Phil Dowson rugby player
Phil Dowson rugby player

Phil Dowson

1st Oct 1981 1.90m/108kg Coach

Iakopo Mapu signs season-long deal at Saints

15 hours ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints announce that back-row forward Iakopo Mapu has joined the Club until the end of the 2024/25 season.     The 27-year-old Samoan, who can be deployed at flanker or No.8, arrived...

Sleightholme extends Saints stay

2 days ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Sleightholme has signed a contract extension which sees the England winger remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future, Northampton Saints today announce. Sleightholme...

Prem Rugby Cup round 2 review

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

Two trebles and a double hat-trick were scored in a blockbuster second round of the Premiership Rugby Cup. Eight of the 10 Gallagher Premiership Rugby clubs secured a win with seven of them boasting...

Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Makepeace-Cubitt will make his first appearance for Northampton Saints when they take on Bristol Bears on Friday (25 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the 20-year-old starts at Ashton Gate.   The...

Hendy returns for Northampton Saints against Sale Sharks

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Hendy is set to make his return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up for the first time this season, as the 22-year-old starts against Sale Sharks on Friday (18 October, kick-off: 7.45pm).   Despite...

Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...

Tommy Freeman commits future to Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

England international Tommy Freeman has signed a new contract at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens which sees the 23-year-old remain at Northampton Saints for the foreseeable future.   Freeman...

Tom Pearson pens new contract with Northampton Saints

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints, penning a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current campaign.   The 24-year-old back...

Two changes for Premiership defending champions

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Harlequins this Friday (4 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), with Sam Graham and Ollie Sleightholme both returning to the starting line-up...

Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Locks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...