Saturday 18 May 2013
Premiership champions Saracens have signed winger Joe Maddock from Benetton Treviso.
The 32-year-old, who can also play full-back, spent six seasons at Bath before leaving for Italy last year.
"I visited the Saracens training ground recently and anybody can see there is a real determination to build a happy, successful and special club, on and off the field," said Maddock.
It hasn't always been a bed of roses
Six Australia hopefuls including veteran flanker George Smith and hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau suffered injuries as the Waratahs came from behind to post a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Brumbies in a brutal Super 15 local derby at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his team to concentrate on winning a football match and nothing more when they head to Newcastle for Sunday's Barclays Premier League finale.
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will bring the curtain down on a 16-year playing career tomorrow but he has not ruled out making a return to the game in a coaching capacity.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
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