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Cobblers put squeeze on the Tangerines

Northampton Town 1- Blackpool 0 Northampton secured back to back victories by beating Blackpool in a tight contest at Sixfields on Saturday. Cobblers are now on the cusp of escaping the relegation zone after a Sam Hoskins’ flick earned Town...

The good thing about hitting bottom – the only way is up…

Longtime Cobblers fan Andy Roberts takes a peek into Northampton Town's chamber of horrors... You can probably remember where you were and what you were doing when JFK was shot, when Princess Diana died in a car crash and when...

Five things Jimmy must do to stop the rot

Sadly we start this column with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink going through a difficult early period as Cobblers boss. As of mid-October, Town sit second bottom of League 1 racking up a single draw and 5 defeats in the period. It’s...

A limited edition Christmas present idea from Day5 Testimonial

Anna Murby's update on the Day5 Testimonial including a new way to add your support to the good causes... He’s a beacon on the pitch thanks to his iconic headwear but for the cold winter nights ahead, Saints lock Christian...

Where would we be now without those penalties?

Alex Stockton reviews the season at Northants County Cricket... David Ripley, the Northants head coach, has bemoaned their picking up penalty points this season. He’s right to, in many ways, as it could be argued that they’ve cost his side...

Tough Saturday for Northampton Town who couldn’t score in month of Sundays

Tom Reed runs the rule over Cobblers 0-1 defeat to Dons... Cobblers failed to score for the 6th game running in a 1-0 defeat to AFC Wimbledon with another toothless display that will have dentists scurrying to Sixfields. Northampton couldn't...

Saints under no illusions about Harlequins challenge

Saints Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder is preparing his players for the visit of Harlequins but warned: “We are under no illusion how difficult it is going to be.” Saints have made an impressive turnaround from the Saracens defeat but...

Stephen Myler starts on the bench for Saints v Harlequins

Ben Gibson previews the visit of Harlequins at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday... Stephen Myler starts on the bench when Quins come to Saints on Saturday putting Harry Mallinder back in the hotseat at fly-half. And Harry is ready to do whatever...

Winning Wanderers will get their shot at the first team

Ben Gibson looks at the importance of the Wanderers in the Saints playing set up... Wanderers players who perform well will see first team action according to Saints Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder. “We take it seriously. We give the players...

Horne leads the charge as Saints overwhelm Exiles

Ruaraidh Britton on the Saints away trip to London Irish... London Irish 25-40 Northampton Saints Rob Horne’s stunning performance lifted Saints into third in the table after a dominant bonus-point win over London Irish. The Australian centre scored his first...
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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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