Saracens

Saracens' winning run in the Championship continued as their British and Irish Lions contingent starred against promotion rivals Ealing.

Greene King IPA Championship league leaders Ealing Trailfinders take on Saracens as the second tier's hotly-anticipated fixture takes centre stage this weekend.

Owen Farrell returned for Saracens as Mark McCall’s side defeated Doncaster and at Dillingham Park.

Doncaster Knights stalwart Matt Challinor spoke to TRU contributor Callum Wood as he and his teammates prepare to defend their unbeaten start to the season.

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 enter two crucial weekends.

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

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

Saracens have announced that England international Owen Farrell will take over the club captaincy on a permanent basis.

Saracens have confirmed the return of Wales international Nick Tompkins following the conclusion of his loan stint with Dragons.

Round 4 is in the bank and with it the initial portion of the campaign ahead of the first fallow week of the GK IPA Championship season. Callum Wood brings you the latest from the second tier.

After contributing to Saracens’ 45-13 win over Jersey Reds, Joe Harvey spoke to club stalwart Jackson Wray about the club’s start to the Championship season.

England international Vicky Fleetwood chats to TRU about WXV - the new global competition in women's rugby - as well as the upcoming Six Nations and all things Allianz Premier 15s.

Saracens responded from their opening round defeat in the Championship to score seven tries as they beat Jersey Reds.

Friday night rugby returns as the second round of Championship action looks to back up what was a fascinating opener last weekend.

Beating Saracens 25-17 in the opening round of Championship Rugby action, Joe Harvey spoke to Cornish Pirates’ Maliq Holden and Jay Tyack about the result.

Callum Wood reflects on the beginning of the new Championship season which highlighted the value of the second-tier.

England have spent the week dusting themselves down following their Six Nations defeat to Wales as Eddie Jones’ side now turn their attentions to France.

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Ealing Trailfinders’ Guy Thompson reflects on a successful pre-season for the club and looks ahead to the start of the Championship campaign.

The Championship is finally back after a 12-month absence so here is TRU's Callum Wood to guide you through the opening weekend of the season.

Saracens are set to begin life in the Championship this weekend and Alex Lewington is targeting an immediate return to the top-flight.