Saracens vs World XV - Sunday 21st May - Kick Off 15:00 |
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Next Home Game… Headlines… More stars announced for World XV game... Yet more of the biggest names in world rugby have committed themselves to taking part in the Richard Hill testimonial match at Vicarage Road on Sunday 21st May, kick off 3pm, when a Saracens XV takes on a World XV. In what promises to be a celebration of rugby, fans will have the chance to say thanks to Saracens stalwart Hill for his service to the club and it should be a fantastic game with the World XV side reading like a Who’s Who of rugby with Rupeni Caucau, Joe Roff and Brent Russell the latest to be confirmed for the squad. Fijian Caucau, widely regarded as the fastest player in world rugby, will be charging down the wing at Vicarage Road for the game. South African flyer Russell is another to have signed up for the game and with Australia Roff completing the latest trio of backs to be taking part in the game – it promises to be a feast of flowing rugby. There’s also the chance to see some of your favourite players in action with current and former Saracens taking to the field for the match. One of those player is Kyran Bracken and the match will be his last ever game at Vicarage Road before retiring at the end of the season. Kyran has been at the club for 10 years and played alongside Hill throughout his career for both Saracens and England. Another Saracens favourite to be taking part in the game is former captain Tony Diprose and Kris Chesney has also signed up for the game to really make it a combination of the best current and former Saracens. But the Saracens team will need to be at their best against a World XV side that oozes class. All Black halfback pairing of Carlos Spencer and Justin Marshall have already agreed to play in the game and with Matt Burke, Bruce Reihana, Mark Robinson and Olivier Magne also involved, it promises to be a free-flowing game of rugby. Tom Smith, Owen Finnegan , Mark Regan and Raphael Ibanez are also involved in the World XV side. They will be joined by current Saracens Kevin Sorrell, Ben Johnston, Matt Cairns, Ben Russell, Simon Raiwalui, Moses Rauluni and Adam Powell. The game marks the end of Richard Hill’s testimonial year after 10 years playing for Saracens RFC, and will help raise money for the Wooden Spoon Society, Anthony Nolan Trust and the Saracens Foundation. Player News… Jackson wants to end on a high… Fly-half Glen Jackson wants to end the season on a high when Saracens travel to London Irish for the final Guinness Premiership match of the season on Saturday. Jackson, who has notched up 230 points this season to sit third in the Premiership scoring charts, and the rest of the squad will be looking to sign off on a victory and keep that fresh in the minds during the off-season. The Exiles impressive victory over Wasps last weekend sees them going into the game already assured of a place in the championship play-offs, but a victory on Saturday still gives them hope of a home semi-final. “It’s a game that matters a lot to London Irish, but we also want to go out with a bang,” explained Jackson. “Even though we’ve played 30-odd games this season, it’s usually the last one you’ve played that sticks in your mind the most. So it’s important for us to sign off with a victory and take that into pre-season and the preparations for next year.” Friday night’s 13-12 defeat to Leicester Tigers, coupled with Northampton’s victory over the weekend, means Saracens can no longer qualify for the Heineken Cup next season. “It was disappointing to lose that game against Leicester, especially with the possession we had in the closing minutes,” added Jackson. “It was one of the toughest games of the season and all the boys were shattered at the end. “They defended really well and we didn’t get many line breaks which is something we had been doing a lot of in the games leading up to that. Our best chances were kicks at goal and based on try-scoring opportunities in the game, you’d probably have to say that Leicester were the better team than us on the night.” Of course, before that Leicester game, four successive victories had lifted the side away from the threat of relegation and set up that chance of playing in Europe’s premier cup competition next season. Jackson added: “It was certainly a big change around. We’d been working just as hard but things weren’t going for us. Certainly, Eddie Jones had a major influence when he arrived. Mike Ford has also done really well with him, but having a different voice and being able to call on the experience of someone at his level was something the team needed. “It’s been a long season and we are all looking forward to the break and then coming back to work under Alan Gaffney. But firstly, we want to end on a high this weekend.” Other News… Seconds out, final round... It’s the final weekend of Guinness Premiership action and without