All posts tagged "Northampton"
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBrookes: I’m battling to get X-factor
KIERAN Brookes has revealed how a rocket from Eddie Jones over fitness levels is underpinning his bid to win an England...
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National League 3
/ 10 years agoJohnston quits at Warriors
RUGBY SHORTS WORCESTER Warriors high performance director Nick Johnston will leave the club next Saturday. He has decided not to renew...
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Premiership
/ 10 years agoTigers find a Mauger performance at last
By NICK CAIN LEICESTER said they were determined to send Aaron Mauger into the sunset on a winning note. And they...
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Premiership
/ 10 years agoWilliams: This one was for Aaron
MATCH-WINNING marksman Owen Williams said Leicester wanted to give departing coach Aaron Mauger a winning send-off. “He’s a lovely bloke and...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoMauger sacked as O’Connor returns
Matt O’Connor is to return to Leicester Tigers as head coach with the Australian set to take over from Aaron Mauger...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNorthampton bring in Francis
Northampton Saints have signed Piers Francis ahead of next season from Super Rugby side the Blues. Francis who is originally from...
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Features
/ 10 years agoAckerman leads list of Kingsholm candidates
GLOUCESTER have spoken to former South Africa lock Johan Ackermann, the current Lions coach, about moving to Kingsholm next season. Ackermann,...
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Premiership
/ 10 years agoMyler magic keeps Saints marching on
By COLIN NEWBOULT Barreling over: Northampton hooker Mikey Haywood powers his way over to score. PICTURES: Getty Images JUDGED on this...
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Premiership
/ 10 years agoCLOSE-UP
JOSH BEAUMONT TEIMANA HARRISON Sale No.8 Northampton No.8 Beaumont did not play badly and was a presence in the loose, but...
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Premiership
/ 10 years agoDiamond: They put their cues in the rack
SALE boss Steve Diamond was angry with his side’s performance and criticised some of their lacklustre individuals. “That may be a...
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Features
/ 10 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEILFISSLER ■BRISTOL are now the favourites to land Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan if he is released from the final year...
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Features
/ 10 years agoLeicester looking at Carnegie speedster
HAVING seen Ryan Burrows, their best forward, sign for Newcastle next season, Yorkshire Carnegie could be set to lose their most...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDom Waldouck weighing up the option of sabbatical
Eco-friendly centre Dominic Waldouck is unsure what role he will play for new-age Newcastle next season, if any, but appearing in...
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Miscellaneous
/ 10 years agoMallinder: Next two games are massive
NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Jim Mallinder is hoping that his team can build some momentum after moving into the European Champions...
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Premiership
/ 10 years agoDiamond: We just weren’t up to it
STEVE Diamond was in a light-hearted, smiling mood for once despite the defeat. Having spent a rare match perched in a...
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Premiership
/ 10 years agoIt’ll be furious from the start as derby fervour
By NICK VERDIER NICK FENTON-WELLS has no doubt Bristol can avoid relegation but time is running out and he knows a...
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Miscellaneous
/ 10 years agoResilient Warriors fall short of a vital bonus
By COLIN NEWBOULT In the thick of it: Saints try-scorer Teimana Harrison PICTURES: Getty Images On the charge: Worcester centre Wynand...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoDowson set to retire and become coach at Northampton
Phil Dowson will retire from rugby at the end of the season to take up the role of Assistant Coach with...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoTrophy success is priority for one-club man Myler
By NEALE HARVEY STEPHENMyler insists personal milestones are way down his priority list as he battles to lift Northampton back to...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSorenson to call it a day at Bristol
Bristol stalwart Mark Sorenson has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The 37-year-old...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChiefs pick up Bristol half-back on loan
Exeter have brought in Bristol and former Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts on a loan deal to provide urgent injury cover. The...
