Saracens

England international Mako Vunipola is set to return to action on Friday for his club Saracens during the Aviva Premiership encounter against Gloucester.

Ryan Mills kicked eight penalties to help Worcester Warriors stun defending champions Saracens with a 24-18 win in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sixways on Saturday.

Saracens have recruited Samoa lock Fa'atiga Lemalu from Japanese Super Rugby side the Sunwolves on a short-term deal.

Fly-half Tom Whiteley contributed with 14 points as Saracens defeated Leicester Tigers by 29-20 in their Anglo-Welsh encounter at Allianz Park on Sunday.

A spirited second half performance from Scarlets was not enough as Saracens completed a 17-32 victory in their Anglo-Welsh encounter in Llanelli on Friday.

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Chris Ashton scored a try while Owen Farrell added a penalty and a conversion to ensure a 10-3 win for Saracens in a closely contested European Champions Cup encounter at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall has urged his team to bring out their best game when they take on Toulon in Pool 3 European Champions Cup clash at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall assured that George Kruis will be fit in time to take the field for England's Six Nations opener against France on 4th February.

Saracens have announced the signing of England international Calum Clark for the beginning of next season.

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Chris Ashton scored two tries including one in the extra minutes as Saracens made an incredible comeback to draw the game 22-22 against Scarlets in the European Champions Cup encounter at Parc y Scarlets on Sunday.

Saracens centre Brad Barritt has been handed over a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle on Geoff Parling, whereas team mate Richard Barrington, deemed guilty of the offence at the time and shown a red card, was cleared of charges.

Saracens will have a nervous wait ahead of their European Champions Cup clash against Scarlets on Sunday as Richard Barrington and Brad Barritt are set to undergo a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

Wales international Liam Williams has agreed for a three-year deal with Saracens and will be joining the defending Aviva Premiership champions at the start of the next season.

Defending champions Saracens showed great fight after restricted to 14-men for most part of the game to draw the Aviva Premiership encounter against Exeter Chiefs 13-13 at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter has urged his team to give their best performance when they take on the defending Aviva Premiership champions Saracens in the upcoming clash at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Owen Farrell single-handedly scored all of Saracens' points to steer them across for a 12-16 win over the Leicester Tigers at the Welford Road Stadium on Sunday.

A penalty try with just five minutes remaining on the clock allowed Northampton Saints to come from behind to grab a much-needed 12-13 win over Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm Stadium on Sunday.

Chris Ashton made a return to the game after a 13-week ban with a try as the defending champions Saracens outplayed Newcastle Falcons by 21-6 in their Aviva Premiership encounter on Saturday at Allianz Park.