Sarries stalwarts say sayonara
Premiership giants Saracens have confirmed the departure of two of the club’s long-serving members at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
England veteran quits Test rugby
England prop Mako Vunipola announced his retirement from international rugby, saying “the time has come to step away now”.
Banned Vunipola available for Six Nations opener
Mako Vunipola will still be available for England’s Six Nations opener against Italy despite receiving a four-match ban after being sent off in the Premiership.
Vunipola wary of Japan ‘Black Hole’
Mako Vunipola has said the memory of how clubmate Alex Lozowski’s Test career came to an end against Japan means there is no chance of England taking the Brave Blossoms lightly on Saturday.
Saracens stars omitted from England squad
Eddie Jones has left five senior players, including four Saracens representatives, out of his 45-man England training squad.
Van der Merwe puts Boks on red alert
British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.
Bok pair make Kaino’s tough guy list
All Blacks great Jerome Kaino – who is expected to announce his retirement soon – has included two South Africans on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.
Vunipola brothers in line for Super Rugby switch?
England and Saracens duo Billy and Mako Vunipola are reportedly sought-after recruits by a number of Vodacom Super Rugby teams.
Saracens contradict England over Vunipola
Billy and Mako Vunipola have both returned to Premiership side Saracens after a personal trip to Tonga, with the latter available for selection this weekend.
Vunipola, Amos out of England vs Wales
England’s Mako Vunipola and Wales’ Hallam Amos will miss the Six Nations clash between the two sides at Twickenham on Saturday through injury.
