Saracens

Millfield rugby ace Tom Whiteley, the standout player at this year’s Rosslyn Park Sevens tournament, has backed-up the hype surrounding himself after signing a professional contract with Premiership leaders Saracens.

All five of the European Player of the Year nominees come from finalists Toulon and Saracens, with last year’s winner Wilkinson in contention.

England scrum half Danny Care believes that Saracens flyer Chris Ashton has propelled himself back into England contention after plundering the tries that have placed the London side on the brink of a first Heineken Cup crown.

Jacques Burger admits icing his problem knee eight times a day is "borderline stupid" as he staves off ligament damage that almost ended his career.

Rampant Saracens cruised into their first Heineken Cup final after crushing French heavyweights Clermont Auvergne in record-breaking fashion at Twickenham.

The Heineken Cup is undoubtedly the most prestigious competition in club rugby, in the Northern Hemisphere and now only four teams remain in the quest to be crowned the European Champions.

When Jacques Burger lines up in the Twickenham tunnel for Saracens' Heineken Cup semi-final against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, his thoughts may drift to exactly a year ago when he wondered if he would ever play rugby again.

Mako and Billy Vunipola's ball-carrying rampages have transformed Saracens into a "more complete side" in the last two years, according to Clermont hooker Benjamin Kayser.

Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens claimed a 23-18 victory over Newcastle at Kingston Park with the home side snatching a vital bonus point in their battle against relegation.

Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens have been told that fly-half Owen Farrell should be back in training this with no serious damage to his foot.

Saracens are all but guaranteed of a home Aviva Premiership semi-final after seeing off a late Northampton comeback to win 28-24 at Allianz Park.

As Saracens captain Steve Borthwick prepares to make a record 263rd Aviva Premiership appearance, head coach Mark McCall has blasted the 'damaging' criticism he received as England skipper.

Saracens director of rugby will be playing it safe with England full-back Andy Goode, who was concussed during Saturday's Heineken Cup quarter-final win over Ulster.

A relieved Saracens head coach Mark McCall says Ulster deserve plenty of credit after his side won their Heineken Cup quarter-final 17-15 at Ravenhill.

Ulster played for all but four minutes of their Heineken Cup quarter-final with 14 men but pushed Saracens all the way before being beaten 17-15 at Ravenhill.

Ulster's Andrew Trimble insists that while the Province are up against it in Saturday's Heineken Cup quarter-final with Saracens, his side are capable of defeating the English giants at Ravenhill.

Saracens maintained their position at the top of the Aviva Premiership table with a bonus point 32-20 win over local rivals Wasps at Adams Park.

English and French clubs have dismissed enough "demons and ghosts" to usher in European rugby reform, according to Saracens Edward Griffiths.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed an "amazing" performance as a makeshift fly-half by England reserve full-back Alex Goode after his side crushed rivals Bath 23-10 at the Recreation Ground.

We are all well-accustomed to seeing Saracens and England wing David Stettle speeding down the flanks and crossing the whitewash; however, the Lymn-born flyer is taking up a new role alongside his own game, by fronting a sevens festival – Sevens and the City.