Villa win for first points of season
FootballSaracens begin Cup defence in Paris
Holders and three-time winners Saracens will begin their Champions Cup defence against French giants Racing 92 in Paris on 17 November.
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Vunipola regrets Folau comments effect
Billy Vunipola is determined not to disrupt England's World Cup plans and regrets the impact of defending Israel Folau's anti-gay comments on his team-mates.
Day departs Saracens for San Diego deal
Lock Dominic Day leaves Premiership side Saracens after two seasons to join Major League Rugby side San Diego Legion.
Bristol host Bath in Premiership opener
The 2019-20 Premiership season will start with Bristol hosting West Country rivals Bath on Friday, 18 October.
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'The words not coming out scares me' - Liam Williams
Wales and Lions back Liam Williams discusses his stammer with ex-Wales captain Gareth Thomas for Scrum V.
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Maitland ready for raucous return to Scotstoun
Scotland wing Sean Maitland looks forward to a Scotstoun return and says his Saracens team-mates know they are in for a real test against Glasgow.
Taylor the rock is ready to roll again
Saracens' versatile back Duncan Taylor is desperate to add to his 18 Scotland caps after a period beset by injuries.
Premiership youngsters you need to know
World U20 Championship winners, a Lithuanian powerhouse and a newly qualified Englishman - who are the new faces to look out for this season?
Can Saracens dominate English rugby?
After retaining the Premiership and securing a domestic and European double, are Saracens set to dominate English rugby?
Gaelic coach to motivate Saracens
Saracens bring in Gaelic football coach Jim McGuinness to help motivate their side before their Champions Cup semi-final.
Who will win the last Heineken Cup?
Jeremy Guscott, part of the first English side to win the Heineken Cup, predicts the outcome of the last ever final.
Toulon favourites to reach final - Guscott
Clermont's class and Toulon's power will prevail against Saracens and Munster respectively in the Heineken Cup semi-finals, says Jeremy Guscott
Guscott’s Premiership focus - Harlequins v Saracens
England's Chris Robshaw must shine in the big London derby between Harlequins and Saracens, says Jeremy Guscott
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