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Jamie George has extended his contract with Saracens.
Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Jamie knows how much he is valued at this club. He’s a hugely talented young hooker and a natural leader with massive potential in the game, and we are delighted he has chosen to keep working hard to fulfil that potential at Saracens.”
Jamie George said: “I have always been a Saracen, and I hope I always will be a Saracen.” -
The match between Saracens and Nadroga Stallions, the champion club of Fiji, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates on Friday March 9th has been cancelled following a decision by organisers Al Ain Amblers RFC.
The Aviva Premiership champions will still travel to Abu Dhabi on March 6th, attending a series of rugby and corporate events before returning home on March 10th.
Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “It’s disappointing that the match will not take place, but we’re very much looking forward to visiting this special part of the world and to having a positive impact on the UAE rugby community.” -
Peter Stringer will take up a short term loan with Newcastle Falcons once his current loan arrangement with Saracens expires in early March.
The Irish international scrumhalf has been on loan from Munster since December providing cover to the Premiership champions following serious injuries to Neil de Kock and Richard Wigglesworth.
Mark McCall, Saracens Director of Rugby, said: "Peter has been a brilliant addition to the squad, on and off the field, and we are sorry his three-month loan spell will come to an end after our match against Northampton on March 4th."
Stringer will be available for the Falcons’ game against Harlequins on March 12th and will remain with the North-East club until the end of the season. -
Matt Stevens has extended his contract with Saracens.
Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Matt is widely recognised as a world class player, performing week in week out at the very highest level. We are fortunate to have a player of such quality within our squad, and we are very pleased he has agreed to extend his contract.”
Matt Stevens said: “It was an incredibly easy decision. I could not imagine playing anywhere else.” -
Schalk Brits has extended his contract with Saracens.
Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Schalk has been rightly recognised as one of the stars of the Premiership, and I don’t believe there is a club in Europe that would not like to have such a gifted and committed player in their squad. We are obviously delighted he has committed his future to Saracens.”
Brits said: “There really is something very special happening at Saracens, and I have never been happier in my entire career.” -
Alex Goode will make his 100th appearance for Saracens against Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership on Friday night.
The full back will join the Saracens 100 Club when he runs out at Sixways for the round 16 clash.
In team news ahead of the game, Director of Rugby Mark McCall makes five changes to his starting line-up.
In the forwards, No.8 Ernst Joubert returns from injury to captain the side with second row Hugh Vyvyan also starting the match and Will Fraser coming into the back row.
In the backs, Michael Tagicakibau takes up a spot on the wing while centre Joel Tomkins will make his first start in the Aviva Premiership.
On the bench, prop Petrus du Plessis returns while second row Eoin Sheriff is in line to make his Aviva Premiership debut. Scrum-half Peter Stringer returns while wings Joe Maddock and James Short are also named among the replacements.
Saracens line-up vs Worcester Warriors
Five Saracens players have been named in the England squad for their Six Nations clash against Wales on Saturday.
Owen Farrell has been selected at fly half while centre Brad Barritt, wing David Strettle, second row Mouritz Botha and prop Matt Stevens are all named in the matchday 22.
A finger injury picked up in training during the week has ruled out Charlie Hodgson.
England line-up vs Wales
15 Ben Foden (Northampton Saints)
14 Chris Ashton (Northampton Saints)
13 Manusamoa Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers)
12 Brad Barritt (Saracens)
11 David Strettle (Saracens)
10 Owen Farrell (Saracens)
9 Lee Dickson (Northampton Saints)
1 Alex Corbisiero (London Irish)
2 Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)
3 Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
4 Mouritz Botha (Saracens)
5 Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers)
6 Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers)
7 Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, ca
Owen Farrell has been selected at fly half while centre Brad Barritt, wing David Strettle, second row Mouritz Botha and prop Matt Stevens are all named in the matchday 22.
A finger injury picked up in training during the week has ruled out Charlie Hodgson.
England line-up vs Wales
15 Ben Foden (Northampton Saints)
14 Chris Ashton (Northampton Saints)
13 Manusamoa Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers)
12 Brad Barritt (Saracens)
11 David Strettle (Saracens)
10 Owen Farrell (Saracens)
9 Lee Dickson (Northampton Saints)
1 Alex Corbisiero (London Irish)
2 Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)
3 Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
4 Mouritz Botha (Saracens)
5 Geoff Parling (Leicester Tigers)
6 Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers)
7 Chris Robshaw (Harlequins, ca
On April22nd 2012 Saracens' trusty mascot, Sarrie the Camel will be donning his running shoes to take on his very first London Marathon. Along with 6 ‘Sarrie Supporters’ he will be taking to London’s streets to complete the infamous 26.2 miles in aid of the Saracens Sport Foundation.
Follow Sarrie’s training progress and that of our Sarrie Supporters through the community website and Twitter – with only 9 weeks to go they need all the encouragement they can get!
So get behind Sarrie and his friends as they pound the pavements, clocking up over 180 miles between them, and support the foundation's ongoing mission to inspire communities and change lives through the power of sport.
Dig deep and donate HERE
Follow Sarrie’s training progress and that of our Sarrie Supporters through the community website and Twitter – with only 9 weeks to go they need all the encouragement they can get!
So get behind Sarrie and his friends as they pound the pavements, clocking up over 180 miles between them, and support the foundation's ongoing mission to inspire communities and change lives through the power of sport.
Dig deep and donate HERE
Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s office has decided not to intervene in the decision by Barnet Councillors to approve Saracens’ planning application to revive Barnet Copthall Stadium for community sport, athletics and rugby.
The unanimous decision earlier this month by the Planning and Environment Committee of Barnet Council to back the plans was referred to the London Mayor and, following the decision by the Mayor’s office, final approval is now awaited from the Secretary of State.
Reacting to the news, Saracens chairman Nigel Wray said:
“We are obviously delighted with the decision from the Mayor’s office, which puts us a significant step closer to reviving Barnet Copthall Stadium and creating a vibrant sports hub for the local community.
“The new stadium will provide both a real home for Saracens and a hugely improved venue for athletics in the south east. It wil
The unanimous decision earlier this month by the Planning and Environment Committee of Barnet Council to back the plans was referred to the London Mayor and, following the decision by the Mayor’s office, final approval is now awaited from the Secretary of State.
Reacting to the news, Saracens chairman Nigel Wray said:
“We are obviously delighted with the decision from the Mayor’s office, which puts us a significant step closer to reviving Barnet Copthall Stadium and creating a vibrant sports hub for the local community.
“The new stadium will provide both a real home for Saracens and a hugely improved venue for athletics in the south east. It wil
Ben Spencer has extended his contract with Saracens.
Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Ben has made extraordinary progress this season, from the National 1 league to the England Saxons, and we are delighted he has extended his contract.”
Mark McCall, Director of Rugby, said: “Ben has made extraordinary progress this season, from the National 1 league to the England Saxons, and we are delighted he has extended his contract.”
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