Dowson hails squad depth as Saints sign off with Falcons win
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson praised the strength of his squad as a much-changed Northampton Saints signed off ahead of the Six Nations break with a 38-13 victory over Newcastle Falcons. Entering their...
Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup – Round of 16 Dates, Venues, Kick-off times & TV Coverage
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a tension-packed conclusion to last weekend’s pool stage when there was something at stake in all 12 matches, EPCR can now announce the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe knockout ties have been finalised and eight Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides are still in the hunt for European glory. Northampton Saints finished as the only English side to go through the Investec...
Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship which begins on Saturday 3 February when England play...
European Rugby crunch time for Prem sides
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe return of European action will see a host of Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides bid to secure safe passage to the knockout stages. For the four English clubs unbeaten in the Investec Champions Cup,...
Last-chance saloon for some Champions Cup clubs
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFor some clubs in the Investec Champions Cup, this weekend’s Round 3 is the last-chance saloon already. For others, it’s a crucial match in the push for a home tie in the Round of...
Gallagher Premiership Fixtures confirmed for rounds 13 to 16
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPremiership Rugby confirms fixtures for Gallagher Premiership Rounds 13 to 16 Premiership Rugby can confirm the fixtures and broadcast information for Rounds 13 to 16 of the Gallagher Premiership. Premiership...
How the Irish provinces can progress in the champions cup
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPool 1 Next match – Lyon v Connacht, Matmut Stadium de Gerland, Saturday 1pm There is a sorry look to the table from a Connacht point of view with just one try bonus point from two games...
Match Preview: Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks will look to get back to winning ways when they host Bristol Bears at Salford Stadium on Friday night. After defeat to new Gallagher Premiership Rugby leaders Northampton Saints in Round 10,...
Match Preview: Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 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...