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Saracens’ Billy Vunipola is confronted by a Munster fan after the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in April 2019. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Let’s face it, Saracens don’t really care that they are rugby’s most hated team

A few weeks after Saracens 35-point deduction and a fine of more than €6.4 million for breaching the salary cap former Ulster centre Darren Cave mused(...)

Conor Murray in action against Leinster. Munster remained blindly committed to the box kick tho little effect at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Gordon D’Arcy: Munster persist with a game they are only partially resourced to play

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Let’s look at these Pro14 semi-finals from two wildly contrasting perspectives: the diehard Ulster(...)

Owen Farrell of Saracens apologies to Charlie Atkinson for his tackle on the Wasps player which resulted in a red card during the Gallagher Premiership match at Allianz Park on Saturday. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Saracens boss Mark McCall planning for Leinster game without Owen Farrell

Owen Farrell is “incredibly regretful” over the illegal tackle that is almost certain to see him banned for Saracens’ most important game of the seas(...)

Saracens’ Owen Farrell apologises to Charlie Atkinson of Wasps after being sent off for a high tackle on him during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
Owen Farrell set to miss Saracens’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster

The England captain Owen Farrell is likely to face a suspension of at least six weeks following the red card he received on the hour in Saracens’ defe(...)

Owen Farrell of Saracens leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Gallagher Premiership match against Wasps at Allianz Park. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
Owen Farrell to face disciplinary panel on Tuesday after red card

Saracens’ Owen Farrell will appear before an online disciplinary panel on Tuesday evening. The England outhalf was shown a red card by referee Christ(...)

Owen Farrell after being sent off by referee Christophe Ridley for a tackle on Charlie Atkinson at Allianz Park. Photograph: Getty Images
Red card puts Owen Farrell in danger of missing Leinster clash

Saracens could be without Owen Farrell for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash with Leinster. The England and Lions outhalf was sent off during (...)