admits in his younger years he was slightly more reckless with his attention focused elsewhere.His love for animals … [Read more...] about Charlie Watson: Rugby’s Doctor Dolittle cleaning up the environment
Reffell shortlisted for Breakthrough Player award
Sean Reffell has been shortlisted for this season’s Premiership Rugby Cup Breakthrough Player award. Minutes – 80 Carries – 6 Metres – 13 Tackles – 26 Tackle % – 93 Turnovers Won – 1 Launched … [Read more...] about Reffell shortlisted for Breakthrough Player award
I’ve loved my time here so far it’s been great – Wainwright
Nine players made their Saracens debut on Saturday as the Men in Black got their season off to a flyer with a 50-28 victory over Wasps in the Premiership Rugby Cup. Out of the nonet, five hail from … [Read more...] about I’ve loved my time here so far it’s been great – Wainwright
Nine players set for Sarries debut
Up to nine players could make their Saracens debut for the Men in Black this weekend. The Wolfpack take on Wasps in the Premiership Rugby Cup with the match day squad's average age just … [Read more...] about Nine players set for Sarries debut
Obatoyinbo praises Saracens togetherness
Elliott Obatoyinbo was one of the players of the weekend at the Premiership 7s as Saracens retain their crown with a 35-19 win over Wasps in the final. Obatoyinbo made his senior Sarries debut in … [Read more...] about Obatoyinbo praises Saracens togetherness
Saracens unveil 2019/20 Nike kits
Saracens today unveils two new Nike kits for the 2019/2020 season and supporters attending the Summer Gathering at Allianz Park, London this Sunday will be amongst the first to get their hands on the … [Read more...] about Saracens unveil 2019/20 Nike kits
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
Bryan handed first England U18 start
Sam Bryan will make his first start for England Under-18s against France on Tuesday. The Academy scrum-half came off the bench for his first cap in England’s U18s International Series opener in South … [Read more...] about Bryan handed first England U18 start
Bryan named as England U18 replacement
Sam Bryan has been named as a replacement for England Under-18s against Argentina. The match is the first game of the U18 International Series in South Africa and will be played on Friday at Paul … [Read more...] about Bryan named as England U18 replacement
Senior Academy train with Parachute Regiment
Saracens Senior Academy players and staff were put through their paces last week by the British Army’s Parachute Regiment. The group spent three days at Merville Barracks in Colchester with both … [Read more...] about Senior Academy train with Parachute Regiment
Bryan earns England U18 call-up
Saracens Academy scrum-half Sam Bryan has been called up by England Under-18s for the U18 International Series in South Africa. A Felsted School student, Bryan has been in the Academy since the … [Read more...] about Bryan earns England U18 call-up
Storm’s Shield defence to start at Bath
Saracens Storm will kick-off the defence of the Premiership Rugby Shield away at 2014 champions Bath United. Storm claimed the 2018/19 title with a 55-14 over Newcastle Falcons A in last season’s … [Read more...] about Storm’s Shield defence to start at Bath
Academy coaches commit future to Saracens
Saracens is delighted to announce four key Academy staff members have penned new contracts at the club. Academy Manager Mike Hynard, Senior Academy Coach Adam Powell, Forwards Coach Kelly Brown and … [Read more...] about Academy coaches commit future to Saracens
Six sign first Academy contracts
Saracens is pleased to announce six young talents have put pen to paper on their first contracts at the club with four of them having represented England Under-18s. London-born hooker Theo Dan began … [Read more...] about Six sign first Academy contracts
Academy quintet sign new deals
Five Saracens Academy players have put pen to paper on new contracts at the club. Jon Kpoku has re-signed for two more years while Andy Christie, Charlie Watson, Sam Crean and Tobias Munday have all … [Read more...] about Academy quintet sign new deals
Academy trio leave Saracens
Academy trio Tadgh McElroy, Al Gliksten and Alfie Scopes will depart Saracens this summer. Former Ireland Under-20s hooker McElroy joined the club’s Senior Academy in 2017 and has spent time with … [Read more...] about Academy trio leave Saracens
Welcome to Saracens, Sam Wainwright!
Saracens is pleased to announce the signing of Wales Under-20s prop Sam Wainwright. The 21-year-old joins fellow Welshman Rhys Carre in making the switch to Allianz Park.“We are really looking … [Read more...] about Welcome to Saracens, Sam Wainwright!
Morris to join Worcester
Oli Morris will join Worcester Warriors on an Academy contract in the summer. The centre came through the Saracens Academy system having joined as an Under-15 and has since graduated into Senior … [Read more...] about Morris to join Worcester
Bird-Tulloch to join Saints
Reuben Bird-Tulloch will join Northampton Saints in the summer. The centre came through the Saracens academy system having joined as an Under-14 and has since graduated into senior academy.During … [Read more...] about Bird-Tulloch to join Saints
