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CLUBS UPDATE, 12th September 2005

Next Match

Worcester Warriors vs Saracens
 

Saturday 17th September
Kick Off 15:00

 Saracens head to Sixways to face an unbeaten Worcester on Saturday with last season’s new kids on the blocks building on the first season’s success.

A draw against Gloucester in the opening game of the season was followed up by an impressive away win against London Irish at the Madjeski Stadium in Round 2 and the Warriors will take a lot of spirit from their opening games and return home full of confidence.

New recruits Shane Drahm and Andy Gommersall have both featured recently and Saracens will be facing a tough test with the home team looking to stretch their unbeaten run further.

Match report

Saracens 34 Leeds Tykes 16

Saracens claimed maximum points in style with a four try haul against Leeds Tykes.
The game burst into life in the sixth minute with a marvellous opening score. Ben Skirving broke one tackle passed the ball round the next defender to the supporting Dan Scarborough. The full back then sped ahead of the midfield and after making 20 yards send a bullet cross-field pass to Thomas Castaignede who raced in from 20 metres to score a brilliant try.

Jackson added the extras and extended that further through a penalty some 7 minutes later. Leeds got on the scoreboard with a penalty but Jackson was on target again to extend the lead to 13-3 and better was to follow as Saracens exhibited their dominance with a superb second try.

In an ‘offloading masterclass’ Kevin Sorrell rushed through to score under the posts and bring the crowd to their feet, Jackson again converted.

Dan Scarbrough had the final word of the first half. The full back received the ball in needed no help as he brushed aside four defenders to score superb solo effort.

The home crowd didn’t have to wait too before they were celebrating again. With a line out in the Leeds 22 a catch and drive was initiated with the Cairns completing the move and taking the ball at the back of the maul. The forwards powered over allowing him to touch down the all-important fourth try.

Three penalties and a late interception try is all the visitors could manage as Saracens out muscled their opponents in the damp conditions and by the time the hooter went for full time Saracens five point haul was already banked in their Guinness Premiership account.

Man of the match:
Dan Scarbrough

Team News

Coaches pleased with progress after Leeds win...

Director of Rugby Steve Diamond and Head Coach Mike Ford were pleased to take five points from Sunday's victory over Leeds Tykes - adding there were a number of positives to take from the performance but also still lots of work to do.

Speaking after the game, Diamond said: "We were very pleased with the scrum, our set piece and defence. Overall, we were happy with the first half, but we lost a bit of control as the game wore on and we will have to address that."

Ford added: "Last week against Wasps, there were positives and negatives that we took out of the game. In the build-up to this weekend, we've built on the positives and worked on the negatives. We'll go through the same process this week as we build up to the Worcester match."

Following the game, the coaching duo were asked by the media about the latest on Andy Farrell's toe injury and Diamond said it's likely to be a further 2-3 weeks before he is back in action.

"It's one of those injuries that just requires rest," explained Diamond. "If he comes back too soon the injury will be with him for the rest of the season which will be no good for the club or the player. So we're just putting him on the back burner at the minute. He's doing lots of off-feet training work and he'll be back when he's ready."
Other News


Coach Development Opportunities…

Training Ground Open Day…
Tuesday 20th September

This is your opportunity to see the squad train as they build up to the Sale Sharks match on Sunday 25th September. You will be able to see around the NEW training Centre at the University of Hertfordshire, rub shoulders with the players and have a chance to chat to Steve Diamond or Mike Ford about the challenges of Premiership Coaching.

The day will run from approx 9.00am until 12.30pm – depending on the training schedule for the week. If you would like to attend please email davehesketh@saracens.net with your name and which club you are linked to. There are limited places available on a first come first served basis.

Coach the Coaches Session…
Tuesday 4th October

Our first ‘coach the coaches’ session will be held on the evening of Tuesday 4th October at the University of Hertfordshire’s Sports Village. The session will be split into two parts: Initially there will be a theory seminar in one of the lecture theatres (6.30-7.15pm), followed by these principles being put into practice during an academy training session (7.15-9.00pm).

If you would like to attend please email davehesketh@saracens.net with your name and which club you are linked to. There are limited places available on a first come first served basis.

SAQ Course…

In conjunction with SAQ International, Saracens have organised a second Rugby Specific - SAQ (Speed Agility Quickness) Preliminary Course on Sunday 2nd October. The last course in July was sold out within a couple of weeks, so book up early to avoid disappointment.

It is a full day’s course running from 9am – 5pm, which provides practical experience in the design, development and implementation of training and conditioning programmes suitable for rugby. The cost of the course is £95.00 which includes training and all materials, and will provide you with a nationally recognised qualification at the end of the day.

Learn to deliver quality physical training to the teams you coach, and discover how to train agility and athletic performance, reduce injuries and enable faster recovery.

If you would like to book onto the course please go to the SAQ website for full details on how to sign up. (www.saqinternational.com/training/trainingdates.asp)

This course is open to the public and there are only limited places available so make sure you book up your place quickly if you are interested.

RFU - Coach Development Evening…

Venue: Welwyn RFC
Date: Wed 14th September
Time: 7pm-9pm

Details: The session will focus on LINEOUT skills and will be lead by England skills coach Simon Hardy.

Simon started his rugby coaching career as the first Youth Development Officer for Hertfordshire. He took over from “Chalky” White as Divisional Technical Administrator for the South & South West and went on to join the National Coaching Development Department at Twickenham before taking up his current post as Specialist Lineout Coach for the England team. Simon accompanied the England team to Canada this summer as Forwards Coach.

The evening will involve a Talk by Simon about the way he analyses and sets up the England lineout---this will give you an insight into his analysis methods and the types of jump/options in and from the lineout.

The remainder of the evening will involve a practical session focusing on various areas of the lineout.

Email Peter Engledow to confirm your attendance peterengledow@rfu.com

 

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