Wales lock Gough gets three-week ban

2011-12-22T16:30:26Z

Wales lock Ian Gough was banned for three weeks on Thursday after being cited for a dangerous tackle during the Ospreys' European Cup defeat by Saracens last week.

Gough was cited for a tackle on Saracens' South African hooker Saracens edged closer to the European Cup quarter-finals on Friday with a gritty 16-13 victory over Ospreys which ended the Welsh side's six-year, 17-match unbeaten home record in the tournament.

The win gave the English champions 14 points at the top of Pool Five, two ahead of Biarritz who picked up a bonus-point 29-12 victory over Treviso while defeat virtually ended Ospreys hopes of making the last eight.

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Quins, Toulouse lead way in European Cup rugby weekend

2011-12-09T02:30:15Z

Harlequins, with 14 successive wins in all competitions this season, tackle four-time champions Toulouse on Friday on a European Cup weekend where the top two sides in each of the six pools clash.

Harlequins, the English Premiership leaders, welcome the French Top 14 pace-setters to the Twickenham Stoop, in the first of a double-header which s...

Worsley's dreams of fourth rugby World Cup shattered

2011-08-01T14:30:42Z

England's Joe Worsley will miss the World Cup after being named as one of five players dropped from Martin Johnson's training squad for the tournament in New Zealand.

Johnson released Worsley, Saracens confirmed on Friday that they want to host next year's European Cup match with French side Biarritz in South Africa.

Media reports earlier Friday said that the north London club, who signed South Africa captain John Smit this month, were looking to play January...

Springbok skipper Smit to join Saracens after W. Cup

2011-07-13T07:30:21Z

Springbok captain John Smit is to join English Premiership club Saracens after the September 9-October 23 Rugby World Cup on a two-year deal.

The Sharks front-row forward, equally adept at either prop or hooker and capped 102 times by South Africa, enjoyed a stint at ...

Saracens pip Leicester to win Premiership rugby final

2011-05-28T14:30:25Z

Saracens denied Leicester a third consecutive English Premiership title on Saturday, outside-half Owen Farrell's 100 percent kicking performance helping to clinch a nail-biting 22-18 victory.

Leicester's points all came from the boot of England No 10 Leicester stayed on course for the English Premiership title on Friday with a comfortable 24-13 win at struggling Newcastle.

The Tigers scored three tries through Matt Smith, Alesana Tuilagi and James Grindal to remain six points ahead of second-placed

European Cup rugby heats up

2011-01-15T17:30:22Z

Former European Cup champions Leinster ensured there would be at least one Irish representative in the last eight of the tournament as they crushed English side Saracens 43-20 on Saturday.

Leinster, the 2009 winners, took an offensive bonus point and lead French outfit Clermont by five points going into next weekend's final pool matches. They also edge the ...

England fly-half Hodgson to join Saracens

2011-01-10T10:30:17Z

England fly-half Charlie Hodgson will join Saracens from Premiership rivals Sale next season, it was announced on Monday.

The 30-year-old, who said on Sunday he would be leaving Sale at the end of the current campaign, made clear his reasons for moving to Saracens by telling the London club's website: "I am ex...

Hot-shoe Henson shuffles into Wembley contention

2010-12-23T19:30:51Z

Wales international Gavin Henson is set to play for the first time in 20 months after being named on the bench by Saracens for Sunday's Wembley clash against Wasps.

Henson, 28, was released by Welsh side Ospreys in October despite having seven months of his contract to run.

The former

Aironi stun Biarritz, Saints keep up perfect record

2010-12-11T20:30:40Z

Italian side Aironi recorded a famous victory in their maiden season of European Cup competition on Saturday when they beat last season's finalists Biarritz 28-27.

French full-back Julien Laharrague's drop goal two minutes from time gave Aironi, comprising elements of the old Viadana side and other teams in the Parma region, their triumph.

Biarritz stay top of the pool but...

Venter steps down as Saracens boss

2010-11-30T16:31:02Z

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter is to step down from his post with the English Premiership side in January and return home to South Africa for "family reasons", it was announced here on Tuesday.

But the former Springbok will remain connected with the north London club, last season's beaten Premie...

Tigers in a winter wonderland

2010-11-29T15:00:37Z

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Saracens hope to break new ground with stadium plan

2010-11-29T14:59:44Z

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Saracens see off United States

2010-11-09T16:00:27Z

Second-half tries from Don Barrell and James Short swung the match in the English Premiership team's favour after the sides turned round at 6-6.

Saracens outside-half Owen Farrell, the son of former England dual code international Andy, and Eagles opposite number Valenese Malifa...

