Summary

  • Toulouse 35-14 Gloucester

  • Owen Farrell's late penalty gives Saracens victory over Racing 92

  • European champions in driving seat to qualify for Champions Cup quarter-finals

  • But Gloucester could pip them if they win with a bonus point or by 12 points or more

  • Billy Vunipola goes off injured with suspected broken forearm in Saracens' win

  • Team-mate Will Skelton was sent off for dangerous tackle before half-time

  • Saracens' first match since accepting Premiership relegation for salary cap breaches

  1. Replacementpublished at 57 mins

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    That will be Teddy Iribaren's last act as he is replaced by Maxime Machenaud.

  2. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    Owen Farrell kicks and Juan Imhoff claims the ball. Teddy Iribaren puts in a clearing kick and it goes into Saracens' in-goal area.

  3. Here come Sarries...published at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    Natasha Hunt
    England World Cup winning scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    This is why I love rugby. The crowd have really got behind the momentum change and the atmosphere has really livened up.

  4. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    Richard Wigglesworth kicks and Sean Maitland picks up the ball. Sarries go right, then left but are still hovering on the 22.

  5. Postpublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    Natasha Hunt
    England World Cup winning scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Elliot Daly has been so sparky throughout the game and he has that ability with the boot to pin the opposition back with his pinpoint kicking.

  6. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    Brice Dulin puts in a clearing kick of his own and it doesn't make much ground. Saracens have a line-out just outside Racing's 22.

    All the momentum seems to be with the hosts now.

  7. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    If Saracens manage to win this with 14 men, it will be a mammoth effort.

    Elliot Daly clears to touch and the crowd erupts. The players are looking more up for this now.

  8. Will Farrell leave?published at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    Natasha Hunt
    England World Cup winning scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Owen Farrell has to be one the fiercest competitors in rugby. He always steps up when you need him most.

    He will probably be one of the players who stays and plays in the Championship. It's hard to see him leaving.

  9. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    A draw would still give Saracens a chance of reaching the quarter-finals as long as they get a four-try bonus point as well. They would have to rely on Toulouse beating Gloucester to guarantee qualification though.

  10. Postpublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 24-24 Racing 92

    Natasha Hunt
    England World Cup winning scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    What a fantastic bit of play from Saracens.

    We have been waiting for something to light up this arena.

  11. try

    Try - Saracens 24-24 Racing 92published at 49 mins

    Maro Itoje (Con Owen Farrell)

    Sarries are back in it.

    Brad Barritt sends a cross-field kick and Duncan Taylor lets it bounce before grabbing hold of it. Maro Itoje ends up with the ball and is over the line.

    Owen Farrell gets the conversion from the right touchline and we're back level.

    ItojeImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Saracens 17-24 Racing 92

    Racing have already qualified for the last eight but they still have something to play for today. A win would give them a home quarter-final.

    Sarries have the ball for now though and Owen Farrell sends a kick cross-field, but nobody gathers and it bounces into touch.

  13. 'Saracens look deflated'published at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 17-24 Racing 92

    Natasha Hunt
    England World Cup winning scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Saracens look deflated. The body language of Saracens' players is in stark contrast to Racing's players.

    The Saracens players are so experienced that they will be thinking 'this is a game of rugby we need to win' rather than about the problems going on off the pitch.

  14. Penalty -Saracens 17-24 Racing 92published at 46 mins

    Teddy Iribaren

    Teddy Iribaren goes for the kick. It's massive and he nails it. The lead is up to seven points

  15. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Saracens 17-21 Racing 92

    They may be resilient, but it's not all going Sarries' way. Sean Maitland is holding on on the floor and Racing 92 get the penalty.

    Will they go for goal from the halfway line or head to the corner?

  16. The half-time team talkpublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 17-21 Racing 92

    Saracens coach Alex Sanderson gave an insight into the half-time talk on BT Sport:

    "Owen Farrell rounded up well by talking about the choices we have to make. We either lie down and roll over or we stand up and rise. The opening stages of this second half indicate we've gone for the latter.

    "I am constantly surprised by the backbone and resilience they have."

  17. Kick-offpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 17-21 Racing 92

    Finn Russell starts the second half.

    Saracens need to turn this around if they're going to reach the quarter-finals. Ben Spencer sends a high kick up and Sarries knock on.

  18. Postpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    Saracens 17-21 Racing 92

    The players are back out on the pitch and the fans are doing their best to get them up for this second half.

  19. Postpublished at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    HT: Saracens 17-21 Racing 92

    Laura Scott
    BBC Sport News Correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I've heard a fan joking about visiting new stadiums next season. There is a lot of research to be done on where Saracens are heading.

  20. Saracens facing bleak futurepublished at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2020

    HT: Saracens 17-21 Racing 92

    Pretty much sums up the end of the second half for Saracens.

    Saracens playersImage source, AFP