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Eadie: I can’t wait to learn from Saints stars

7 May 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY NORTHAMPTON bound Mitch Eadie is ready to put Bristol’s relegation nightmare behind him as he prepares to do battle with Saints’ galaxy […]

Murray back fit and firing with second half cameo

7 May 2017 0 comments

Munster 50pts Tries: Earls 8, O’Donoghue 28, Conway 33, 54, Cronin 43, Saili 70, Oliver 80 Conversions: Keatley 9, 29, 34, 43, 55, 71 Penalty: […]

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 […]

Hartley’s Lions hopes ‘were stifled by Saints’

3 May 2017 0 comments

Dylan Hartley‘s failure to win a Lions call had its roots in Northampton‘s restricted game plan, according to former England and Saints hooker Andy Long. […]

Wilson: No arguments, I must prove my dominance to Eddie

30 April 2017 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE CONSIDERED by many to be unlucky not to make England’s Argentina tour in June, Newcastle back-row Mark Wilson has no gripes over […]

Six-try Saints storm into Franklin’s finale

30 April 2017 0 comments

Northampton 49 Saracens 39 NORTHAMPTON Wanderers ran in six tries to see off Saracens in an 11-try thriller and set up a home A-League final […]

Hartley’s Lions hopes ‘were stifled by Saints’

30 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY DYLAN Hartley’s failure to win a Lions call had its roots in Northampton’s restricted game plan, according to former England and Saints […]

Evans masterclass sends Wasps wobbling into season showdown

30 April 2017 0 comments

NICK Evans rolled back the years to give a command performance in his farewell match at the Stoop as Harlequins overwhelmed Premiership leaders Wasps 32-13 […]

Sonatane’s late snipe steals win for Falcons

30 April 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON IT WAS the Sonatane Takulua show at Kingston Park on Friday night with the Tongan star scoring all Newcastle’s points, including a […]

PREVIEW… Bath v Gloucester

30 April 2017 1 comment

Today. Kick-off 3pm. The Rec THIS West Country derby promises to be particularly feisty with both teams’ season potentially riding on the result. Bath must […]

Saint on ‘heritage’ route for England

23 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY IMPOSING Northampton lock David Ribbans has set his heart on an England future after becoming the latest South African to seek his […]

Hartley fired up by bid for Euro place

16 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY In the thick of the battle: Saints’ Dylan Hartley PICTURE: Getty Images NORTHAMPTON are out of the running for a top four […]

Saracens put Conlon back on path to top via Bedford

16 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY SARACENS back rower Joel Conlon says he is determined to seize the day against Northampton after spending two years waiting patiently in […]

Dynamic Sharks duo tipped for Pumas tour

16 April 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Big fan: Dave Seymour Fast-track: Ben and Tom Curry SALE young guns Ben and Tom Curry are on course to become the […]

Confident Cowan-Dickie targeting England place

16 April 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY DYNAMIC Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has declared himself fit to underline his worth for England on this summer’s tour of Argentina. Eddie […]

Play-off bid still alive insists Dickens

9 April 2017 0 comments

BACKS coach Allan Dickens insists Northampton can still reach the Premiership semi-finals but they must win all their games to do so. With only four […]

Leicester axe hasn’t dimmed my enthusiasm says Mauge

9 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Considering offers: Aaron Mauger AARONMauger insists his burning desire to coach at the highest level remains undimmed despite the brutal nature of […]

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 […]

Saracens add weight to pack with Wallaby star

4 April 2017 0 comments

Saracens have announced that Australian international forward Will Skelton will re-join the club on a permanent deal later this year. Skelton made eight appearances for […]

Dickson may quit Saints for Bedford

2 April 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE NORTHAMPTON legend Lee Dickson could see out his professional career as a Bedford player in the Championship. The former England scrum-half, below, […]

Nick Cain: O’Connor had better watch his back at Leicester

31 March 2017 0 comments

The knives are out at Welford Road – again – with Matt O’Connor on his way back in as Leicester’s head coach and Aaron Mauger […]

Johnston quits at Warriors

26 March 2017 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS WORCESTER Warriors high performance director Nick Johnston will leave the club next Saturday. He has decided not to renew the optional last two […]

Tigers find a Mauger performance at last

26 March 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN LEICESTER said they were determined to send Aaron Mauger into the sunset on a winning note. And they delivered thanks to a […]

Williams: This one was for Aaron

26 March 2017 1 comment

MATCH-WINNING marksman Owen Williams said Leicester wanted to give departing coach Aaron Mauger a winning send-off. “He’s a lovely bloke and a great coach, and […]

Lions ban clubs from using their branding

26 March 2017 0 comments

By NICK CAIN THE Lions are not making friends among the broader rugby community as their commercial team prevent other clubs from ‘unofficial’ use of […]

Diamond let down after fine first half

26 March 2017 0 comments

SALE boss Steve Diamond reckoned his side could have won after going 19-5 up in the first half. He admitted: “I’m a bit disappointed by […]

