HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 | History Defined

Saracens: Mark McCall to step down as director of rugby in 'technical restructure'

Former Ireland centre has overseen richest period of Saracens’ history

Evening Standard · Jan 23

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 22

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

‘I was knocked for six’: Zander Fagerson on his Lions injury despair and Glasgow’s European quest

The Glasgow prop turns 30 on Monday and helping to raise four kids under seven he is feeling it, but he has Saracens to deal with on Sunday first

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

Rugby is moving towards Moneyball-style data but value of flair remains

The numbers may point towards a more formulaic product but there is plenty of evidence that risk and style can still win out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Why England are missing a trick by not picking Tom and Jack Willis

The Willis brothers were among the standout performers as Saracens beat Toulouse but are out of England consideration

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Tom Willis wins family affair to help Saracens topple Toulouse in Champions Cup

Rotimi Segun scored twice to edge Saracens to a 20-14 victory at home to Toulouse in the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

Snarling Saracens find spirit of Champions Cup glory years to stun Toulouse

Saracens 20-14 Toulouse: Saracens controlled the conditions to leave their star-studded visitors facing a tougher route out of the pool

The Independent UK · Jan 11

Why a vintage Champions Cup weekend could give ailing competition new hope

An eagerly-anticipated round three schedule includes a meeting between last year’s finalists Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton

The Independent UK · Jan 9

Rugby’s leaders should show courage of their convictions as Stephen Jones did

Administrators should emulate the departing correspondent’s unflinching take on the game and preserve its spirit

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6