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Friday, April 26, 2024

Rugby

James Haskell is back in the mix and says ‘I’d love to stay at Saints’

James Haskell is back in contention to play for Saints after recovering from an ankle operation and has hinted that he might like to continue at the club even if he doesn’t get an England recall. Haskell signed for Northampton...

Good shot – some of our favourite Saints pictures

NQ photographer Dave Ikin has been tracking the action at The Saints for many years. Here is a selection of our favourites from his pictures so far this season, featuring Wanderers and Saints games at Franklin's Gardens.

Fan reaction Clermont v Saints

Proud Saints fans have been hailing a stirring performance from their team at Clermont in the Challenge Cup, earning a bonus point. Saints Director of Rugby Chris Boyd said: "You never like to lose but I think it was quite...

Courtney Lawes captains Saints against Clermont tonight

Courtney Lawes captains Saints against French giants Clermont tonight in the Challenge Cup in a team powered by graduates from the Saints academy. He said: "It's a good challenge for us, a very tough one, they're a big team, a...

Pictures: Northampton Saints 14-16 Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons England hero Mark Wilson proved to be the difference between Saints and Falcons when they visited Franklin's Gardens. Photographer Dave Ikin was on hand to capture the action.

Pictures: dramatic scenes as Saints see off Wasps

It was Saints 37 Wasps 17 on Saturday on Franklins Gardens, a result that felt like a breakthrough in so many ways. Whether it was Taquele Naiyaravoro's  dominant big wing performance, Ollie Sleighthome marking his first senior moment by tearing...

Teimana Harrison talks about what kind of number eight he really is

In the wake of Saints defeat in the East Midlands derby tribute to Rob Horne, Teimana Harrison reflects on what Rob means to the club, how he is shaping up as a number eight and his thoughts on the...

Rob Horne: I am determined to live the life I was going to live

With a unique tribute game being played in his honour at Twickenham tomorrow the story of how Australian international Rob Horne's career ended at Northampton Saints is a testing one for rugby fans. It is full of coincidences and resonances...

Christian Day testimonial year raises almost £100,000 for charities

Two of Northamptonshire’s best-loved charities are almost £50k better off thanks to a year of fundraising events held in honour of recently retired Saints player, Christian Day, writes Anna Murby. Niamh’s Next Step, which was set up to help fight...

How did Saints stack up against last season’s nemesis Saracens?

The shock and awe generated from the opening defeat to Saracens reverberated through the whole of last season for Saints. How well did they front up at Franklin's Gardens? Ruaraidh Britton was at the game... Northampton Saints 27 - 38...
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