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Semi final Gathering at Leicester
May 9, 2012, 12:39 pm sourced from saracens.com
Saracens will be holding a Gathering on Saturday in Leicester ahead of the Aviva Premiership semi final against the Tigers at Welford Road. Join us from 2pm in Nelson Mandela Park, LE2 6BA, (on the corner of Welford Road and Tigers Way) for a drink and bite to eat before we march on the ground and give the team a welcome to remember. We will be heading to the ground at 3.15pm ahead of the team’s arrival at Welford Road at 3.45pm – so put the date in the diary and join us to give the team a special welcome – and don’t forget to wear red! 2pm – Gathering Commences at Nelson Mandela Park 3.15pm – The March 3.45pm – Welcome Team 5.30pm – Semi Final Kick Off Don’t forget that you have until 4pm today to secure your tickets for the match before they are returned to Leicester Tigers. Call our 24/7 Ticket Office on 0844 847 1876 or CLICK HERE. » read full article
Medway RFC - New Signing
May 9, 2012, 11:39 am sourced from saracens.com
Over 500 players and guests attended a gala evening of awards and presentations for Medway Rugby Mini’s on Sunday 6th May and Saracens Jacques Burger was invited to present the awards. The evening provided an opportunity for Saracens to officially announce Medway RFC as the latest club to sign up to the Saracens Club Partnership Programme and Jacques presented them with their official Partner Club plaque. The Club Partnership Programme exists to develop sustainable relationships with clubs throughout the community, offering a variety of innovative services and products to that are advantageous to its members. The partnership is beneficial to each member club in different ways providing benefits to senior, junior and mini players as well as coaches from under sevens through to the senior sides. Medway RFC will now gain access to help and advice with their club development, coach education and access to rugby camps alongside player and coach visits. All this in addition to our CashBack ticketing and Community group discounts. In an action packed evening each player received a trophy and certificate to celebrate an enormously successful season for the mini’s section and the club as a whole. Individual trophies were also awarded to each age group for Coaches Player/Players Player/Supporters Player/Most Improved/ Unsung Hero/Spirit of Rugby. A stunning cake specially made by Tracy Bullock was also a centrepiece of the celebrations for the club’s 80th anniversary. Players from the under 6s joined the Chairman Geoff Kempt in blowing out the candles to mark this important milestone. The highlight for the children however was the opportunity to meet Jacques Burger who was voted one of the five best players at the last World Cup. Joseph Parmenter (U11’s) said: “ It was fantastic getting to meet one of our heroes and listen to him talk about how he had started out as a small boy in Namibia. He was huge but very kind and gave me his signature and high fived me.” Alex Austerberry (Saracens Development Manager) said: “Tonight was a great way to launch the Saracens Partner club initiative with Medway. We look forward to working with the young players from this area in the upcoming Summer Rugby camp (7th & 8th August at Medway rugby club).” For full details of our camps taking place this summer, please click here to take advantage of 10% online discount or call the community department on 01707 285026 Anyone wishing to join Medway Minis can contact the club on 01634 847737 or contact the Minis Chairman (Scott Daly) sdaly1@btinternet.com for summer training details. The clubs address is: Medway RFC, Priestfields Recreation Ground, Priestfields, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3AD The clubs website: http://www.mrfc.net Photos courtesy of www.AlanBournePhotography.co.uk » read full article
Farrell wins top award
May 9, 2012, 7:09 am sourced from saracens.com
Owen Farrell was named the Discovery of the season at the Aviva Premiersip Awards at the Park Lane Hilton on Tuesday night. The award, for players who are aged under 21 before the date of the Premiership final, was presented by Zara Phillips (pictured) and Farrell was named ahead of the likes of Worcester's Matt Kvesic and Christian Wade of Wasps. Chris Robshaw was named the Aviva Player of the Season, an award for which Saracens Brad Barritt was shortlisted. Will Fraser was also nominated for the Community Player of the Year which was won by retiring London Irish second row Bob Casey. Hooker Schalk Brits was also named in the ESPN Dream Team for the 2011/12 season which was selected by pundits Austin Healey and Ben Kay. » read full article
