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ANOTHER SECOND HALF BLITZ The SSA and very healthy support from both sides, were at Ampthill RUFC for an early season wa...
12/09/2026

ANOTHER SECOND HALF BLITZ

The SSA and very healthy support from both sides, were at Ampthill RUFC for an early season warm up, with Saracens the visitors.

There was a nice ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new clubhouse, with the Mayor and Mayoress in attendance, and the home Director of Rugby, Dave Ward, giving an entertaining run down of randomly selected players from memory.

Quite a feat with squad changes. Dave is a class act.

Saracens elected to bring 2 powerful lineups, one for each half and a group of replacements, although there were adjustments due to injury, Tom James notably leaving the game early for Charlie Bracken, and we hope he is okay.

At halftime, Ampthill had put up a good fight, being 14-31 down, but the changes in personnel for both sides, resulted in a heavy 21-94 defeat.

There was a second consecutive hat-trick for Jack Bracken in the first half and Tobias Elliott also ran in 3, this time in the second half.

The Home side scored first through Harrison Dakin at the back of a powerful maul, with Luke Davidson converting.

Jack Bracken scored his first in acres of space, Owen Farrell, unable to convert from wide out.

He was also narrowly wide with his last kick of the first half, knocking 3 over in all.

Fergus Burke was totally dead-eyed, with 9 from 9 attempts in the second half.

A rampaging Toby Knight and Charlie Bracken scored next, 7-19, but Ampthill, full of character, put the ball through hands, for Oscar Bennett to finish and Saracen Luke Davidson to kick another conversion in Ampthill colours. 14-19.

This was the closest Ampthill got in the match and they didn’t have much time to enjoy it as Jack Bracken spotted a gap, although the grounding did upset the home faithful who had a view of it

FezCast’s Duncan Reid is a big fan of Ampthill’s Ollie Mullarkey, but the Henry Po***ck like youngster, saw yellow for a no arms tackle.

Jack Bracken had acres of room to complete his hat trick with a try almost identical to the first of the 3.

The second half was a Sarries special, with Fergus Burke, fresh to the game and under the posts, and he successfully assumed kicking duties from the tee.

Saracens scrum half, Tomos Williams, had a terrific debut, oozing class and experience.

His kick put Tobias Elliott over in the corner, and Tobias soon scored another.

It was wonderful to see Juan Martin Gonzalez back after a long injury absence and better still he scored a try.

Seva Kava bounced, and shrugged off would be tacklers at pace, for a spectacular score. 14-66 and the hosts were beginning to struggle, although they never gave up.

Former Ampthill man, Sione Va’enuku, also carried powerfully to score, the speedy Finn Keylock joining the burgeoning scoreboard before centre Sione, did it again.

A fine way to treat your old mates.

They weren’t even allowed to enjoy a consolation by Tom Gulley, converted by Raff Weston, as Tobias Elliott ran back the restart, and that was the final tally, after Fergus kicked his 9th conversion.

Wonderful hospitality from Ampthill and we will be Wales bound for Scarlets next.

So far so good and an enjoyable day.

Tries

Jack Bracken 3
Toby Knight
Charlie Bracken
Fergus Burke
Tobias Elliott 3
Juan Martin Gonzales
Seva Kava
Sione Va’enuku 2
Finn Keylock

Conversions

Owen Farrell 3
Fergus Burke 9

Yellow card - Ampthill - Ollie Mullarkey

Referee: Jonathon Cook

Attendance 2,517

Photos David Loxham.

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SARACENS ARRIVE AT AMPTHILL Ready for the pre-season warm up v Ampthill RUFC. C’MON SARRIESPhotos David Loxham ⚫️🔴
12/09/2026

SARACENS ARRIVE AT AMPTHILL

Ready for the pre-season warm up v Ampthill RUFC.

C’MON SARRIES

Photos David Loxham

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THE QUIET TIME - IMPORTANT PARKING MESSAGE Preparations for Ampthill RUFC v Saracens, a pre-season warm up match. PARKIN...
12/09/2026

THE QUIET TIME - IMPORTANT PARKING MESSAGE

Preparations for Ampthill RUFC v Saracens, a pre-season warm up match.

PARKING

Ampthill have asked us to confirm that there is NO PARKING at the ground for visitors today.

Follow the arrow outside the ground entrance to the cricket ground, where there is overspill parking provided.

