All posts tagged "Northampton"
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNew-found grit puts Wasps in contention
Chris Bell insists his side are no longer push-overs with squad capable of slugging it out against the best.
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Autumn Internationals
/ 12 years agoAussie Kieran Longbottom pledges his allegiance to England
Playing for England would be an “absolute honour” for Australian prop.
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoNorthampton Saints sends condolences to Ghaut family
Northampton Saints today issued the following statement, following the news of Luis Ghaut’s death this week. “Everyone at Northampton Saints –...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Mark Bright – London Scottish and former Tasman Makos No.8
1. Ben Franks – Top Bloke on and off the field. The All Blacks star is an unreal trainer and scrummager...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: George Wacokecoke – Bath wing
As the biggest player on the field, it was hard to understand why rugby was not just about running through people...
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoWorcester will fight Wasps plan to relocate
Warriors to lead a resistance against Wasps' plans to relocate to the West Midlands.
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Charlie Sharples – Gloucester and England wing
1. Soane Tonga’uhia – He was just awesome in 2011 when Northampton reached the Heineken Cup final. Huge in the scrum...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoImpressive Wasps stun Northampton
Tries quick from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell helped Wasps to a 20-16 win over Northampton Saints at Adams Park on...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoIt’s great to be a Northampton Saint after summer in solitary – Jon Fisher
Agonising summer training alone finished in joy with a “surreal” move to Premiership champions.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoLuke Arscott: I’ll help Anthony Watson but No.15 jersey is up for grabs
Full-back thrilled about leadership role at new club to get the most out of its talented but youthful backline.
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoEight-try Northampton thump sorry Gloucester
George North scored a hat-trick as Northampton began the defence of their Premiership crown in sensational fashion with a 53-6 demolition...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoNorthampton sign trialists Fisher
Northampton have announced that Jonathan Fisher has signed a full-time contract with the club after impressing during a trial period this...
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English Championship
/ 12 years agoOlly Robinson’s got work cut out to impress dad
Olly Robinson admits working for dad, Andy, means he must work ten times harder to win a first team place at...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 12 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Scott Barrow – former Worcester, Orrell, Rotherham, Glasgow, Leeds & Fylde centre
If helping to keep Leeds in the Premiership in the 2010 was one of the highlights of my career getting relegated...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Callum Braley – Gloucester and former Bristol and England U20s scrum-half
1. Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi – A great player in the loose as well as at the scrum. The Northampton Saint was one...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Josh Skelcey – Northampton wing
Last season started how it was supposed to for Josh Skelcey: First team debut for Northampton against London Irish in the...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoEngland U18s name side to take on Wales in SA
England U18s have named their side to take on Wales in the opening game of their summer tour to South Africa...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Dean Adamson – Bedford winger
If at first you don’t succeed try, try and try again. This could the title of Dean Adamson’s rugby career so...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership Rugby 7s Series finals squads
Harlequins: Izzy Fao’i, Jack Maslen, Ian Clark, Sam Aspland Robinson, Simon Pitfield, Henry Cheeseman, Alosio Yamoyamo, James Chisholm, Jordan Burns, Gavin...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoPremiership Sevens squads
Pool C (Friday August 1 at Franklin’s Gardens) Harlequins: Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Charlie Walker, Louis Grimoldby, Sam Stuart, Sam Aspland, Jack Maslen, Joe...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years ago“We’re up for a fight,” Dorian West tells Richard Cockerill
Saints forwards coach rubbishes suggestions by Leicester boss that his side may lack hunger to defend their Premiership title next season.
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Jordan Onojaife – Saints Academy lock
When Jordan Onojaife sat down at home to watch England‘s opening game at the Junior World Championship last month, little did...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoRoberts returns to the Ospreys
Scrum-half Martin Roberts has left Bath Rugby to join Ospreys on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old, who also spent two years...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoDowney signs Warriors deal
Glasgow Warriors have secured the services of Munster centre James Downey on a two-year contract. The 33-year-old, who had previous stint...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoEngland beat Crusaders
Second-string England score six tries to secure first win in New Zealand tour.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoNorthampton Saints fear exodus of stars unless salary cap is raised
President Keith Barwell fears Northampton may struggle to keep top stars in future unless salary cap restrictions are lifted.
