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Guscott column: Saints need Dean Richards to turn them into a big-time club

20 December 2017 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott on the Newcastle Falcons director of rugby being to man to replace Mallinder

Williams column: Ospreys would be the best fit for George North

15 December 2017 0 comments

Shane Williams offers his opinion on who is the most likely fit for the Northampton and Wales wing

Toulon in £500k bid for Taulupe

10 December 2017 2 comments

Wanted in France and Wales: Bath No.8 Taulupe Faletau TOULON are ready to join the race to land Wales and British Lions superstar Taulupe Faletau […]

Jackson: North’s good for Wales but what about the region?

30 November 2017 0 comments

(Picture: Getty Images) By Peter Jackson George North arrived at Franklin’s Gardens from West Wales one year after Chris Ashton left for North London. The […]

George North takes decision to leave Northampton and return home

22 November 2017 0 comments

The Saints wing will be on his way back to an undisclosed region at the end of the season

Jackson column: Beal lit up Arms Park long before Twickenham

16 November 2017 0 comments

From Bridgend and Welsh schools to Northampton and the Lions, Peter Jackson speaks with the former full-back

Get your fire back, Jones tells Courtney

5 November 2017 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Gee up: Courtney Lawes EDDIE Jones has given Courtney Lawes a verbal kick up the backside and told him to up his […]

Harry Mallinder signs new deal with Northampton Saints

25 October 2017 0 comments

Mallinder junior says Northampton is his ‘only club’ in penning a new a contract extension

Edinburgh can be sure of a warm welcome in Russia

15 October 2017 1 comment

■By GARY HEATLY EDINBURGH face a trip into the unknown this coming weekend when they head to Russia to face European Rugby Challenge Cup new […]

Lawes tops September

15 October 2017 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON Saints forward Courtney Lawes has been named Premiership Player of the Month for September 2017. Lawes has been instrumental in Saints’ climb to the […]

Kruis confident he can regain his England place

15 October 2017 1 comment

■By GARY FITZGERALD GEORGE Kruis is convinced his injury nightmares and disappointing Lions tour are firmly behind him, and that he can regain his England […]

Bad week gets worse as Cardiff capitulate

1 October 2017 0 comments

By DECLAN ROONEY DANNY Wilson watched his Cardiff Blues side collapse from leading at halftime to conceding an unanswered 26 points in the second, as […]

Noise at Franklin Gardens hits the right notes for Rob Horne

26 September 2017 0 comments

By Neale Harvey Rob Horne says it took something special to turn his back on Australia for a new life in Northampton. Powerful centre Horne […]

Dream Team: Soane Tonga’uhia – Bristol prop

25 September 2017 0 comments

1. Craig Dowd – He was the Auckland and All Blacks loosehead when I was growing up and I was lucky enough to play with […]

Calladine confident new boys will bed in

24 September 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… ROTHERHAM head to Cornish Pirates today looking to end a 10-game losing streak dating back to January this year. Following on […]

Young Gun: Fraser Dingwall – Northampton centre

22 September 2017 0 comments

Biding his time is not the easiest thing to do for Fraser Dingwall who is desperate to break into professional rugby but he understands patience […]

CONFIRMED: Northampton sign Springbok back rower

14 September 2017 0 comments

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Heinrich Brussow from January. As revealed in Blindside on September 3, the Springboks flanker will arrive at Franklin’s […]

Shane Williams: Dan’s a big loss but Ospreys do have Sam

14 September 2017 0 comments

Dan Biggar is a colossal loss to Welsh rugby. It was no surprise to see his move to Northampton Saints confirmed this week – we […]

Top Kiwi Plumtree aims for Prem job

10 September 2017 1 comment

JOHN PLUMTREE, the Hurricanes forwards coach, is looking for a move to the Premiership in 2018. Kiwi Plumtree, who was a South African Sevens international, […]

Saracens lead the hunt for Wales star Webb

10 September 2017 0 comments

SARACENS are the first Premiership club to put their hat into the ring for Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb who is out of contract at the […]

Peter Jackson: North must show he is still worth his place

8 September 2017 0 comments

Ever since the early days on Anglesey, George North had been used to clearing obstacles at high speed in a manner reminiscent of Edwin Moses. […]

Northampton confirm Biggar signing

6 September 2017 0 comments

Northampton have today confirmed that Dan Biggar has signed a contract to join the East Midlands club in the summer of 2018. The fly-half has […]

WRU and Ospreys statement on Dan Biggar

6 September 2017 0 comments

Dan Biggar has informed his employers of his intention to leave Welsh Rugby to join Northampton Saints next season. Biggar is under National Dual Contract […]

Bath coach going back to New Zealand

6 September 2017 0 comments

Tabai Matson will leave his position as Bath head coach next week to return to New Zealand due to family reasons. Matson, who joined with […]

Wedlake injury overshadows Plymouth pluck

27 August 2017 0 comments

By MARTIN WOOLLATT Pirates …22 Plymouth …14 ALTHIOUGH it was a pre-season friendly, this first cross-Tamar derby since March 2015 brought with it the usual […]

It’s Munster for the title with Scarlets chasing them

27 August 2017 1 comment

AFTER a long summer of negotiations, the Guinness PRO14 begins on Friday and I’ve nailed my colours to the mast with my title pick. I […]

Big try count is worry for Jackman

27 August 2017 1 comment

Dragons …16 Glasgow…40 ITlooks like a long season is ahead for new Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman after his side shipped another six tries to […]

Hartley to Manu and Solomona – Follow code of conduct or pay the price!

