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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...

Harry Mallinder: Cynthia Spencer Hospice puts things in perspective

Saints fullback Harry Mallinder tackled an exercise class when he met with residents and staff at Cynthia Spencer Hospice this week. He was visiting ahead of the Cycle 4 Cynthia charity bike ride on September 23 (which he is both...

Pictures: Saints win over Quins captured in stunning photoset

Northampton Saints wrestled a satisfying win from Harlequins at Franklins Gardens with lock Dave Ribbans putting in a man of the match performance. The match ended 25-18 with a try from co-skipper Dylan Hartley. Veteran photographer Dave Ikin was at the...

Northampton Saints craft a win to welcome new faces

Northampton Saints presented the home fans with some new faces and win at Glasgow Warriors pre-season visit on Friday night. Over six thousand watched Saints bring the game home 41-15 with new signing James Haskell opening the scoring. Photographer Dave Ikin...
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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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