February 9, 2012 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamCompetitions and ClubsIndoor RowingPartners#YourStoriesArchive Saracens FC try Indoor Rowing Indoor Rowing Premiership rugby club Saracens FC enjoyed an afternoon of Indoor Rowing on Wednesday, in preparation for a charity race on the River Thames. Members of the Explore Rowing team put the Saracens squad through their paces on indoor rowing machines at the Old Albanian Sports Club, St. Albans.ADVERT The training session formed part of Saracens’ fund-raising appeal for the Hospice of St Francis, which will see the Premiership champions undertake six sponsored events in a variety of sports. The club hopes to raise enough money to provide three full-time specialist nurses for the hospice. The rowing challenge will see forwards compete against backs in quadruple sculls in March. ‘It’s not every day you get to go on the Thames, let alone in the rowing boat with three of your buddies,’ said Andy Saull, who will row for the forwards crew. ‘It’s going to be a good way to raise money; a fun, enjoyable day. ‘The ladies [of the Explore Rowing team] said that I reminded them of a young Steve Redgrave/Matt Pinsent character. Obviously, I’m a natural – I think most of the forwards are. I feel worried for the backs – they’re in trouble!’ See a video of the rugby club’s indoor rowing session on the Saracens website. To sponsor the Saracens team, visit their Just Giving page. ADVERT Gallery Latest Stories Allianz Sports Fund open to affiliated British Rowing Clubs 2022 British Rowing Awards winners announced How to watch the 2022 British Rowing Awards ceremony online Active Thames awards funding to 26 organisations Launch drivers trained at Ardingly RC thanks to donations ?> ADVERT Without our members, we wouldn't be able to provide the guidance, support and emergency funding that we have been able to during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consider continuing to support our sport by renewing or purchasing your British Rowing membership today.Renew Today