Team news: Bristol Bears vs Crusaders
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbySiva Naulago makes his first start of the season when Bristol Bears take on 12-time Super Rugby champions, Crusaders at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.30pm KO). The powerhouse wing, who made his first...
Match Preview: Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLeaders Northampton Saints will look to extend their winning streak when they welcome Newcastle Falcons to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Phil Dowson’s side have won nine straight games...
Match Preview: Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sold out Ashton Gate is set to witness a West Country cracker on Saturday as Bristol Bears welcome Bath Rugby. PlayerMic will be used for the first time in the match, being shown live on TNT Sports,...
Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyClub captain Lewis Ludlam returns to the starting line-up to lead Northampton Saints out at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this weekend, with Newcastle Falcons coming to town in the...
Team news: Bristol Bears make five changes for West Country rivals
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA sold-out Ashton Gate awaits Bristol Bears on Saturday as they take on West Country rivals Bath Rugby in round 12 of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (3.05pm KO, live on TNT Sports). Pat Lam makes...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
11 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...
Saints make one change to starting XV for trip to Munster
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDirector of rugby Phil Dowson makes just one change to his Northampton Saints side for their final Investec Champions Cup Pool clash against Munster Rugby on Saturday (20 January, kick-off: 5.30pm). No.8...
Fitz Harding returns for the Bears vs Connacht
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Bristol Bears’ Investec Champions Cup clash with will see the return of Fitz Harding vs Connacht at The Sportsground on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The 24-year-old skipper...
Team news: Bristol Bears vs Vodacom Bulls
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Marmion will make his first Champions Cup start for the club when the Bears take on Vodacom Bulls at Ashton Gate in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday (3.15pm KO, live on TNT Sports). The scrum...
Eight changes for Saints ahead of clash with Bayonne
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made eight changes to his Northampton Saints side for Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup, as Aviron Bayonnais head to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this Friday (12 January,...
