Marlie Packer to leave Saracens after nine seasons
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Marlie Packer, the England flanker and two-time World Cup winner, will depart Saracens at the end of the current season. Currently 36 years old, Packer has enjoyed a successful nine-year stint at the club, leading to three Premiership Women’s Rugby titles. She expressed gratitude towards Saracens, highlighting the club's significant role in her life. Packer's final home match is scheduled for this Sunday against Exeter in the PWR semi-finals. She has also received accolades, including being named World Rugby women's 15s player of the year in 2023.
- •Packer joins Saracens in 2017, scoring six tries on her debut.
- •She has earned 116 caps for the England national team.
- •Packer has captained both club and country during her career.
- •Her last match for Saracens will be Sunday against Exeter.
- •Director of rugby Alex Austerberry praises Packer's contributions.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Double World Cup winner Packer to leave Saracens
- 4:27 PMBBC Sport — Double World Cup winner Packer to leave Saracens
"England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club.
"England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:34 PMDouble World Cup winner Packer to leave Saracens
England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 4:27 PMDouble World Cup winner Packer to leave Saracens
England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club.
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