Fin Smith was Man of the Match and Tommy Freeman crossed the whitewash twice but the spirit of this win was summed up in a moment that came from Aaron Hinkley.
It came in the second half, a ruck had...
If they had been scripting this game for Hollywood the producers would have stopped the read through when it had barely begun.
"Hold up... I thought this was the story of a resounding six try victory with a sparkling debut...
Sam Vesty has promised that some players we haven't seen for a while will be part of a Saints team aiming to be more efficient at scoring points when Bristol Bears visit Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.
International duty and squad...
At the start of this game when Sleights reached and scored and Newcastle were rocking on their foundations a little you never would have guessed what was coming.
At that stage it didn't seem to matter so much that some...
Saints coach Sam Vesty is expecting a good scrap for the ten shirt in the season ahead despite the fact that two candidates are nursing injuries going into a tough home clash with Newcastle Falcons.
Dan Biggar took a leg...
Saints have not had a chance to take a breath after a tough day at the office against Leicester and a frustrating last gasp defeat to London Irish in the Premiership Cup on Tuesday night.
On Sunday they face Harlequins...
A lot has been packed into a small space at Northampton Bike Park which opened this week.
Set on the former nine hole golf course between Hardingstone and Delapre the designers have managed to incorporate black and red level trails...
It's a genuinely vital fund-raising event for Cynthia Spencer Hospice but Cycle 4 Cynthia has also become a seasonal turning point in my cycling calendar.
In its 19th year, the event started from Althorp House on Sunday with parties of...
I've given myself some cool-off time before putting together this review of the 250th Saints - Tigers derby just to let the emotion dissipate.
Without a doubt the scoreline reflects the yellow cards to Juarno Augustus, Mani Iyogun and Alex...
Feet are being firmly kept on the ground as Northampton Saints prepare for one of their season defining fixtures with the return of Leicester Tigers to Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.
The derby battle helped decide the outcome of the league...
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.