Geraghty claims draw for Saints

2010-11-29T14:59:40Z

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Venter fined for Euro ref rant

2010-11-04T21:30:31Z

The former Springbok was fined 21,873 pounds, of which 13,207 pounds was suspended, by a European Rugby Cup (ERC) disciplinary hearing in Dublin on Thursday.

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Saracens sign Welsh rugby star Henson

2010-10-28T15:31:47Z

Henson was given the green light to join Saracens after the Ospreys on Wednesday "reluctantly agreed" to release him from the remaining seven months of his contract at the Swansea-based outfit.

The 28-year-old has been out of action since going on unpaid leave from the Ospreys 18 months ago following the latest in a series of injury setbacks.

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Sarries must beat Leinster to get a pizza the action

2010-10-15T10:15:52Z

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The epic tale of Emillion the goat

2010-11-02T17:29:16Z

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Saracens pair keep 'special' feeling going

2010-10-12T19:15:05Z

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Saracens to take on Americans

2010-10-11T15:50:34Z

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Heineken Cup 2010 Round 1 Match Reports in Pool 1 Pool 2 Pool 3

2010-10-10T19:22:51Z

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Toulouse to open European Rugby Cup against Wasps

2010-10-06T20:15:31Z

Champions Thierry Dusautoir (2ndL) and Romain Millo Chlusky (C) hold up the European Rugby Union Cup trophyface an immediate test in the defence of their European crown when they entertain Wasps this weekend in the opening round of the 2010/11 season.

European rugby's showpiece tournament retains the same competitive structure that sees only the winners of each of the six pools guaranteed qualification f...

Saracens sorry for Steve Borthwick no-show

2010-09-28T04:00:26Z

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Venter wants end to 'variable' European refs

2010-09-27T11:15:51Z

Saracens coach Brendan Venter urged officials to ensure a consistent approach to refereeing in this season's European Cup and maintain the fast open game the sport's global chiefs want to promote.

The European Cup, the continent's premier club competition gets underway in a fortnight and former Springbok Venter, whose side play in the Engl...

Storm brews as Steve Borthwick heads off to beer festival

2010-09-27T05:03:32Z

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Northampton ready for Saracens test

2010-09-25T04:00:58Z

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Samoan dangerman hopes to wreak havoc for London Irish again

2010-09-24T04:00:53Z

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When it comes to DIY, Saracens are the bright sparks

2010-09-23T07:14:55Z

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Strettle shows his class as Saracens get back on track

2010-09-13T11:43:06Z

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London Irish set pace on opening weekend

2010-09-04T12:20:20Z

London Irish turned on the style at Twickenham as the Exiles romped to a 33-16 victory over Saracens on the opening weekend of the Premiership on Saturday.

They killed off Sacarens with 15 points in the second half as tries for Delon Ar...

Exiles put Sarries to the sword

2010-09-12T02:49:38Z

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2010-10-06T10:13:39Z

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The men with an eye on a bigger prize

2010-11-02T13:24:21Z

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Danny Care thanks Harlequins by signing new deal

2010-11-02T13:23:45Z

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Saracens rugby stars put some real muscle into supporting our fund

2010-11-02T13:22:29Z

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Martin Johnson can put England on top of world again

2010-11-02T13:21:51Z

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Saracens back at Wembley this term

2010-11-02T13:21:49Z

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Borthwick dropped from England rugby squad

2010-07-01T11:16:34Z

Former captain Steve Borthwick, who led England in the last Six Nations championship, has been left out of the 32-man elite squad for next season announced by national team manager Martin Johnson on Thursday.

The 30-year-old...

Leicester snatch English rugby title

2010-06-12T12:08:34Z

A 77th minute try from Dan Hipkiss handed Leicester a 33-27 win over Saracens and the English Premiership title here at Twickenham on Saturday.

In a dramatic finale centre Hipkiss barrelled over to give Leicester a second successive Premiership just seconds after fly-half

Rugby: Brendan Venter: ?Players must show me fight and honesty'

2010-10-05T14:13:24Z

On Tuesday, an appeals panel set up by the Rugby Football Union will decide whether Brendan Venter, the Saracens director of rugby who has taken a notoriously misfiring club and concept and propelled it into the Guinness Premiership final, will be allowed to do so much as darken the doors of Twickenham on Saturday.

Venter was convicted at an initial RFU hearing before Judge Jeff Blackett of making provocative gestures to the crowd during the recent Leicester Tigers v Saracens match, wh...

RFU hit back at Saracens over Venter ban

2010-05-20T10:17:03Z

The Rugby Football Union have slammed Saracens for criticising the manner in which their director of rugby Brendan Venter was banned from the Premiership final against Leicester.