There is a cup football match nearby so the on-road lay-by arrangements will fill up fast.

See you later, those attending, if not, search out ClubberTV, where the match can be viewed.

Photos David Loxham.

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WONDERFUL NEWS KELSEY It is wonderful news for the SSA, that Saracens Women have confirmed the continuing loyalty, of Ke...
11/09/2026

WONDERFUL NEWS KELSEY

It is wonderful news for the SSA, that Saracens Women have confirmed the continuing loyalty, of Kelsey Clifford.

Another graduate of the Saracens academy pathway, she started out with Finchley RFC, and has further graduated to over 100 Saracens appearances, 2 PWR wins and is a Rugby World Cup winner with England Red Roses, having debuted for them in 2023.

That is a record that takes some matching, particularly as she is only 24.

She made her debut for Saracens Women during the 2019–20 season.

A mighty ball carrier, scorer of tries and a threat on either side of the scrum, Kelsey is an outstanding rugby player.

She is also a fan favourite and always says hello, win or lose, but she doesn’t lose often.

Thank you Kelsey! You have made us very happy again.

Photos David Loxham and Adam Feasey.

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A FOND FAREWELL TO ONE OF OUR BRITISH LYONSThe SSA and SSAway in particular, have always liked and appreciated brothers,...
09/09/2026

A FOND FAREWELL TO ONE OF OUR BRITISH LYONS

The SSA and SSAway in particular, have always liked and appreciated brothers, Nigel and Roger Lyons, and it was this correspondent who dubbed them the British Lyons.

Loyal SSA member Roger Neil Lyons, passed away on the 8th August 2026, aged 63 having moved to hospice care that day.

Nigel and friends were with him.

Rog had been unwell for some time and did need a certain amount of assistance prior to this, but he attended the Saracens matches home and away irrespective.

It did have its amusing moments. The removal of his belt at airport security and the resultant dropping of trousers to his ankles for example.

Roger’s condition eventually led to the closure of the Lyons’ catering business and it was on an SSAway trip to France, where he fell in his hotel room shower.

He needed constant hospital care after that, and Nigel kept up regular bulletins on social media and one day was better than another, an ongoing pattern.

Rog’s death leaves a big hole in Nigel’s life and in his words ‘Rog loved his Rugby, Saracens and the SSA events etc. Sad he never got to a match after the accident, but I kept him updated, and he loved watching games on the TV’.

Nigel and his friends and family gave Roger a great send off in Amersham and at The Woolpack, with others watching online.

To Nigel again.

‘It was great to see everyone, and I know Roger would have enjoyed it. I and Rog are blessed to have so many lovely friends. It was a great turnout, and so appropriate for Rog that many people were in Rugby or sports tops. It was a fitting tribute for Roger and Eugene did a fantastic job as MC. Many more memories and stories were told at the Wooly.’

Rest in peace Roger Lyons, from the SSA.

Photos David Loxham.

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COMING SOON Graphics - Seb Davis ⚫️🔴
09/09/2026

COMING SOON

Graphics - Seb Davis

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LOTTE BRINGS THE HAPPINESS Honestly, what can the SSA say about backline paragon, Lotte Sharp? We were honoured to spons...
07/09/2026

LOTTE BRINGS THE HAPPINESS

Honestly, what can the SSA say about backline paragon, Lotte Sharp?

We were honoured to sponsor her, amazingly the first sponsor she ever had, and SSA Membership Secretary, Vivienne Davis, has sponsored her ever since.

An ongoing captain or co-captain of Saracens Women, with wonderful diplomacy off the field and flinty eyed and quiet steel on it, she has her portrait in the 100 club and she surpassed 150 caps 2 seasons ago.

Pressed perhaps unfairly early into the England set up, she characteristically rose again with USA Eagles, her former Saracens DOR, Rob Cain, only too keen to capitalise on her family based eligibility, when the rules allowed it.

Lotte deserved Rugby World Cup exposure, and she has had it twice to date with the USA.

Welwyn Rugby Club has a fine and proud tradition of seeing their players move onto Saracens Women and shine.

In 2014, Lotte became one of them.

She has captained Saracens to three PWR titles, gaining 4 winners medals in all, scoring a try in the final win over Harlequins in 2018.

She also took 2 final reversals on the chin with dignity and grace, however much they hurt her, and they did.

