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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 […]

Karaoke pair keen to put Saints in the mix

23 January 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Taking charge: Phil Dowson , who becomes Saints DoR next season, coaching the squad. PICTURES: Getty Images ANYONE who went to their […]

Phil Dowson to succeed Chris Boyd as Northampton Director of Rugby

12 January 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints forwards coach Phil Dowson has been appointed as Director of Rugby at Franklins Gardens from next year. Current Director of Rugby Chris Boyd […]

Newcastle v Northampton: Saints must address ‘top two inches’ to beat Falcons

7 January 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints captain Lewis Ludlam claims that it’s the ‘top two inches’ that are the missing ingredients they must fix going into Saturday’s game against […]

Northampton Saints 6 – 30 Saracens: Lozowski scores emphatic 20 points

2 January 2022 1 comment

Alex Lozowski scored 20 points as Saracens earned a hard-fought win over Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens. At the interval, the sides were locked 6-6 as […]

Isiekwe aims to upset his Saints fans

2 January 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW… Northampton Saints v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens NICK Isiekwe relishes his return to Franklin’s Gardens but hopes to upset […]

Vesty: We can’t afford to give away more cheap tries

2 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Exciting: Alex Mitchell IT is eight years since Northampton defeated Saracens in a Premiership match at Franklin’s Gardens and Sam Vesty believes […]

A poker face, but Boyd can cut loose!

2 January 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES AS Northampton blew an early 21-7 lead against Harlequins at Twickenham last week, returning home without even a losing bonus point, the […]

Joys of scoring written large on Dupont’s face

19 December 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 89 Antoine […]

Heineken Champions Cup preview

17 December 2021 0 comments

The Heineken Champions Cup has been torn apart once more by the coronavirus cancellation controversy with six matches called off, as the integrity of this […]

Saints aim to make a statement in Europe

5 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES ALEX Waller is one of Northampton’s longest serving players, having made his debut 12 years ago, and hopes to see out his […]

Injury-hit Bath fall to Saints’ fast start

5 December 2021 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Northampton ..40pts Tries: Hutchinson 2, Freeman 12, Augustus 24, 35; Skosan 51, 67 Conversions: Biggar 2, 12, 24, 35; Furbank 67 […]

Ludlam is our Mr 100% – Boyd

5 December 2021 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd applauded the leadership of Lewis Ludlam. “He not only talks well but he leads by example,” Boyd said. “What you always […]

Saints give depleted Bear pack a bullying

28 November 2021 0 comments

By NATHAN RICHARDS Bristol …………….20pts Tries: Kerr 4, Leiua 42 Conversions: Sheedy 5, 43 Penalties: Sheedy 21, 31 Northampton ..36pts Tries: Hill 33, Freeman 36, […]

Quins sneak in after Saints snub late kick

21 November 2021 1 comment

By TOM VICKERS Harlequins ..26ptsTries: Anyanwu 6, 66; Steele 11, Wallace 73 Conversions: Benson 6, 11, 73Northampton..25ptsTries: Hendy 15, Haywood 27, Gillespie 33 Conversions: Grayson […]

Reid goes from floor polishing to cleaning line-outs

21 November 2021 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN GORDON REID was sanding floors two weeks ago and has now answered the call to play in Wasps front row. The 34-year-old […]

Van Rensburg lands late knockout punch for Irish

14 November 2021 1 comment

By TOM VICKERS Northampton ..26pts Tries: Hendy 31, Fish 56, Gillespie 65, Litchfield 72Conversions: Grayson 31, 56, 72London Irish ….36ptsTries: Stokes 14, Munga 18, O’Sullivan […]

Connon gives Chiefs another kick in teeth

7 November 2021 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Exeter …………….14ptsTries: J Simmonds 40, Armand 50 Conversions: J Simmonds 40, 50 Newcastle ……..15ptsTries: McGuigan 8, Stevenson 56 Conversions: Hodgson 8Penalties: Connon […]

WOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS

31 October 2021 0 comments

Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players JENNY MAXWELL THIS WEEK… LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING AND SCOTLAND SCRUM-HALF Loughborough Lightning and Scotland scrum-half […]

Jeeps one of many Rolls Royce players

17 October 2021 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools BEDFORD might not be the biggest of towns but is nonetheless home to two notable […]

Northampton Saints emergency call for prop

3 October 2021 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON Saints last week sent out an SOS looking to bring another tighthead prop into Franklin’s Gardens as injury cover until the end of the […]