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoNew Northampton deal for Jim Mallinder
Jim Mallinder has celebrated Northampton‘s Premiership and Amlin Cup double by putting pen to paper on a new five-year deal. The...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoBanned Owen Williams to miss Wales tour
Owen Williams will not tour South Africa with Wales after the he picked up a six-week ban. The Leicester fly-half was...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoOwen Farrell fit for Premiership final
Owen Farrell has been passed fit to play in the Premiership final on Saturday. The Saracens fly-half suffered a slight ankle...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoSteve Borthwick to take up Japan role
Steve Borthwick will link up with former Saracens boos Eddie Jones after being named Japan‘s forwards coach. The Sarries captain, who will retire after...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoFarrell and Vunipola doubtful for Premiership Final and England tour
Saracens could be without Owen Farrell and Mako Vunipola for the Premiership final against Northampton on Saturday at Twickenham. Farrell, who...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoWIN TICKETS TO PREMIERSHIP FINAL WITH GATORADE
The Rugby Paper has teamed up with Gatorade, Official Performance Partner of Premiership Rugby, to offer a pair of tickets for...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Shane Geraghty – London Irish and former Northampton & Brive fly-half
1. Davit Kubriashvili – I played with Davit at Brive and the guy was unbelievable, one of the very best in...
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Young Gun
/ 12 years agoYoung Gun: Louis Grimoldby – Harlequins fly-half
English fly-halves with rugby league backgrounds are all the rage at present and in Louis Grimoldby, Harlequins look to have unearthed...
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Dream Team
/ 12 years agoDream Team: Paul Doran-Jones – Harlequins and former Leinster, Wasps, Gloucester, Northampton & England prop
1. Fabien Barcella – He was just an unbelievable scrummager. I played against Biarritz in one of my first European matches...
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20 Questions
/ 12 years ago20 Questions: Daniel Browne – London Welsh back row
Just 35… is happy birthday in order? Thanks. I’ve been getting lots of grief off the boys! Quite a few were...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 12 years agoBrendan Gallagher: The day that Munster found vintage form in Bordeaux
Munster‘s love affair with the Heineken Cup has become the stuff of legend but in nearly two decades I recall no...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 12 years agoCourtney Lawes still dishes it out but is not so hit and miss
If anyone was in doubt that Courtney Lawes can still deliver big hits with the best of them, then look no...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoWins for Saracens and Northampton
Northampton are a step closer to a home semi-final following their 36-21 bonus-point win over London Irish at Franklin’s Gardens today....
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoUnfair, cry clubs over huge loss at Sarries
Questions have been raised over the state of financial fair play in the Aviva Premiership after huge losses were reported by...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoCompetition: Northampton v London Irish tickets
The Rugby Paper has teamed up with Official Breakdown and Recovery Supplier to Premiership Rugby, Green Flag, to offer fans the...
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Latest News
/ 12 years agoSaracens beat Northampton to stay top
Saracens remained at the top of the table after disposing of Northampton 28-24 at Allianz Park. Sarries are now ten points...
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Nick Cain
/ 12 years agoNick Cain: Here’s how All Blacks Test could have moved
There are times when it is blatantly obvious that the standards of excellence now demanded of England’s professional rugby players are...
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Featured
/ 12 years agoRFU fail in bid to get All Blacks Test switch
Concerted attempts by the RFU to change the Test schedule for England’s summer tour of New Zealand in June have failed.
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European Challenge Cup
/ 12 years agoLondon Wasps and Bath set up all-English Amlin Cup semi-final
London Wasps have set up an all-English Amlin Cup semi-final against Bath after beating Gloucester 36-24 at Adams Park tonight. The...
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20 Questions
/ 13 years ago20 Questions: Mark Wilson – Newcastle flanker
Enjoyed a bit of time off? Yes. Four tough league games took their toll so it was good to recharge the...
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Latest News
/ 13 years agoSunday’s Premiership round up
The battle between Northampton and Saracens continued at the top of the Premiership as both secured wins against Newcastle and Exeter...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 13 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Jon Sleightholme – former Bath, Northampton & England wing
Scoring my first England try at Twickenham as we sealed the 1996 Five Nations title is probably my highlight. Not bad...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 13 years agoAlex Waller was spurred on by England omissions
Snubbed by England through the age-groups, Alex Waller’s chance to pull on the Red Rose jersey was a long time coming.
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English Championship
/ 13 years agoVeteran Jon Clarke enjoying life with cavalier Leeds
Just one month into his Leeds Carnegie career former England Saxon centre Jon Clarke already feels like a Headingley veteran.
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