Robshaw bags top award
May 8, 2012, 9:39 pm sourced from www1.skysports.com
Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw has been named as the Player of the Season at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards. » read full article
Sarrie visits Edenbridge Tag Festival
May 8, 2012, 11:39 am sourced from saracens.com
On Tuesday 1st May, Saracens new partner club Edenbridge RFC played host to a Kent Schools Tag Rugby Festival. Edenbridge Coaches and Community Coaches from Saracens refereed the matches with each team making their way through a pool stage before playing a final. After the pool stages. The following matches took place. Cup Final Leigh 6 Four Elms 4 Plate Crockham Hill 5 Leigh 3 Bowl Penshurst 6 Chiddingstone 4 Shield Weald 4 Hever 2 All the awards were presented by Saracens mascot Sarrie the Camel. Craig McIntosh 28 Edenbridge Rugby Club Schools Liason Officer and Saracens Ambassador. Said "It' great to see school children having fun playing rugby, this is the first time we have held the festival, hopefully there will be many more. The standard of rugby played today was very high and long may it continue" he went on to say "having the Saracens community team and Sarrie down will hopefully give the children something to remember". Richard Gregg Saracens Rugby Development Manager said; "Saracens are very excited to be working and expanding our community delivery and Club Partnership Programme to the Kent region. This weeks Edenbridge RFC Tag festival, provide us with just a small taste of the quality the county has to offer, both on the pitch; with some fantastic rugby on display; as well as off the pitch; with Edenbridge RFC displaying meticulous planning and organisation. We are very much looking forward to developing our links with Edenbridge RFC and other clubs across the Kent region as we continue to develop rugby across the Saracens community." » read full article
Wear red at Welford Road
May 8, 2012, 10:41 am sourced from saracens.com
Saracens will be wearing red for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership semi final against Leicester Tigers, so all fans going to the game at Welford Road are asked to wear red. The semi-final clash kicks off at 5.30pm with a place in the final awaiting the winners, so show your support for Sarries by wearing red! A reminder that tickets for the Aviva Premiership semi-final against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday May 12, kick off 5.30pm, are on sale now. But you only have until Wednesday at 4pm to secure your tickets for the game as after this time, any remaining tickets will be returned to Leicester for sale via their ticket office. Already, all tickets in the £32 category are now sold out. Tickets remain available in the £21 and £28 category. Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis so please book early to avoid disappointment. Call our 24/7 Ticket Office on 0844 847 1876 or CLICK HERE. For Junior, Concessions or Disabled you can call the Leicester Ticket Office on 0844 856 1880 and press option 2. » read full article
King John School Awards
May 8, 2012, 10:41 am sourced from saracens.com
For the first time Saracens Partner School, The King John School, hosted a Physical Education awards giving for their Key Stage three pupils and they were extremely lucky to have a very special guest, none other than the big hitting Jacques Burger. Over 55 students received awards with a player of the year, most improved player of the year and best attendee at practices for each winter sport. (Football, Rugby, Basketball, Hockey, Netball, Cross Country) The school reserved special mentions for Lukas Volks and Lavinia Tidy Jones from Year 7 and Oliver Ablethorpe and Jordan Castle from Year 8 who all won the top prize of sports persons of the year. Awards were also given for the team of the year and the District Boys Basketball team won for year 7, and the girls National cross country finalists won for year 8. Saracens look forward to working in partnership with The King John School throughout next season and we look forward to welcoming them to Wembley and Barnet Copthall Stadium in the near future. For further information on the Schools Partnership Programme please contact alexa@saracens.net or call our community team on 01707285026. » read full article
Stade Francais at HAC