22 August 2017 0 comments

England and Northampton captain Dylan Hartley tells NEALE HARVEY why Saints are targeting the Premiership play-offs and how he will never take his Red Rose […]

ON THE BLINDSIDE

23 July 2017 1 comment

Anglo-Welsh battle for wantaway Moriarty BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Hot property: Ross Moriarty BRITISH LIONS flanker Ross Moriarty is set to become […]

Saints leading charge for Biggar

23 July 2017 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS are ready to spend out around £600,000 a season to tempt Welsh No.10 Dan Biggar to Franklin’s Gardens for the 2018-19 season. Biggar […]

Myler: I’m relishing challenge from Piers Francis at Saints

19 July 2017 0 comments

Evergreen Stephen Myler insists he has no interest in personal accolades as he prepares to face down the latest challenger to his coveted No.10 Northampton […]

Hooley seeks fresh start after Luamanu setback

9 July 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FORMER Exeter fly-half Will Hooley insists he bears no malice towards Mat Luamanu despite last November’s clash with the Harlequins hit-man that […]

Salary cap cheats cost Northampton trophies

4 July 2017 0 comments

Outgoing Northampton chief executive Allan Robson admits he will always remain bitter over instances of salary cap abuse that he claims denied Saints the chance […]

Front row pair signs new Bedford contract

15 June 2017 0 comments

Bedford Blues have increased their squad size for next Championship season with prop Dave Spelman and hooker Jacob Fields both signing new deals. Spelman, who […]

Wood suspended for six weeks

31 May 2017 0 comments

Tom Wood has been suspended for six weeks for the stamp on Djibril Camara’s last Friday Champions Cup Play-off final against Stade Francais Paris at […]

CONFIRMED: Picamoles leaves Northampton

31 May 2017 0 comments

Northampton Saints have announced that Louis Picamoles will be leaving the club to rejoin Montpellier. The France No.8 only moved to Franklin’s Gardens last summer […]

Harry hoping to follow dad’s lead in Argentina

26 May 2017 0 comments

Harry Mallinder is hoping for another summer where he feels on top of the world after what he admits has been “a mixed season.” Having […]

Double injury blow for England

23 May 2017 0 comments

Paul Hill and Joe Marchant have been ruled out of England‘s tour to Argentina in June through injury. Hill, who has an ongoing neck injury, […]

Francis out to prove his versatility in Argentina

17 May 2017 0 comments

Gobsmacked Auckland Blues fly-half Piers Francis has revealed how he thought a 5am phone call from Eddie Jones advising him of his shock England call-up […]

Stade sale begins as club await new owner

14 May 2017 1 comment

Stade Francais turned the winning of the first European trophy in their history into a farewell party for some of their greatest heroes. Their Challenge […]

Jeremy Guscott: Picamoles has stood out despite Saints’ struggles

10 May 2017 0 comments

It is no real surprise that there are three Wasps in the RPA Players’ Player of the Year shortlist – and it could have been […]

Northampton prop off to Gloucester

3 May 2017 0 comments

Gloucester have confirmed that prop Gareth Denman will join the club in the summer from Northampton Saints. The 26-year-old Rotherham-born front rower will link up […]

Dream Team: Teimana Harrison – Northampton flanker

1 May 2017 0 comments

1. Mako Vunipola – The guy is a ridiculous carrier. He is good at the scrum like any prop should but what makes him special […]

Northampton announces new chief executive appointment

26 April 2017 0 comments

Northampton Saints have appointed Mark Darbon as the club’s new chief executive. Darbon arrives at Franklin’s Gardens in late July with a wealth of experience […]

Dream Team: Nic Groom – Northampton scrum-half

17 April 2017 0 comments

1. Steven Kitshoff – We started at the same time at the Stormers and he’s got a great work rate. He’s very tough but he’s […]

Courtney Lawes – I’m just going to get better and better

12 April 2017 0 comments

Courtney Lawes may have looked back to his best during the Six Nations but the Saints man has warned his would-be summer opponents that he […]

Globetrotter Francis has eyes trained on England

11 April 2017 0 comments

Super Rugby star Piers Francis is determined to challenge for an England fly-half spot when he returns from New Zealand later this summer. Gravesend-born Francis, […]

Budgen late show heaps gloss on Bedwas victory

9 April 2017 0 comments

By DAVID WILKINSON Bedwas 49 Llandovery 17 HE MAY be in his 45th year, but former Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs prop Chris Budgen hasn’t […]

Dickson’s move to Bedford confirmed

6 April 2017 0 comments

As revealed in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Bedford Blues have bolstered their ranks with Northampton scrum-half Lee Dickson ahead of next season. The former […]