Overview
- Saracens secured a resounding 75-28 win over Newcastle Falcons, scoring 11 tries to stay in contention for a Premiership play-off spot.
- Maro Itoje celebrated his British & Irish Lions captaincy with a try and an 80-minute performance, while Alex Goode marked his 400th club appearance.
- Juan Martín González delivered a man-of-the-match performance with a hat-trick of tries in the first 50 minutes of the game.
- Ben Earl showcased his versatility by scoring two tries, including one after shifting to the centre position, further solidifying his Lions credentials.
- Newcastle Falcons, grappling with financial struggles, are in talks with Red Bull over a potential £4 million loan to secure the club's future.