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Rob Horne: I am determined to live the life I was going to live

With a unique tribute game being played in his honour at Twickenham tomorrow the story of how Australian international Rob Horne's career ended at Northampton Saints is a testing one for rugby fans. It is full of coincidences and resonances...

Gripped by the Cobblers: More managers than sense but Wilkin is the man

Another day, another Northampton manager sacking with the job centre in town crammed full of ex-Cobblers bosses scratching their heads, writes Tom Reed. Dean Austin was a convenient appointment for the Northampton board, in situ and saying all the right...

Toothless Town tied up in Notts

Tom Reed looks for reasons to be cheerful during Northampton's goalless draw with Notts County... Poor finishing and weak crossing cost Cobblers in a soggy 0-0 draw at Sixfields against Notts County. While Summer appears to be over, Northampton’s failure...

National cycling showcase at Birmingham

The Cycle Show, the UK’s national cycling showcase is returning to Birmingham’s NEC Exhibition Center. Publicisits Fusion Media have released the following statement: The show will feature over 300 exhibitors, 500+ cycling brands including including: Bianchi, Calibre, Canyon, Cannondale, Condor, Colnago,...

Christian Day testimonial year raises almost £100,000 for charities

Two of Northamptonshire’s best-loved charities are almost £50k better off thanks to a year of fundraising events held in honour of recently retired Saints player, Christian Day, writes Anna Murby. Niamh’s Next Step, which was set up to help fight...

Gripped by the Cobblers: We can’t go on like this

Tom Reed calls for a change of mindset at Northampton Town that goes beyond how the first team plays on a Saturday... Another week, another embarrassing defeat for Northampton Town who find themselves 4 points off the drop zone to...

How did Saints stack up against last season’s nemesis Saracens?

The shock and awe generated from the opening defeat to Saracens reverberated through the whole of last season for Saints. How well did they front up at Franklin's Gardens? Ruaraidh Britton was at the game... Northampton Saints 27 - 38...

Harry Mallinder: Cynthia Spencer Hospice puts things in perspective

Saints fullback Harry Mallinder tackled an exercise class when he met with residents and staff at Cynthia Spencer Hospice this week. He was visiting ahead of the Cycle 4 Cynthia charity bike ride on September 23 (which he is both...

Gripped by the Cobblers: Town need to stop talking and start playing

Tom Reed's view on the Cobblers' urgent need to put together a performance for their manager... Strange times at Sixfields with Cobblers 5th from bottom in the basement division. The league placing is par for the course but normally the...

Pictures: Saints win over Quins captured in stunning photoset

Northampton Saints wrestled a satisfying win from Harlequins at Franklins Gardens with lock Dave Ribbans putting in a man of the match performance. The match ended 25-18 with a try from co-skipper Dylan Hartley. Veteran photographer Dave Ikin was at the...
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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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