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It ain’t over ’til it’s over

Ruaraidh Britton is a player and fan and assesses Saints chances against Stade Francais tonight. This is it. One final chance at Europe’s elite competition. It’s been a stressful experience for Saints fans but all that might soon be put behind...

No-one said it was going to be easy

Student sports writer Ruaraidh Britton is a fan and player, here he reflects on the Lions squad Just like that, four years have passed and the Lions are heading south to pay the world champions New Zealand a long-awaited visit. Having...

The Year of the Day

You couldn’t get more proof that Christian Day is a players’ player than being elected chairman of the players’ association three years in a row. It is his tenth year at Saints and with friends all over the game, Christian...

Welcome to Wanderland

It's been a tough season for Saints supporters but creative writing graduate Joanna Hollins found consolation at the Wanderers A-league final, pictures by Dave Ikin Being a Northampton Saints supporter is a source of great local pride. Over the last...

How to make the most of a moist pitch

Our cricket writer Alex Stockton on what is going through every cricketer's mind during the early season Last weekend, the cricket clubs of Northamptonshire began their 2017 seasons. While some of the NCL’s lower leagues don’t get underway for a...

Can Northants fight like underdogs?

On the 20th August, 2016, the Northants Steelbacks won their second domestic T20 title in four years, writes Alex Stockton. After a superb campaign, the men from Wantage Road ran out deserved winners in a tense final. Throughout the...

The toughest test of all

This wasn’t a minor injury. Even bending down to pick up a plate from the drawer was excruciatingly painful
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A slice of Gold at the King’s Head in Spratton

After heart surgery, the writer celebrates a meal at The King’s Head in Spratton, newly awarded Gastro Pub Gold. Praising its high-quality, varied food, including a Scotch egg, smashburger, fish and chips, Beef Wellington and elegant desserts, they highlight the relaxed service and special-occasion atmosphere. They consider it excellent value and plan to return.
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