DAN Biggar picked himself up to kick a match-winning penalty to keep unbeaten Northampton on track in a tense finish at Franklin’s Gardens.
The Wales fly-half endured a bruising but triumphant afternoon on his return to duty after the Lions tour.
Just before his crucial penalty in the 74th minute, Biggar needed treatment on a neck injury after he had been hurt in a tackle.
To the delight of the Saints support, he brushed himself down to finish off Irish thanks to a third penalty goal in a match return of 13 points.
The late kick came after Irish looked to have stolen a rain-soaked game than...