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Watch: Ollie Sleightholme impresses in front of Eddie Jones

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England 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 Rugby

Round 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 Rugby

Northampton 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 Rugby

Wasps 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;...

300 up for Waller, Lawes returns

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Waller will become only the 24th player in Northampton Saints' history to hit a triple century of appearances when he leads the side out against Wasps this Saturday (kick-off 4.30pm).    Since...

Wasps team to face Northampton Saints

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps coach Lee Blackett has named his Wasps side to travel to Franklin’s Gardens and take on Northampton Saints in Premiership Round 20 on Saturday.     There are two changes to...

Chiefs brace for battle with Falcons

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Newcastle Falcons will swoop into Sandy Park on Sunday with back-to-back victories under the belt when they take on the Exeter Chiefs.    The Falcons put in a ballsy performance in Round...

Saints and Wasps do battle at Franklin's Gardens

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Saints will attempt to take the sting out of Wasps when they meet at Franklin’s Gardens in the last of Saturday’s fixtures.    Wasps put in a winning shift during Round 19 –...

Warriors ready to take on the Tigers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2020-21 Premiership’s worst-performing side – Worcester Warriors – will host the Challenge Cup runners-up – Leicester Tigers – in the fourth fixture of the round.    There...