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And he’s off… Reinach’s next step

Cobus Reinach will leave Saints at the end of the season after tearing it up at scrum-half for three years. His ascent into blistering form has matched the upward trajectory of Saints fortunes earning him numerous accolades and a...

Stunning pictures from Saints win over Gloucester

A thrilling home win restored some belief for Saints fans off the back of defeats at the hands of Leinster and Sale in the run up to Christmas. The prospect of Gloucester being guided around Franklin's Gardens by the talismanic...

Pictures: Never mind the World Cup because Saints are on fire

Saints made it three from three in the Premiership with a 40-22 win over Harlequins on the eve of the World Cup Final. There was hardly time to take in the victory before all eyes were on England's bid for...

A lot of light entertainment in Northampton town centre

The annual Festival of Lights took place on Saturday night in Northampton Town Centre. It is organised by the Indian Hindu Welfare Association supported by Northampton Borough Council. With food and information stalls on the Market Square all day, the highlight...

A feast of tries but the takeaways are more exciting

It was a replay of the final that saw Saints trading punches with the big dog of the Premiership for an hour and ultimately Saracens won the arm wrestle. However even if Saints had come away with the bragging rights...

Hide inside: a look into the centre for leather excellence

You can't help a wry smile when you say it: Northampton is the world centre for excellence in leather. Perhaps it's the Kinky Boots thing. Perhaps leather just sounds a bit naughty but if I bring it up Northampton's leather...

Pictures from Saints v Leinster

Leinster's power and nouse looked like it would be too much for a youthful Saints side but the Jimmies charged out of the gate second-half and more than made a game of it. Plenty of squad members got game time...

Images from communities coming together at Northampton Mela

The second Northampton Mela in Beckets Park saw an array of performers from across the town's various communities entertain despite the rain. https://soundcloud.com/user-10194904/northampton-mela-part-one?in=user-10194904/sets/news A range of community organisations were also present, from Northamptonshire Police to the University of Northampton, with...

Chalk tall at the Lightning Bolt drawing world championships

The weekend saw a unique event take place on Northampton's Racecourse just outside the pavilion. Promotion was quite underground: word of mouth, Facebook, an article in the NQ, a broadcast on community radio and Bill Pollard in The Lamplighter...

Northampton town centre rocks for NMF 19

Thousands of people come out for Northampton Music Festival and NMF 19 was no exception despite volatile weather. The event featured a main stage on the Market Square, and also included venues at The Platform, New Boots at the NN...
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They say Saints are revolutionaries but in this town it is just common sense: Northampton and the identity of English rugby

Following England Rugby's recent defeat by South Africa, discussions around the 'English identity' in rugby have intensified. Critiques suggest England's current style is overly focused on brute strength rather than creativity. In contrast, Northampton Saints exemplify a successful approach grounded in basic skills and inclusivity, potentially signalling a need for a shift in England's rugby philosophy.
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