Saracens Women confirm departing players

Saracens Women have confirmed that four players will be leaving the club ahead of the 2022/23 season of the Allianz Premier 15s.

Alev Kelter, Katie Barnes, Carly Waters and Tilly Vaughan-Fowler are the four players leaving the club.

Kelter, who took the league by storm was a key component in the Premier 15s success, and her last gasp try against Wasps was a moment that will live long in the memory for all supporters.

Barnes broke in to the team during the middle part of the season and was an important part of the set-piece, with the lineout in particular being a huge strength.

Waters was another highly regarded member of the squad and competed with the likes of Ella Wyrwas for the number nine shirt.

Vaughan-Fowler, who has England Sevens experience is a pacy winger who became a regular in the squad during the business end of the Premier 15s winning campaign.

Saracens head coach Alex Austerberry heaped praises on the four players leaving the club.

“Alev made an immediate impact on the club. Her endless energy and boundless enthusiasm were not only refreshing but also infectious. Although only at the club for a brief period, she left a legacy and contributed to success both on and off the field.

"Katie’s time at Saracens was disappointingly cut short having just started to establish herself in the first team squad. Everyone at Saracens would like to thank Katie for her energy, attitude, and her commitment to every session.

"Carly had an interrupted time at Saracens due to injury and although we never saw her at consistent best, Carly continued to work hard at her game and put herself in the best place possible. Carly made some great contributions including the last gasp come from behind victory v Gloucester-Hartpury away.

“Tilly is a player and person we will miss. A great character and someone who will always contribute positively. Tilly was unfortunate with injury and availability during her time at Saracens but when she did play she made a difference."