Prem top four looks done and dusted after Northampton repel Saracens comeback The Prem playoff contenders appear settled after Northampton’s 21-17 victory over Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
Northampton count cost of injuries to England trio after gutsy win over Saracens Northampton lost Fin Smith, Emmanuel Iyogun and Trevor Davison to injury in a 21-17 win at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium The Independent UK · Mar 28
Saracens’ Prem hopes appear over after Northampton defeat – and they only have themselves to blame Saracens 17-21 Northampton: Archie McParland snatched a late victory for Saints The Independent UK · Mar 28
Defeat not an option for Saracens’ McCall in crunch Northampton clash Saracens need to bounce back from Bath hammering to stay in touch with the top when they face Phil Dowson’s Prem leaders The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
‘Big Match Bonanza’ provides glimpse of Prem Rugby’s future – but three key challenges remain With the English top flight moving to an expansion model, fixtures at large stadiums could become more regular in the future The Independent UK · Mar 27
Former Wales full-back Liam Williams retires from rugby due to injury The two-time British and Irish Lions tourist has spent this season with the Newcastle Red Bulls The Independent UK · Mar 26
French Twitch streamer Florian Marliere moves Premiership Rugby to Twitch in France for fans Florian Marliere has bought Premiership Rugby rights in France and will stream matches on Twitch via his Janusport channel. After beIN Sports’ deal ended, fans had no access. Marliere says the move is driven by passion, not profit. His coverage starts with Bath vs Saracens, and it could change how… The Times of India · Mar 20
Prem ‘train’ returns with Saracens looking for instant lift at Bath After a spectacular Six Nations, the focus is back on clubs with Saracens’ director of rugby saying ‘there’s everything to play for’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Andy Farrell speaks out on his Ireland future after Six Nations heartbreak Ireland narrowly missed out on winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, and Andy Farrell has been linked with a return to Saracens The Independent UK · Mar 16
Already on the plane or left at home? How England’s Rugby World Cup squad is shaping up Steve Borthwick started the Six Nations with a settled squad but three matches in and the journey to Australia 2027 has become a harder selection equation The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
English rugby set for radical change as Prem ring-fencing and expansion plans approved Relegation and promotion will be removed from the English top flight for an alternative model The Independent UK · Feb 27
Saracens respond to ‘disrespectful’ speculation linking Andy Farrell with return to club Farrell has been linked with a role at the club after the 2027 Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Feb 26
Saracens salary cap punishment under scrutiny over alleged conflict of interest Saracens were relegated to the Championship after being dealt two points deductions for breaching the salary cap The Independent UK · Feb 26
Saracens’ salary cap penalty under scrutiny over conflict of interest claims Saffery Champness is alleged to have been auditor for Sale at the same time it gave advice on Saracens’ possible salary cap infringements The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Maro Itoje back as England captain for Six Nations game at Murrayfield Saracens hooker Jamie George – captain in Itoje’s absence – is given a replacement’s role against Scotland.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1 Nel Metcalfe hat-trick puts Gloucester-Hartpury top as World Cup bounce goes on The Premiership Women’s Rugby defending champions stayed on course for a fourth consecutive title with a 45-26 win over Loughborough
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 ‘This league has stepped up’: tension at top of Premiership Women’s Rugby The PWR returns with Gloucester-Hartpury on an epic winning run and a tight battle for the semi-final spots
The Independent UK · Jan 24 How the TikTok generation are driving England forward Led by characters like Henry Pollock, a new breed of rugby player is beginning to emerge in an environment encouraging them to express themselves
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Steve Borthwick targets title tilt after revealing England’s Six Nations squad England have not won the championship since 2020 but enter on a run of 11 consecutive wins
Evening Standard · Jan 23 England squad for Six Nations: George Furbank returns as Steve Borthwick calls up uncapped trio Raft of front-row injuries open door to Prem standouts
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall to step down after glittering tenure McCall has overseen a period of sustained success in north London
Evening Standard · Jan 23 Saracens: Mark McCall to step down as director of rugby in 'technical restructure' Former Ireland centre has overseen richest period of Saracens’ history
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Five things to watch as Steve Borthwick names England’s Six Nations squad England are eyeing a title tilt in the Six Nations but have a number of injury concerns
The Independent UK · Jan 21 England hooker Jamie George to retire in 2027 with World Cup on horizon The 35-year-old has won 105 England caps and captained both his country and the British and Irish Lions.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 England hooker Jamie George to retire at end of next season The 35-year-old former England captain made his Saracens debut in 2009.