Ireland's experience decisive, claims England coach Borthwick
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick believes Ireland's "experience told" on Saturday as his side let a half-time lead slip to lose their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium. Cadan Murley scored...
Ireland 27-22 England: Second-half comeback secures winning start for hosts
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland rallied from a slow start to come from behind and claim a win in their Six Nations opener, beating England 27-22. The hosts ran riot in the second half, but a late rally by England ensured they...
Saints name side for Gallagher Premiership clash at Harlequins
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson has made six changes to his starting XV this weekend, as Northampton Saints travel to Twickenham Stoop to face Harlequins on Friday evening (kick-off 7.45pm). The men in...
Six changes for Saints side to face Munster Rugby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints lock horns with Munster Rugby for the third time in 12 months this weekend, as the Investec Champions Cup pool stages wrap up at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The...
Saints edge out Bath in 9 try thriller
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBath Rugby fought back to within one point against Northampton Saints, securing two bonus points away from home. The home crowd at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens were treated to a...
Late change to Northampton Saints side to face Bath Rugby
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme has been withdrawn from Northampton Saints’ matchday squad to face Bath Rugby today (Sunday 5 January) through injury (hamstring). Tom Seabrook will come onto Saints’ bench...
Mitchell brings up 100 Premiership appearances in festive clash at Saracens
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell will mark a century of appearances in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend, as Northampton Saints return to league action at Saracens on Sunday (22 December, kick-off: 3pm). The...
A tough weekend for SA teams in Europe
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates Lions scored a sole victory for the South African francises in the two European competions this weekend, with the Toyota Cheetahs going down in Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup, while the...
Watch Tommy Freeman against the Bulls
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTommy Freeman again! 🙌The England national team player secures victory for @SaintsRugby in Pretoria 😇#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/EPHvRSvC9W — Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) December...
Three changes for Saints for first Champions Cup clash in RSA
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints will break new ground this weekend as they take to the field in South Africa for the first time in the Investec Champions Cup, facing Vodacom Bulls in Round 2 of the competition on Saturday...