May 8, 2012, 8:40 am sourced from saracens.com
Saracens will play Stade Francais at the Honourable Artillery Ground near Moorgate on Thursday 23rd August, 2012. Nigel Wray, chairman, said: “The spectacle of top class rugby on a summer’s evening in the heart of the City of London attracted a sell-out crowd last August, and we are delighted Stade Francais, a great name in European rugby, have agreed to participate in what will be another fantastic occasion.” Kick off is 18h15. Tickets are available by CLICKING HERE. or by calling 0844 847 1876. Outstanding hospitality options, in pitchside marquees, the Long Room and the Prince Consort Room, are available by contacting Ross McCann on 01727 792 807 or by email to rossmccann@saracens.net. » read full article
Horses for courses
May 8, 2012, 7:38 am sourced from skysports.com
Stuart Barnes gives his views on how the twelve Premiership teams really fared in 2012. » read full article
Leicester coach travel
May 7, 2012, 10:09 am sourced from saracens.com
Coach travel to Saturday’s Aviva Premiership semi-final against Leicester Tigers is on sale now. There are pick-ups from Old Albanians, Bramley Road and Watford Asda at £20 for adults and £10 for juniors. For more information and to book, CLICK HERE. » read full article
Semi-final tickets selling fast
May 7, 2012, 10:09 am sourced from saracens.com
A reminder that tickets for the Aviva Premiership semi-final against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday May 12, kick off 5.30pm, are on sale now. But you only have until Wednesday at 4pm to secure your tickets for the game as after this time, any remaining tickets will be returned to Leicester for sale via their ticket office. Already, all tickets in the £32 category are now sold out. Tickets remain available in the £21 and £28 category. Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis so please book early to avoid disappointment. Call our 24/7 Ticket Office on 0844 847 1876 or CLICK HERE. For Junior, Concessions or Disabled you can call the Leicester Ticket Office on 0844 856 1880 and press option 2. » read full article
Gill named Player of the Year
May 6, 2012, 12:17 am sourced from saracens.com
Rhys Gill won the Richard Hill Saracens Players’ Player of the Year Award at the Park Lane Hilton last night. The prop collected the award to a standing ovation from the hundreds attending the prestigious event in a year in which Gill also won his second cap for Wales to be part of the 2012 Six Nations Grand Slam winning squad. The award is voted for by the Saracens players. The evening also saw second row George Kruis win the Most Improved Player of the season Award in a season that has seen him cement a regular place in the matchday 23. Ernst Joubert’s second half try in the 50-25 victory at Welford Road against Leicester Tigers in September won the Try of the Season Award while Justin Melck’s effort against Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva A-League was named Storm Try of the Season. Will Fraser won the Peter Deakin Award for Services to the Community while the Nike Under 18 Most Promising Player was Nathan Earle. There was also the presentation of the Bryan Smith Supporter Award which saw James Wyness recognised for his efforts and support of Saracens over many decades. » read full article
Saracens 40 Exeter Chiefs 22
May 5, 2012, 3:15 pm sourced from saracens.com
Saracens ran in four second half tries to secured a 40-22 bonus point victory against Exeter Chiefs at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Scores from James Short, Rhys Gill, Alex Goode and Charlie Hodgson gave Sarries the victory that sets up a semi-final clash against Leicester Tigers. Saracens trailed 10-9 at the interval. An early Gareth Steenson penalty was cancelled out by Owen Farrell before the visitors crossed the line. With a scrum deep inside the Sarries 22, they worked the ball wide and Tom Johnson crossed under the posts. Steenson converted. Farrell reduced the lead with two further penalties before the break. Sarries started with second half very strongly and had crossed the line twice in the opening 10 minutes. Firstly, Phil Dollman’s dropped pass on halfway gave James Short a clear run at the line which was converted by Farrell and then Rhys Gill took a ball at pace 15 metres from the line and powered over. Farrell added the extras. Farrell extended that lead with a penalty on the hour. Saracens scored a third minutes later and it was a fantastic score. Charlie Hodgson made the break on halfway and he fed David Strettle out wide and