Former South Africa...

Parisse back as Mallett names rugby squad for 'Boks tour

2010-05-17T08:16:19Z

Italy captain Sergio Parisse was welcomed back into the squad Monday as coach Nick Mallett unveiled his 26-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Parisse missed the last Six Nations due ...

Saracens sign Wigglesworth

2010-04-16T07:19:45Z

Just a day after Saracens signed controversial prop Matt Stevens, the Premiership high-flyers announced Wednesday they had signed another England international in Sale scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth.

The 26-year-old Wigglesworth, who has won f...

Stevens to join Saracens after doping ban

2010-04-16T07:21:25Z

Matt Stevens, currently in the middle of a two years drugs ban from rugby union, is to join Saracens in January 2011 when his suspension expires, the English Premiership side announced Monday.

England prop Stevens was banned last year from all rugby after testing positive for cocaine while a player with Sarries' Premiership rivals Bath.

A statement issued Monday by Sa...

Borthwick retains England captaincy

2010-04-16T07:21:25Z

Steve Borthwick will retain the England captaincy for the upcoming Six Nations Championship opener against Wales, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.

Earlier this ...

RFU keep Saracens coach Venter waiting

2010-04-16T07:31:01Z

Saracens coach Brendan Venter was left waiting to find out what punishment he would receive from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) after a disciplinary panel reserved its judgement until Wednesday.

The former Springbok centre appeared before a hearing...

Venter unleashes ref rant as Tigers tame Sarries

2010-04-16T07:57:43Z

Saracens coach Brendan Venter seems set to face disciplinary action after criticising the performance of referee David Rose following the English Premiership leaders' 22-15 loss away to Leicester.

Venter said Rose had been a different referee in the second half of Satur...

Saracens in memorable win over South Africa at Wembley

2010-04-16T09:04:46Z

Saracens South African director of rugby Brendan Venter admitted the club's ambitious decision to play South Africa at Wembley paid handsome dividends after seeing his side topple the world champions 24-23 on Tuesday.

The Springboks blew an 18-6 half-time lead at ...

Former 'Bok Hougaard drops compatriots in the mire

2010-04-16T09:04:49Z

World champions South Africa suffered their third successive defeat on their European tour as Saracens fly-half Derick Hougaard kicked a late winning drop-goal at Wembley on Tuesday.

Sarries were 18-6 down at the break but they recovered thanks to early second-half tries by Coach Peter de Villiers warned his Springbok stars on Saturday that they faced tough Tests in France, Italy and Ireland during November.

He was speaking here after naming a 37-strong squad for the traditional end-of-season tour to

Sarries make it a magnificent seven

2010-04-16T09:29:33Z

Saracens made it seven straight wins in the English Premiership as they stayed top and maintained their unbeaten start to the league season with a 12-11 win away to Bath.

This defeat was Bath's fifth loss in seven Premiership matches and although a late try by captain Michael Claasens, following penalties by Ryan Davis...

Reborn Wilkinson pushes England case

2010-04-16T09:49:04Z

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson kicked 16 points and survived a worrying late hit to lead Toulon to a 31-23 European Challenge Cup win over Saracens here on Thursday.

In the process, he passed the 100-point mark for his new French employers as well ...

Saracens go top of the table despite Borthwick loss

2010-04-16T10:06:59Z

Saracens recovered from the loss of injured England captain Steve Borthwick to move top of the Premiership table with a hard-fought 19-16 win over Gloucester on Sunday.

Gloucester led for much of the match but South African flanker Luke Watson is amongst an impressive cast list of southern hemisphere big names who are set to have a huge impact on the English Premiership season which starts on Friday.

Steve Kefu, Schalk Brits, Carlos Spencer, Danny Cipriani, the flyhalf once regarded as Jonny Wilkinson's natural heir, has been left out of England's squad for the upcoming home-and-away Tests against Argentina.

But 2003 World Cup-winning hooker

No place for Cipriani, as England recall Thompson

2010-10-22T09:40:07Z

Danny Cipriani, the flyhalf once regarded as Jonny Wilkinson's natural heir, has been left out of England's squad for the upcoming home-and-away Tests against Argentina.

But 2003 World Cup-winning hooker

No fairytale finish for Farrell

2010-10-21T10:38:39Z

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Northampton into first Challenge Cup final

2010-04-16T12:34:33Z

A drop goal five minutes from time earned northampton a 16-13 win over Saracens and the club's first appearance in the European Challenge Cup final.

