The salary cap issue is kinda getting zzzzzz's now and I'm sure for the most part we use a money ball system like in the states. No pun intended with the money ball lol.
I think Sarries are disliked, but hopefully not hated. That's why I love rugby the fans ability to have banter with each other and have a drink together compared to football. I couldn't imagine that in football opposing fans intermingling without fights breaking out.