Lotte’s game face is a ferocious one, while her look after the game is the complete opposite.

She is a slight and athletic woman, but can hit like a 10 ton truck, and anyone writing a book on the art of pound for pound big tackling, and quality technique, they should send their photographer to watch Lotte.

She is outstandingly brave and dedicated.

We are thrilled that she has renewed her contract with Saracens Women, just as we were when she co-hosted with fellow teaching professional, Sonic Green, a brilliant SSA Saracens School event.

We have included the photo of Lotte, soon after Miss Clapp became Mrs Sharp, with Jamie George, as she was glowing, and since marrying Josh, she goes from strength to strength.

See you soon Lotte.

Photos - David Loxham

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WHAT A TURNAROUND The SSA, Saracens men and the PREM Cup kicked off the season at StoneX Stadium. Thank you to everyone ...
05/09/2026

WHAT A TURNAROUND

The SSA, Saracens men and the PREM Cup kicked off the season at StoneX Stadium.

Thank you to everyone who visited the SSA today.

Saracens put out a mixed experience side to face visitors, Northampton Saints, while Saints blooded a more inexperienced lineup.

Congratulations to official Saracens match debutants, Alfie Barbeary, Corn Weilbach, Totoa Auva, Tom James, and Sione Va’enuku, the latter 2, scoring debut tries.

These players stretched their legs and knocked off rust in Penzance against an excellent and highly competitive Cornish Pirates, and were facing better weather conditions.

Max Malins captained and continued to start in the 10 shirt but Angus Hall kicked from the tee, and did an excellent job.

Saracens won 96-42 after being 19-28 down at halftime when the home side had scored 3 tries.

They added 11 in the second half with the lighting fast Jack Bracken, scoring a hat-trick, adding to 2 by Rotimi Segun.

Apparently James Tyrrell gave the team what for at halftime.

Good for him. It worked!

There was a reduction in numbers caused by Northampton reverting to uncontested scrums as the injury tally amongst their front row escalated, and they received 2 yellow cards, but in a game where defence became secondary, they were blown away.

A feast of tries then, and a very promising start.

Tries

Phil Brantingham
Angus Hall
Rotimi Segun 2
Alex O'Driscoll
Tom James
Sione Va'enuku
Max Malins
Jack Bracken 3
Tobias Elliott
Nathan Michelow
Penalty Try

Conversions

Angus Hall 12
Penalty Try

Referee - Henry Pearson.

Match Points Saracens 5-1 Northampton Saints.

Player of the Match - Jack Bracken.

Yellow cards - Northampton Saints - Jonny Weimann - Aiden Ainsworth-Cave.

Photos - Jon Timms unless stated by Colin Garrett.

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HERE THEY COME Saturday 5th September 2026 and it is back to StoneX Stadium with Saracens men and the PREM Cup. C’MON SA...
05/09/2026

HERE THEY COME

Saturday 5th September 2026 and it is back to StoneX Stadium with Saracens men and the PREM Cup.

C’MON SARRIES

Photos Jon Timms

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ERIN TO CONTINUE The SSA is delighted to hear that the young lady who has been tearing up the athletic tests in training...
04/09/2026

ERIN TO CONTINUE

The SSA is delighted to hear that the young lady who has been tearing up the athletic tests in training, Erin Delea, is extending her stay, having graduated the Saracens academy in 2025.

Being a high quality Discus thrower, as a member of Woodford Green Athletics Club With Essex Ladies who runs to get fit for her event, certainly helps her rugby training performance.

She has previously shared her experience with younger athletes as an assistant coach at Brentwood Beagles.

She won a Bronze medal at the England Championships, U20 competition.

Erin is a versatile forward, who can play at lock or number 8.

She joined Oaklands after coming through the Hertfordshire PDG (Player Development Group) while representing Welwyn RFC.

Powerful in defence and a threat in attack, Erin is an effective lineout operator, and a particular nuisance to opposing hooker’s throws.

She is dual-registered at Saracens Women and Old Albanians RFC, and is a student of the DiSE programme, which aims to provide a supplementary curriculum, enabling students to merge sports and academic pursuits.

Erin studies at KCL (Kings College London) in the King's Sport & Wellness Performance Athlete programme, as a Rugby & Athletics Athlete studying Sport Exercise and Medical Science.

It will be great to see you again soon, Erin Delea.

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