Saracens’ ‘work hard, play hard’ culture has been widely praised, but now feels tainted

Saracens will continue their team trips despite the arrest of Billy Vunipola in Palma During an interview last week after his arrest following a drunken altercation in a Mallorcan bar, Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola, who was clearly remorseful for his actions after being tasered twice by Spanish police at 4.30am, made the following comments … Read more

Billy Vunipola joins England’s exodus to France with planned move to Montpellier

Billy Vunipola’s move to France marks the end of his England career – Getty Images/David Rogers Billy Vunipola is set to move to Montpellier next season and end his long career with Saracens and England. The 31-year-old becomes the latest England international to cross the Channel. Saracens colleague Owen Farrell has already confirmed his departure … Read more

England produce talented No 8s – should Steve Borthwick pick one as ball carrier?

Asking England number 8 Ben Earl to play a more physical game doesn’t feel constructive – AP/Scott Heppell One of the moments that most shockingly indicated England’s inferiority at Murrayfield came in the 70th minute, when Scotland led 30-21. Ollie Lawrence had darted into midfield from a lineout and Maro Itoje strolled around the ensuing … Read more