Premiership
Saints vs London Irish: Match rearranged
Northampton Saints’ home Gallagher Premiership match against London Irish has been rescheduled for 2pm on Saturday 17 September.The Round Two clash, which was initially scheduled for 7.45pm on Friday 16 September at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, has been moved back one day following confirmation that this weekend’s league match against Sale Sharks has been rearranged to 3pm on Sunday 11 September.This is to avoid a short turnaround between the two matches for the men in Black, Green and Gold – the Club would like to thank London Irish and Premiership Rugby for their swift co-operation.The 2pm kick-off time avoids a direct clash with Northampton Town FC, who also play a home fixture on Saturday 17 September at Sixfields.Premiership Rugby has indicated that as a result of the rearrangement, Saints vs Irish will no longer be broadcast live on BT Sport.Important Ticketing & Hospitality InformationSeason Ticket Holders and Seasonal Hospitality guests will be able to attend the rescheduled match as part of their package.All match ticket purchasers will have their tickets automatically transferred over to the new date and reissued on Wednesday 14 September. If you purchased a match ticket, and are not able to attend the match on the new date, the Club will apply a credit to your ticketing account which will be valid to use on any other Northampton Saints match during the 2022/23 season.If you would prefer to claim a ticket credit, or for any other ticketing enquiries relating to this match, please contact the Club’s Ticket Office ([email protected]) before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 13 September.Our team will contact all guests who have purchased hospitality specifically for the Saints vs Irish match early next week. If you would like purchase hospitality for the new date, please contact [email protected].
Northampton Saints’ home Gallagher Premiership match against London Irish has been rescheduled for 2pm on Saturday 17 September.
The Round Two clash, which was initially scheduled for 7.45pm on Friday 16 September at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, has been moved back one day following confirmation that this weekend’s league match against Sale Sharks has been rearranged to 3pm on Sunday 11 September.
This is to avoid a short turnaround between the two matches for the men in Black, Green and Gold – the Club would like to thank London Irish and Premiership Rugby for their swift co-operation.
The 2pm kick-off time avoids a direct clash with Northampton Town FC, who also play a home fixture on Saturday 17 September at Sixfields.
Premiership Rugby has indicated that as a result of the rearrangement, Saints vs Irish will no longer be broadcast live on BT Sport.
Important Ticketing & Hospitality Information
Season Ticket Holders and Seasonal Hospitality guests will be able to attend the rescheduled match as part of their package.
All match ticket purchasers will have their tickets automatically transferred over to the new date and reissued on Wednesday 14 September. If you purchased a match ticket, and are not able to attend the match on the new date, the Club will apply a credit to your ticketing account which will be valid to use on any other Northampton Saints match during the 2022/23 season.
If you would prefer to claim a ticket credit, or for any other ticketing enquiries relating to this match, please contact the Club’s Ticket Office ([email protected]) before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 13 September.
Our team will contact all guests who have purchased hospitality specifically for the Saints vs Irish match early next week. If you would like purchase hospitality for the new date, please contact [email protected].
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Sale Sharks have agreed a deal to sign Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu from French Top14 side Toulon.
The explosive centre, who starred for his country during the recent World Cup, has signed a one-year contract with an option for a further year.
He will join up with Alex Sanderson’s Sharks squad ahead of the start of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season.
Waisea, 33, said: “I’ve watched the Premiership for a long time and it’s always been in the back of my mind that I would love to play there one day and experience rugby in England.
“Now that opportunity has arrived and I’m really, really happy and grateful. I’m so excited to get over there and join the boys and see how I can contribute to the team.
“I have spoken to Telusa Veainu and he only has positive things to say about the club and about Manchester.
“I’m looking forward to playing with some of the guys I’ve played against, like Tom Curry and George Ford. But I also know there are a lot of really talented young players in the Sale Sharks squad and I’m excited to share my experience and help them develop as much as I can.
“I told Alex that it’s what I’ve been doing for the last few years of my career and it’s something I’m passionate about.”
Nayacalevu, who stands at 6’4” and weighs in at 16st 7lb, spent ten years at Top14 side Stade Français before making the switch to Toulon in 2022.
He has won 34 caps for Fiji, slotting in at both centre and on the wing, and captained his country at last year’s World Cup, where the Pacific Islanders made the quarter-finals, losing 30-24 to England in Marseille.
He also famously scored for Fiji in their memorable pre-World Cup win against England at Twickenham.
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Phil Brantingham to join Saracens
Prop-forward Phil Brantingham will leave Newcastle Falcons in the summer to join Saracens.
The 22-year-old has played 25 games for his home town club, and leaves with the thanks and best wishes of everyone at the Falcons.
Chairman of rugby Matt Thompson said: “Phil has done well for us and we made him a good offer to stay here.
“We respect his decision and wish him all the best for his move in the summer, but between now and then he will be fully committed to finishing the season strongly for Newcastle Falcons.”
Source – Newcastle Falcons Rugby
Sale Sharks can confirm that forward Cobus Wiese will leave the club at the end of the season to return to South Africa.
The 26-year-old lock has played almost 80 games for the club and scored five tries since joining from the DHL Stormers ahead of the 2020/21 season.
He played a key role last year as Sale reached the Premiership final, and this season he has featured a further 13 times for Alex Sanderson’s side.
Alex said: “Cobus will be missed by all of us on so many levels. He’s the most polite and courteous of people off the field, but the most wildly excitable man on the field, and on a night out.
“To say Cobus wears his heart on his sleeve is to do him a disservice with regards to his emotional commitment for which his body has paid the price on occasion.
“He leads by example and has earnt the respect and adoration of the group both on a professional and a personal level. We wish him every success and happiness with his move back home.”
Everyone at Sale Sharks would like to thank Cobus for his contribution to the club and the team during his time here and we wish him all the very best for the future.
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