The scores were level at 13-13 in a tensely-fought semi-final on Friday when Stephen Myler struck to earn Saints a final place against Justin Harrison was cited on Wednesday for allegedly making contact with the eyes or eye area of England captain Steve Borthwick.

The alleged incident took place after the final whistle of Bath's 33-18 Premiership victory over Sarace...

Bath clinch play-off place

2010-10-21T10:38:05Z

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James worry for Bath

2010-10-21T10:37:44Z

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Cockerill starts spell with win

2010-10-21T10:37:32Z

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Kris Chesney bids to give fans a happy ending

2010-10-21T10:37:30Z

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Sarries swoop for fresh blood

2010-10-21T10:37:14Z

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Saracens bring in new players

2010-10-21T10:37:15Z

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Sarries bring in new players

2010-10-21T10:37:12Z

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Sarries swoop for trio

2010-10-21T10:37:17Z

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Farrell to retire

2010-10-21T10:36:56Z

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Rugby player Farrell set for retirement

2010-04-16T15:43:03Z

Andy Farrell is to retire from professional rugby at the end of this season, the player announced here on Tuesday.

Former Wigan and Great Britain rugby league captain Farrell, 34 next month, switched codes in 2005 and joined Premiership rugby union club Saracens.

He went on to win eight England caps and was a...

No regrets as Andy Farrell swaps playing for coaching

2010-10-21T10:36:45Z

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No regrets as Farrell swaps playing for coaching

2010-10-21T10:36:49Z

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Bristol down while Leicester remain in pole position

2010-04-16T15:47:16Z

Bristol were relegated from the Premiership after London Irish won 38-21 at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

Needing assistance from Sixways, Worcester's 22-8 victory over Saracens instead sealed Bristol's fate with...

Super-boots help inspired Danny Cipriani find his feet again

2010-10-21T10:36:09Z

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Super-boots help inspired Cipriani find his feet again

2010-10-21T10:36:05Z

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Jones leaves Saracens post

2010-10-21T10:34:50Z

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Sarries deny South Africa backing has broken rules

2010-10-21T10:34:15Z

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Exiles lose skipper Casey for six weeks

2010-10-21T10:33:58Z

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Smith claims double in Tigers victory

2010-10-21T10:33:52Z

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Burger plays down Saracens link

2010-10-21T10:33:35Z

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Venter shows door to 18 Saracens stars

2010-10-21T10:33:33Z

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Saracens set for South African rugby invasion: BBC

2010-04-16T17:05:15Z

All Black great Chris Jack is set to be released along with 14 of his Saracens team-mates and will be replaced by mainly South African players according to the BBC on Tuesday.

According to the BBC incoming South African head coach <...

Jones to leave Saracens

2010-04-16T17:13:47Z

Former Australia coach Eddie Jones will stand down as director of rugby at Saracens at the end of the season after just one year of a planned three-season stay, the English Premiership club said on Monday.

Jones, who will be replaced by former South Africa centre Alcester have been denied a place in English rugby union's record books despite scoring 194 points in a single match.

Alcester thrashed a depleted Coventry Saracens, who took the field with just eight players, 194-3 in the Midlands Six West (South East) division for what was an English league record high score.

The

Saracens saluted after English record defeat

2010-04-16T15:08:20Z

Minor league side Coventry Saracens won praise rather than scorn from opponents Alcester after suffering an English league record defeat last weekend.

Coventry Saracens were thrashed 194-3 in the Midlands Six West (South East) division after they took the field with just eight players, rather than the 15 that normally comprise a rugby union team, because of selection problems.

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Rugby Union - Northampton Saints v Saracens 2008/09 European Challenge Cup Semi Final

2010-04-08T09:32:37Z

Rugby Union - Northampton Saints v Saracens 2008/09 European Challenge Cup Semi Final - Franklin's Gardens - 1/5/09..James Downey of Northampton

Rugby Union - Saracens v Viadana 2008/09 European Challenge Cup Pool Five

2010-04-09T02:33:47Z

Rugby Union - Saracens v Viadana 2008/09 European Challenge Cup Pool Five - Vicarage Road - 18/1/09.Mickey Wilson (C) of Saracens in action

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Rugby Union - Saracens v Gloucester Rugby Guinness Premiership

2010-04-09T12:36:52Z

Rugby Union - Saracens v Gloucester Rugby Guinness Premiership - Vicarage Road - 16/11/08.Neil De Kock (L) of Saracens

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Rugby Union - Saracens v Bristol Rugby Guinness Premiership

2010-04-09T23:19:28Z

Rugby Union - Saracens v Bristol Rugby Guinness Premiership - Vicarage Road - 11/1/09.Saracens' Rodd Penney (2nd L) is tackled by the Bristol defence

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