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The Women’s XV got their first league points with a hard fought victory at Bristol 34-29. They got the vital 5th try to get the bonus point. It was a needed bounce back after a loss last week against Richmond. Despite missing 2 of their key England players’ Maggie Alphonsi and Charlotte Barras, Sarries belief never waivered and they ground out a win away from home.The backs were firing this week and new signing Mandy Marchak 13, got over for 2 tries and centre partner Sarah Ulmer, got on the score sheet. Leah Morley started at 7, a recent signing from London Welsh scored her first try for the club and Cheryl Thompson scored off her wing.  Darryl Poole who joined Sarries from Bristol came off the bench to make made her debut for the 1^st team.

The 2^nd XV continued their form with a draw against Hove Ladies 10-10. The game was 30 seconds from finishing when Leigh Dragen scored her second try of the match. Dragen a new signing this season has converted from centre to second row and is already making her presence felt, definitely a player to watch.

The Annual General Meeting is to be held on Thursday, 21 October at 8pm.

The Agenda for the Annual General Meeting can be found by clicking here.

Congratulations to the players and coaches as Saracens won the 10th Windsor Junior Rugby Under 14’s tournament, winning all four of their matches, scoring 100 points whilst conceding only 7 ~ an outstanding result!

The scores were:-

If you enjoyed the IRB Women's World Cup then this will be a feast on Sunday: Saracens Women VS Richmond Ladies.  There will be a wealth of World Cup players on show for both teams.

It is a huge opening fixture against old rivals Richmond Ladies. Richmond won the Premiership title last season with Sarries runners up. Sarries recorded a draw and loss against them, and this eventually led to Sarries only defeat for the 2009/10 season and Richmond taking the title.

Saracens welcome back World Cup players Maggie Alphonsi, Amy Garnett, Charlotte Barras, Lesley Cripps and Sarah Ulmer. After a long World Cup campaign they have returned to full training this week.

Mandy Marchak the Canadian outside centre, has joined the club and plays along side her Canadian team mate Sarah Ulmer who captains the side this season.

The 2nd XV will also play Richmond 2s. Ko 2:30pm 1st team 2:15pm 2nd team

Follow scrumqueens coverage of the Premiership:www.scrumqueens.com/news/558-english-premiership-preview.html 

Mandy Marchak Candian International Centre

The Club's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 21 October 2010 at 8 pm in the Club House at Bramley Road.

Formal Notice and Agenda will be circulated in due course.

Elections for the posts of Officers and General Committee members will be held during the meeting.

Lee Adamson intends to step down as Club Chairman as a result of his work commitments not allowing him time to fulfill the role as he would wish.

Charles Portsmouth, Honorary Seccretary and Ian Middleton, Honorary Treasurer, will be offering themselves for re-election as the other Officers of the Club.

There are a number of General Committee members who would like to retire if others wish to volunteer to serve in their place. A new Club Chairman is also needed. 

Terms of reference for the various roles can be found on this website on the Club Policies pages. Anybody wishing to discuss in confidence the roles further should contact myself or any other General Committee member.

Charles Portsmouth
Honorary Secretary

Saracens Grand Testimonial 25^th September

Sarries women celebrated the careers of some of their most loyal servants to the club in a Testimonial Game at Bramley Road. It was played in great spirit with many of the retired players returning to pull on the black shirt and take part in the testimonial match. It was an opportunity to say thank you and to celebrate the rugby achievements.

Retiring players: Clare Frost, Lou Seymour, Clare Donovan, Assunta Debiase, Hannah lay, Leah Aisabie, Helen Clayton and Karen Andrews.

Retiring coaches: Amanda Bennett and Katie Ball

After match celebrations continued with black and red as the theme, DJ and speeches.

For more photos www.rugbymatters.net 

Unfortunately this fixture is no longer to be played at Bramley Road.

It is hoped that the Saracens Storm will play an alternative fixture at Bramley Road in the near future.

Charles Portsmouth
Honorary Secretary

Thanks to all who stayed to welcome and play Ki-o-Rahi with our visitors from New Zealand last Sunday. A good time appeared to be had by all, especially the lads from Braintree RFC who entered fully into the spirit of the day.

Many thanks to Jackie Shutler for organising the day - some pictures of the Haka and the game are below:

The Haka

The legend explained

The game being played