Sam Matavesi rugby player
Sam Matavesi rugby player

Sam Matavesi

13th Jan 1992 1.83m/102kg Hooker

Three changes to Saints’ side to face the Bulls

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson makes three changes to his Northampton Saints side as they head into the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday (13 April, kick-off: 8pm), when the Vodacom Bulls visit cinch Stadium...

Lawes to lead Saints for Gallagher Premiership clash against Saracens

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes will captain Northampton Saints this Friday (29 March, kick-off: 7.45pm), as they welcome Saracens to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens under the lights. Saints remain top of the...

Match Preview: Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints returning to Gallagher Premiership Rugby action looking to consolidate their place at the top of the table with a trip to take on Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. With ten straight wins...

McFarland makes his first Premiership start for Saints

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Archie McParland will make his first start in the Gallagher Premiership when the league gets back underway this week, as Northampton Saints travel to Bristol Bears on Friday (22 March, kick-off:...

Match Preview: Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leaders Northampton Saints will look to extend their winning streak when they welcome Newcastle Falcons to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Phil Dowson’s side have won nine straight games...

Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Club captain Lewis Ludlam returns to the starting line-up to lead Northampton Saints out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend, with Newcastle Falcons coming to town in the...

Saints make one change to starting XV for trip to Munster

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Director of rugby Phil Dowson makes just one change to his Northampton Saints side for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool clash against Munster Rugby on Saturday (20 January, kick-off: 5.30pm).  No.8...

Eight changes for Saints ahead of clash with Bayonne

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has made eight changes to his Northampton Saints side for Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup, as Aviron Bayonnais head to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this Friday (12 January,...

Match Preview: Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The top two in the Gallagher Premiership Rugby table go head-to-head at Sandy Park on Saturday as Exeter Chiefs welcome leaders Northampton Saints. Chiefs are looking to extend a 23-match unbeaten home...

Saints name side for trip to Exeter Chiefs

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has named his first side of 2024, with Northampton Saints travelling to Exeter Chiefs in Round 11 of the Gallagher Premiership this Saturday (6 January, kick-off: 3pm).  The men in Black,...