All posts tagged "Northampton Saints"
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoNorthampton Saints centre Tom Litchfield targeting England call-up
Tom Litchfield is determined to build on an impressive season with the Prem champions and believes strong performances for Northampton Saints...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 days agoWill Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough
After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 days agoBrendan Gallagher: £1m deal for Northampton Saints star Henry Pollock is a long way off yet
Brendan Gallagher argues Henry Pollock’s growing profile could make him a future marquee player, but believes a £1m Northampton Saints contract...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 week agoYatte Minahare! James Lowe excited for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath move following Leinster exit
James Lowe says he is excited to begin a “new chapter” in Japan after joining Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.
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Features
/ 1 week agoMy Life in Rugby: George Simpson – Pulling on a Wasps shirt was a proud moment
George Simpson, the former Cardiff Met, Ealing Trailfinders, Wasps, Doncaster Knights, Manly Marlins and Hartpury University full-back, reflects on his life...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoFin Smith admits England must solve discipline issues
Fin Smith says England must eliminate their costly discipline problems after Steve Borthwick’s side collected four more yellow cards in the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoAlex Coles proves why he belongs in England’s plans
Alex Coles has gone from fringe player to England regular after grabbing his opportunity on last summer’s Argentina tour and proving...
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Features
/ 3 weeks agoPaul Rees: Steve Borthwick must look beyond the showman and trust Henry Pollock for England
Paul Rees examines the contradiction in Steve Borthwick’s England selection policy and why the head coach must look beyond Henry Pollock’s...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoSaracens swoop for Tonga’s Va’enuku
SARACENS have signed Tongan centre Sione Va’enuku from Champ side Amptill. The 26-year-old, right, began his career in rugby league with...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoSteve Borthwick refuses to guarantee Henry Pollock an England start after hat-trick heroics
Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick off the bench as England bounced back against Fiji – but Steve Borthwick refused to guarantee...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoNick Cain: Tommy Freeman deserves a decent run at 13 for England
Nick Cain argues England must stick with Tommy Freeman at outside centre, insisting Steve Borthwick’s stop-start handling of the Northampton Saints...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 weeks agoTom Hooper happy to stay at Exeter Chiefs
Wallaby flanker Tom Hooper has extended his stay with Exeter Chiefs until the summer of 2028 when he will return to...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 weeks agoEuropean Rugby Champions Cup fixtures revealed for 2026-27 campaign
Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles will begin their Champions Cup title defence at Gloucester, while Premiership winners Northampton Saints face Cardiff in...
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Junior International Rugby
/ 1 month agoEngland U20s ready for Argentina decider in Junior World Cup
England U20 are gearing up for a winner-takes-all clash against Argentina to book their place in the Junior World Cup semi-finals.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoAlex Goode backs Saracens wing Noah Caluori for England success
Alex Goode applauded England’s decision not to rush Noah Caluori into action but is hoping to see the Saracen spread his...
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Features
/ 1 month agoMy Life in Rugby: Alex Day – Being at Bedford Blues has been my happy place
Alex Day, the former Northampton Saints, Cornish Pirates and Saracens scrum-half who now captains Bedford Blues, reflects on his life in...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoJamie George: Henry Pollock’s self-belief is inspiring for England
Jamie George has told his England to take a leaf out of Henry Pollock’s book when they face South Africa on...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 1 month agoBrendan Gallagher: Henry Pollock showing us all he’s the real deal
Henry Pollock has silenced the doubters – and he's only just getting started. Brendan Gallagher explains why England have a special...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 month agoTom Hooper: I’m learning a lot with Exeter Chiefs
Australia flanker Tom Hooper feels he has grown as a player this season at Exeter Chiefs.
