have seen that over hundred three pages of this report, but it was not just co—investment that nigel wrayhis players but also issues to do with image rights, payments, and hospitality bills. due to legal reasons, the players names have been rejected throughout the report, but those have been widely reported elsewhere. the former saracens owner equity has try to explain the salary—cap breaches —— the former saracens owner nigel wray. he has talked about the heartbreak it has caused the club... he is running through, try to explain those arrangements, but i think what he has no knowledge as he should have disclosed those to the salary—cap manager and that perhaps we would not be in this situation if he had those conversations with the very man who sort of is in charge of this issue. although i think he would still argue that these were investments, i think he's excepted now that the panel thought these were salaries and should have disclosed these arrangements. there were still a few questions lingering over the arrangement between saracens and premiership rugby. are we getting toward the e

there was little activity going on and then injanuary, nigel wray stepped down.eby they tried of the last two weeks to see if they could comply and it looks like it has all come to nothing and they will be relegated in the coming days. stay with us because this is 110w days. stay with us because this is now of the sea going to have a massive impact on that squad. let us hear from massive impact on that squad. let us hearfrom former player, massive impact on that squad. let us hear from former player, andy goode. every player will have an individual choice to make, did they stay in the championship? if they do get relegated, i have no doubt they will bounce straight back up. did they ta ke bounce straight back up. did they take a year where it is a sabbatical and then perhaps they don't play for their country but it gives them the right to come back into the pepper ship year later and ultimately, the question is, how do saracens did with that? how do these world stars that are earning a substantial amount of money, had a fit that into playing in the championship a

the club chairman nigel wray has now retired but said he'd continue to support the club financially.t's get more on this with our rugby correspondent chris jones. chris, good to see you. what does this mean for him and the club? it's a big development because wray has been mr saracens for the last 25 yea rs, has been mr saracens for the last 25 years, buying the whole move into the professional era. his reputation and the reputation of the club has been battered by the salary cap scandal. we have seen wray not travel to away games because there are suggestions he won't be welcomed by opposition boardrooms and funds. this has taken its toll and even though in statement wray says twe nty20 though in statement wray says twenty20 is time to move on with a fresh start, he decided to step down as chairman so soon after one of the biggest scandals in club history. is this really a pr effort to deflect attention from the club? ever since the start of november when this came out, saracens have been trying to move on. they said they were considering a review of they were considering a review o

the former chairman and owner of saracens nigel wray has apologised for his "ill—considered approach"emiership rugby‘s salary cap. in a statement issued today he explained their had been property investments and image rights deals involved. saracens are to be relegated at the end of the season. it comes after they were docked 35 points and fined over five million pounds for breaching salary cap regulations. on day four at the australian open there were defeats for both heather watson and hariet dart, which means that there are no more brits in the singles draw in melbourne. england's under 19 side have been knocked out of the cricket world cup in south africa after losing their latest group match to australia on the final ball of the match. england have lost both their opening matches so can't go through to the knockouts. the six nations kicks off next week. but scotland won't be calling upon their influential fly—half, finn russell for their first match against ireland. he's left their training camp for the opener against ireland after breaking team rules, believed to related to the

saracens chairman nigel wray has retired. the clu b chairman nigel wray has retired.d in a statement he felt it was time to step down and just enjoy being a fan of this incredible rugby club. he will continue to bankroll the club offering what he says is the required financial support. edward griffiths is interim chief executive. the new pdc darts world champion peter wright said he took on his snakebite image to act as a mask to hide his shyness. he beat world number one michael van gerwen ad alexandra palace last night to win the title for the first time at the age of 49. it's crazy. it has been a dream of mine to be the world champion. now i have finally done it and it's just... i champion. now i have finally done it and it'sjust... i didn't sleep at all last night. it was terrible. i have had no sleep. it has actually sunkin have had no sleep. it has actually sunk in that i am world champion. i am over the moon. a great achievement for him. he already looks so different because as we know the usually has the colourful signs and pictures on the side of his head. gr

the former chairman and owner of saracens nigel wray has apologised for his "ill—considered approach"ments and image rights deals involved. saracens are to be relegated at the end of the season. it comes after they were docked 35 points and fined over five million pounds for breaching salary cap regulations.