Brookes: I’m battling to get X-factor

26 March 2017 0 comments

KIERAN Brookes has revealed how a rocket from Eddie Jones over fitness levels is underpinning his bid to win an England recall for this summer’s […]

Mauger sacked as O’Connor returns

22 March 2017 0 comments

Matt O’Connor is to return to Leicester Tigers as head coach with the Australian set to take over from Aaron Mauger next month. O’Connor won […]

Northampton bring in Francis

22 March 2017 0 comments

Northampton Saints have signed Piers Francis ahead of next season from Super Rugby side the Blues. Francis who is originally from Gravesend in Kent has […]

Ackerman leads list of Kingsholm candidates

12 March 2017 2 comments

GLOUCESTER have spoken to former South Africa lock Johan Ackermann, the current Lions coach, about moving to Kingsholm next season. Ackermann, below, who won 13 […]

Myler magic keeps Saints marching on

5 March 2017 1 comment

By COLIN NEWBOULT Barreling over: Northampton hooker Mikey Haywood powers his way over to score. PICTURES: Getty Images JUDGED on this performance, you wonder why […]

CLOSE-UP

5 March 2017 0 comments

JOSH BEAUMONT TEIMANA HARRISON Sale No.8 Northampton No.8 Beaumont did not play badly and was a presence in the loose, but Northampton controlled the breakdown […]

Diamond: They put their cues in the rack

5 March 2017 1 comment

SALE boss Steve Diamond was angry with his side’s performance and criticised some of their lacklustre individuals. “That may be a problem with three or […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

5 March 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER ■BRISTOL are now the favourites to land Ireland fly-half Ian Madigan if he is released from the final year of his Bordeaux Begles […]

Leicester looking at Carnegie speedster

5 March 2017 0 comments

HAVING seen Ryan Burrows, their best forward, sign for Newcastle next season, Yorkshire Carnegie could be set to lose their most dangerous back with Leicester […]

Dom Waldouck weighing up the option of sabbatical

2 March 2017 0 comments

Eco-friendly centre Dominic Waldouck is unsure what role he will play for new-age Newcastle next season, if any, but appearing in the Varsity Match while […]

DREAMTEAM

26 February 2017 0 comments

STEVE BODEN, THE CARNEGIE COACH & FORMER JERSEY HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Tom Davies -Known as ‘Toddy’, […]

Diamond: We just weren’t up to it

26 February 2017 0 comments

STEVE Diamond was in a light-hearted, smiling mood for once despite the defeat. Having spent a rare match perched in a seat away from his […]

It’ll be furious from the start as derby fervour

26 February 2017 0 comments

By NICK VERDIER NICK FENTON-WELLS has no doubt Bristol can avoid relegation but time is running out and he knows a return to winning ways […]

Resilient Warriors fall short of a vital bonus

26 February 2017 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT In the thick of it: Saints try-scorer Teimana Harrison PICTURES: Getty Images On the charge: Worcester centre Wynand Olivier TEAMS NORTHAMPTON: Tuala […]

Mallinder: Next two games are massive

26 February 2017 1 comment

NORTHAMPTON director of rugby Jim Mallinder is hoping that his team can build some momentum after moving into the European Champions Cup qualification spots. “We’ve […]

Dowson set to retire and become coach at Northampton

21 February 2017 0 comments

Phil Dowson will retire from rugby at the end of the season to take up the role of Assistant Coach with former club Northampton Saints. […]

Trophy success is priority for one-club man Myler

19 February 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY STEPHENMyler insists personal milestones are way down his priority list as he battles to lift Northampton back to the forefront of European […]

Sorenson to call it a day at Bristol

15 February 2017 0 comments

Bristol stalwart Mark Sorenson has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The 37-year-old arrived at the West […]

Chiefs pick up Bristol half-back on loan

15 February 2017 0 comments

Exeter have brought in Bristol and former Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts on a loan deal to provide urgent injury cover. The Chiefs have lost three […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

12 February 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER ■ WASPS are in the hunt to sign Northampton Saints prop Gareth Denman when his contract runs out at the end of the […]

Wallaby star heading to Northampton

7 February 2017 0 comments

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Australian international Rob Horne ahead of next season. The 27-year-old has 33 Test caps to his name and […]

Nilson knows lineout accuracy must improve for derby clash

5 February 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE DOUBLE centurion Phil Nilsen hoping promotionchasing Carnegie can put in a complete 80-minute performance today after stuttering to victory over London Scottish. […]

Leicester suspend Ed Slater

24 January 2017 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have suspended Ed Slater from playing for two weeks following an internal disciplinary hearing. Following a citing, club officials have reviewed an incident […]

Calum Clark heads to Saracens

17 January 2017 0 comments

As first revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on December 27, Saracens have signed Calum Clark ahead of next season. Clark will move […]

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