Edward Munro-Martin

Edward Munro-Martin

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Saracens still most represented club in EPS
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Saracens still most represented club in EPS

Just like as in the Rugby World Cup, Saracens are once again the most represented club in the 33-man Elite Player Squad (EPS) chosen by Eddie Jones and unveiled today. The London-based club have eight men in the training squad in Mako Vunipola, Jamie George, George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Billy Vunipola, Owen Farrell, Alex Goode […]

Saracens further strengthen with two super signings
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Saracens further strengthen with two super signings

Saracens have today announced two further signings to bolster their already impressive squad next season after completing the signing of Schalk Burger last week. Firstly the London club announced that 22-year-old fly-half, Alex Lozowski will be joining the club next season. He has been brought to the club as a replacement for Charlie Hodgson, who […]

Gill given three-week ban for tip tackle
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Gill given three-week ban for tip tackle

Saracens prop forward Rhys Gill has been banned for three weeks following a dangerous tackle in his side’s 29-23 defeat to Harlequins on the weekend. Gill, 29, was a substitute for Saracens in their recent defeat at the Stoop on Saturday and was given a red card in less than five minutes of being on […]

Saints announce departure of former Lions and England star
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Saints announce departure of former Lions and England star

Earlier this season Corbisiero announced that he would be taking a one-year sabbatical from rugby starting at the end of the current season. However, today Northampton Saints announced that the front row forward will be leaving the club with immediate effect, due to being released from his contract early. The ex-London Irish player has made […]

England’s injury list a growing concern
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England’s injury list a growing concern

With Eddie Jones set to announce his Six Nations squad on Wednesday, the pool of players that will not be able to play has grown considerably over the past few weeks. This is far from ideal as some of the injuries are lengthy and are to key players in the England set up. Here we take a […]

Six Nations: Potential England XV for Scotland clash
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Six Nations: Potential England XV for Scotland clash

With England set to start 2016 RBS Six Nations with a new man at the helm for the Red Rose, we are likely to see a new style played by England but we are also likely to see a different group of players stepping out to play the opening match against Scotland. Therefore, this is […]

Match Preview: Harlequins v Saracens
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Match Preview: Harlequins v Saracens

It seems nearly impossible for a team to carry on a win streak for the length of time the Saracens have done this season (15 out of 15 including last season and European Champions Cup) but they have done it and achieved it well. They are not the flashiest team on the planet, but they […]

Fraser Vs Clifford: The fight for Robshaw’s old shirt
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Fraser Vs Clifford: The fight for Robshaw’s old shirt

This weekend will see two of England’s top contenders in Will Fraser and Jack Clifford for the number seven shirt fight it out to see who has what it takes to perform on the international stage in the Six Nations, as Eddie Jones names his side on Wednesday. Round nine sees undefeated Saracens travel to […]

Six Nations: Seven potential England debutants
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Six Nations: Seven potential England debutants

With the RBS Six Nations just around the corner and a new head coach in place at the head of the England setup, with a new coach often comes a new backroom team and that almost certainly means that there will be some players likely to be making their first starts under Eddie Jones as […]

England prospect Itoje enhances credentials with award
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England prospect Itoje enhances credentials with award

It was announced last night that Maro Itoje had won the Premiership Player of the Month award for December ahead of runners-up, Elliot Daly, Thomas Waldrom and Saracens teammate, Owen Farrell. This season Maro Itoje has continued to improve at a phenomenal rate and is pushing hard for a starting spot with England while some are […]

Saracens sign Springbok legend
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Saracens sign Springbok legend

Today Saracens announced a huge signing for next season in the shape of a Springbok legend who has won a World Cup, IRB player of the year, played in 4 World Cups, won 86 international caps and is the 55th captain of his country. That man is 32 year old Schalk Burger, who has signed […]

Unbeaten Saracens host hungry Tigers
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Unbeaten Saracens host hungry Tigers

Saracens will be hoping to keep their win streak going into 2016 as they host Leicester Tigers-a team that have never won at Allianz Park, but are looking a very different prospect under the influence of Aaron Mauger- but the Tigers will want to continue their good form as they have only lost once this […]