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Features
/ 10 years agoON THE BLIND SIDE
BY NEILFISSLER ■ WASPS are in the hunt to sign Northampton Saints prop Gareth Denman when his contract runs out at...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWallaby star heading to Northampton
Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Australian international Rob Horne ahead of next season. The 27-year-old has 33 Test caps...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoNilson knows lineout accuracy must improve for derby clash
By JON NEWCOMBE DOUBLE centurion Phil Nilsen hoping promotionchasing Carnegie can put in a complete 80-minute performance today after stuttering to...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoLeicester suspend Ed Slater
Leicester Tigers have suspended Ed Slater from playing for two weeks following an internal disciplinary hearing. Following a citing, club officials...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCalum Clark heads to Saracens
As first revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on December 27, Saracens have signed Calum Clark ahead of next...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWorcester confirm signing of Ethan Waller
As revealed by Neil Fissler last week, Worcester have secured the signing of Northampton loosehead Ethan Waller ahead of next season....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSaints sign South African lock
Northampton have signed promising English-qualified second-row David Ribbans from the South African side Western Province. The 21-year-old is 6ft 8in tall...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: I see a man on a tractor roaring in to lead Lions
Now 2017 has dawned, no New Year would be complete without a few gongs inspired by the events of the old...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn: Jones wanted an abrasive leader, well he’s got one
Somehow the words leopards and spots have sprung to mind this week, having once again had to listen to all those...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNorthampton bring in Canada prop
Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Canada international prop Jake Ilnicki until the end of the current season. The 24-year-old...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: Clear this fog over North for the sake of others
Northampton‘s attempt to shroud the crucial issue of George North being knocked out against Leicester last weekend in a fog of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoQuit now George, says top brain doctor
George North must consider retiring rather than run further risk of brain damage, according to an expert on concussion. “George does...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Nick Wood – former Gloucester prop
I arrived at Gloucester as a boy and left 15 years later as a man. The club and the characters and...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoVIDEO: Northampton statement on George North
Northampton Saints has issued the following statement about the medical assessment and treatment of George North at Welford Road tonight. George...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Mike Delany – Newcastle fly-half
What did you make of the Anglo-Welsh Cup over the past two weeks? It was good to get a break and...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBrookes hit with two-week ban
Northampton Saints and England prop Kieran Brookes has been banned for two weeks for making contact with the head of Newcastle‘s...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoBlackadder: We want Ford to stay and build a dynasty
Todd Blackadder would love George Ford to be the cornerstone of Bath‘s bid to dominate English and European rugby for many...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain: Stay put George, it’s your best move of all
George Ford had a weird training week as part of the England team preparing to take on South Africa. First, a...
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoNew Year verdict for London Irish’s London return
London Irish chief executive Bob Casey has revealed the club will discover in January if they will be allowed to ground...
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Young Gun
/ 10 years agoYoung Gun: Alex Mitchell – Northampton scrum-half
A knee injury prevented him from playing in a home World Cup, but Alex Mitchell is back and desperate to put...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoMesmeric Jonny May ready to step up for Red Rose
Jonny May’s long-awaited return from injury will pay dividends for England, according to Gloucester backs coach Tim Taylor. May is stepping...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoAshton move to Toulon confirmed
Saracens have announced that Chris Ashton will join Toulon at the end of the season, a move that has been questioned...
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European Challenge Cup
/ 10 years agoTim Visser switches focus to his old Edinburgh pals
There might not be a Champions Cup place at stake but Tim Visser is adamant Harlequins will be chasing the Challenge...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoKyle Sinckler ‘destined’ to topple old king Dan Cole
Rough and tumble tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has the potential to knock Dan Cole from his lofty perch and dominate England‘s...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Ross Chisholm – Harlequins full-back
1. Joe Marler – I grew up playing with Joe at Haywards Heath where I was a year below him. He’s...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn: Why we should’ve taken heed of those dinosaurs
Well, who would have believed it? It may have taken more than 25 years but the main protagonist for a move...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoLouis Picamoles can make Northampton great says Stephen Myler
Long-serving fly-half Stephen Myler reckons the instant impact of French No.8 Louis Picamoles has put Northampton in shape for double-trophy success....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChris Ashton speaks out after biting ban
After the decision from an independent RFU disciplinary panel to suspend Chris Ashton for 13 weeks for biting Northampton prop Alex...
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