Ludlam highlights improved defence despite Munster loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints captain Lewis Ludlam praised his side’s defensive improvement in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup but noted that they lacked the clinical edge required to beat Munster Rugby. Northampton...
Ulster men ready to take on European champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan McFarland’s side will face up to Stade Rochelais in Round 2 of this season’s Heineken Champions Cup when the French side come to Kingspan Stadium this Saturday (KO 5 30pm). Despite...
Northampton trip a tough test for Munster
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints come into their Heineken Champions Cup Round 2 clash with Munster Rugby on Sunday hoping to continue a strong run of form at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. The...
Skosan: Home crowd to play ‘big role’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints wing Courtnall Skosan says home support will be vital as his side look to register some points in Heineken Champions Cup Pool B when they welcome Munster Rugby on Sunday. The...
Haley: Northampton ‘a great place to go and play rugby’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby full-back Mike Haley is excited for his side’s trip to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens to face Northampton Saints in Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday. The...
South African clubs help Champions Cup kick off in style
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022/23 Champions Cup began in superb fashion this weekend as the three debuting South African clubs immediately made their mark in Round 1. Vodacom Bulls and Lyon produced arguably...
Match Report:Champions Stade Rochelais maul Northampton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais began the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown with an emphatic 46-12 victory over Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday evening. Brice Dulin,...
Five changes for Saints ahead of European opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of Rugby Phil Dowson makes five changes to his starting line-up as Northampton Saints prepare to head to Stade Rochelais this weekend, with Robbie Smith, David Ribbans, Aaron Hinkley, Tom James...
Match Preview: Stade Rochelais begin title defence against Northampton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyStade Rochelais start the defence of their Heineken Champions Cup crown against Northampton Saints at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday. La Rochelle’s clinched their maiden EPCR...
Courtnall Skosan: Saints can go all the way
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints wing Courtnall Skosan believes the Gallagher English Premiership side have the ability to go “all the way” in this season’s Heineken Champions Cup. Northampton...