England Team Preview: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2024
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLast year was arguably one of the most turbulent and testing in England’s recent history. Having won the Guinness Men’s Six Nations back in 2020, the last three editions have seen them pick...
Borthwicks uncapped recruits
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyCHANDLER CUNNINGHAM-SOUTH Position: Back Row Club: Harlequins Chandler Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand where he went on to train with the...
Ludlam returns as Hutchinson makes 150th Saints appearance against Newcastle Falcons
3 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...
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe fierce rivals face a box-office game in Marseille. It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title. The tournament’s...
Six Premiership sides through to Champions Cup knockout stages
3 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...
Who is your pick for the 6 nations
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...
Saints make one change to starting XV for trip to Munster
3 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...
Borthwick names 36-player Guinness Six Nations training squad
3 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...
Eight changes for Saints ahead of clash with Bayonne
3 months 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,...
Radio Exe Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 36 – 42 Northampton Saints
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving come out firing in the first half, an incredibly gritty and hard-worked second half saw the Chiefs defeated at the death by a resurgent Northampton Saints side at Sandy Park. The sun-bathed the...
