Mark McCall has confirmed his intention to remain loyal to Saracens despite being linked as a possible successor to Declan Kidney in the role as Ireland head coach.

Ewen McKenzie could be prepared to shelve his stated ambition of coaching Australia if the opportunity arose for him to take charge of Ireland.

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea has ruled himself out of contention to replace Declan Kidney as the new Ireland head coach.

Saracens are in discussion with Barnet Council over the possibility of staging their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Ulster at their new Allianz Park home.

Saracens were last night facing a backlash from their own supporters for the club’s decision to drown out Munster’s travelling army of support with loud music during Sunday’s Heineken Cup encounter at Vicarage Road.

So, all’s well that ends well, then, right?

Saracens Rugby confirmed that recent signing Chris Ashton was attacked and struck with a glass while out with teammates in London on Saturday night.

CARDIFF BLUES forwards coach Justin Burnell has warned his side they will have to “go up another gear” when wounded London Irish visit the Cardiff City Stadium for tonight’s Heineken Cup Pool Two clash.

Saracens are hopeful they can complete a deal to sign unsettled Wales star Gavin Henson.

Premier Rugby have stepped into the bitter, escalating row between Guinness Premiership title rivals Northampton and Saracens over prop Soane Tonga’uhia.

England international Matt Stevens is set to relaunch his rugby career with Saracens in 2011.

Saracens have vowed to vigorously defend director of rugby Brendan Venter after he was charged with bringing the game into disrepute.