doubt the game of the day comes from Kingsholm where Gloucester and Wasps will be battling it out for the final place in the end of season play-offs. Both sides need victory to secure a place in the top four and elsewhere at the top, London Irish and Leicester are jostling for position to try an earn an all-important home semi-final Herts youngsters win national acclaim… Three Saracens Academy youngsters helped Hertfordshire to victory at the RSA National Youth Festival in Rugby over the Bank Holiday weekend. Herts U15s toppled neighbours Essex 24-17 in the cup final at the two-day tournament with Owen Farrell, Jamie George and Jake Sharp the three Saracens Academy youngsters in the squad of 16 for the 10-a-side tournament. Coached by Saracens Rugby Development Manager Dave Hesketh, the Herts side were 12-0 down to Essex, but Farrell and winger Jamie Hearn pulled them back before replacements Victor Stairmond and Jake Bates took Herts clear to lift the cup. England World Cup winner Jason Leonard was on hand to present the prizes. Herts U15 squad: Jack Reynolds (Saracens), Jake Bates (Cheshunt), Jake Palmer (Hertford), Jake Sharpe (Saracens), Jamie George © (Hertford), Jamie Hearn (Hemel Hempstead), Jim Spiers (Harpenden), John Collins (Harpenden), Liam Dolan (Richmond), Louis Gabrielle (Harpenden), Matt Lamb (Hertford), Matt Sinderberry (Fullerians), Matt Steele (Saracens), Owen Farrell (Harpenden), Sean Vine (Bishop’s Stortford), Victor Stairmond (Old Albanians World XV Coaching Day - Sold Out… The World XV Coaching Day for youngsters taking place at Old Albanians RFC on Saturday 20th May is now sold out. The likes of Justin Marshall, Carlos Spencer, Matt Burke, Olivier Mange, Tom Smith, Owen Finnegan and Raphael Ibanez will be passing on their tips to the youngsters the day before they face a Saracens XV at Vicarage Road, kick off 3pm. Although the World XV Coaching Day is sold out there is still plenty of time to book onto our summer courses during the school holidays at OA's, Cheshunt and Bassingbourn Army Barracks. For more information on these courses please e-mail The World XV will be taking on a Saracens XV on Sunday 21st May, kick off 3pm, at Vicarage Road as part of Richard Hill's Testimonial Year Community News… Summer Coaching Courses now available… As summer rapidly approaches many have already taken the opportunity to book onto some of our summer Masterclass courses. This is your chance to book early and take advantage of our online prices, offering up to 15% off normal prices. Saracens Multi Skills (6-12 years of age) Hemel Hempstead Rugby Club-Tues 30th May This ONE day multi-skills course will provide local sports mad youngsters with the chance to try out a number of different activities concentrating on the FUNdamentals elements of the long term athletic development recommendations, using fun games. The course will concentrate on; Catching and Passing, Agility, Balance & Co-ordination, Kicking, Hitting & Striking and the O2 – Kick, Pass, Run Challenge. Saracens Summer Coaching Courses (6-16 years old) OA’s RFC Mon 31st July - Fri 4th August Cheshunt RFC Mon 14th – Fri 18th August These FIVE-day courses are aimed at all rugby-playing youngsters (U7-U16). It provides an opportunity for players to improve their skills under the guidance of qualified coaches and professional players. Saracens British Army Be your Best Course (14-17 years old) Bassingbourn Army Barracks Mon 28th Aug-Fri 1st Sept Residential We’ll make sure you get the most out of your time with us on this exciting new course. As well as hours of top quality rugby coaching, there’ll be unique extra activities provided by the Army. Many of these will be aimed at increasing team and leadership skills. This 5 day RESIDENTIAL Masterclass is specifically aimed at 14-17 year olds and provides an opportunity for players to improve their skills under the guidance of qualified coaches and professional players as well as taking part in excellent array of activities will run by the Army. Activities will include- · Assault Courses · Paint Balling · Team Building · Leadership Development activities · Night Navigation · Interactive Rifle Range Saracens Academy coaches will also be in attendance and those of a suitable standard maybe selected for the Academy. Why a Saracens Summer Course? Saracens coaching courses pride themselves on the excellent coaching they deliver in conjunction with Professional Players who are in attendance every day. The courses are renowned for the vast amount of give aways they supply to each Participant, including a T-Shirt and a Free Ticket our first home game for the 06/07 Season. The club is second to none. How do I Book? For more details about these unique opportunities and to book your place, please go to www.rugbycamps.com and click on the SARACENS logo at the top of the page. Our online prices are currently offering up to 15% off. |
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