Newcastle Falcons team to face Worcester Warriors
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons welcome back a host of stars including Argentina centre Matias Orlando for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership visit of Worcester Warriors, setting out in pursuit of their third consecutive...
Northampton Saints make two changes for final home outing of the season
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints Director of Rugby Chris Boyd has named his Northampton side to face Exeter Chiefs on Sunday, as Saints prepare to run out at Franklin's Gardens for the final time this term. After...
Sam Matavesi extends stay at Franklin's Gardens
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints hooker Sam Matavesi has committed to turning out in the club’s colours until, at least, the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. In a recent interview,...
Paolo Odogwu faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps utility back Paolo Odogwu looks set to spend a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed that he has torn an Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Wasps confirmed the news...
Sam Matavesi signs contract extension with Northampton Saints
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have announced that Fijian international Sam Matavesi has signed a contract extension to remain at Franklin’s Gardens. The 29-year-old has made 27 appearances and scored...
Watch: Ollie Sleightholme impresses in front of Eddie Jones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones was in attendance with the Franklin’s Gardens faithful on Saturday as the Saints fans were treated to a high-scoring thriller in a 30-25 victory over Wasps. Jones...
Premiership Wrap-Up: Round 20
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 20 kicked off on Friday at Kingsholm where Gloucester managed a 2-point victory over London Irish in a game in which both sides put on a good showing. Billy Twelvetrees gave a particularly good performance,...
Anxious wait for Dan Biggar after Umaga challenge
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton and the Lions face a nervous wait in the wake of the Saints’ victory over Wasps. Biggar carried out a dangerous clear-out on Wasps flyhalf Jacob Umaga but missed...
Lee Blackett takes shot at TMO Graham Hughes
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps boss Lee Blackett has taken a shot at TMO, Graham Hughes, after Wasps’ 30-25 loss to Northampton Saints. Blackett’s gripe was made in reference to two specific incidents;...