Chris Ashton to retire from professional rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyChris Ashton will retire at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season after an 18-year career as a professional in both rugby union and rugby league. The Leicester Tigers outside-back has, to date, made 25...
Alex Waller commits future to Saints as Aaron Hinkley leaves
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Waller has put pen to paper on a deal to see the loosehead prop remain at Northampton Saints. The tenth most-capped player in Saints’ history and the Club’s record...
Scott Robertson appointed All Blacks Head Coach from 2024
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will become the All Blacks Head Coach from 2024. The 48-year-old father of three was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments...
Wales name team for Six Nations finale against France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the final round Guinness Six Nations match against France this Saturday at the Stade de France in Paris (KO 2.45pm GMT live on...
Fiji Lock Temo Mayanavanua Signs for Saints
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have secured the signing of Fiji international Temo Mayanavanua, with the lock set to join the men in Black, Green and Gold ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old arrives at cinch...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
Saints sign hooker Tom Cruse until end of 2022/23 season
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have secured the signing of hooker Tom Cruse until the end of the 2022/23 campaign. Cruse, 33, signs as injury cover and brings eight seasons of Gallagher Premiership experience...
Ben Loader signs new contract with London Irish
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLondon Irish Academy graduate Ben Loader has put pen-to-paper to extend his stay in west London, the Club is pleased to confirm. The 24-year-old entered his seventh season of involvement with...
Sacked England coach Jones to lead Barbarians at Twickenham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones will return to Twickenham next May following his dismissal as England coach as he takes charge of the Barbarians against a World XV. The Australian was sacked less than a year...
Internationals return for Saints ahead of Gallagher Premiership trip to Gloucester
2 years 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...
