Saints name side for Gallagher Premiership clash at Harlequins
1 week 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...
Quins make eight changes ahead of Saints
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have made eight changes for the visit of Northampton Saints as Gallagher Premiership action returns to The Stoop (Friday 24 January, 19:45 – live on TNT Sports). The league sparks back...
Six Nations to feature 20 minute red card
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations is following the lead of the Rugby Championship with the introduction of 20 minute red cards. Photo: 123RF This year's Six Nations rugby competition will feature 20-minute...
Scotland name their U20 squad ahead of the U20 Six Nations
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe group consists of 19 forwards and 15 backs, and will get their championship underway at home to Italy U20 on Friday 31 January at Hive Stadium. Johnny Ventisei will captain the squad, having led...
Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...
Six changes for Saints side to face Munster Rugby
1 week 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...
Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers and England international Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. The 30-year-old made the last of his 23 Leicester Tigers appearances in...
Sheehan and Furlong returns will 'massively increase competitiveness' in Ireland's Six Nations squad
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong return to Ireland's squad for the Six Nations, while Simon Easterby has called up the uncapped Jack Boyle.Simon Easterby believes the return of familiar faces to Ireland's...
Opoku-Fordjour signs new Sharks deal
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbySharks and England prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract. The 20-year-old powerhouse, who burst onto the domestic and international scene...
Emmanuel Iyogun re-signs for Northampton Saints
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyEmmanuel Iyogun has penned a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today announce. After working his way through Saints’ Academy system, Iyogun signed on full-time...
