Menu

          ESPN

          • scores
          • NFL
          • NBA
          • MLB
          • NHL
          • Soccer
          • WNBA
          • Golf
          • More Sports
            • Boxing
            • NCAA
            • Cricket
            • F1
            • Gaming
            • Horse
            • LLWS
            • MMA
            • NASCAR
            • NLL
            • NBA G League
            • NBA Summer League
            • NCAAF
            • NCAAM
            • NCAAW
            • NWSL
            • Olympics
            • PLL
            • Racing
            • RN BB
            • RN FB
            • Rugby
            • Bananas
            • Sports Betting
            • Tennis
            • TGL
            • UFL
            • WWE
            • Professional Wrestling
          • Editions
          • Where to Watch
          • Fantasy
          • Watch
          • Rugby

          • Home
          • Scores
          • Tables
          • Tournaments
          • Countries
          Gallagher Prem 2018
          Worcester WarriorsWorcester WarriorsWORCS
          3
          29/09FT
          25
          SaracensSaracensSAR
          • Jamie Shillcock(31')
          • Chris Wyles(6', 76')
          • Alex Goode(52')
          • Alex Lozowski(7')
          • Owen Farrell(77')
          • Alex Lozowski(12', 35')
          • SummarySummary
          • ReportReport
          • CommentaryCommentary
          • Match StatsMatch Stats
          • Player StatsPlayer Stats
          • LineupsLineups
          • TableTable

          Saracens see off stubborn Worcester thanks to Chris Wyles brace

          Chris Wyles scored a double as Saracens beat Worcester at Sixways. Steve Feeney/Action Plus via Getty Images
          • ESPN staffSep 29, 2017, 04:58 PM ET
          Multiple Authors
          • Copy Link
          • Email
          • Print

          An improved second-half performance from Saracens saw them eventually quell a battling Worcester with a 25-3 victory at Sixways.

          Despite leading 13-3 at half-time, the visitors were clearly second best as Warriors threw everything at their opponents but could not make it count.

          After the interval, the strength of the Saracens bench saw them gain control of the match with two tries from Chris Wyles and one from Alex Goode proving decisive.

          Alex Lozowki converted one and added two penalties, with Owen Farrell converting one. A penalty from Jamie Shillcock was Worcester's only contribution to the scoreboard.

          Saracens began strongly to take an early lead. The home side's defence was run ragged by some well-judged passing and a clever final pass from Goode left Wyles with an easy run-in for a sixth-minute try.

          Lozowski converted from the touchline and then added a penalty before Worcester responded with their first period of pressure.

          A kick and chase from Josh Adams forced Goode into conceding a five-metre scrum and from there the hosts battered the try-line before a thumping tackle by George Kruis on Biyi Alo forced the 308-pounds prop to knock on, which allowed the visitors to temporarily clear the danger.

          When Wyles and Goode got into a careless tangle in their 22, Warriors had another opportunity to threaten but they infringed at the resulting scrum and the chance was gone.

          Shillcock deservedly put his side on the scoreboard with a well-struck penalty on the half-hour but Lozowski nullified this shortly afterwards with his second success for Saracens to hand them a 13-3 lead at the interval.

          This was not a fair reflection, though, as Warriors had dominated the last 30 minutes of the half but lacked the accuracy and creativity needed to take advantage against a resolute defence.

          The opening period of the second half was featureless, with both sides making elementary errors before Saracens rejuvenated matters by making four substitutions in one hit.

          Mako Vunipola and Richard Wigglesworth were two of these and it paid immediate dividends when Duncan Taylor made a clean break to send Goode over.

          Maro Itoje then departed as Saracens continued to empty their bench, with Farrell one of the new arrivals with 25 minutes remaining.

          Taylor, who was forced out to the wing from centre as early as the sixth minute due to an injury to Sean Maitland, continued to be a thorn in the Worcester defence and another excellent break almost resulted in a try, but a second from Wyles emphasised Saracens' second-half superiority.

          • Terms of Use
          • Privacy Policy
          • Your US State Privacy Rights
          • Children's Online Privacy Policy
          • Interest-Based Ads
          • About Nielsen Measurement
          • Your Privacy Choices
          • Contact Us
          • Disney Ad Sales Site
          • Work for ESPN
          • Corrections
          GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
          Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.

          Standings

          Gallagher Premiership
          RTeamGPPDP
          1NOR16+16067
          2BAT16+22263
          3LEI16+18962
          4EXE16+12555
          5SAR16+18552
          6BRI16+3550
          7SAL16-9629
          8HAR16-13426
          9GLO16-18125
          10NEW16-5057
          Full Table