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Ealing Trailfinders stun Saracens in thrilling Championship warm-up

5 years ago by The Guardian

Was this a psychological blow landed before these sides set about seeking promotion to the Premiership? Simply a chance for both teams to blow off the cobwebs having not played a competitive match for...

Billy Vunipola 'outstanding' despite Ealing defeat, says Saracens' Mark McCall

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens boss Mark McCall says England's Billy Vunipola was 'outstanding' as he stepped up his Six Nations preparation in their loss at Ealing.

Saracens edged out by Ealing

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Billy Vunipola completed Saracens' first match since their relegation from the Gallagher Premiership but the England No 8 was powerless to prevent Ealing emerging 27-26 winners.

CVC's Six Nations deal approved by French Board

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Saturday that its has approved a private equity firm's investment in the Six Nations.   CVC Capital Partners will take a 14.3% stake in the annual...

WATCH: Steve Thompson's heartbreaking interview which shocked World Rugby in December

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

England World Cup winner Steve Thompson opened up on his recent diagnosis of early onset dementia during a TV interview last month.

'My rugby injury was deadly - life's too short to not be me'

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Devin Ibanez is a 27-year-old professional rugby player from Boston, Massachusetts, who was most recently with the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby.

Saracens' England players ready for Six Nations despite lack of game-time, says Mark McCall

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Saracens' England contingent will be able to "hit the ground running" in the Six Nations despite a lack of game-time, says Sarries boss Mark McCall.

Sarries rest England stars, bar Vunipola, pre-Six Nations

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Billy Vunipola is set to be the only member of Saracens' England contingent who will play before the Six Nations opener against Scotland on February 6.

Sanderson leaves Saracens for Sale

5 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Sale have appointed Alex Sanderson as their director of rugby to end the former England's flanker's long association with Saracens.

Sale Sharks: Alex Sanderson appointed director of rugby

5 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Sale Sharks appoint former England flanker and Saracens forwards and defence coach Alex Sanderson as director of rugby.