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BBC News
07-07-2025
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- BBC News
Flanagan named Saracens attack coach
Former Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan has joined Saracens as the English Premiership side's new attack Flanagan left Dragons in November 2024 having been in charge of the region since the summer of 39-year-old was previously backs coach at Scarlets."I am absolutely delighted to be joining Saracens, a club I have admired and followed for a long time," Flanagan told the Saracens website."The opportunity to come and work in the English Premiership alongside a talented and driven coaching and playing squad is incredibly exciting." Director of rugby Mark McCall, head coach Joe Shaw and a number of other staff members agreed new Saracens contracts earlier this well as Flanagan's appointment, Saracens have named Vincent Giacobbi as their new head of strength and conditioning.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Owen Farrell: Former England captain leaves Racing 92 for sensational Saracens return
Owen Farrell has completed a sensational return to Saracens. The fly-half left the Premiership club last summer to join Top 14 outfit Racing 92 after 16 years in north London, but he cut his stay in Paris a year short to return home. Advertisement Farrell, the former England captain, was left out by his father Andy for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. England's all-time top points scorer was ineligible to play for his country during his time in France, where he was blighted by persistent injuries, but he will now be available for selection for the upcoming tour to Argentina, which takes place in July. He struggled all season with a hip problem, before suffering a season-ending concussion during the Challenge Cup semi-final against Lyon in May. Farrell made 17appearances for Racing, who finished 10th in the Top 14 this term. Advertisement Now, Farrell says that he is 'home' following his return, and the 33-year-old emphasised his hunger to continue his legacy at the club he came through the ranks at. "Saracens is my home and the opportunity to come back is one that excites me enormously," Farrell said. "Having watched from afar this season, it is clear to see that the club has incredible potential, and I can't wait to get back in the mix for the 2025-26 season." Mark McCall, Sarries' director of rugby, said of Farrell's re-signing: "Owen has Saracens in his DNA; his competitive spirit is woven into the fabric of this club, and we are delighted he has chosen to come home. "He returns to a young group full of potential, players eager to learn, play and push for success. We know he will love being part of where this group, and this club, are headed."
Yahoo
01-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Saracens boss McCall signs new contract
Saracens have won six Premiership titles since Mark McCall joined the club in 2009 [Getty Images] Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has signed a new contract with the north London club. Sarries have won six Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups in an era of dominance under the Northern Irishman. Advertisement The Men in Black finished sixth in the league last term, missing out on a top-four place on the final day of the season. "I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to continue our work with a hungry, motivated group of players and high calibre staff who care deeply about the players they support," he told the club's website. "We believe that the group has the talent and the drive to develop into a special team. I would like to thank the board for their continued support and trust." The former Ireland international joined the club as an assistant coach in 2009 and took over as director of rugby from Brendan Venter midway through the 2010-11 campaign as Saracens claimed their first Premiership title, going the entire season unbeaten. Advertisement With star players such as Maro Itoje, Jamie George, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Owen Farrell in their ranks, Saracens won four titles in five seasons from 2014-15 to 2018-19, and another in 2022-23, also winning the Champions Cup in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Head coach Joe Shaw, senior rugby coach Dan Vickers, forwards coach Ian Peel, defence coach Adam Powell and assistant coach Rob Webber have all also agreed new contracts at StoneX Stadium. The club have not revealed the lengths of the new deals.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Saracens boss McCall signs new contract
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has signed a new contract with the north London have won six Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups in an era of dominance under the Northern Men in Black finished sixth in the league last term, missing out on a top-four place on the final day of the season."I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to continue our work with a hungry, motivated group of players and high calibre staff who care deeply about the players they support," he told the club's website, external."We believe that the group has the talent and the drive to develop into a special team. I would like to thank the board for their continued support and trust."The former Ireland international joined the club as an assistant coach in 2009 and took over as director of rugby from Brendan Venter midway through the 2010-11 campaign as Saracens claimed their first Premiership title, going the entire season star players such as Maro Itoje, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Owen Farrell in their ranks, Saracens won four titles in five seasons from 2014-15 to 2018-19, and another in 2022-23, also winning the Champions Cup in 2016, 2017 and coach Joe Shaw, senior rugby coach Dan Vickers, forwards coach Ian Peel, defence coach Adam Powell and assistant coach Rob Webber have all also agreed new contracts at StoneX club have not revealed the lengths of the new deals.
Reuters
16-06-2025
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- Reuters
Farrell rejoins Saracens on two-year deal
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Former England captain Owen Farrell will return to Saracens after spending one season with French club Racing 92, the English Premiership club said on Monday. The 33-year-old flyhalf, who spent 16 years at Saracens, has signed a two-year contract with the London club starting from next season. Farrell, who helped Saracens win six Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups, stood down from England duty after the 2023 World Cup saying he needed to do so for his mental health. "Saracens is my home and the opportunity to come back is one that excites me enormously," Farrell said in club statement. "Having watched from afar this season, it is clear to see that the club has incredible potential, and I can't wait to get back in the mix for the 2025-26 season." Farrell has made 256 appearances for Saracens, earned 112 England caps and played six tests for the British and Irish Lions. The former Saracens captain joined Racing last year on a two-year deal but form and injuries restricted him to 17 appearances for them. He was omitted from the Lions squad, coached by his father Andy Farrell, for this year's tour of Australia. "Owen has Saracens in his DNA; his competitive spirit is woven into the fabric of this club, and we are delighted he has chosen to come home," Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said.