it went through two pairs of hands before Alex Goode crossed the line. Farrell converted. Hodgson went all the way to the line with 10 minutes left in the game as he spotted a mismatch, made the break and crossed the line in the corner for the bonus point try. Farrell converted. Replacement prop Chris Budgen breached the Saracens defence late in the game when he went over from close range and then Matt Jess went over in the corner minutes later, but they turned out to be nothing more than consolation scores for the visitors. Saracens line-up: Goode, Strettle (Maddock 65), Wyles, Barritt, Short (Hodgson 50), Farrell, Wigglesworth (De Kock 50), Gill (Smit 55), Brits (George 55), Nieto (Stevens 41), Borthwick (Kruis 64), Botha, Wray (Fraser 41), Melck, Joubert. » read full article
Premiership - latest
May 5, 2012, 1:13 pm sourced from live.skysports.com
Launch the scorecentre for updates from today's final round of fixtures » read full article
VW Coaching Event in Pics
May 4, 2012, 1:12 pm sourced from saracens.com
On Wednesady evening at Old Albanian RFC, Saracens helped over 140 young aspiring rugby players with their personal development on and off the field. The Alan Day VW International Players Coaching Event is Saracens premium coaching experience and is offered to 6-17 year olds which give them the chance to train alongside some of the hottest names in the Aviva Premiership and international rugby. Saracens players Owen Farrell, Schalk Brits, John Smit, Matt Stevens, Ben Ransom, Alex Goode, Carlos Nieto, Kameli Ratuvou, Scott Spurling and Rhys Gill took to the field and worked alongside our community coaches on various skill stations allowing different rugby aspects to be covered. Having such high profile players at the event proved to be a real hit with all those who attended as one coach and parent said, “I'm sure we'll be attending another one in the future – the smile on our boys faces & seeing them training with the professionals is absolutely priceless”. After the event, participants were allowed to get up and close and personal to all of Saracens players where they could get autographs and photos will the International Stars. This was the final Alan Day Coaching Event of this season, which has seen 22 different Saracens Internationals help over 360 mini and junior players. Saracens would also like to take this opportunity to thank Alan Day Volkswagen for their continued support throughout this season. For full details of our camps taking place this summer or to book your place, please click here to take advantage of 10% online discount or call the community department on 01707 285026 for further information. » read full article
Team to face Exeter Chiefs
May 4, 2012, 11:10 am sourced from saracens.com
Saracens face Exeter Chiefs at Vicarage Road on Saturday, kick off 2pm, as the regular Aviva Premiership season reaches its finale. Saracens go into the match with a place in the semi-finals already assured with Exeter also still in with a chance of reaching the knockout stages. In team news ahead of the game, Brad Barritt returns to the side after missing the victory at Newcastle Falcons while Carlos Nieto also comes into the side in the front row. On the bench, John Smit and Joe Maddock both return from injury. “Our efforts so far this season have already earned us a place in the semi-finals of the competition,” said Director of Rugby Mark McCall. “Who we play and where will become clear by the final whistle on Saturday. The challenge for us is to continue to build momentum as we move into knockout rugby. “Exeter are a very physical side with powerful ball carriers and, under the guidance of Rob Baxter, have enjoyed a very good campaign in the Premiership and we know it will be a very hard game. But we have had two excellent weeks of preparation and are looking forward to the game.” Saracens line-up vs Exeter Chiefs 15 Alex Goode 14 David Strettle 13 Chris Wyles 12 Brad Barritt 11 James Short 10 Owen Farrell 9 Richard Wigglesworth 1 Rhys Gill 2 Schalk Brits 3 Carlos Nieto 4 Steve Borthwick © 5 Mouritz Botha 6 Jackson Wray 7 Justin Melck 8 Ernst Joubert 16 Jamie George 17 John Smit 18 Matt Stevens 19 George Kruis 20 Will Fraser 21 Neil de Kock 22 Charlie Hodgson 23 Joe Maddock » read full article
Saracens v Exeter
May 4, 2012, 10:35 am sourced from bbc.co.uk
Saracens host Exeter in Saturday's fixture at Vicarage Road (1400 BST). » read full article
Saracens end of season sale
May 4, 2012, 9:10 am sourced from saracens.com
