Saracens and Sale to wear away kits in Premiership final to help colour-blind supporters
The move has been praised by Colour Blind Awareness Saracens and Sale Sharks will both wear their away kits in the Premiership final this weekend to help colour-blind supporters. The two sides will meet at Twickenham on Saturday as they battle it out for the Premiership crown, but neither will be in their traditional home […]
3 years ago
Last-gasp Freddie Burns drop goal clinches Premiership title for Leicester Tigers
LEICESTER 15-12 SARACENS Cometh the 80th minute, cometh Freddie Burns. Leicester Tigers outhalf Freddie Burns entered the fray earlier than expected, after George Ford limped off. He had a fine game, then won it at the death with a clutch drop goal. Tigers, who only avoided Premiership relegation in 2020 after Saracens’ points deduction for […]
4 years ago
Leicester Tigers left fuming with Wayne Barnes after crucial red card decision
“You can disagree with me, but you can’t speak like that.” After a pretty average opening 20 minutes of the 2022 Gallagher Premiership Final, at Twickenham, it all suddenly came to life. Wayne Barnes and his Television Match Official also had a big call to make. Saracens were leading Leicester Tigers 3-0, after an early […]
4 years ago
Saracens confirm Jackson Wray fractured his skull against Northampton
In among an injury update for nine other players came the grim confirmation. Saracens have confirmed that back-row Jackson Wray fractured his skull in their weekend win over Northampton Saints. Sarries defeated Saints 30-6 but Wray, who came on as a half-time replacement for Billy Vunipola, appeared to injure himself while making a tackle, late […]
4 years ago
Ellis Genge in raptures as Leicester stun Saracens with late penalty try
LEICESTER 13-12 SARACENS “It’s going to be a penalty try… ” It felt like it had been coming, and it made the Leicester eruption all the sweeter. There were a few eyebrows raised when Leicester Tigers appointed Ellis Genge as their captain for 2021/22. ‘The Baby Rhino’ can be outspoken at times, and has past […]
4 years ago
Japanese rugby players living off the classic school lunch for pre-match-meal
“I was thinking, ‘That’s a bit odd’“ Six months after it was announced he was signing for NEC Green Rockets, in Japan, and after umpteen pre-season games, Alex Goode finally made his Top League bow. “It turns out it’s the league for me,” the Saracens and England star remarked, “as there is absolutely no defence! […]
5 years ago