Saracens' salary cap penalty under scrutiny over conflict of interest claims

February 25, 2026

TL;DR

Saracens are reviewing their position due to alleged undeclared conflict of interest in their salary cap scandal disciplinary process.
The club was fined £5.36m and relegated for breaches over three seasons.
New allegations claim Saffery Champness, an auditor for Sale Sharks, provided 'impartial expert advice' to PRL on Saracens' case.
Saffery Champness advised PRL on Maro Itoje's image rights and Chris Ashton's contracts.
Sale Sharks reportedly received over £350,000 as their share of Saracens' fines.
The alleged conflict of interest, where a client benefited from the punishment, questions the integrity of the disciplinary process.
Saracens stated they will consider their position after responses from those affected by the allegation.

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