the former chairman and owner of saracens, nigel wray, has apologised for the "ill—considered approach said he took "full responsibility" for saracens being described as reckless by the panel. but said he didn't deliberately breach the cap. he made reference to property investments and image rights. premiership rugby announced saracens would be relegated at the end of the season. it comes after they were docked 35 points and fined 5.3 million pounds for breaching salary cap regulations. to cricket — as england captainjoe root has dismissed criticism from kevin pietersen about the way pace bowlerjofra archer is treated within the camp. this comes ahead of their final test against south africa, which starts tomorrow. the former england batsman, appeared to suggest that archer had been the victim of leaks in the squad, which reminded him of his own treatment in international set—up. there have been a number of learnings for him so far in this tour. we are keen on making sure we try to get the best out of him. we keep making it and creating an environment where he can learn and develop and

saracens‘ long—standing chairman nigel wray has retired.ary cap regulations last november and handed a 35—point deduction for this season and fined £5.3 million. wray said in a statement that he felt it was time to "step down and just enjoy being a fan of this incredible rugby club." wray will continue to bankroll the club — offering what he's called "the required financial support". edward griffiths has returned as interim chief executive officer. the new pdc darts world champion peter wright has told the bbc he took on the "snakebite" image to act as a mask to hide a shy inner person. wright, who's famed for his mohican hairstyles and snakebite emblems, beat world number one michael van gerwen at alexandra palace last night. he had three chances at a double 10 to beat the defending champion. he missed the first two, but made it with his final dart to win the title for the first time at the age of 49. it's the first time he's won the title after losing ten of his 11 majorfinals. it's crazy, obviously it's been a dream of mine to be the wor

saracens' long—standing chairman nigel wray has retired. to "step down and just enjoy being a fan of this incredible rugby club." wray will continue to bankroll the club — offering what he's called "the required financial support". edward griffiths has returned as interim chief executive officer. runaway premier league leaders liverpool will hope to continue their seemingly irresistable surge towards a first title since 1990. they host sheffield united at 8 this evening. it was a good start to the new year for managers recently new to theirjobs. arteta enjoyed his first win as arsenal manager. the gunners ended a run of four consecutive home defeats with a 2—0 win over manchester united. nicolas pepe and sokratis the scorers. they move up to tenth. united are fifth. west ham celebrated the return of david moyes as manager with a 4—0 thumping of bournemouth. sebastien haller‘s goal was the pick of the bunch. the hammers move out of the relegation zone, with bournemouth replacing them. manchester city look resigned to be fighting leicester fo

the former chairman and owner of saracens, nigel wray, has apologised for the "ill—considered approachbility" for saracens being described as reckless by the panel, but said he didn't deliberately breach the cap. he also made reference to property investments and image rights. premiership rugby announced saracens would be relegated at the end of the season. it comes after they were docked 35 points and fined over £5 million for breaching salary cap regulations. and england captainjoe root has dismissed criticism from kevin pietersen about the way pace bowlerjofra archer is treated within the camp. the former england batsman appeared to suggest that archer had been the victim of leaks in the squad, which reminded him of his own treatment in international set—up. there's been a number of learnings for him so far on this tour. we're very keen on making sure that we try to get the best out ofjofra. we keep making an environment where he can learn, can develop, not stand still as a player, and keep growing in test cricket. and it hasn't been a good day for england's future generation of cri

in a statement, nigel wray said he took full responsibility for saracens being described as reckless. the england cricket captain joe salary cap regulations. the england cricket captainjoe root has dismissed criticism from former england cricketer kevin pietersen about the way that pace bowlerjofra archer is treated in the camp. he appeared to suggest that archer had been the victim of leaks in the squad and it had reminded him of his own treatment in the international settle m e nt own treatment in the international settlement —— set up. own treatment in the international settlement -- set up. there's been a number of learning saw him in this tour so far. we are very keen on making sure we try to get the best out ofjofra archer making sure we try to get the best out of jofra archer and making sure we try to get the best out ofjofra archer and we keep making it and creating an environment where he can learn and develop a not stand still as a player and keep growing in test cricket. that's all sport for now. simon? now on afternoon live, let's go nationwide, and see what's happening a