Marcus Smith said it was "quite scary" to see England team-mate Owen Farrell step away from international rugby.
Owen Farrell will miss Saracens' Gallagher Premiership home game against Northampton on Saturday because of a knee problem.
England and Saracens front row Mako Vunipola has retired from international rugby.
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the treatment of Owen Farrell in what he believes should be a wake-up call for rugby union.
Owen Farrell has ruled himself out of the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby to prioritise his and his family's mental well-being.
Saracens dealt with the early loss of three key players to make it four wins in a row as they rain in six tries during a thumping 38-10 victory over Harlequins.
Ireland and Saracens rugby player Grace Moore took to social media to request sponsorship for boots to play in for the forthcoming season.
A round-up of Sunday's Premiership action as Northampton Saints moved back into the top-four and Saracens secured a bonus-point win at the Newcastle Falcons...
Tom Willis scored two tries in a 24-3 victory over Gloucester to ensure Saracens did not begin their Premiership title defence with a hat-trick of defeats.
Bath maintained their winning start in the Gallagher Premiership with a 25-16 triumph over defending champions Saracens, while Sale and Bristol were also victorious.
Steve Borthwick has called up 14 players to his England Rugby World Cup training squad, confirming Owen Farrell will be captain.
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Bath prop Beno Obano and London Irish centre Will Joseph have been cut from Steve Borthwick's England Rugby World Cup training squad.
Owen Farrell insists there is plenty more to come from Saracens after guiding the club to Gallagher Premiership glory with a 35-25 success over Sale at Twickenham.
Saracens turned things around from a second-half deficit to seal a first Premiership title since 2019, beating Sale Sharks 35-25.
Recap all the updates from Saturday's 2023 Gallagher Premiership final as Saracens beat Sale 35-25 at Twickenham.
England loose forward and World Cup winner Vicky Fleetwood has confirmed she will end her playing career at the end of the season.
Two men have been charged in connection with protest activity during the Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Saracens surged into the Premiership final but their 38-15 victory over Northampton was tinged with controversy.
A round-up of Saturday's Gallagher Premiership action as London Irish finished a difficult week on a high.
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