Ross McClelland and Alex Austerberry have been appointed to coach the Womens teams this year.

Ross joins us from USA rugby, he takes up the position of Head Coach for the 1st XV. 

Alex who currently works with Saracens Academy, will be Head Coach of the 2nd XV.

Amanda Bennett and Katie Ball have stepped down this season after 20 years of service to Sarries.

Saracens Women kick off their season with an international flavour. Sarries will play Japan this Saturday 4th September 2:30pm KO.

Japan who missed qualifying for the IRB World Cup decided to travel to the UK and play some of the top English Women sides and watch the final stages of the World Cup.

On Saturday a combined Mens 1st and 2nd team squad takes on Finchley RFC in the first home game of the new season and all support is welcome.

Saturday is also Membership and Registration day for the entire Mens Senior Section including all first and second year Colts.There is a strict no pay-no play policy this year and players will not be permitted to participate in matches from 4th September until they have submitted funds. Players that haven`t paid will also no longer be insured for training from next Tuesday.

Terry Edwards, 1st XV Manager

The first Saracens Vice Presidents lunch of the Season will be hosted at Bramley Road on 18th September from 1200. Life Members and Vice Presidents are invited to contact Barney Richards to book their places - full details may be found in the Events - Social section of the website

Saracens partnership with Southgate College's Centre of Rugby Excellence programme [CORE] kicks off the new season at Bramley Road on Thursday 2nd September at 1500, when Trials for new students will be held.

What is the Core?

Check out www.saracenswomen.co.uk for the latest news on the Womens World Cup.

We have 5 players at this WC, England go in as favourites.  Sky sports will cover their games starting this Friday.

The deadline for receipt of completed International Ticket Forms is fast approaching.

Forms can be downloaded here

Please contact myself if you have any difficulty charles.portsmouth@btinternet.com

Charles Portsmouth
Honorary Secretary