Smith to earn 50th cap in Champions Cup opener against Castres
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFin Smith will mark a half-century of appearances for Northampton Saints as the men this weekend in Black, Green and Gold kick-off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Castres Olympique...
Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Makepeace-Cubitt will make his first appearance for Northampton Saints when they take on Bristol Bears on Friday (25 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the 20-year-old starts at Ashton Gate. The...
Strong Fiji side selected for Autumn Nation Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian 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...
Saints name team for derby day clash with Leicester Tigers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson makes six changes to his Northampton Saints side as they travel to Leicester Tigers this weekend, with the Derby Day clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road taking place this Saturday (12 October,...
Fiji squad named for November tour
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji centres Waisea Nayacalevu and Semi Radradra have been included in the squad for the November Tour. Nayacalevu and Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Tevita Ikanivere have been named as co-captains. Josua...
Match Preview: Northampton Saints v Harlequins
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints are seeking back-to-back home wins as Harlequins make the trip to cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Some 142 points were recorded across the two matches between the sides last year...
Two changes for Premiership defending champions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made two changes to his Northampton Saints side to face Harlequins this Friday (4 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), with Sam Graham and Ollie Sleightholme both returning to the starting line-up...
Saints sign locks Spencer and Thornbury on short-term deals
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLocks Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury have both joined Northampton Saints on short-term contracts. Spencer, 32, and Thornbury, 30, have linked-up with the men in Black, Green and Gold to provide...
Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Round three preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about the final round of the cross-regional competition’s pool stage as Tonga host Fiji before Japan take on USA. The Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024...
Pacific Nations Cup | Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNumber of tournaments: 16 (2006-2023)Best finish: Champions (2013, 2015-18, 2023)Most points in a match: 45 (45-17 v Tonga, 2014)Biggest win: 28 (as above)Did You Know? Fiji won the Pacific Nations Cup...
