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Bath move for Kahn Fotuali’i

9 May 2016 0 comments

Bath have bolstered their scrum-half options for next seasons with the captute of Kahn Fotuali’i. The Samoan star, 33, will join from Northampton after two […]

Northampton sign Stormer Nic Groom

3 May 2016 0 comments

As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, Northampton Saints have secured the signing of South African scrum-half Nic Groom. The 26-year-old, […]

Young Gun: James Grayson- England U18s and Saints fly-half

29 April 2016 0 comments

James Grayson is only at the start of what he hopes will be a successful career but whatever happens the past week will be one […]

Darryl Veenendaal signs new Nottingham deal

19 April 2016 0 comments

Nottingham announced the re-signing of scrum-half Darryl Veenendaal for next season, after arriving at The Bay from Bedford Blues last season. The South African was […]

Northampton Saints props ready for England scrap

15 April 2016 0 comments

Northampton tighthead Paul Hill is destined to be one of England‘s top stars, according to prop partner Alex Waller. Hill, 21, has achieved a smooth […]

20 Questions: Christian Day – Northampton lock

13 April 2016 0 comments

Ready for Wasps today? They’re in very good form so it’ll be a big challenge for us to travel to the Ricoh and get a […]

Francois Hougaard gets Player of the Month gong

5 April 2016 0 comments

Francois Hougaard has been named the Premiership player of the month for March. The Worcester scrum-half was instrumental in the Warriors becoming the only to […]

Harry Mallinder among youngsters to pen new Northampton deals

10 March 2016 0 comments

Harry Mallinder is on of 13 young players to have signed a new deal with the Northampton Saints. Son of director of rugby Jim, 19-year-old […]

Wales unchanged for Six Nations decider against England

8 March 2016 0 comments

Wales have named an unchanged starting XV to face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations decider on Saturday. There are three changes on the […]

Corbisiero and Perry join RFU coaching staff

8 March 2016 0 comments

Former England prop Alex Corbisiero and international scrum-half Shaun Perry have joined the RFU as part-time positional coaches. The pair will support the England age-grade […]

Worcester sign Northampton hooker

18 February 2016 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have added depth to the front row by securing the signing of Northampton Saints hooker Matt Williams ahead of next season. The 24-year-old […]

Dan Biggar fit to start against Scotland

11 February 2016 0 comments

Dan Biggar has recovered from his ankle injury and will start at fly-half for Wales’ Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday. The Ospreys star […]

Keep it clean and you can lead Lions, Dylan

3 February 2016 0 comments

Northampton forwards coach reckons hooker is a live contender to captain the 2017 Lions – if he keeps his nose clean and fires up England.

Brendan Gallagher: Above all, Dylan, make sure you have luck on your side

29 January 2016 0 comments

Eddie Jones announced Dylan Hartley as his England captain on Monday which probably came as no surprise although he has taken a slightly scenic route […]

Dylan Hartley confirmed as England captain

25 January 2016 0 comments

As expected, Dylan Hartley has been named England captain for the RBS 6 Nations and will lead the side out at Murrayfield to take on […]

Alex Corbisiero and Northampton part ways

12 January 2016 0 comments

Alex Corbisiero has left Northampton Saints with immediate effect. Corbisiero, 27 recently announced his intention to take a year away from rugby and the club’s […]

Saturday presents huge opportunity for Saints

5 January 2016 0 comments

Currently sitting at fifth in the league tables after eight matches played, the Northampton Saints have appeared to be a middling squad for the most […]

Watch out for a George North try-spree warns Ben Foden

1 January 2016 0 comments

Try-starved George North is set for a New Year scoring spree according to Saints teammate Ben Foden, who believes recent criticism of the Wales winger […]

Jeff Probyn column: Dylan Hartley’s no Johnno and, for me, he’s no captain

30 December 2015 0 comments

As we sit back trying to digest our Christmas excesses while also enjoying the success of the England clubs in the Champions Cup, anticipating Eddie […]

Room 101: JJ Hanrahan – Northampton fly-half

17 December 2015 0 comments

1. Outside Lane Hoggers Drivers back home in Ireland are particularly bad for staying in the outside lane when there is plenty of space on […]

Time to make Dylan Hartley England captain, Eddie

9 December 2015 0 comments

Hooker would make a superb England captain according to Northampton first team coach.

New Northampton deal for George North

27 November 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints have announced that George North has put pen to paper on a new contract to stay at Franklin’s Gardens. He said: “I am […]

My Life in Rugby: Darren Fox – former Northampton flanker

3 November 2015 0 comments

If I’m brutally honest with myself I didn’t fulfill my potential as a player. Yes, I played 149 games for Saints and made the bench […]

Louis Picamoles signs with Northampton Saints

3 November 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints have announced that Louis Picamoles has signed a contract to join the club from the beginning of the 2016 season. The French No.8, […]

Leicester win derby against Wasps

2 November 2015 0 comments

Leicester made it three from three this season with a 24-16 win over Wasps in the Midlands derby at Welford Road. Vereniki Geneva got the […]

Northampton up to but NOT over salary cap

29 October 2015 0 comments

Northampton have become the latest club to come out and say they were not one of the clubs who agreed settlements with Premiership Rugby over […]

Worcester stun Northampton in season opener

17 October 2015 0 comments

A last gasp-drop goal from Tom Heathcote helped Worcester celebrate their return to the Premiership with 13-12 win over Northampton last night. The Warriors led […]

Mental battle is last hurdle for ambitious Saint Ben Foden

10 October 2015 0 comments

Northampton full- back is targeting silverware, an England recall and a place on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand as he steps up his recovery from injury.

