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Dan Biggar signs for Northampton Saints

Welsh and Lions fly-half Dan Biggar is joining Northampton Saints in the summer of 2018. A statement from the club released today says: The fly half has been one of the northern hemisphere’s stand-out performers in recent years, having made 56...

JFH looks for Cobblers to go on the attack

Kirk Asiedu was at the press conference where new Cobblers manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink met the media... Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was unveiled as the new Northampton Town FC manager and he did not leave it long before he got ‘stuck...

Hasselbaink can take us to the next level

Tom Reed runs the rule over the famous new Cobblers manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink... Cobblers Chairman Kelvin Thomas moved swiftly to appoint the ex-Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as Northampton Town manager. Now it is up to the Dutchman with...

Cobblers sign Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

The Cobblers have a new manager to replace Justin Edinburgh. The official statement says: "Northampton Town Football Club are delighted to confirm the appointment of Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink as the club's new manager on a three year contract. As a player, Hasselbaink...

Edinburgh tried to fly without wing-backs

Tom Reed looks at the what made Justin Edinburgh the first managerial casualty of the season... Despite a slow start to the season, Northampton Town have been first to the line in the sack race by relieving Justin Edinburgh of...

Cobblers sack manager Justin Edinburgh

The Cobblers have sacked manager Justin Edinburgh after a poor start to the season. A statement released on Thursday August 31st stated: "Northampton Town Football Club can confirm they have parted company with manager Justin Edinburgh. "Chairman Kelvin Thomas said, “Justin...

Saints’ youth ready to make their mark on the new rugby season

Northampton Saints’ new season is launching with all the ferocity of a forward hitting the breakdown, writes Hilary Scott. With huge games against Saracens (away) and then ‘welcoming’ old rivals Leicester to the Gardens as the first fixtures of the...

How to grow a footballer: Joe Iaciofano profile

HE’S the full home-grown hero for Cobblers fans, and has a name that will continue to confound stadium announcers and commentators alike. And what will they come up with for a chant? For the record, it’s definitely ‘Itch-off-an-oh,’  or to...

What a way to Mo

Adam Alexander witnesses the final race of Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah at Birmingham... The sun was shining at the Birmingham Alexander Stadium.  There were various events underway around the main track: women’s pole vaulting, men’s long jump and shot...

Hot pink on a bowling green?

Helen Blaby reflects on the future of bowls... As I write this, I’m keeping an eye on the live scoring from the Bowls England National Championships which are taking place in Leamington Spa. As a keen bowler it’s somewhere I...
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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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