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No Saracens in Round 11 as curtain comes down on regular season in the Championship

May 28, 2021

The final day of the GK IPA Championship season will be contested without Saracens, but there are still plenty of talking points across Round…

Saracens power past Doncaster Knights and Ampthill pull off remarkable fightback

April 19, 2021

Owen Farrell returned for Saracens as Mark McCall’s side defeated Doncaster and at Dillingham Park, a Championship classic unfolded.

Matt Challinor Exclusive: “We can be a match for anybody on our day”

April 16, 2021

Ahead of a visit from Saracens on Sunday afternoon, Doncaster Knights stalwart Matt Challinor spoke to TRU contributor Callum Wood as he and his…

Test of title credentials as Doncaster Knights take on Saracens

April 16, 2021

Saracens now have the bit between their teeth in the GK IPA Championship and after defeating Bedford Blues in Round 5, Mark McCall’s side…

Ealing dominance continues and England pair shine for Saracens

April 12, 2021

Round 5 in the GK IPA Championship saw Ealing’s march continue whilst Saracens head into two huge fixtures after powering past Bedford Blues.

Ealing and Cornish set for cracker while Sarries welcome back England stars

April 9, 2021

The first fallow week is in the bank, the Easter eggs have been gorged and the Championship has plenty of moving parts to begin…

Billy Vunipola wants to make use of every game opportunity

January 18, 2021

Saracens’ England international Billy Vunipola says he wants to make use of every game opportunity to prepare himself for the upcoming international season. The…

Ealing edge out Saracens 27-26 in Trailfinders Challenge Cup

January 17, 2021

Ealing Trailfinders 27-26 Saracens Ealing managed to hold off Saracens with a 27-26 win in the Trailfinders Challenge Cup on Saturday in what was…

Billy Vunipola only England international to represent Saracens against Ealing Trailfinders

January 16, 2021

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has confirmed the matchday 23 squad for the Trailfinders Challenge Cup against Ealing. Billy Vunipola will be the…

Ealing Trailfinders sign Southern Kings lock Bobby de Wee

January 16, 2021

Ealing Trailfinders have confirmed the signing of lock Bobby de Wee from Southern Kings. “I’m truly ecstatic to have signed with a club of…