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Premiership women’s rugby player of the season Olivia Apps has re-signed her contract Saracens ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The 27-year-old Olympic silver medalist was a revelation for the North Londoners last season as they ended their four-year wait for an English title with a 52-14 victory. Trailfinders Women in June PWR the final.
She arrived at Saracens fresh from the aid Canada to the vice champion in the women’s competition Rugby World Cup 2025 Scrum-half immediately established a strong partnership with England playmaker Zoe Harrison and the club raised the league standings.
Alex Austerberry, Saracens Women’s Director of Rugby, said: “I am delighted that Olivia has committed her future to Saracens. Olivia has had an outstanding first season at the club, making a huge impact on and off the field. Her ambition to play really fires up the team and her energy and work rate are constant threats.
“It’s really exciting to see Liv’s game grow and adapt as she continues to develop within the XVs environment. To be PWR Player of the Year in her first season is a true measure of the quality that Liv possesses. What’s exciting is that there is so much more potential to unlock.”
“Liv’s influence off the court and her ability to care and guide others are also key factors in the group’s success. Liv is truly unique and this partnership feels like it was meant to be. It’s exciting to see where both Liv and our own game can go, and it illustrates the collective ambition of everyone involved.”
Saracens have signed Ellie Boatman and Beth Wilcock this off-season. The team saw the experience of Marlie Packer, Rosie Galligan, Laetitia Royer, Beth Blacklock and Deborah Wills leaving StoneX Stadium.
Apps is currently in Canada preparing for back-to-back games for his team WXV Global Series games against the Red Roses in Toronto and Ottawa.
It will be the second and third time the teams meet this fall. In September, at Exeter’s Sandy Park, Canada held off the world champions 26-26. It was the first time that the Red Roses did not win a game of their own Women’s Rugby World Cup 2022 final loss to the Black Ferns at Eden Park.
Apps said: “I’m very excited to be re-signing with Saracens. I loved my time there last season. The group is so much fun and I’m definitely looking forward to hopefully having another good run as a team!”
