All posts tagged "Northampton Saints"
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTon-up Biggar: One of my best wins
Done it! Liam Williams punches the air in celebration as Wales win the decisive penalty PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar hit...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoI was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton
CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for...
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/ 4 years agoKaraoke pair keen to put Saints in the mix
By JON NEWCOMBE Taking charge: Phil Dowson , who becomes Saints DoR next season, coaching the squad. PICTURES: Getty Images ANYONE...
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/ 4 years agoPhil Dowson to succeed Chris Boyd as Northampton Director of Rugby
Northampton Saints forwards coach Phil Dowson has been appointed as Director of Rugby at Franklins Gardens from next year. Current Director...
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/ 4 years agoNewcastle v Northampton: Saints must address ‘top two inches’ to beat Falcons
Northampton Saints captain Lewis Ludlam claims that it’s the ‘top two inches’ that are the missing ingredients they must fix going...
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/ 4 years agoNorthampton Saints 6 – 30 Saracens: Lozowski scores emphatic 20 points
Alex Lozowski scored 20 points as Saracens earned a hard-fought win over Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens. At the interval, the sides...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoIsiekwe aims to upset his Saints fans
By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW... Northampton Saints v Saracens Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens NICK Isiekwe relishes his return to Franklin’s Gardens...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoVesty: We can’t afford to give away more cheap tries
By PAUL REES Exciting: Alex Mitchell IT is eight years since Northampton defeated Saracens in a Premiership match at Franklin’s Gardens...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoA poker face, but Boyd can cut loose!
By PAUL REES AS Northampton blew an early 21-7 lead against Harlequins at Twickenham last week, returning home without even a...
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Features
/ 4 years agoJoys of scoring written large on Dupont’s face
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 years agoHeineken Champions Cup preview
The Heineken Champions Cup has been torn apart once more by the coronavirus cancellation controversy with six matches called off, as...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 years agoSaints aim to make a statement in Europe
By PAUL REES ALEX Waller is one of Northampton’s longest serving players, having made his debut 12 years ago, and hopes...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoInjury-hit Bath fall to Saints’ fast start
By ROB WILDMAN Northampton ..40pts Tries: Hutchinson 2, Freeman 12, Augustus 24, 35; Skosan 51, 67 Conversions: Biggar 2, 12,...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLudlam is our Mr 100% – Boyd
NORTHAMPTON boss Chris Boyd applauded the leadership of Lewis Ludlam. “He not only talks well but he leads by example,” Boyd...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoSaints give depleted Bear pack a bullying
By NATHAN RICHARDS Bristol ................20pts Tries: Kerr 4, Leiua 42 Conversions: Sheedy 5, 43 Penalties: Sheedy 21, 31 Northampton ..36pts Tries:...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoQuins sneak in after Saints snub late kick
By TOM VICKERS Harlequins ..26pts Tries: Anyanwu 6, 66; Steele 11, Wallace 73 Conversions: Benson 6, 11, 73 Northampton..25pts Tries: Hendy...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoReid goes from floor polishing to cleaning line-outs
By LUKE JARMYN GORDON REID was sanding floors two weeks ago and has now answered the call to play in Wasps...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoVan Rensburg lands late knockout punch for Irish
By TOM VICKERS Northampton ..26pts Tries: Hendy 31, Fish 56, Gillespie 65, Litchfield 72 Conversions: Grayson 31, 56, 72 London Irish...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoConnon gives Chiefs another kick in teeth
By MIKE SINCLAIR Exeter ................14pts Tries: J Simmonds 40, Armand 50 Conversions: J Simmonds 40, 50 Newcastle ........15pts Tries: McGuigan 8,...
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Features
/ 4 years agoWOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS
Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players JENNY MAXWELL THIS WEEK... LOUGHBOROUGH LIGHTNING AND SCOTLAND SCRUM-HALF Loughborough...
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Features
/ 4 years agoJeeps one of many Rolls Royce players
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools BEDFORD might not be the biggest of towns but is nonetheless...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoNorthampton Saints emergency call for prop
NORTHAMPTON Saints last week sent out an SOS looking to bring another tighthead prop into Franklin’s Gardens as injury cover until...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoNorthampton 23-21 London Irish: Returning Biggar is late hero for Saints
DAN Biggar picked himself up to kick a match-winning penalty to keep unbeaten Northampton on track in a tense finish at...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoExeter 24-26 Northampton: Nerveless George Furbank gets Saints over line
STAND-IN goalkicker George Furbank landed the two late penalties which gave Northampton their second victory of the season – and plunged...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLightning and Saints Women’s teams join forces
By CYBIL HARDING Ambassador: Sarah Hunter PREMIER 15s side Loughborough Lightning have linked up with Premiership club Northampton Saints to create...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoNorthampton 34-20 Gloucester: Patched-up Gloucester get mauling by Grayson
JAMES GRAYSON scored 17 points as Saints got their Premiership campaign off to a winning start in a thriller at Franklin’s...
