Rosie Galligan leaves Saracens after this season
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
England lock Rosie Galligan will depart Saracens at the end of the season. The 28-year-old, who is currently focusing on her upcoming motherhood, has made over 50 appearances since returning to the club in 2023. Galligan previously played for Saracens, winning two titles, then had a two-year spell at Harlequins before rejoining. Saracens will conclude their season with a Premiership Women's Rugby play-off final against Trailfinders on June 28.
- •Galligan has won 31 caps for England.
- •She will leave Saracens after the current season ends on June 28.
- •Galligan expressed gratitude for her time at Saracens.
- •Her partner, Marlie Packer, is also leaving Saracens for Harlequins.
- •Galligan's focus has shifted to motherhood, with a baby due in October.
- 1:42 PMBBC Sport — England's Galligan returns to Quins from Saracens
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — England lock Galligan to leave Saracens
"Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens to rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season.
"Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens at the end of the season.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 1:42 PMEngland's Galligan returns to Quins from Saracens
Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens to rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:15 AMEngland lock Galligan to leave Saracens
Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens at the end of the season.
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