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., external

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