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Chris Hewett
/ 1 month agoChris Hewett: When ‘record highs’ can be low on quality
Chris Hewett questions whether rugby’s growing number of one-sided finals and record scorelines signal a sport in danger of tipping the...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoQuesada missing his big names
ITALY ITALY must do without star men full-back Ange Capuozzo (Toulouse) and hooker Giacomo Nicotera (Stade Français) this summer against Japan,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso details Bath fan altercation after Exeter Chiefs reached Prem final
Exeter Chiefs wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has confirmed he was involved in an altercation with a Bath fan at the end of...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints crowned champions as George Furbank signs off with Prem glory
George Furbank admitted he felt drained of emotion after enjoying the perfect farewell to his Northampton Saints career by hoisting up...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints put on a show of desire and discipline as Henry Pollock stars in Prem final
Paul Rees analyses Northampton Saints’ Prem final victory over Exeter Chiefs, with George Furbank’s farewell and Henry Pollock’s standout display defining...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: George Hendy’s double powers Phil Dowson’s side to the title
Henry Pollock ensured George Furbank got the leaving party he deserved as Northampton Saints claimed their second Prem title in three...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade catches England boss Steve Borthwick’s eye
Steve Borthwick has been monitoring the progress of Rob Baxter’s Exeter Chiefs all season and their resurgence could be good news...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGeorge Furbank: Leaving Northampton Saints will feel weird
George Furbank today starts his life after Northampton Saints having spent 11 years at Franklin’s Gardens and admits it will feel...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAdam Radwan back in England contention after Leicester Tigers revival
Adam Radwan has put himself back in England contention after an impressive season for Leicester Tigers reignited hopes of adding to...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoExeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter proud of his side’s achievements despite Prem final defeat
Rob Baxter hailed his Exeter Chiefs side’s unrivalled resilience after falling nine points short in a Prem final just a year...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLeinster 36-7 Bulls: Sam Prendergast stars as the Dubliners retain their URC crown
Sam Prendergast shone as Leinster retained their URC crown in emphatic fashion with a dominant victory over the Bulls at Croke...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoDREAMTEAM
ROBBIE POVEY, THE CANADA AND FORMER COVENTRY, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS, SALE FC, UTAH WARRIORS, HOUSTON SABER CATS AND TORONTO ARROWS FLY-HALF/FULLBACK, SELECTS...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Exeter Chiefs’ revival an example to us all
Brendan Gallagher examines Exeter Chiefs’ remarkable revival and asks why Test coaches so often insist successful rebuilds must take years.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBath are stunned as Exeter Chiefs head to the Prem final
Exeter Chiefs stunned defending champions Bath 27-26 with a brilliant second-half fightback yesterday to reach their first Prem final since 2021.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBath 26-27 Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter’s heroes knock out the reigning champions
Exeter Chiefs produced one of the great Prem comebacks courtesy of a herculean defensive set against Bath, surviving 40 phases with...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints 45-31 Leicester Tigers: George Furbank says his farewell with a final flourish
Northampton Saints booked their place in Saturday’s Twickenham showdown with an exhilarating performance against rivals Leicester Tigers to lift the spirits...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints boss Phil Dowson urges joint player welfare plan
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson insists it’s up to both club and country to take a long-term view when it comes...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoSaracens’ Tom Willis is crowned Prem player of the year ahead of France move
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis leaves England for France as the Prem player of the year.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoRugby World Cup 2027: James Ramm sets his sights on making the Australia squad
James Ramm is returning to Australia at the end of the season after four years with Northampton Saints to put himself...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoNick Cain: Super Northampton Saints at their swashbuckling best
Justice was done at a packed Franklin’s Gardens on Friday night when Northampton, the best team in the league over the...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Who wins the Prem semis? Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers & Bath v Exeter Chiefs
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Northampton Chronicle rugby writer Tom...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoThe winner takes it all! Exeter Chiefs snatch final Prem semi-final spot
Exeter Chiefs grabbed the final Prem semi-final place with victory over Saracens yesterday and will take on Bath next weekend.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoBath 24-22 Leicester Tigers: Thomas du Toit’s hat-trick sees off Tigers
The play-off weekend will feature two derbies after Bath held on against Leicester Tigers in a match with home advantage on...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoHarlequins 38-31 Northampton Saints: Tom Lawday snatches it at the last for Quins
Phil Dowson fixed his attention on a mouth-watering East Midlands play-off battle for a place in the Premiership Final after seeing...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoGloucester 54-21 Newcastle Red Bulls: Ben Redshaw makes it a Champions finale
Former Falcon, Ben Redshaw, scored a hat-trick of tries as Gloucester comfortably earned a European Champions Cup spot by securing an...
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Bill Beaumont Cup
/ 2 months agoLancashire 24-39 Cornwall: Sam Matavesi heaps praise towards his fellow warriors
Cornwall ended a four-year wait to regain the Bill Beaumont Cup as they beat Lancashire at Twickenham to secure their eighth...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMemorial Wall at Saints
News NORTHAMPTON Saints have been given the green light to create a dedicated memorial space within the grounds of Franklin’s Gardens...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Play off chaos! Exeter Chiefs v Saracens Prem shootout + URC semi finals
In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by TRP writer Chris Collyer to...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLast-gasp George Furbank the hero for Northampton Saints
George Furbank scored a last-minute try to defeat Gloucester and secure Northampton Saints home advantage in the Prem semi-finals.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoLloyd Williams looking to finish on a high as Worcester Warriors go for Champ glory
Former Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams aims to bow out today as a Champ winner when Worcester Warriors clash with Bedford Blues...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNorthampton Saints flanker Tom Pearson sets his sights on England return
Tom Pearson has had another strong season for Premiership leaders Northampton Saints but has not come closer to adding to his...
International Rugby
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