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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, […]

Exeter Braves win the A League

2 May 2016 0 comments

Kai Horstmann’s try double capped a memorable 24 hours at Sandy Park as Exeter Braves clinched the Aviva A League with a stunning 55-25 win […]

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 […]

Peter Jackson column: Underdogs Connacht my team of the season

29 April 2016 0 comments

Pat Lam achieved some notable firsts as a player at the end of the 20th century and the start of the 21st. A permanent fixture […]

Three new recruits for Yorkshire Carnegie

29 April 2016 0 comments

Yorkshire Carnegie have signed Joe Ford, Alex Davies and Alex Gray for next season. Fly-half Ford re-joins the club on a two-year contract from Sale. […]

20 Questions: Mark Wilson- Newcastle flanker

27 April 2016 0 comments

Ready for the London Irish match? We’ve had a real edge in training over the past week. It’s a huge game and we need to […]

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 […]

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 […]

I can keep London Irish up says Greig Tonks

1 April 2016 0 comments

London Irish fly-half Greig Tonks insists he has no regrets over swapping his Edinburgh comfort zone for a mud and bullets relegation battle with the […]

London Irish announce five signings

31 March 2016 0 comments

London Irish have bolstered their second row options for next season with the signing of Sebastian de Chaves from Leicester Tigers on a two-year deal. […]

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 […]

Peter Jackson column: Graham Henry was right, Wales: Start using your brains!

12 February 2016 0 comments

In the relentless search for a psychological edge, Wales could have done worse than given their backs a jolting reminder of what one Kiwi thinks […]

Jeff Probyn column: Sorry Eddie Jones, but just how honest a player is Dylan Hartley?

3 February 2016 0 comments

I suppose it was always on the cards and, the more people objected, the more likely it became: England‘s first foreign coach has just appointed […]

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.

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 […]

We’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty

16 January 2016 0 comments

Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the Championship club’s recent revival. […]

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 […]

Dream Team: Jebb Sinclair – London Irish and Canada flanker

29 December 2015 0 comments

1. Tom Court – Great Irish international who doesn’t grab the headlines but does a lot of unseen work. At top of his fitness levels […]

Jamie George pens new Saracens deal

4 December 2015 0 comments

Saracens have today announced that England hooker Jamie George has signed a new long-term deal. The 25-year old has signed a new multi-year contract with […]

Peter Jackson column: Is George North’s new deal really such a delight?

4 December 2015 0 comments

George North proclaims himself “massively delighted” to be extending his stay at Northampton beyond this season. Head coach Jim Mallinder, a down-to-earth Yorkshireman, contents himself […]

Young Gun: Ruaridh Dawson – Newcaslte scrum-half

6 November 2015 0 comments

The step up from school to men’s rugby is not an easy one to make as Ruaridh Dawson found out – but the tyro No.9 […]

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, […]

Dream Team: Micheal Hills – Doncaster and former London Welsh and Sale lock

2 November 2015 0 comments

1. Andrew Sheridan – The former England powerhouse is the strongest man I have ever played rugby with. For that reason alone he has to […]

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 […]

Henry Thomas: I’ll state case for England

28 October 2015 0 comments

Overlooked England tighthead has his sights firmly set on a Six Nations recall following the national side’s troubles at the scrum.

Name salary cap-busters who are wrecking game, says Christian Day

27 October 2015 0 comments

Premiership clubs who break the salary cap must be named and shamed, according to players’ union boss Christian Day.

20 Questions: Ed Slater – Leicester captain

21 October 2015 0 comments

How’s pre-season been? It has been really long but it’s a good thing because of the changes we’ve had in the coaching staff. It’s given […]

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. […]

Manu Tuilagi to meet with Toulouse

27 September 2015 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi will reportedly meet with Toulouse next week to discuss a possible move to the South of France next year. The discarded England centre, […]

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 […]

Workaholic Henry Slade was never going to be fazed

3 September 2015 0 comments

Exeter academy manager Robin Cowling has backed rookie Henry Slade to take his World Cup call-up in his stride. Slade’s superb debut in the 19-14 […]

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 […]

Marcus Watson eyes Newcastle Falcons’ No.13 shirt

13 August 2015 2 comments

While Anthony Watson contemplates helping England on the road to World Cup glory, older brother Marcus has his own challenges to face at Newcastle. Three-and-a-half […]

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

20 Questions: Drew Locke – London Scottish centre

1 July 2015 0 comments

Enjoying the off-season? I went to Ibiza for a few days with some friends which was nice. It’s a great place to go and let […]

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 […]

If Manu Tuilagi needs a bodyguard on a night out he just has to ask, says Billy Vunipola

13 June 2015 0 comments

Manu Tuilagi deserves to be cut some slack, according to his England pal Billy Vunipola, who is backing the errant Leicester centre to overcome his […]

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 […]

Euan Murray joins Pau

3 June 2015 1 comment

Euan Murray will leave Glasgow at the end of the season to join French side Pau. The tighthead, who retired from international rugby last month, […]

“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 […]

Alex Corbisiero set to miss World Cup – Trevor Woodman

16 May 2015 0 comments

Lions prop set for World Cup heartbreak according to former England prop who believes Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola will be picked by Stuart Lancaster.

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 […]

Young Gun: Sam Skinner – Exeter and England U20s back row

8 May 2015 1 comment

Sam Skinner always dreamed of a professional rugby career but he thought he’d missed the boat when he finished school in 2013 without being spotted […]