Saracens

With Aviva Premiership squads larger than ever, the Aviva A League is becoming more and more important for younger players as a means of pressing their claims for playing time with the senior team.

A clinical first half performance from Scarlets was too strong for Sale Sharks as they succumbed to a 28 - 11 defeat in their European Champions Cup opener at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.

A late fightback from Toulon ended in vain as the Saracens kick started their title defence with a 23 - 31 win in the European Champions Cup game at Stade Mayol on Saturday.

Saracens lock Maro Itoje aspires to maintain a new run of winning streak as he heads into the European Rugby Champions Cup game against Toulon.

England international Owen Farrell is set to make his first appearance this season for his club Saracens after he was named in the line up for the European Champions Cup game against Toulon on Saturday.

Saracens boss Mark McCall believes Maro Itoje can end England's woes at openside in the upcoming autumn internationals.

Saracens head coach Mark McCall revealed that the signing of South Africa international Eben Etzebeth is unlikely to happen.

Saracens centre Brad Barritt insisted that the club will not remain complacent as they bid to defend their European Champions Cup title victory this season.

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall revealed that England international Owen Farrell is likely to return to action in next weekend's European Rugby Champions Cup opener against Toulon at Stade Felix Mayol.

Jamie George led Saracens' resurgence in the second half with a double try as the reigning champions handed Wasps their first defeat in the season with a 30-14 triumph at Allianz Park on Sunday.

Saracens head coach Mark McCall revealed that England fly-half Owen Farrell is making satisfying progress from the back injury.

Saracens lock forward Alistair Hargreaves has announced his decision to retire from rugby following a concussion injury.

Saracens on Tuesday have confirmed the signing of Andy Fenby on a three-month deal.

Alex Lozowski celebrated his first call-up to the England Elite Player Squad with a two-try show as he lead dominant Saracens to a 0-39 win over Bristol Rugby during the the 2016-17 English Premiership clash at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall insisted that he will not be pushing their star fly-half Owen Farrell for a return unless he is fully fit.

Saracens wing Chris Ashton assured he will do "everything within his power" to reclaim his place in the England national squad despite his recent 13-week ban while playing in the Aviva Premiership.

Saracens suffered their first defeat of the 2016-17 English Premiership season as Harlequins managed to slip past with a 17-10 win at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

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.