Fallen Northampton Saints will be seeking redemption

30 September 2015 0 comments

Lee Dickson has vowed to scrap his way back into England contention after revealing his deep disappointment at being omitted from the World Cup squad. […]

Ben Prescott forced to retire

16 September 2015 0 comments

London Scottish have today announced that Ben Prescott has been forced to retire from rugby due to a neck and shoulder injury. The prop made […]

Northampton sign Springbok legend Victor Matfield

8 September 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints have today announced the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok Victor Matfield ahead of next season. The 38-year-old, who will move to Franklin’s Gardens […]

Premiership Rugby 7s Series squads

19 August 2015 0 comments

Pool A (Thursday 7:15pm at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester) Bath: Alex Humfries, Apolosi Sokia, Scott Watkins, Zach Mercer, Josh Bayliss, Rob Coote, Jack Maplesden, Owen Walters, […]

Dream Team: Joe Gray – Harlequins and former Northampton hooker

17 August 2015 1 comment

1. Tom Smith – He was awesome at the set piece but he was also able to step in at fly-half and throw miss passes […]

20 Questions: Jamie Elliott – Northampton wing

12 August 2015 0 comments

How’s pre-season? We’ve been back in for four weeks now and it’s been pretty full on. Luckily the coaches have mixed the fitness with games […]

Young Gun: Will Allman – England U18s and Northampton openside

17 July 2015 0 comments

Will Allman has already enjoyed two very successful years at U18 level but he is not done yet with a tour to South Africa next […]

Calum Clark takes Richie McCaw as his World Cup inspiration

16 July 2015 0 comments

Northampton flanker insists his days of worrying are over and he will let his performances do the talking

Northampton sign centre on short-term deal

30 June 2015 1 comment

Northampton Saints have today announced that Luke Eves will be heading to the club over the summer on a short-term deal. The 26-year-old centre joins […]

Stephen Myler will be my guru but I want his place, says JJ Hanrahan

25 June 2015 4 comments

JJ Hanrahan has fired the first warning that he will be snapping at the heels of Stephen Myler next season. Hanrahan will join Northampton this […]

My Life in Rugby: Martin Hynes – former Orrell, Northampton and England prop

16 June 2015 0 comments

When I told Ed Morrison I was retiring from rugby to start my own pest control business his response was that it made sense as […]

Quiting never crossed my mind insists George North

12 June 2015 1 comment

George North has read some nasty stories about the effects of concussion over the past nine weeks – but not once has he thought about […]

Dream Team: Jon Fisher – Northampton and former London Irish No.8

25 May 2015 1 comment

1. Alex Corbisiero – Obviously! We’re the same age and I grew up with Corbs at London Irish before linking up again this season at […]

“I’m lucky to have had supportive clubs,” says Samoa star Kahn Fotuali’i

23 May 2015 0 comments

Kahn Fotuali’i admits Polynesian players are under pressure to quit international rugby in order to secure lucrative overseas contracts. But Northampton‘s Samoan scrum-half insists he […]

VIDEO: Dylan Hartley previews the Premiership Northampton’s semi-final

22 May 2015 1 comment

Dylan Hartley: Ten months of hard work are on the line Our latest Killik Rugby video is with Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley […]

Saracens No.8 Billy Vunipola relishing Northampton challenge

22 May 2015 1 comment

Billy Vunipola is fully aware of the challenge awaiting Saracens at Northampton tomorrow in the Premiership semi-finals but the No.8 is relishing the occasion. The […]

Premiership semi-finals teams

22 May 2015 1 comment

Bath v Leicester Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Peter Stringer; Paul James, Ross Batty, David Wilson; Stuart […]

Tuala signs contract to stay at Saints

13 May 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints have today announced that Ahsee Tuala has signed a contract that will keep him at Franklin’s Gardens. The 25-year-old joined the club earlier […]

Dream Team: GJ van Velze – Worcester Captain & former Northampton and Bulls No.8

21 April 2015 0 comments

1. Soane Tonga’uiha – Played with him at North-ampton and he was a great bloke to have a beer with after games. Strong set piece […]

Northampton snatch England U20s prop Hill

17 April 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on February 8, Northampton Saints have signed England U2s0 tighthead prop Paul Hill. Hill, who will […]

Northampton sign Pat Howard from Stormers

14 April 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints have today announced that Pat Howard will be joining the club next season. The 23-year-old centre will join from the Western Province where […]

Exeter swoop for Northampton’s Hooley

9 April 2015 2 comments

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their attacking options for next season with the acquisition of Will Hooley from Premiership rivals Northampton Saints. The 21-year-old fly-half has […]

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