Northampton 23-21 London Irish: Returning Biggar is late hero for Saints

3 October 2021 0 comments

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 […]

Exeter 24-26 Northampton: Nerveless George Furbank gets Saints over line

26 September 2021 0 comments

STAND-IN goalkicker George Furbank landed the two late penalties which gave Northampton their second victory of the season – and plunged Exeter to their second […]

Lightning and Saints Women’s teams join forces

19 September 2021 0 comments

By CYBIL HARDING Ambassador: Sarah Hunter PREMIER 15s side Loughborough Lightning have linked up with Premiership club Northampton Saints to create a joint women’s club […]

Northampton 34-20 Gloucester: Patched-up Gloucester get mauling by Grayson

19 September 2021 0 comments

JAMES GRAYSON scored 17 points as Saints got their Premiership campaign off to a winning start in a thriller at Franklin’s Gardens. In a game […]

BEDFORD BLUES

12 September 2021 0 comments

Head of Rugby: Mike Rayer Captain: Rich Lane Ground: Goldington Road Capacity: 5,000 Louis Grimoldby is a big signing for them, he was one of […]

EALING TRAILFINDERS

12 September 2021 0 comments

Head of Rugby: Ben Ward Captain: Rayn Smid Ground: Vallis Way Capacity: 3,000 Even without any additions to their squad, they’d have still had enough […]

HARTPURY

12 September 2021 0 comments

Head of Rugby: John Barnes Captain: TBC Ground: Alpas Arena Capacity: 2,000If you look at their squad and some of the players that they have […]

JERSEY

12 September 2021 0 comments

Head of Rugby: Harvey Biljon Captain: Lewis Wynne Ground: Stade Santander Int. Capacity: 4,000They traditionally lose a lot of players to the Premiership but this […]

Standard is getting higher says Boyd

12 September 2021 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE NORTHAMPTON Saints DoR Chris Boyd hopes the return of fans will help turn Franklin’s Gardens into a fortress.Having an empty stadium appeared […]

Tomas is a Cardiff lad on his wife’s orders!

12 September 2021 0 comments

By ROB COLE TOMAS Francis has come home to Wales to play for the Ospreys, but one of the stipulations in his new deal was […]

Who Were the Standout Lions Performers in the Latest Tour?

19 August 2021 0 comments

The overall tour of South Africa was a disappointment for the British and Irish Lions, as they ended up losing 2-1 over the series in […]

Dream Team: Former London Irish and Northampton fly-half Barry Everitt

15 August 2021 0 comments

Barry Everitt, the former Munster, Leinster, London Irish and Northampton fly-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against

Northampton Saints full-back Harry Mallinder is off to Japan

Harry Mallinder set to take Goode’s place in Japan

1 August 2021 0 comments

Where will Harry Mallinder be playing after announcing he will leave Saints for the Top League?

My Life in Rugby – Dom Barrow: Defeat to Racing left me crying at kitchen table

1 August 2021 2 comments

Dom Barrow’s retirement at the age of 26 was a surprise to all, but the former Leicester and England U20s lock can attest to having an eventful career

Saints scrum-half Henry Taylor calls time at 27

30 July 2021 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Henry Taylor is retiring from rugby to “pursue a career in the city”. The 27-year-old, who was part of the England side that […]

Lions criticised for inclusion of Dan Biggar for second Test

27 July 2021 0 comments

Fly-half Dan Biggar has been selected to start for the Lions days after failing a HIA in the first Test

Saints prepared if Toulon persist in Dan Biggar swoop

4 July 2021 0 comments

NORTHAMPTON Saints have set aside a ‘healthy budget’ as they search fora new fly-half that places question marks over the future of Dan Biggar at […]

Lam: We had our chances to win it

20 June 2021 0 comments

HARLEQUINS served up one of the greatest fight-backs in Premiership history to book themselves a date with Exeter Chiefs in Saturday’s grand final at Twickenham. […]

That was such a buzz says happy Tom de Glanville

13 June 2021 0 comments

FULL-BACK Tom de Glanville, delighted to give Bath’s departing contingent a winning farewell, said: “It was a big emotional feeling and we were buzzing. “It […]

Tom Wood expects reaction after disappointing Saints season

13 June 2021 0 comments

VETERAN flanker Tom Wood says tough times at Northampton can get the Saints marching in again like they did in the title winning days. The […]

Saints wing Ollie Sleightholme leads charge for Vesty’s young guns

9 June 2021 1 comment

OLLIE Sleightholme has the mental strength as well as the blistering speed to thrive on the top international stage. Northampton may have missed out on […]