Team News: Saracens Women vs Gloucester-Hartpury Women
Zoe Harrison and Poppy Cleall will make their first appearance of the season after being named in the Saracens Women team to face Gloucester-Hartpury Women at Allianz Park on Saturday 26 October.
The England duo missed the opening five rounds of the Tyrrells Premier 15s after undergoing surgery in the summer. Both have followed their return to play plans to secure a place for this weekend’s match.
Harrison comes into the starting XV and will partner Hannah Casey at centre, while Lisa Martin retains her place at fly-half. Eloise Hayward comes back into the starting line-up at scrum-half with Jade Knight going onto the bench.
The back three of Sarah McKenna, Rachel Laqeretabua and Lotte Clapp start together for the fifth time this season.
In the front row, Canada international Alex Ellis makes her first start in Sarries colours and May Campbell comes in at hooker.
Mackenzie Carson moves from the front row to the backrow, joining Marlie Packer and Jodie Rettie in the loose forward trio.
Sonia Green and Molly Morrissey will have another opportunity to link-up at second row, having started together against Worcester Warriors Women and Firwood Waterloo Ladies.
Cleall will be looking to make an impact off the bench alongside Vicky Fleetwood, who returns to the match day squad, Jeani Layola and Rocky Clark.
Cara Wardle, who started at inside centre last week, takes her place among the replacements with Georgie Lingham and Knight.
News
See all newsBeth Blacklock to leave Saracens
Saracens can confirm that Beth Blacklock will leave the club to pursue a playing opportunity in France. The Scotland international joined Saracens from London rivals Harlequins ahead of the 2023/24 season and enjoyed three successful campaigns in North London. Having arrived from Darlington Mowden Park before her move to Harlequins, Blacklock made her Scotland debut […]
Defender PREM Next Gen League Fixtures Released for 2026/27Â
The fixtures for the Defender PREM Next Gen League 2026/27 have today been confirmed, with another exciting season set to showcase the next generation of Saracens rugby talent. The competition will once again feature the Academy programmes of Gallagher PREM clubs, alongside invited teams, as the country's brightest Under-18 players continue their development in one of the world's leading player […]
PREM Cup Fixtures confirmed for 2026/27 campaign
Saracens Men have been drawn in Pool B of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby Cup. The Original Club of North London will face Northampton Saints, Newcastle Red Bulls, Leicester Tigers and Harlequins, playing each side home and away across four competition windows in September, November, January and February. The competition provides another opportunity for Saracens' renowned academy pathway to shine, […]
