The ten most hated teams

Friday 28 May 2010 00:01 BST

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Saracens, who this weekend contest the Guinness Premiership final, are widely regarded as the most hated team among the rugby elite.

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Their use of foreign players, breaks with tradition and an outspoken coach have all combined to create a feeling of bad blood towards the St Albans based club.

There are some teams that fans just love to hate. Often it stems from their success, but there also tend to be other contentious factors involved, conspiring to promote a healthy dislike among rival supporters. Here, we countdown some of the most hated teams in sport.

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The ten most hated teams