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Saracens have confirmed that Laetitia Royer, the title winner, has left the club after one season in north London.
Royer, 35, joined Saracens shortly after helping out Canada to the vice champion in the women’s competition Rugby World Cup 2025 Ahead of the 2026/27 season, Royer joined Trailfinders Women, who helped Saracens win the JAECOO Premiership Women’s Rugby Final last season.
Alex Austerberry, Director of Rugby, said: “Laets has been a fantastic addition to the club and made a real impact both on and off the field last season. Energetic, lively and hardworking, her games have always been full of effort and consistently delivered to a high standard.”
“Truly, the only thing that surpassed her contributions on the field was the impact she had on the field. Laets will be fondly remembered by the players and staff for her humor, positivity and the enjoyment she brought to the environment.”
“We thank her for everything she has given to the club and wish her every success in the future.”
Royer earned 27 caps for Canada and was named to the World Rugby Women’s 15-Year Dream Team for 2024. That year, the North Americans defeated the Black Ferns for the first time to win the Pacific Four series.
She joined Saracens after five seasons in France. Royer spent two seasons in Lons Section Paloise and several seasons in ASM Romagnat.
Last week she played 61 minutes of Canadian drama WXV Global Series 26-26 draw with England’s Red Roses at Exeter’s Sandy Park.
Royer said: “This season has taught me more than I ever expected. I leave Saracens knowing I’ve given it my all, treated people well and left the environment better than I found it. That’s always been the standard I’ve set for myself, and I’m proud to have lived up to it through the World Cup, through the title and through the tougher, quieter parts of the year that nobody sees.
“To the group, to those who built the best offense and defense in this league, and to those who made a house full of people from home feel like home, thank you. You know who you are and you know what you’ve given me.
“I’m moving forward because I have to continue to choose the environments that allow me to be the most complete, both on and off the court. Not every part of this year’s journey has reflected the values I hold, and I’ll leave it at that, once clearly stated, without turning it into anything more than that. The only constant is change.”
