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EXPLAINED: 20 - The Real Truth

Champions Cup emerges from rugby’s recent darkness to offer shafts of light

Last weekend’s action featured some of the most watchable club rugby in years, giving hope to growing the sport

The Guardian - UK

Saracens 55-36 Connacht: Sarries back on track in Champions Cup

Premiership side scored 35 unanswered points between the 33rd and 61st minutes

Evening Standard

Saracens shake off sluggish start to score eight tries in win over Connacht

Saracens scored eight tries on their way to an emphatic 55-36 win over Connacht at the StoneX Stadium

The Guardian - UK

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Saracens boost as Billy Vunipola red card rescinded ahead of Champions Cup visit of Connacht

Independent panel accept appeal after dismissal vs Bulls

Evening Standard

Saracens’ Billy Vunipola cleared to play after red card against Bulls overturned

The England number eight is free to play immediately following a hearing.

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje interview: England and Saracens star championing African art at newly launched gallery

The 'Akoje Gallery', launched with co-founder Khalil Akar, is years in the making and opens on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Winds of change blowing as Japan plan to tackle rugby’s powerhouses

With Ardie Savea on board, will the money on offer for a shorter season in Asia attract more elite European-based players?

The Guardian - UK

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Owen Farrell: Bulls boss sorry for booing of 'phenomenal' Saracens captain in Champions Cup

Former Springboks chief baffled as home fans jeer Farrell in Sarries loss at Loftus Versfeld

Evening Standard

Glasgow Warriors can't afford to keep playing catch-up, says Stafford McDowall

Glasgow Warriors can't afford to keep playing catch-up, says Stafford McDowall.

The National (Scotland)

Billy Vunipola sees red as Bulls cruise to win over Saracens in Champions Cup

Owen Farrell made his return to club colours but Saracens succumbed to a 27-16 defeat to the Bulls after Billy Vunipola was sent off

The Guardian - UK

Andy Christie exclusive: Scotland flanker reveals secret weapon to Saracens success as Champions Cup begins

Exclusive: Christie is reaping the rewards of work with former Sarries star Calum Clark, now a performance psychologist

Evening Standard

RPA chief Christian Day urges more mental health support in rugby

Exclusive: Rugby Players' Association general secretary insists clubs and the RFU can do more to help the sport's stars

Evening Standard

Stafford McDowall reflects on Champions Cup bow for Warriors

Stafford McDowall reflects on Champions Cup bow debut for Warriors.

The National (Scotland)

Logovi’i Mulipola: Saracens sign Samoa prop on short-term deal

Former Leicester and Newcastle player covers injury absences

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell set for first Saracens appearance since announcing Test break

The England skipper will sit out this season’s Six Nations as he takes an international break to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.

The Guardian - UK

‘We want to win’: South African rugby sets its sights on European glory

Khutha Mchunu says the Bulls are focused on becoming the first non‑European team to win the Champions Cup, before Saracens visit on Saturday

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow defence coach Pete Murchie optimistic ahead of Northampton Saints clash

Pete Murchie is feeling optimistic ahead of Glasgow Warriors' Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints.

The Independent UK

Reinvented Tommy Freeman leads list of young England contenders at Northampton

The versatile Freeman has performed well at outside centre and is back on England’s radar

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell’s mental-health break is just the start, says England teammate Kyle Sinckler

Saracens annouced last week that Farrell would take a break from international rugby during the Six Nations

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell injury: Saracens star to be fit for Champions Cup opener at Bulls

The fly-half missed the loss to Northampton with a knee complaint

Evening Standard

Mark McCall urges patchy Saracens to find some consistency after Northampton defeat

Sarries missed the chance to go top of the Premiership as they fell to a third loss of the season

Evening Standard

Saracens 12-18 Northampton: Saints stun Sarries in bruising clash to end winning run

Saracens clocked off too often to slip to an 18-12 home defeat by an elated Northampton outfit, condemned to their third Premiership loss of the season.

The Independent UK

Absent Owen Farrell receives touching gesture from fans as impressive Northampton shock Saracens

Saracens 12-18 Northampton Saints: The visitors secured a significant victory over a home side shorn of the England captain due to a knee injury

The Guardian - UK

Sleightholme and Mitchell steer Northampton to victory at Saracens

Tries from Ollie Sleightholme and Alex Mitchell earned Northampton an 18-12 victory at Saracens, in the absence of Owen Farrell

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell: England and Saracens won't pressure captain over Test return

Neither club nor country attempted to stand in the way of Farrell's decision to step back from international rugby

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