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Zebre……………….. 21 Toulon…………….. 24

11 December 2022 1 comment

GAEL Drean’s 71st minute try won the match for Toulon against a plucky Zebre side. The visitors made a strong start and after consecutive penalties […]

Borthwick may miss out on Willis again

11 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Steve Borthwick missed out on signing Jack Willis as Leicester Tigers boss, and he could find him unavailable if he […]

Skosan: We need to get flying start

4 December 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Power runner: Courtnall Skosan playing for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images Courtnall Skosan is banking on fortress Franklin’s to help Northampton Saints scratch […]

Collins treble seals win for Northampton

27 November 2022 1 comment

Northampton……….45 Barbarians…………..39 A second-half hattrick from Tom Collins helped Northampton edge out the Barbarians in an entertaining exhibition match at Franklin’s Gardens. It was the […]

Fixtures clashes are reaching crisis point

20 November 2022 0 comments

WHILST living 300-plus miles from Sandy Park my support over the past decade of my beloved Exeter Chiefs has never diminished but my current frustration […]

Hooker Haywood taking his chances as Saints prepare for showdown with Saracens

13 November 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Saracens v Northampton Today. Kick-off 12.15pm, Stone X Stadium BY rights, Southend-born and Colchester raised Mike Haywood should have been lining […]

Suitors lining up to tempt McCallum

23 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Scotland prop Murray McCallum is weighing up his next move after getting offers from clubs on either side of the Scottish border […]

Slade out, Murley in, as Jones names Autumn squad

17 October 2022 0 comments

Uncapped Cadan Murley has been included in England’s Autumn Nations series squad while Henry Slade misses out. Slade, 29, has 48 England caps, but will […]

Saints hold on as epic fightback falls short

16 October 2022 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Northampton….32pts Tries: Sleightholme 5, 53; Matavesi 12, Collins 43, Augustus 49 Conversions: Grayson 44, 50 Penalties: Grayson 24 Newcastle………31pts Tries: Penny 32, […]

Smith, 20, on his way to Saints

16 October 2022 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON Saints have signed Worcester’s highly rated England U20s fly-half Fin Smith. Smith, 20, became the youngest player to start for Warriors in the Premiership […]

Wasps may move for McGuigan

2 October 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Hooker: McGuigan GEORGE McGuigan could lead the exodus of players from Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season, […]

Tigers outmuscle Wasps with fightback in Prem Cup

27 September 2022 0 comments

Leicester……….38pts Tries: Jansen 23, Ilione 34, Saumaki 57, Edwards 70, Vanes 75 Conversions: Walsh 24, 35, 58; Meredith 71, 76 Penalties: Walsh 50 Wasps……..17 Tries: Dawkins 11, […]

Saints set sights on Blamire

11 September 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler In demand: Jamie Blamire Northampton Saints have put Newcastle Falcons and England hooker Jamie […]

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has pulled out of the England squad

Tuilagi returns with Beaumont on bench

11 September 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK PREVIEW… Sale Sharks v Northampton Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been named in a strong […]

Tuilagi and Beaumont return as Sale host Saints in Prem opener

8 September 2022 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi and Josh Beaumont have been named in a strong Sale Sharks side to host Northampton Saints in their first game of the new […]

Team-by-team Premiership previews: London Irish

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Declan Kidney Captain: Matt Rogerson Ground: Gtech Community Stadium Capacity: 17,250 PREDICTED FINISH: 7TH The Exiles were involved in precious few dull […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Newcastle

4 September 2022 3 comments

Head Coach: Dave Walder Captain: Will Welch Ground: Kingston Park Capacity: 10,200 PREDICTED FINISH: 12TH The Falcons are getting used to life without Dean Richards […]

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Worcester Warriors

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Steve Diamond Captain: Ted Hill Ground: Sixways Stadium Capacity: 11,499 PREDICTED FINISH: 13TH Steve Diamond’s bid to become the first Worcester coach […]

Young Guns: Bristol Bears fly-half Sam Worsley

28 August 2022 0 comments

Having learned off the likes of AJ MacGinty and Callum Sheedy, ‘triple threat’ fly-half Sam Worsley is looking to make his mark on his boyhood […]

Chinnor find extra gear to power home

21 August 2022 1 comment

Chinnor ……….29 Blackheath ….14 By JACK JOHNSON Three tries in the final 12 minutes ensured Chinnor got the better of Blackheath in a hard-fought pre-season […]

Young Guns: Ealing Trailfinders utility back Gabe Jones

21 August 2022 0 comments

Ealing Trailfinders academy utility back Gabe Jones made his U20s debut for Scotland in the Summer Series earlier this year and aims to help turnaround […]

Dozen new faces sign on at Ampthill

21 August 2022 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS AMPTHILL have confirmed the signings of six forwards and six backs ahead of the 2022/23 Championship season. In the back row, Caleb Montgomery […]

I’m confident I can get back to my best – Hewitt

14 August 2022 0 comments

By ROB COLE Ashton Hewitt can still recall the brace of tries he scored in his last outing for the Dragons – some achievement given […]

Bates looking to get Bears back to the sharp end

14 August 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Bristol born and bred outside back Jack Bates is hoping his ability to play centre and wing will help him nail down […]

