Sam Matavesi rugby player
Sam Matavesi rugby player

Sam Matavesi

13th Jan 1992 1.83m/102kg Hooker

Strong Fiji side selected for Autumn Nation Series

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fijian head coach Mick Byrne has named a 39-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series. The Fijians will kick-off their tour in Scotland the week before heading to the Welsh capital to try to secure...

Top14 Signings: The EPCR Stars Strengthening French Clubs

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We now know the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pools for the 2024/25 campaign, and so it’s time to turn our attention to who might be on the field. In particularly, this...

Sam Matavesi to depart Northampton Saints

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that hooker Sam Matavesi will depart the Club with immediate effect to pursue a playing opportunity overseas. The 32-year-old Fijian international joined the...

Bath remain the same ahead of final

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Heading to the capital for the ultimate climax to the 2023/24 season, Bath Rugby take an unchanged matchday 23 to Twickenham. From a thrilling performance that saw The Rec roar to its feet, Head of...

No changes for Saints' final fixture

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has named a completely unchanged matchday 23 as Northampton Saints head to their first Gallagher Premiership Final since 2014 – facing Bath Rugby in the league’s showpiece finale...

Lawes to lead Saints in Gallagher Premiership Semi-Final

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes will captain Northampton Saints in his final outing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, in the Gallagher Premiership semi-final against Saracens this Friday (31 May, kick-off:...

One round stands between Bath and a Play-Off spot

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby host Northampton Saints this Saturday as they aim to secure a Play-Off berth for the first time since 2020. Bath dispatched Newcastle Falcons 28-17 last time out and will look to pick up...

Two changes for Saints

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side as they embark on their last regular season home clash against Gloucester Rugby on Saturday (11 May, kick-off: 3.05pm).       Angus...

Saints confirm trio of new signings for 2024/25

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today confirm the signings of Luke Green, Fyn Brown and Archie Benson ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The trio join from San Diego Legion, Doncaster Knights and Luctonians respectively,...

Saints name team for Derby Day clash with Leicester Tigers

7 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints welcome local rivals Leicester Tigers to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday (20 April, kick-off: 3.05pm), with Phil Dowson today naming his side for the Derby Day...