Saracens

Saracens were the undisputed kings of England and Europe last season, wrapping up the Aviva Premiership and European Rugby Champions Cup double.

Saracens have been dealt a major blow in their Aviva Premiership campaign as England international Chris Ashton has been banned for 13 weeks following the two biting incidents with Northampton Saints prop Alex Waller during the recent clash between the two sides last weekend.

England international Owen Farrell might make his debut for the defending champions Saracens in the ongoing season of the Aviva Premiership against Harlequins this weekend at Twickenham Stoop.

Saracens winger Chris Ashton has been charged with two acts of biting by the Rugby Football Union and will appear before a disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

Saracens winger Chris Ashton is in danger of facing a lengthy 12-week ban after he was accused of biting Northampton prop Alex Waller during the recently concluded Aviva Premiership encounter between the two teams at Allianz Park on Saturday.

South Africa legend Schalk Burger believes the current England squad's hunger for success will make them a formidable team under head coach Eddie Jones.

A late blitz by Mark McCall's Saracens allowed them to overcome Northampton Saints' challenge at the Allianz Park to secure a 27-12 win during the 2016-17 English Premiership clash on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admitted that his team allowed pressure to build over them after a sluggish start in their Aviva Premiership encounter against Saracens at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Saracens led by a double try from Sean Maitland extended their winning streak after defeating Exeter Chiefs by 34-13 in their Aviva Premiership game at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Exeter Chief head coach Rob Baxter was all praise for the Aviva Premiership champions Saracens ahead of their upcoming clash at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Highlights from Twickenham where Saracens took on Worcester Warriors in their opening fixture of the 2016-17 Aviva Premiership Rugby season.

An impressive performance in the second half saw Saracens begin their title defence successfully against Worcester Warriors with an impressive 35-3 victory in the first game of the Aviva Premiership London double-header.

Former South Africa flanker Schalk Burger's fightback from a life-threatening illness to continue playing the sport he loves has been one of the most inspirational stories.

Saracens on Wednesday have confirmed the signing of French hooker Christopher Tolofua on a two-year contract.

England international Owen Farrell is ruled out of the opening game of the upcoming season of the Aviva Premiership for his club Saracens with a back injury.

Saracens captain Kat Evans is confident of the women's sport scaling to greater heights after her team clinched the Women's Premiership Rugby 7s title defeating Bristol in the final.

Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes has signed a contract extension with the English Premiership champions until 2019.

England international Brad Barritt has been named as the captain of the English Premiership club Saracens for the upcoming season.

Faumuina tackles France, Lancaster to Toulon, New Zealand bound Saracen and Evans in demand

With the summer international tours now over, focus has already begun to swing back on the looming 2016/17 Aviva Premiership season.