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Saints name side for trip to Exeter Chiefs

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil Dowson has named his first side of 2024, with Northampton Saints travelling to Exeter Chiefs in Round 11 of the Gallagher Premiership this Saturday (6 January, kick-off: 3pm).  The men in Black,...

Key Battles As Saints Meet Chiefs In Top Of The Table Clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The first round of the New Year pits league-leaders Northampton Saints against second-place Exeter Chiefs in a mouth-watering clash, live on TNT Sports through the discovery+ app. Both sides have gone...

Alex Mitchell signs on again for Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints can today confirm that Alex Mitchell has signed a contract extension to remain at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. An 11-cap England international and 119-time Saint, 26-year-old...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Four Official Preview

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One - Cross Border Build Up Continues The return of Japan Rugby League One after the New Year’s break sees the competition’s four participants in next month’s Cross-Border matches...

Andrew Strawbridge joins England Rugby as consultant coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group as a consultant coach for the first four weeks of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. The 59-year-old Kiwi was recently part of the All Blacks set-up...

George Furbank re-signs for Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

GEORGE FURBANK RE-SIGNS FOR NORTHAMPTON SAINTS George Furbank has committed his future to Northampton Saints, with the Club today confirming the fullback has penned a new deal. After rising through the...

Centre Ma’asi-White to make first Premiership start

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Rekeiti Ma’asi-White makes his first Gallagher Premiership start while Rob du Preez switches to fly-half to replace the injured George Ford (knee) as Alex Sanderson makes just one change to...

England facing front-row injury crisis as Joe Marler awaits verdict on arm issue

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick faced with front-row concerns ahead of Six Nations.   Harlequins prop Joe Marler’s arm injury is being assessed by specialists amid front-row concerns for England ahead of...

“Excited” Jo Yapp aiming to drive Wallaroos forward

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

For Jo Yapp, the opportunity to become the first full-time head coach of the Wallaroos and lead a talented squad on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was too good to turn down. Yapp, the...

Tom James to remain at Northampton Saints

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Tom James has signed a new deal to remain at Northampton Saints, the Club can today confirm. James – who first arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in the summer...