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Cocky Cobblers hand Robins cheap three points

Tom Reed reflects on Northampton Town's defeat to Cheltenham... Overconfident Cobblers put in one of the worst showings in the Sixfields era by going down 3-1 to Cheltenham Town. Northampton aren’t so much sleepwalking towards the drop as waltzing wide-eyed...

Northampton Saints craft a win to welcome new faces

Northampton Saints presented the home fans with some new faces and win at Glasgow Warriors pre-season visit on Friday night. Over six thousand watched Saints bring the game home 41-15 with new signing James Haskell opening the scoring. Photographer Dave Ikin...

Hask and Courts ready for the season ahead

James Haskell and Courtney Lawes spoke to the NQ about the season ahead and both are excited for the new look Saints this season. 'There is no brand Haskell' The big man jokes with Hilary Scott about his shorter drive to...

Gripped by the Cobblers: Rotten Morecambe performance a cause for concern

Fourth from bottom in the basement division will always set off Cobblers fans’ relegation spider senses, writes Tom Reed. This is a club that has had more ups and downs than Tesla’s share price but never dropped into non-league so...

Two man team Northampton Town gift Cambridge a point

It was a game of contrasts for wildly inconsistent Cobblers against a solid but not spectacular Cambridge United side at Sixfields on Saturday, writes Tom Reed. At times, Town appeared a 2 man team with midfielder Matt Crooks and Dutch...

Keep your eyes on Harvey Chandler

Watch Harvey Chandler. He takes up his place on the World Snooker Tour this summer - earned with a sensational victory at the amateur European Championships in February - but he has only just turned 23. Two years of the...

Meet the Vendetta Vixens

The Vendetta Vixens are Northampton's roller derby team - a thrilling and fun sport where teams race - and block each other - on roller skates. If you are interested in giving it a try or finding out more then...

NCL Cricket: win, lose or draw?

Alex Stockton reflects on the season so far and the impact of new formats... We’re just over halfway through the NCL season. That means that form has settled down and we’ve got a reasonable idea of who this season’s main...

The goofs that earn you Colin the Cockerel in Brixworth Velo

The Cobblers call on Clarence, the Saints boast Bernie and the Steelbacks swear bv Steeler to summon their fans’ support but they’re not the only sporting teams in the county with mighty mascots, writes Anna Murby. You see Colin the...

What a difference a Day makes

He was the player of the season when Saints won the double and has been the heart of oak in the scrum for countless years but now Christian Day is facing a new challenge. He is going to be...
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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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