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CLUBS UPDATE, 3rd October 2005

 

** Saracens Masterclass dates are now confirmed for October Half Term**

See below for more details…

Next Home Match

Saracens vs London Irish
 

Sunday 9th October
Kick Off 15:00

London Irish travel to Vicarage Road Stadium for Round 2 of the Powergen Cup as both Group B sides go in search of a win in this new cross-border competition.

Expect a fight to the death as both sides fight to stay in the competition as a loss will leave them at the bottom of the pool.

The Exiles narrowly lost on Sunday in Round 1 to London Wasps at the Madjeski Stadium with a last minute Alex King drop goal sealing their fate but they will arrive at Saracens in good spirits after acquitting themselves well.

Prop Cobus Visagie should be back in action against the Exiles in the revamped competition which this season includes the four Welsh regions battling it out for a place in the final at Twickenham.

Ben Johnston is another player who is set for a return while Thomas Castaignede is also hoping to be back in time to face his countryman Olivier Magne. Capped 83 times by France, Magne has taken the country by storm since his move to London Irish and his battle with Saracens back rowers Taine Randell, David Seymour and Alex Sanderson is sure to be one of the fiercest on the pitch.

Match report

Powergen Cup

Cardiff Blues 37 Saracens 20

After the home side had run in three tries at Cardiff Arms Park in the opening half, Saracens never recovered despite a brief second half rally which brought them back to within a score of the home side. In the end their hosts were too strong and made sure of victory with a fourth try


Team News

Players acquire extra game time…

Saracens made it three wins from four with a bonus point to boot as they beat Wasps 12-25 in the Guinness A League on Monday night at Henley RFC

The Wasps A Team will have been surprised to see the likes of Hugh Vyvyan, Taine Randell, Shane Byrne and Kevin Yates run out onto the Henley pitch for the game and they were obviously up for the challenge, looking for scalps, in a gutsy performance which pushed Saracens all the way.

As expected Saracens forwards dominated up front despite a lot of pressure from the home pack and this gave veteran scrum half Bracken the perfect platform from which to control the game. Adam Powell again put in a strong performance at centre and the team as a whole performed well and achieved the result that was needed.

“After the last couple of results we felt that some of the players needed some extra game time,” explained Head Coach Mike Ford after the game, “and through playing some of the guys for 40 minutes we were able to put them in a live situation which we just can’t recreate in training.

“The first team players did everything asked of them in the game which was very pleasing and we had no injuries to speak of. Those involved enjoyed themselves tonight and will get some time to rest on Tuesday as we prepare for the Irish game on Sunday.”

With Saracens now scoring in every game this season so far after the opening narrow defeat at London Irish by a solitary point A Team coach Mike Hynard believes that the success in his side is pushing players hard as they fight for first team recognition.

“It’s proving to be a place to shine,” commented Hynard, “and players playing on a Monday night are out to prove a point and push the guys above them really hard. This season we’re seeing good signs from the Academy players that they are maturing well and this can only be good for the whole club as we now have competition all around the squad.”



Player News

Saracens quartet invited to England Training camp...

Congratulations to Saracens Academy Players Tom Mercey, Adam Powell, Andy Saull and Ben Thomas who have all been invited to attend the England U19 Training Day on Sunday 9th October at Broad Street RFC.

The Saracens contingent is as strong as Wasps, Leicester and Leeds, all who have also provided four players to the squad, with Andy Saull and Ben Thomas deserving particular praise as they have been selected a year young to attend the session.


Club Partnership Programme News

Coach the Coaches Session

This season’s first Coach the Coaches session was held this week on Tuesday evening with almost 30 coaches from our Partner clubs attending. Mike Hynard, Saracens Academy manager led the session, focussing on the BASICS of the game and how important it is to get them right – from U8s Tag rugby players up to Premiership players. The session also focussed on attacking rugby and the need for these skills in order to break down modern, well organised defences. A theory session inside was then followed by observation of an academy coaching session where the players were put through their paces developing ball handling and decision making skills.

Masterclass October 2005

The Masterclass courses scheduled for October half term are once again proving very popular and selling fast. There are still spaces available on all courses but we recommend you book quickly to avoid disappointment.

With a vast amount of interest across all ages this is once again an opportunity for young players to enhance their rugby at an age when skill development and understanding of the game are vitally important.

Saracens Masterclass Kicking Clinic (U12-U18) Mon 24th Oct

This is a one day skill specific course. If you are interested in developing your kicking skills this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Venue: University of Hertfordshire Time: 9:00-16:00 Cost: £50.00

Saracens Masterclass (U9-U16) Tues 25th – Thurs 27th Oct

This three day Masterclass is aimed at all ‘rugby mad’ youngsters and provides an opportunity for players to improve their skills and develop their rugby knowledge

Venue: Bishops Stortford Rugby Club Time: 9:00–16:00 Cost: £105

Girls Masterclass (U12-U17) Fri 28th Oct

This one day Masterclass is specifically aimed at girls and provides a unique opportunity for players to develop their game with Saracens’ players

Venue: University of Hertfordshire Time: 9:00-16:00 Cost: £40.00


For further Information on these courses e-mail masterclass@saracens.net or call Richard on 01923 204 602



 

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