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North to retire from rugby at season end

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

George North has confirmed he will retire from playing rugby at the end of the current season.   Speaking on social media Wales’ most-capped men’s back said: “I just wanted to...

Gallagher Prem Round 14 review.

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The race for the Gallagher PREM Play-Offs heated up in Round 14 while the top two had a ding-dong battle. Bristol Bears started the weekend off with a 52-19 win over Newcastle Red Bulls and they now sit...

Saints win thriller against Bath in top of the table clash

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

For 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...

Ikitau returns for Kingsholm clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wallabies international Len Ikitau returns to the starting line-up for Chiefs as they take on Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm Stadium in round 14 of the Gallagher PREM on Sunday afternoon. Also returning...

Reid to captain for trip to Franklin’s Gardens

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath Rugby hit the road this weekend taking a trip to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Taking on Northampton Saints, Miles Reid will lead the team out at 17:30 on Saturday. Scott Kirk retains...

Three changes for Saints ahead of Bath clash

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Phil 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...

Courtney Lawes admits he would have loved to return to Saints this summer.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 37-year-old has signed a one-year deal with Sale Sharks and will make the move to back to the Gallagher PREM when his current contract at French Pro D2 side Brive reaches its conclusion.   Legendary...

Gallagher PREM’s return delivered storylines aplenty with drama and tries galore.

3 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

The pick of the games came at Sandy Park where Fin Smith's last-gasp try earned Northampton Saints victory against Exeter Chiefs to stay top of the table. That loss for Exeter helped the chasing pack...

SAINTS APPOINT STEVE ZANDER AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

4 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northampton Saints today announce the appointment of Steve Zander to the Club’s Board as a Non-Executive Director.   Steve Zander is Head of Europe, Co-Chief Investment Officer, and a Partner...