Saturday’s Aviva Premiership match against Exeter Chiefs marks the end of the regular season calendar, so Saracens are offering all our fans cut price offers on all training wear and home shirts. This fantastic offer includes: Home shirts now £25 from £50. Official training wear tee shirts now £7.50 from £25. Official training wear rain jackets now £20 from £50 and much, much more. Be sure to stop by the merchandise store at Vicarage Road this Saturday so you don’t miss out. » read full article
Harlequins lead RPA nominations
May 3, 2012, 4:35 pm sourced from bbc.co.uk
Harlequins dominate the shortlist for the Rugby Players' Association's players' player of the year nominations. » read full article
Squad for Rosslyn 7s
May 3, 2012, 11:39 am sourced from saracens.com
Saracens are in action tonight at the London Floodlit Sevens at Rosslyn Park. The Saracens squad traveling to the event includes the likes of Nils Mordt, Kameli Ratuvou, Joel Tomkins, Adam Powell and Ben Ransom. The event, which supports the Teenage Cancer Trust, starts at 5pm and other teams taking the park include Bath, Harlequins, Wasps, Oxford University and Marauders. Tickets are £15 on the gate. U16s are £5. For more information visit www.londonfloodlitsevens.com. Saracens squad: George Elliot; Harvey Skelton; Kameli Ratuvou; Joel Tomkins; Adam Powell; Duncan Taylor; Nathan Earle; Ben Ransom; Geoffrey Sella; Nils Mordt; Ollie Marchon; Nick Tompkins. » read full article
Saracens visit Great Ormond Street
May 3, 2012, 9:39 am sourced from saracens.com
Saracens visited Great Ormond Street on Wednesday, as the Premiership champions continued their partnership with the world-renowned children's hospital. Saracens players Will Fraser, Justin Melck and Petrus Du Plessis toured the hospital's wards and enjoyed the chance to meet patients and their families. Will Fraser said the hospital held a special place in his heart after getting an opportunity to meet patients from GOSH last season. He said: “Despite facing some really tough times, the children and families we met today were all so positive and had smiles on their faces. I was bowled over by their bravery and I was amazed at the phenomenal work carried out by doctors and nurses. I’ll be taking part in the RBC Race for the Kids run this year, so please sign-up to this exciting challenge and raise as much money as you can to help Great Ormond Street Hospital stay at the top and continue its superb work”. Justin Melck added: “For me, coming to Great Ormond Street Hospital really puts things in perspective. The hospital is such a positive place despite the serious challenges that patients, families and staff face every single day. When we walked in everyone greeted us with a smile. It’s very humbling to think that by spending a few minutes with each patient, they can forget their problems for a short while. We even managed to convert some children to become Sarries fans which is fantastic!” Earlier in the season, Saracens welcomed a group of Great Ormond Street patients to Old Albanians, giving them a chance to spend a day behind the scenes at the club. » read full article
Sarries enter Rosslyn Park 7s
May 3, 2012, 8:40 am sourced from saracens.com
Saracens will be entering a team in this year’s London Floodlit Sevens at Rosslyn Park on Thursday May 3. The event, which supports the Teenage Cancer Trust, starts at 5pm and other teams taking park include Bath, Harlequins, Wasps, Oxford University and Marauders. Tickets are available at £10 in advance from www.seetickets.com or £15 on the gate. U16s are £5. For more information visit www.londonfloodlitsevens.com » read full article
Sarrie enters Mascot Grand National
May 2, 2012, 11:10 am sourced from saracens.com
Sarrie the Camel will take up his next challenge on Bank Holiday Monday, when he lines up in the annual Mascot Grand National. The popular Saracens mascot heads a field of over 150 entrants, with mascots from across the country competing in the six furlong contest run at Kempton Park Racecourse. Sarrie comes into the race in good form, having recently completed the London Marathon in a credible time of five hours and nine minutes. A source close to his stable told Saracens.com: "Sarrie has looked the business on the gallops and although he's one of the top weights in the field, we're confident he can run a big race". The race is running in association with Heart FM to raise money for their "Have a Heart" charity, which aims to improve the lives of children living within local communities. » read full article
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