England A to face Portugal
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong matchday 23 has been announced for England Men’s A’s fixture versus Portugal, with Bath Rugby lock Charlie Ewels named as captain. The A side takes on Portugal in the long-awaited...
Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons
11 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...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Saints make one change to starting XV for trip to Munster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of rugby Phil Dowson makes just one change to his Northampton Saints side for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool clash against Munster Rugby on Saturday (20 January, kick-off: 5.30pm). No.8...
Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship which begins on Saturday 3 February when England play...
Eight changes for Saints ahead of clash with Bayonne
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made eight changes to his Northampton Saints side for Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup, as Aviron Bayonnais head to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this Friday (12 January,...
Match Preview: Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe top two in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table go head-to-head at Sandy Park on Saturday as Exeter Chiefs welcome leaders Northampton Saints. Chiefs are looking to extend a 23-match unbeaten home...
Saints name side for trip to Exeter Chiefs
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his first side of 2024, with Northampton Saints travelling to Exeter Chiefs in Round 11 of the Gallagher Premiership this Saturday (6 January, kick-off: 3pm). The men in Black,...
COLES BRINGS UP 100 SAINTS APPEARANCES AS ODENDAAL DEBUTS AGAINST SALE SHARKS
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Coles will make his 100th appearance for Northampton Saints on Saturday (30 December, kick-off: 3.05pm), as Sale Sharks head to a sold-out cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The 24-year-old...
Match Preview: Gloucester Rugby v Northampton Saints
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere's good news for Gloucester fans, with the return of Adam Hastings and Ruan Ackermann from injury. The front five is unchanged from the side that defeated Clermont 28-17 at Kingsholm in the challenge...