Cullen 'gutted' at loss against Saracens

Johnny Sexton left St James’ Park regretting missed opportunities as Saracens powered to their third Heineken Champions Cup title in four seasons and denied Leinster a record fifth European crown.

Saracens came from 10-0 down approaching half-time to eke out a 20-10 victory in front of a 51,930 crowd at the home of Newcastle United on a sunny evening on Tyneside in an excellent performance built on intense physicality, suffocating defence and a try in each half, first from Sean Maitland and then Billy Vunipola.