Champions Cup Team of the Week Round 2
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRound two of the Champions Cup is complete with six games finishing with seven or less points splitting the sides. Away wins for Glasgow, Bath, Toulouse and Leicester in the competition with Toulouse the...
Six changes for Saints ahead of Toulon clash
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side for Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, as RC Toulon head to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this Friday (15 December, kick-off:...
Saints name team for Champions Cup opener at Glasgow
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign at Glasgow Warriors this Friday (8 December, kick-off: 8pm), with Phil Dowson naming his side for the Round 1 clash. The men in...
GRAHAM, SMITH AND SEABROOK RETURN FOR SAINTS AGAINST SARACENS
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Graham, Fin Smith and Tom Seabrook all make their return from injury to start for Northampton Saints this weekend, as the men in Black, Green and Gold take on second-place Saracens in Round 8 of the...
Farrell takes a break to focus on mental health
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing". In a statement...
Lewis Ludlam to join Toulon as England's talent drain to France continues
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton back-row Lewis Ludlam will become the latest England international to head for France after agreeing terms to join Top 14 side Toulon next summer. Ludlam has played in the last two World Cups...
Four changes for Saints ahead of Harlequins clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes four changes to his Northampton Saints side as the men in Black, Green and Gold clash with Harlequins under the lights at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday (24 November,...
Owen Farrell not planning to end his England career any time soon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell has raised the possibility that he could still be present for Australia 2027. Owen Farrell has returned from the World Cup with the hunger to prolong his career for as long as possible. Farrell...
Saints name side for Derby Day clash at Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his side for the East Midlands Derby this Saturday, with Northampton Saints travelling to Leicester Tigers in Round 6 of the Gallagher Premiership. As the league’s Derby Weekend...
Lawes and Mitchell return ahead of Exeter Chiefs clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes and Alex Mitchell are set to make their first appearances of the season for Northampton Saints, as the pair of England internationals return to face Exeter Chiefs on Sunday. The...