McFarland makes his first Premiership start for Saints
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArchie McParland will make his first start in the Gallagher Premiership when the league gets back underway this week, as Northampton Saints travel to Bristol Bears on Friday (22 March, kick-off:...
Hendy and Ramm make injury return against Sale Sharks
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Hendy and James Ramm are set to make their long-awaited return to action for Northampton Saints this Friday (15 March, kick-off: 7.45pm), as they welcome Sale Sharks to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s...
Six Nations 2024 Stats Review: Round 4
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe penultimate round of this year’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations provided some shock results, with Italy upsetting the Scots in Rome before England snapped Ireland’s record-equalling win...
England vs Ireland: Match Preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick's England opened their campaign with a 24-27 victory away to Italy before hosting Wales in a tightly-contested encounter at Twickenham. The side return to Twickenham...
A look back at England v Ireland from 2016 Six Nations
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTeam Line Up's: England: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Anthony Watson, 10 George Ford, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Haskell, 6 Chris...
Courtney Lawes to leave Northampton Saints
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter 17 seasons at Northampton Saints, Courtney Lawes will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign after electing to finish his illustrious career with one final adventure overseas at...
I’m glad I stuck at it – Ethan Roots back in love with rugby after ‘rough patch’
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 26-year-old England star’s lack of size as a teenager prevented him from making an impact and instead he turned to jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. Ethan Roots believes his barnstorming England debut...
Match Preview: Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Northampton Saints will look to extend their winning streak when they welcome Newcastle Falcons to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Phil Dowson’s side have won nine straight games...
Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Lewis Ludlam returns to the starting line-up to lead Northampton Saints out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend, with Newcastle Falcons coming to town in the...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
