Saints win thriller against Bath in top of the table clash
3 days ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second time in as many seasons, a dramatic stoppage-time Fin Smith penalty decided the meeting of Northampton Saints and Bath in the hosts’ favour at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s...
Three changes for Saints ahead of Bath clash
4 days ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has made three changes to his Northampton Saints side ahead of this weekend’s Gallagher PREM clash with Bath Rugby at a sold-out cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Saints and...
World Rugby confirms Match Official appointments for Men’s Six Nations 2026
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026. Fourteen referees from eight nations with 487 tests between them, will...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 round one preview
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Pacific Nations Cup 2025 gets underway in Calgary on Friday as Canada take on USA in the first match of the tournament, while Tonga kick-off their challenge against Samoa in Nuku’alofa. Here’s...
Play-Off preview: Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2024/25 Play-Offs are set to get off to a flyer at The Rec on Friday night as Westcountry rivals Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears do battle. The hosts finished the regular season 11 points clear at the...
Bath Rugby name side for Premiership play-off
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead of Rugby Johann van Graan has named his Bath Rugby side to face Bristol Bears at home in Friday night's Gallagher Premiership play-off (kick-off 19:45). The front row sees props Beno...
Pollock to 8 as Augustus misses out for Saints
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his Northampton Saints team for their last outing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this term, as the men in Black, Green and Gold welcome Saracens in the penultimate...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s RWC2027
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming...
Odendaal to lead Saints against Newcastle Falcons
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBurger Odendaal will take on the captaincy duties for Northampton Saints this Friday (18 April, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the men in Black, Green and Gold return to Gallagher Premiership action at Kingston...
Falcons side for Good Friday clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMurray McCallum returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday when they host Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints. The Scottish prop (pictured) comes in as one of two changes from the side which...