Saracens face a crucial Heineken Cup clash against Ulster in Belfast tomorrow night, with rugby director Steve Diamond admitting: “We don’t need to motivate the players for this game.”

Martin Johnson breathed a sigh of relief last night after being handed the chance to end his amazing career in style – rather than on the sidelines.

Leicester’s pursuit of a Premiership and European Cup double was dealt a blow with the sending-off of Martin Corry in their 19-17 defeat at Saracens.

London Irish ended an 11-month wait for a Zurich Premiership win at their Madejski Stadium home against Saracens.

England Under-21s 27 Ireland Under-21s 19