Mark McCall reflects on proud moments amid salary cap scandal at Saracens
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Mark McCall, the outgoing director of rugby for Saracens, shared his feelings about the tumultuous period surrounding the club’s salary cap breaches. Despite severe penalties in 2020, including relegation and a £5 million fine, he views that challenging time as one of his proudest. McCall emphasized the unity of his players, who remained with the club during their drop to the Championship, and highlighted a notable victory against Gloucester under difficult circumstances. Saracens face Exeter on June 6 in a decisive match for playoff eligibility, which will determine McCall's final opportunity for silverware.
- •Mark McCall ends his 17th season as director of rugby for Saracens.
- •Saracens were fined and relegated in 2020 for salary cap violations.
- •Players like Maro Itoje and Owen Farrell stayed with the club during the demotion.
- •Saracens face Exeter in a critical match on June 6.
- •McCall encourages support for emerging coaches stepping into leadership roles.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Salary cap scandal era my proudest time - McCall
- 11:30 AMBBC Sport — Salary cap scandal era my proudest time - McCall
"Saracens' out-going director of rugby Mark McCall is hoping to land one last trophy before stepping down from his role
"Saracens' out-going director of rugby Mark McCall is hoping to land one last trophy before stepping down from his role
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:30 AMSalary cap scandal era my proudest time - McCall
Saracens' out-going director of rugby Mark McCall is hoping to land one last trophy before stepping down from his role
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 11:30 AMSalary cap scandal era my proudest time - McCall
Saracens' out-going director of rugby Mark McCall is hoping to land one last trophy before stepping down from his role
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