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/ 4 years agoBEDFORD BLUES
Head of Rugby: Mike Rayer Captain: Rich Lane Ground: Goldington Road Capacity: 5,000 Louis Grimoldby is a big signing for them,...
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/ 4 years agoEALING TRAILFINDERS
Head of Rugby: Ben Ward Captain: Rayn Smid Ground: Vallis Way Capacity: 3,000 Even without any additions to their squad, they’d...
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/ 4 years agoHARTPURY
Head of Rugby: John Barnes Captain: TBC Ground: Alpas Arena Capacity: 2,000 If you look at their squad and some of...
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/ 4 years agoJERSEY
Head of Rugby: Harvey Biljon Captain: Lewis Wynne Ground: Stade Santander Int. Capacity: 4,000 They traditionally lose a lot of players...
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/ 4 years agoStandard is getting higher says Boyd
By JON NEWCOMBE NORTHAMPTON Saints DoR Chris Boyd hopes the return of fans will help turn Franklin’s Gardens into a fortress....
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/ 4 years agoTomas is a Cardiff lad on his wife’s orders!
By ROB COLE TOMAS Francis has come home to Wales to play for the Ospreys, but one of the stipulations in...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 4 years agoWho Were the Standout Lions Performers in the Latest Tour?
The overall tour of South Africa was a disappointment for the British and Irish Lions, as they ended up losing 2-1...
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Dream Team
/ 4 years agoDream Team: Former London Irish and Northampton fly-half Barry Everitt
Barry Everitt, the former Munster, Leinster, London Irish and Northampton fly-half chooses the best XV he has played with or against
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoHarry Mallinder set to take Goode’s place in Japan
Where will Harry Mallinder be playing after announcing he will leave Saints for the Top League?
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Features
/ 4 years agoMy Life in Rugby – Dom Barrow: Defeat to Racing left me crying at kitchen table
Dom Barrow's retirement at the age of 26 was a surprise to all, but the former Leicester and England U20s lock...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoSaints scrum-half Henry Taylor calls time at 27
NORTHAMPTON scrum-half Henry Taylor is retiring from rugby to “pursue a career in the city”. The 27-year-old, who was part of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLions criticised for inclusion of Dan Biggar for second Test
Fly-half Dan Biggar has been selected to start for the Lions days after failing a HIA in the first Test
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoSaints prepared if Toulon persist in Dan Biggar swoop
NORTHAMPTON Saints have set aside a ‘healthy budget’ as they search fora new fly-half that places question marks over the future...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLam: We had our chances to win it
HARLEQUINS served up one of the greatest fight-backs in Premiership history to book themselves a date with Exeter Chiefs in Saturday’s...
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/ 4 years agoThat was such a buzz says happy Tom de Glanville
FULL-BACK Tom de Glanville, delighted to give Bath’s departing contingent a winning farewell, said: “It was a big emotional feeling and...
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/ 4 years agoTom Wood expects reaction after disappointing Saints season
VETERAN flanker Tom Wood says tough times at Northampton can get the Saints marching in again like they did in the...
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/ 4 years agoSaints wing Ollie Sleightholme leads charge for Vesty’s young guns
OLLIE Sleightholme has the mental strength as well as the blistering speed to thrive on the top international stage. Northampton may...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEngland hopeful David Ribbans banned for three weeks after red card
Ribbans, if selected by England, will now miss two of their three summer internationals
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English Championship
/ 4 years agoEx-Saints flanker Ben Nutley announces retirement at Coventry
The Coventry back row explains his feelings around making his retirement call at the age of 29
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/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Lions duo Dan Biggar and Courtney Lawes wanted by Toulouse
EUROPEAN champions Toulouse are looking to make a double swoop on Northampton Saints to take Lions pair Dan Biggar and Courtney...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoPreview: Sam Matavesi lies in wait for his Lion pal Luke
Sam Matavesi will go head-to-head with Luke Cowan-Dickie at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoWasps search for Paolo Odogwu replacement
The Premiership club confirmed earlier this week their breakthrough wing/centre had ruptured his ACL
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/ 5 years agoTom Wood commits to Northampton Saints
The 50-cap England flanker agrees extension to remain at Franklin's Gardens beyond the current Premiership season
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/ 5 years ago‘Fat kid’ Alex Waller brings up his 300 for Saints
Plenty more to come from the Northampton Saints 300-match man
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