Northampton Saints’ Community team will add another international venue to their growing Camps programme in 2027, partnering with Utrechtse Rugby Club (URC) to deliver a three‑day rugby camp in April next year.
Founded in 1967, URC became the 17th rugby club established in the Netherlands and has grown from its early days on the sports fields of Manitobadreef into a cornerstone of Dutch rugby. Today, the club is home to more than 500 members and fields four senior men’s teams, with URC 1 competing in the First Class.
URC’s history also includes a landmark moment for the global game: the club hosted the first official women’s international Test match in the world, a pioneering event that remains central to its identity. Its women’s team now competes at the highest level in the Honours Division, continuing a proud tradition of developing talent and contributing players to Dutch national selections.
Next year’s visit to the Netherlands expands the reach of Saints Community’s residential programme even further having previously held camps in Argentina, Portugal, Chile, Singapore and Italy.
“We are delighted to be able to partner with URC in 2027. We have had a number of Dutch players attending our residentials over the years, and to be able to get over to the Netherlands and work alongside a great club in URC will provide a great opportunity to expose local players to Northampton Saints coaching and rugby philosophies.”
The camp will offer players in the Netherlands the chance to experience Saints’ coaching methods first‑hand, delivered by the Saints Community team in collaboration with URC staff at their home ground, Sportpark Rijnvliet.