Woodward returns to Premiership at Sale

14 August 2022 0 comments

Experienced head: Jason Woodward in action for Gloucester Sale Sharks have signed former Gloucester fullback Jason Woodward ahead of the new season. He has signed […]

Participation In Elite Adult Rugby May Present Risks of Head Injuries

10 August 2022 0 comments

For many, rugby is the best sport in the world owing to its strategic nature, fast pace, team play, and diverse membership. It’s a sport […]

Smith: Pal Tommy shows us the way

31 July 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK New sensation: Tommy Freeman starred for England in Australia PICTURES: Getty Images Doncaster Knights back row Thom Smith watched on in awe […]

Saints lead hunt for Worcester’s wonderkid Fin

17 July 2022 403 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Northampton Saints are the early front runners to sign Worcester’s highly-rated fly half Fin Smith if he doesn’t agree […]

Pivac sets sights on historic series win

10 July 2022 0 comments

Wayne Pivac has warned South Africa his team will fight tooth and nail to win the series next Saturday after becoming the first Wales side […]

Scrum-half or full-back? I made the right choice

19 June 2022 1 comment

BEN FODEN – 34-capped England International SCRUM-HALF or full-back? My dad still has that debate with me every time I go back home! There was […]

Genge and Ford set for Welford Road farewell in Premiership semi-final

10 June 2022 0 comments

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 […]

Saints eager to strike a deal for Sale lock Wiese

5 June 2022 0 comments

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 sign trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter

31 May 2022 1 comment

Northampton Saints have signed trialist Aaron Hinkley and Alfie Petch from Exeter Chiefs. The former England age group internationals have signed ahead of the 2022/23 […]

Former England flanker Tom Wood announces retirement from rugby

30 May 2022 0 comments

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, […]

Barrington agrees switch to France

29 May 2022 1 comment

Off to Agen: Saracens’ Richard Barrington SARACENS stalwart Richard Barrington is to leave the club after nine years and join French side Agen at the […]

Tyro Tiger Reffell set for Test baptism

15 May 2022 22 comments

By PETER JACKSON WALES are all set to pick Tommy Reffell this week in readiness for the ultimate baptism of fire in South Africa this […]

Piers Francis signs for Bath

28 April 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints centre and former England international Piers Francis will join Bath Rugby for the 2022/23 season. The 31-year-old fly-half, who can also play centre, […]

Northampton Saints sign James Raam

28 April 2022 1 comment

Northampton Saints have signed Australian winger James Raam from the Waratahs for next season. Ramm, 23, joins Saints from Super Rugby side New South Wales […]

Northampton Saints sign Doncaster’s Sam Graham and Newcastle’s Robbie Smith

11 April 2022 1 comment

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing Doncaster Knights captain Sam Graham and Newcastle Falcons’ Robbie Smith. The pair will move to Franklin’s Gardens ahead of […]

Versatile Ealing ace Uzokwe glad to finish off the job in style

10 April 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK CHAMPIONSHIP winner Simon Uzokwe is enjoying some well-earned time off as he awaits the outcome of Ealing Trailfinders’ appeal against the RFU’s […]

Former England, Sale and Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden retires aged 36

31 March 2022 1 comment

Former England full-back Ben Foden has announced his retirement from the game aged 36. The decision to retire took a “lot of deliberation” for Foden, […]

Premiership Cup round-up: Worcester progress to semi finals with

31 March 2022 0 comments

Bath v Worcester Warriors Billy Searle’s boot was the difference as Worcester Warriors were victorious at Bath in the Premiership Cup. Bath went into the […]

Shane Williams: Louis Rees-Zammit has 100 Wales caps to come

11 March 2022 1 comment

Legendary Wales wing Shane Williams has shown his support for young Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit after the 21-year-old wing was left out of the Wales […]

Australia lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto signs for Northampton Saints

1 March 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints have signed Australian international lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 6’6” second row – who clocks in at 116kgs and […]

Northampton Saints re-sign prop Ethan Waller

28 February 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints have re-signed loosehead prop Ethan Waller. The 29-year-old moves back to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from Worcester Warriors, where he has spent […]

Saints are confident they’ll stop the slide

27 February 2022 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW…Northampton Saints v Exeter ChiefsToday. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s GardensALEX Mitchell insists Northampton can take their frustration out on Exeter after back-to-back defeats […]

Italy scrum-half Callum Braley signs for Northampton Saints

23 February 2022 0 comments

Italian scrum-half Callum Braley has signed for Northampton Saints ahead of the 2022/23 season after making the switch from Italian side Benetton. Bristol-born Braley has […]

Groom: English game demands different skills

20 February 2022 0 comments

By GRANT SHUB Springbok star: Cobus Reinach played with Nic Groom at NorthamptonFOR former Northampton Saints and London Irish scrum-half Nic Groom, the development of […]

Ton-up Biggar: One of my best wins

13 February 2022 1 comment

Done it! Liam Williams punches the air in celebration as Wales win the decisive penalty PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar hit back at Wales’ critics […]

I was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton

13 February 2022 0 comments

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 […]

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