http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk The latest news & reports from Northampton Saints en Copyright Northampton Saints 40 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:44:00 +0100 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6772.php The Saints booked their place in the inaugural J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby Sevens Series final with a perfect three wins from three at Franklin's Gardens. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:56:58 +0100 4E12C1553BC54C43B4F84DD450A63E76 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6770.php The Saints programme of Summer Premiership Rugby Camps got off to a memorable start at Franklin's Gardens this week. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:56:54 +0100 835C3392D6AC44EE8926CA434E86D366 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6769.php There are some great offers at the Saints Superstore! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:11:25 +0100 2C85DF3EC17D47D180CFDFA90FDB86E0 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6768.php Rugby comes back to Franklin's Gardens with the Northampton leg of the 2010 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby Sevens series. But there is more than just the rugby! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:52:41 +0100 8B8820BE094D4C8EA5A31F2D41FE1DAA http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6767.php Northampton Saints has named a 12-man squad for Friday night's leg of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby Sevens Series. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:02:21 +0100 C1C131C1A4C243A3A2C84467311B3E3D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6765.php Associate Members can now order tickets for the opening Aviva Premiership Rugby match of the season against Leicester Tigers on Sunday, September 5th. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:46:13 +0100 D72FD2026BEA4AD68E3A45A593019260 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6764.php Joe Ford says that he is relishing the challenge for this season's battle for the Saints number 10 shirt. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:34:39 +0100 1040A21331BE408C9082EBBAD217902C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6762.php Northampton Saints today announced that it will be the first European rugby club to wear kit made by Burrda. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:47:39 +0100 DF48B4E81BDA4E5099C643ECA6EA9D49 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6761.php The Saints Sevens squad will bookend the Northampton leg of the 2010 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby Sevens Series this Friday night. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:37:45 +0100 FDE4F8D755F840E282F37CD584205A88 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/6760.php Northampton Saints today announced a playing partnership with Championship outfit Birmingham and Solihull. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:34:16 +0100 5DEFCB80931441C1982F670EE0B5395D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6681.php Saracens repeated their winning trick at Franklin's Gardens to snatch a place in the Guinness Premiership final thanks to Schalk Brits' late try and Glen Jackson's conversion. Sun, 16 May 2010 10:52:43 +0100 9A60DA63D5E34449A1C1152185FE77EF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6683.php The Saints booked a home Guinness Premiership semi-final with their first win at the Madejski Stadium since Christmas 2004. Sat, 08 May 2010 13:47:59 +0100 0FC38A259AD3476AB654A8E158AE3A5F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6680.php Saracens stunned the Saints with a 27-28 win at a sold out Franklin's Gardens, reeling in their opponents in the race for second place and a home semi final. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:56:29 +0100 F4822A0C8C31472D802158F940F936EC http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6682.php The Saints may have taken home a losing bonus point from the Rec, but it was agonisingly close to another win as they ran Bath right to the wire in what ended up being a thrilling match. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:58:56 +0100 75D400CD8B5E4B5580456F5C4B740856 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6673.php Chris Ashton's second hat-trick of the season sealed a bonus point win for the Saints against Gloucester, though the visitors persistence kept the game closer than the scoreboard may have suggested. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:52:59 +0100 343717C9EF9E4A05AB8CE2CB9E1A0DB6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6678.php The Wanderers finished off their season with their fifth successive victory, and their second win over Russian opposition, Yenisei-STM, from Krasnoyarsk in Siberia. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:19:41 +0100 11F53AD29CBB4124871E4F1AC13616AD http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6672.php The Saints were suffered Heineken Cup heartbreak at the hands of Munster, but went down fighting after holding a shock half time lead at Thomond Park. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:49:13 +0100 EBCB08C68E0E4A238DA5A23DBC88239B http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6674.php The Wanderers put the pressure on the other two teams at the top of the Northern Conference by outclassing Sale Jets 47-17 on a balmy Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:24:01 +0100 1C8F3CF3257147B78469092B365AC6F3 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6676.php The Saints' winning run may have continued with a first win at Leeds in nearly six years, but it took until two minutes from time until the four points were secured. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:55:43 +0100 823E69E86651416AB48C8C827B8832EA http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6684.php The Wanderers made it three from their last three games, edging a tight clash at Newcastle's Druid Park 16-10. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:21:37 +0100 CBE4B3B0502E44BAB0A0DA4AF4860CB6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6679.php The Saints returned from their LV= Cup triumph to battle their way past a spirited London Wasps outfit at Franklin's Gardens. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:16:41 +0000 1A797DFAF31543D99185651B6029834E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6685.php Lightening struck twice at Franklin's Gardens as the young Wanderers backed up their win at Worcester with another success, this time over Leicester. This time, however, they went one better and the four-try bonus point means that the gap at the top of the Northern Conference has narrowed to just one point. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:34:53 +0000 D84F28F4759C4601B72F2D5B6CA61E7C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6675.php The Saints produced a superb display of attacking rugby to win the first ever LV= Cup final against Gloucester at Sixways. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:11:04 +0000 A50D8CF40E7C48B5BDB737EB610AD848 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/6677.php In a tremendous show of team spirit, not to mention outstanding play at both ends of the field, the Wanderers pulled themselves back from an early 13-0 deficit to beat Worcester Warriors 25-23 at Sixways. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:26:57 +0000 2C8E19E77D594368BCF869594EC36657 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4552.php In running four tries past Saracens, the Saints ensured they headed to next Sunday's LV= Cup final against Gloucester in great style. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:36:44 +0000 B9C4CB9BC03F4A8CA6D7EF8EF669CB69 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4547.php The Wanderers were out-scored four tries to two in their 22-14 defeat to Leeds Carnegie as the 'A' League resumed following its New Year break. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:40:12 +0000 9D643EF8D4E54875B6F941E5B293B2AB http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4526.php The Saints achieved their first league double over Sale for a decade, breaking their Guinness Premiership duck at Edgeley Park in the process. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:05:57 +0000 FDCBE4A8059F45CF98BFD1B6CA9A9696 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4518.php The Saints scored the only try of the afternoon as they dominated Leicester Tigers in the first versus second East Midlands derby at a sold-out Franklin's Gardens. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:52:35 +0000 D387C961327C435DA69C486DE67CC301 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4491.php The Saints' run of successive Guinness Premiership victories came to an end at the Twickenham Stoop against Harlequins. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:58:28 +0000 457FEFA6653D42F9BE67A82156B473AF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4454.php A three try performance from the Saints, including a double from Chris Ashton was more than enough to see off a Newcastle side who were the last team to win at Franklins Gardens. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:10:41 +0000 B8E3378D06B54634B6A9C1D1C9A317C2 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4513.php A young Wanderers team that featured 10 schoolboys in the 22-man squad inflicted a first defeat on the British Army in around two-and-a-half years at a windy and snow-swept Franklin's Gardens. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:47:00 +0000 D8AF48A209D74791AAB1681CFA4F3FDB http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4509.php The Saints secured an LV= Cup semi final at Franklin's Gardens with a comfortable victory in the round 4 East Midlands derby, thanks to a quick fire start, stout defence and the boot of Stephen Myler. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:33:58 +0000 8EFCE46B1AB34829BD543F9A7912EFA6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4409.php Two Stephen Myler penalties proved to be the difference between the Saints and Sale as the visitors earned a first ever win at Edgeley Park. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:06:02 +0000 8B235A2F9CFD424384D27820DE8C187C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4421.php If two years ago you would have told a Saints fan that they would have seen their side come close to becoming just the second team in a decade to win at Thomond Park - one of the most formidable citadels in European rugby - they would have bitten your hand off. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:54:14 +0000 789168329682462B883C58311CE404C6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4444.php The Wanderers held out a late Saracens charge to continue the club's winning run, beating the visitors 18-12 at Franklin's Gardens. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:12:50 +0000 E5B3A9EA986B48E0BEE3BAA7075D28A9 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4383.php The Saints produced a stunning second half display to see off the challenge of French Champions Perpignan on their return to Heineken Cup action. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:34:18 +0000 D3844FE6CD884A129C9E41478C32C0FC http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/4432.php Another thriller at Franklin's Gardens was decided by a last minute Chris Ashton try as the Saints won the battle of second versus third in the Guinness Premiership. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:27:14 +0000 BCFFB255E3244733BD1007B56B1A86AF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1188.php The Saints left Sixways with an eighth win in succession, but until three final quarter tries hammered nails into Worcester's coffin the eventual outcome was very much in doubt. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:37:27 +0000 F3EF8B4CB11A4595AF951256843C4EC0 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1144.php Come kick off the Stadio Di Monigo pitch was just about the only patch of green in a snow-bound Treviso that had experienced around five inches of snow overnight. The question was whether the Saints would be able to shrug off the hour-and-a-quarter delay from the scheduled starting time to overcome the Italian champions who had conquered Perpignan on this ground in Round 1. And while they took home the points it was a close run thing... Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:01:17 +0000 7F9D287E0F2E4BA8857D5DBB01CAC4AD http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1145.php The Wanderers finished their pre-Christmas 'A' League win on a home high note, running in seven tries in a 46-13 win over Newcastle. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:05:28 +0000 2347F016754F4EA29BB93FAC3F2CE8B8 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1146.php Saints took the win and a bonus point with four tries in 13 minutes - three of them in the second half - as Treviso almost caused a shock in their Heineken Cup meeting at Franklin's Gardens. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:05:41 +0000 5DCC4F2BE8BE46D2970004CDCF08E7DE http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1172.php A late Christian Lewis-Pratt penalty sealed another 'A' League win for the Wanderers. But it was an early flurry of points that ultimately proved the difference in the Wanderers' 25-14 victory over Leeds Carnegie. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:53:58 +0000 EE507960F31446D6ABCD58991E90DD3C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1149.php Saints left it more than late to sneak past 14-man Bath in a scrappy match at Franklin's Gardens and make it five wins in a row for Jim Mallinder's side. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:21:44 +0000 31ED6ADABAB1421292590D3E6A251C88 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1035.php A powerful, controlled performance from the Saints at Kingston Park ensured that they finished November unbeaten. Chris Ashton's first Guinness Premiership hat trick will grab the headlines, but the difference was a second half in which Newcastle were denied any opportunity of points. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:46:51 +0000 D194FE8E8BB94D33BB5E1FE78875A71C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1072.php Saints' return to Guinness Premiership action was a successful one, punishing a wasteful Harlequins performance with three tries in a competitive game at Franklin's Gardens. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:56:04 +0000 36E57D1D43354944B72EC200E1ED37AF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1056.php Saints became the first English side to beat Guinness Premiership leaders Saracens this season with a win courtesy of a superb back three performance - to move to the top of the LV= Cup Pool 4. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:05:54 +0000 0952F60C715941C2A03AB16938AEBC9E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1070.php Inevitably for Bonfire Night the Liberty Stadium was surrounded by regular flashes of exploding gunpowder lighting the Swansea sky. The action didn't quite live up to the fireworks outside but thanks to James Cannon's debut try and 14 points from Stephen Myler, not to mention some outstanding defensive work at the breakdown, the Saints headed back up the M4 with their first LV= Cup win of the season. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:06:15 +0000 C617F149B18C483A9B25AC9444A26C04 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1494.php Leicester Tigers relied on the boot of Jeremy Staunton once more as the Guinness Premiership's leading scorer landed 7 out of 7 kicks at Welford Road. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:14:27 +0000 445515C8D942472193EE72E4A6558B74 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1519.php A Wanderers team featuring a host Junior Saints Academy players, and some key performances by first teamers, earned a second 'A' League win of the season at a (relatively) balmy Heywood Road. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:19:09 +0000 30A2670314E3474786B09C5F9D81EED0 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1466.php After back-to-back Heineken Cup matches, the Saints returned to Guinness Premiership action at Franklin's Gardens. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:42:19 +0100 BAEBA2BE937F44699D4EB5D8D6F7BBC3 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1516.php With 16 Academy players in the 23-man Wanderers squad, more youngsters were given an opportunity to shine against a team in preparation for December's Varsity Match. And like last week against Cambridge, the Dark Blues of Oxford were put to the sword by a seven-try home performance. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:50:28 +0100 F578C6BEDE3842C08CC3A75D1064D93F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1518.php A lack of accuracy and one too many moments of ill discipline stood between Saints and a Heineken Cup win away at Perpignan, the 2009 Top 14 winners. It was certainly a frustrating night for the visitors and their hundreds of supporters, who saw their team create several chances but perhaps not get the points their efforts deserved. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:04:16 +0100 D7188EDFE159466DACE375A0C2F71BD7 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1500.php The Wanderers put in an 11-try demolition job on Cambridge University at the students' Grange Road home. The pace, power and clinical finishing was a cut above the Light Blues with the tries being shared by seven players, although it will be Joe Ansbro and Nick Greenhalgh who the supporters were talking about in the bar afterwards. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:58:16 +0100 F7EB35848DE54EAB9AC9DF82A0F2608F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1509.php The Saints marked their 50th Heineken Cup appearance with a dogged victory over Munster in a scintillating match at Franklin's Gardens, to go top of their pool. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:08:26 +0100 8C12A05D764A4B32AAE245DFA065B3C8 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1505.php Saints came within five points of another superb comeback at London Wasps. But although they dominated long periods of the second half they left themselves with that little bit too much to do and had to be content with a losing bonus point. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:28:37 +0100 B9A9A3E8A8A54BC6A4151B41108B372D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/999.php Seasoned rugby watchers will be familiar with Bramley Road. The clubhouse at the traditional home of Saracens is still packed with history and the stand is a healthy mix of wooden benches and concrete steps, but the floodlights are brand new, and they lit up an entertaining and committed encounter between Saracens and the Wanderers that belied the term 'friendly'. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:49:39 +0100 54CE6BD736FC48B384E594D14A650C73 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1000.php The Saints won their third Guinness Premiership game from four with an impressive 15-minute demolition job of bottom of the table Leeds Carnegie at Franklin's Gardens Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:31:09 +0100 3FD4E1FF799E478F84440E92907C13DE http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/985.php The Saints put in a memorable performance to leave Gloucester with their first away win of the season, and a first success at Kingsholm since 2005. Their attacking was clinical, their defending resolute and the Cherry and Whites had no answer to the visitors' effectiveness and control. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:02:48 +0100 9D505027D77D4AFE8CE2F68E6091A367 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1020.php When Mark Hopley scored a captain's try five minutes from time the Wanderers had an 18-7 win over Worcester and their first 'A' League points of the season. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:01:33 +0100 152FDD081172443683D40C048C068F0E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/987.php The Saints' travelling support is legendary in club rugby, and on a stunning autumn afternoon this reputation was ratcheted up a few notches as thousands of the black, green and gold faithful flooded down the M1 to Wembley Stadium to be treated to another heart-stopping finish. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:11:11 +0100 EDA6D2F0364E4C29B2560BABE229923A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/996.php Following a one-year absence, the 'A' League has once more become a two conference competition, and the return of Monday night East Midlands competitive derbies. And as with previous encounters this Welford Road match-up certainly didn't lack for a competitive edge as the teams shared eight tries and the lead changed hands four times. However Leicester proved to have the edge, winning 34-20. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:19:59 +0100 B3FCE7A4AE1B4E9DB87AF426390776A9 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/980.php The Saints produced a last gasp try to deny Worcester Warriors at Franklin's Gardens in a pulsating Guinness Premiership match up. Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:02:30 +0100 59DEC426AB3347E6914D7F0E41D71393 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1215.php After two meetings in the last 12 months the Saints and Blues were certainly familiar with each other ahead of kick off, even if the Cardiff City Stadium's surroundings were brand new. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:17:39 +0100 19A042149426453F975D226654A4A83F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1219.php Another Franklin's Gardens friendly, and another beautiful day at the Gardens welcomed the thousands who turned out to watch some free rugby. They were treated to feast of running rugby from both teams that made the most of the superb conditions. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:57:46 +0100 547508506D244584955F4ED5422AF91E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1199.php A balmy Franklin's Gardens welcomed Bedford for the Saints' second pre-season friendly. And the heat off the field was matched on it as several former team mates came up against each other. There was certainly commitment on both fronts and while the win was comfortable on the score board Bedford deserved more than the seven points they got for a sterling second half performance. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:18:33 +0100 11F5524EAC2448379C41C646DDEB627E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/rugby/1196.php With temperatures during the day nudging the mid-30s and barely a cloud in the sky this encounter in Capbreton was the very definition of a warm-weather pre-season match. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:46:42 +0100 5D0112504BBF4995A34FABDE44312389