By JON NEWCOMBE Ollie Sleightholme takes huge encouragement from seeing his Saints mates get England recognition as he looks to further his own international ambitions. […]
Premiership team-by-team previews: Northampton There was a point last season where Northampton looked as if they could qualify for the play-offs despite conceding a century […]
BRENDAN GALLAGHER Saracens might still be searching for their European mojo but domestically they were in regal form Sunday as the dismissed a Northampton side […]
By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Northampton v Harlequins Sunday January 1. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens Key player: Courtney Lawes in action for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images […]
Director of Rugby: Phil Dowson Captain: Lewis Ludlam Ground: Franklin’s Gardens Capacity: 15,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 5TH Northampton have tended to yo-yo in recent seasons, not […]
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has proved himself to be a tremendous operator who never leaves a stone unturned. That is […]
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK The roll call for England’s three-Test tour of Australia reads as follows: two old guard rejects, eight […]
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK BY the time Eddie Jones selected his England team to take on a formidable Frenchflavoured Barbarians side […]
Leicester Tigers captain Ellis Genge and fly-half George Ford start their final home game as they bid farewell to Welford Road against Northampton Saints in […]
Phil Dowson admits that Northampton endured two “chastening experiences” against East Midlands rivals Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership this season. But Saints have an opportunity […]
ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted man: Cobus Wiese NORTHAMPTON Saints are interested in signing Sale Sharks lock Cobus Wiese […]
Northampton captain Lewis Ludlam could be available for the key Gallagher Premiership clash against Newcastle on Saturday after missing England’s recent training camp due to […]
Former England flanker Tom Wood has announced he will retire from professional rugby next month following 12 seasons at Northampton. Wood won 50 England caps, […]
COLIN BOAG Water boy: Rassie Erasmus goes onto the pitch to deliver instructions to his Bok players against the Lions PICTURE: Getty Images Things never […]
BRISTOL boss Pat Lam called for greater consistency from referees in adjudicating high tackles which cost his team dearly.While Bristol had Semi Radradra and Fitz […]
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW…Northampton v WaspsToday. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s GardensHAVING lost sleep in the wake of last week’s dispiriting 35-30 loss against Gloucester, versatile Saints […]
CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for six Premiership clubs, made […]
By JON NEWCOMBE Taking charge: Phil Dowson , who becomes Saints DoR next season, coaching the squad. PICTURES: Getty Images ANYONE who went to their […]
By PAUL REES Harlequins v Northampton SaintsMonday, December 27. Kick-off 5pm, TwickenhamTHE last time Northampton faced Harlequins at Twickenham in the Premiership they were 31-0 […]