Borthwick had no doubts over picking captain Farrell for Six Nations opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick did not think twice about selecting Owen Farrell as captain for England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after uncertainty over his availability. Farrell was given a four-match...
Daly in England squad after Campions Cup hat-trick
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySaracens full-back Elliot Daly, who scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries in Round 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, has been included in Steve Borthwick’s first England squad. Daly...
England squad announcement - 2023 Guinness Six Nations, training camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named his first England squad that will meet for a Guinness Six Nations training camp next week. Head coach Borthwick has called up 36 players who will train at the Honda England...
Match Report: Coombes brace seals thrilling win for 14-man Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby held off a second-half surge by Northampton Saints to complete a thrilling Heineken Champions Cup Pool B double over the Gallagher Premiership side by a 27-23 margin at Thomond Park on...
Lawes, Smith, Ribbans and Hutchinson return for Saints’ trip to Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson has made four changes to his Northampton Saints side ahead of the men in Black, Green and Gold’s trip to Munster on Saturday afternoon. Courtney Lawes, Fin Smith, David...
Northampton Saints: Skosan, Haywood, and Coles in for Saints ahead of Exeter trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtnall Skosan, Mike Haywood and Alex Coles return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up this weekend, as Director of Rugby Phil Dowson makes just three changes to his side to face Exeter Chiefs. The...
Saints make three changes for blockbuster New Years Day clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson has made three changes to his Northampton Saints side to take on Harlequins this weekend – with Fraser Dingwall, Paul Hill and Alex Moon all returning to the starting...
Coombes powers Munster to victory
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGavin Coombes enjoyed a first half to remember as the Munster Rugby No.8 twice crossed the whitewash in a 17-6 win over Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in Heineken Champions...
Five changes for Saints ahead of European opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson makes five changes to his starting line-up as Northampton Saints prepare to head to Stade Rochelais this weekend, with Robbie Smith, David Ribbans, Aaron Hinkley, Tom James...
Internationals return for Saints ahead of Gallagher Premiership trip to Gloucester
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy Freeman, Alex Coles and Sam Matavesi are all set to start Northampton Saints’ clash against Gloucester Rugby this weekend following the conclusion of the Autumn Nations Series. The...
