Premiership teams gear up for round 2 of the Champions Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup returns with a strong Anglo-French feel to this weekend’s fixtures. Across both competitions, five Premiership Rugby sides are in action against French...
Smith to earn 50th cap in Champions Cup opener against Castres
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith will mark a half-century of appearances for Northampton Saints as the men this weekend in Black, Green and Gold kick-off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Castres Olympique...
Borthwick: Supporters' energy and passion will give England 'extra lift' against All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand on Saturday, and what will be only their third home game in 16 internationals. Steve Borthwick expects the "energy and passion of our supporters"...
Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Makepeace-Cubitt will make his first appearance for Northampton Saints when they take on Bristol Bears on Friday (25 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the 20-year-old starts at Ashton Gate. The...
Hendy returns for Northampton Saints against Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Hendy is set to make his return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up for the first time this season, as the 22-year-old starts against Sale Sharks on Friday (18 October, kick-off: 7.45pm). Despite...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for Autumn Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series which begins on Saturday 2 November against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium,...
Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...
Borthwick names 36-player squad for three-day training camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2024 Autumn Nations Series. The squad will assemble on...
Coles returns as Saints name side to face Exeter
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Coles returns to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up this weekend as the men in Black, Green and Gold host Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 28 September (kick-off: 5.30pm). Saints...
Bath v Northampton Saints | Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season will kick off with a repeat of last year’s dramatic final as Bath Rugby welcome champions Northampton Saints to The Rec. Alex Mitchell’s...
