Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top. Mako and...
Scotland international Gordon Reid joins Saints until end of the season
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland international Gordon Reid has signed for Northampton Saints until the end of the 2019/20 Premiership season. The loosehead prop, 33, arrives at Franklin’s Gardens from PRO14...
Ben Franks to retire from professional rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today confirm that prop Ben Franks will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2019/20 season. The two-time World Cup winner, 35, has made 37 appearances to date...
Warriors sign prop star Palframan
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorcester Warriors have made tighthead prop Richard Palframan their eighth new signing for the 2019/20 season.Palframan will arrive at Sixways from Greene King IPA Championship club London Scottish.He...
Golden Oldies XV
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith all the talk of the RWC bringing back memories and heartache and hope we take a chance to look at those that are 35 years or older and still playing the game. Here is our Old Crocks XV 1. Wyatt...
Biggar and Reinach among eight Saints changes for derby day
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaints Director of rugby Chris Boyd has made eight changes to his Northampton Saints side ahead of the East Midlands derby on Friday evening against Leicester Tigers. Wales’ Grand Slam winner...
Last time these two sides met: Japan vs. New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand claimed a 6-54 victory over Japan the last time the two side met in 2013. Dan Carter started the game in the no.10 jersey, while Beauden Barrett, Frank Halai and Charles...
Thursday Morning Round Up
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby Forward Commits to Reds The Queensland Rugby have announced that rampaging back rower Caleb Timu has re-committed to the Queensland Reds for the 2019 season. Full Story Ben Franks on...
Ben Franks on brother Owen's All Blacks try drought
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks prop Ben Franks has paid tribute to his brother Owen saying his brother won't be fussed about reaching 100 international Test caps for New Zealand. Ben Franks plays for...
Saints Confirm 2018/19 Co-Captains
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints have confirmed that Dylan Hartley and Alex Waller will co-captain the squad for the 2018/19 season. The pair, who have amassed almost 500 appearances for Northampton Saints...
