Saracens

Saracens took complete control of Pool One by coming away from the Kingspan Stadium with a hugely impressive 27-9 win over Ulster to bring Mark McCall's side two wins from two in the European Rugby Champions Cup.

Saracens will take a giant stride towards the European Champions Cup quarter-finals if they beat Ulster in Belfast on Friday.

Saracens were barely troubled on their way to an emphatic victory over Toulouse in Pool One of the European Champions Cup at Allianz Park.

Saracens back-row forward Ernst Joubert has confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of this month.

An immaculate defensive display from champions Saracens saw them defeat title rivals Northampton 12-6.

Saracens back-row Jacques Burger says his side have start the defence of their Premiership crown very well and he is relishing the chance to be back involved with club rugby.

At no position were England exploited more during this Rugby World Cup than at hooker.

London Irish will play their Aviva Premiership home game against Saracens this season in New York.

Owen Farrell kicked a penalty four minutes from time to lift Saracens to a 17-15 win over Gloucester - and put them on top of the Aviva Premiership table - in a hard fought game at Kingsholm.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes continuity will be key as his side begin the defence of their Aviva Premiership title against Sale on Saturday.

The penultimate qualifying round of the Singha 7s sees the competition move north from Gloucester to Coventry, as the Ricoh Arena welcomes Harlequins, Northampton Saints, Saracens and hometown team Wasps.

Wasps have signed Samoa prop James Johnston from Saracens.

Saracens have appointed Heath Harvey as their new chief executive following the departure of Edward Griffiths.

Owen Farrell has escaped a citing for his high tackle on England colleague Anthony Watson during Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.

Saracens have confirmed that David Strettle will join Clermont next season after the England wing agreed a three-year contract with the Top 14 club.

England and Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley will face a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after being cited for foul play.

Saracens emerged triumphant from a heavyweight showdown at Franklin's Gardens to advance into next Saturday's Aviva Premiership final with a 29-24 victory over Northampton.

Northampton and Saracens will renew their fierce rivalry on Saturday with Saints' England flanker Tom Wood predicting another titanic encounter in the quest for "bragging rights."

Maro Itoje has the maturity and leadership skills to thrive in England's World Cup training squad, according to Saracens team-mate Billy Vunipola.

Three into two doesn’t go. That is, however, the equation facing Leicester Tigers, Exeter Chiefs and Saracens ahead of this weekend’s final round of Aviva Premiership fixtures.