Sarries sign Apps as England's Breach extends deal

Jess Breach was England's top try scorer as they won the Women's World Cup in September

England World Cup winner Jess Breach has signed a new contract at Saracens, with Canada international Olivia Apps joining the club as injury cover for the upcoming season.

Wing Breach, 27, was the Red Roses' top try scorer with six as they lifted the World Cup trophy last month.

Apps, 26, came off the bench for Canada as they were beaten in the final at Twickenham.

Breach has 53 England caps and has scored 42 tries for her country.

She also scored in the Premiership Women's Rugby final as Sarries were beaten 34-19 by Gloucester-Hartpury last season.

"There's a great buzz around this upcoming season with so many incredible players playing in North London this year it seems like our time," Breach told the club's website.

"I can't wait to get stuck into this season with this great group and continue to push for a PWR title."

Olivia Apps came off the bench for Canada as they were beaten by England in the Women's Rugby World Cup final

Breach played for Aylesford Bulls before moving to Harlequins in 2017.

She won the 2020-21 Premier 15s title before joining Saracens at the end of the following season.

Scrum-half Apps captained Canada to a silver medal in the rugby sevens at the Paris Olympics last year.

"I'm really looking forward to joining the PWR and competing alongside such a high calibre group of players," Apps said.

"Saracens has always felt like a second home for many Canadians in the league, so it felt like a natural fit, especially with the quality of their resources, coaching, and players. I'm excited to be joining the Saracens team and can't wait to get started."