Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Alex Goode of Saracens (file pic).Alamy Stock Photo FreeWave Goodbye After over 400 appearances, Saracens legend Goode to bow out The 37-year-old full-back will retire following Saturday’s English Premiership clash at home to Bath. 8.37pm, 26 May 2025 Share options SARACENS VETERAN Alex Goode announced on Monday he will retire after the club’s final game of the season. The 37-year-old full-back, who made his 400th appearance for his boyhood side earlier this month, will bow out following Saturday’s English Premiership clash at home to Bath. Goode has won six Premiership titles during a long career spent almost entirely with north London side Sarries. Advertisement He was also capped 21 times by England, featured in the 2015 Rugby World Cup and was named European player of the year in 2019. His only spell away from the club was a one-year loan stint at Japan’s NEC Green Rockets after Saracens were relegated for salary cap breaches in 2020. “Nothing prepares you for this moment, it’s overwhelming — the emotions, gratitude, pride, sadness,” Goode told Saracens’ website. “After 19 incredible seasons wearing the Saracens jersey, I am saying goodbye. “Saracens has been home for my whole adult life and helped me grow as a person. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d have the privilege of playing for my country and representing this club over 400 times.” Saracens’ director of rugby Mark McCall paid tribute to Goode by saying: “With six Premiership titles, three European trophies, and countless individual accolades, he will undoubtedly go down as one of the most successful players of the professional era. “To reach 400 appearances for this club across 20 years is an extraordinary achievement — one which is never likely to be matched.” Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “After over 400 appearances, Saracens legend Goode to bow out”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “After over 400 appearances, Saracens legend Goode to bow out”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. 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