Rugby Union Today: Saracens at risk of the drop

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as rumours continue to circulate that Saracens are facing automatic relegation from the Premiership, plus there’s team news published ahead of the weekend.

What’s on the site

Automatic relegation is looming for Saracens after news broke last night they were unlikely to stay within the salary cap this season. However, chief executive Ed Griffiths has since spoken saying discussions are ongoing.

We have team news ahead of the final round of the Champions Cup pool stage, with Saturday and Sunday covered, plus there’s also the team lists for the Challenge Cup as its group stage also draws to a close this week.

Video of the Week is here too and it’s something light-hearted from the Premiership as they go through some funny moments.

What’s in the news

Harlequins have announced that tighthead prop Will Collier has re-signed at the Stoop, while the outgoing centre Jamie Roberts, who is joining the Stormers, insists he has not yet given up on representing Wales.

Elsewhere, Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd admits his side can only focus on themselves in the fight to qualify.

What’s on social media

Unsurprisingly Twitter’s been hot all day today due to the uncertainty and speculation surrounding Sarries. Here’s one post.

What’s on TV

It is the final round of the Champions Cup pool stages and BT Sport will again show all 10 games. There are several interesting contests, including Lyon v Northampton, Saracens v Racing 92 and Toulouse v Glouces

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