Farrell offers up majority of wages to help Sarries
Owen Farrell is set to defer around 90% of his wages for five months in an attempt to help Saracens survive the Covid-19 crisis.
Owen Farrell is set to defer around 90% of his wages for five months in an attempt to help Saracens survive the Covid-19 crisis.
Four English clubs have announced that player wages will be reduced by 25% as a result of the indefinite suspension of the Premiership.
England and Saracens duo Billy and Mako Vunipola are reportedly sought-after recruits by a number of Vodacom Super Rugby teams.
Billy and Mako Vunipola have both returned to Premiership side Saracens after a personal trip to Tonga, with the latter available for selection this weekend.
Nizaam Carr got on the scoresheet as Wasps handed Saracens a 60-10 thrashing in the 11th round of the English Premiership on Friday.
Beleaguered English and European champions Saracens are set to lose at least six England internationals following the club’s relegation from the Premiership.
The reported marquee fixture between the Springboks and relegated Premiership side Saracens looks unlikely to take place according to reports in England.
England lock Maro Itoje said being thrust into the spotlight during the Saracens’ salary cap scandal felt like an invasion of his privacy.
Defending European champion Saracens will stay in the Champions Cup after avoiding further sanction beyond a fine for fielding an ineligible player.
Saracens have been handed a further 70-point deduction on the same day that interim CEO Edward Griffiths resigned from his role at the club.