http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk Latest News and Reports from Northampton Saints en Copyright Northampton Saints 40 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:30:02 GMT http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4954.php Several Wallaby internationals have been named in the Western Force touring squad announced earlier today by the Australian Super 14 franchise. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:29:20 GMT DE1F519D853346EEAC32877BEC301640 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4953.php Season ticket sales for 2008/09 have already passed the 8,000 mark. But the club knows that there are many Saints supporters who cannot make every game but who want to still be a part of their club. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:30:28 GMT 21D53C04ACF04B0F84703119EA935C97 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4952.php Anticipation is growing for the Saints' return to the Guinness Premiership in September. But now we're giving you the chance to save some money with a buy-one-get-one free offer that's not to be missed! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:22:11 GMT D2944AD94B2940E482F5FF130C8BDDA4 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4951.php With only six weeks left until the start of the Guinness Premiership on September 6th, new centre Nils Mordt says that the squad is ready to meet the challenge of English top flight rugby. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:41:40 GMT 31AEF50DA3C94B5BB91C1F6FA4F67313 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4950.php The first Saints summer coaching course, being run in association with O2 at Franklin's Gardens between July 29th and 31st has SOLD OUT! But don't despair if you haven't secured your place on a coaching course yet because you can book online now by visiting the 'Rugby Camps' page in the Community section of the website. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:52:57 GMT 5A7F728FCE3B4625A870913BC071B73C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4949.php Pencil Sunday August 31st into your diaries! That's because this is the day that the Saints throws open its doors for the 2008 Open Day, which will then be followed by the pre-season friendly match against Benetton Treviso. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:23:40 GMT CF701826810A4FAA9B2162BBCC8EF066 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4948.php The Saints Academy have announced another strong set of fixtures for the coming season. Top class opponents include the Ospreys, Worcester Warriors, London Wasps and our good friends from Leicester Tigers. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:09:02 GMT 10F95B2F1CFB4F0BA21C9726BB773933 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4947.php The Saints' Guinness Premiership fixture dates and kick-off times have today been confirmed by Premier Rugby. Following in the long-standing tradition here at Franklin's Gardens all bar one of Saints' home fixtures will kick off at 3pm on Saturday afternoons. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:49:23 GMT AC71FD37029A4FBEB312B2E31CF671E3 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4945.php If you want a place on one of the Saints summer coaching courses, run in association with O2, you had better book quickly because the courses are filling up quickly! Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:44:15 GMT E9BA72F356E744778BF65D2C8B15A819 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4944.php For the first time the Saints has introduced a members' only priority booking period for all home matches. This is for all associate members and season ticket holders and opens next Monday, July 21st. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:08:51 GMT E1E23A0A5E41445DAB7BBA4EB78C5713 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4943.php Two members of the Junior Saints Academy, Alex Waller and Ollie Storey, helped the Northampton Rowing Club smash the world indoor 100,000 metre relay for 18-year-olds on Saturday. The challenge helped raise money for the Rowing Club and MacMillan Cancer Care. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:58:26 GMT 60147CE254F344E0A343B187F3F073C8 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4942.php With the first month of pre-season training over and done with, Stephen Myler says that the experience has been tough but enjoyable none the less. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:48:54 GMT 41A3CE6F5DF647148B1BD8AC821B78EA http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4941.php An adverse weather forecast of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms have meant that the Travis Perkins Tag Rugby festival, scheduled for Friday, July 11th, has had to be postponed. The Saints apologises for any inconvenience and disappointment but hopes that children, parents and teachers understand that their best interests lie behind the decision. The Tag Festival will be rescheduled for later in the year and the Saints Community Department will be in contact with all participating schools. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:09:23 GMT 54C7DB5D839043E794143F2CAD8BA61C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4938.php Northampton Saints today unveiled their 2008/09 home and away playing and training shirts, made by Rhino Rugby. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT 66F698843FAF4D49B25535F067C2A20F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4940.php The Saints face reigning champions Newcastle Falcons in the first round of this season's Middlesex Sevens, being held at Twickenham on Saturday, August 16th. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:26:07 GMT 5118C28222D0464B8B9E384512A98EEF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4935.php As with any season there are several new faces around Franklin's Gardens this summer. Unlike the players who have signed from other clubs, for the new intake into the Saints Senior Academy the pre-season conditioning is a wholly new experience. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:08:49 GMT D5C9B1CD4EDA4BED80301C645E0A50CD http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4934.php Welsh regions The Ospreys and The Dragons will compete in the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham this year, along with previous winners the British Army and National One promotion favourites Leeds Carnegie. Those four teams will join the twelve Guinness Premiership teams to make a sixteen team competition. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:06:06 GMT CFC8C4C6C9BE4CC3A0AE2D46C4839EB2 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4933.php A number of Platinum and Gold season tickets have become available this morning, along with several spaces in Block C of the Gordon Terrace. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:33:42 GMT 637D022D661A4079A54D513734BF02E9 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4932.php The Saints have been pooled with Bristol, Saracens and Llanelli Scarlets for the 2008/09 EDF Energy Cup. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:56:11 GMT 73598FC0CDD647F8ACC1FE59C3D15E25 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4931.php This evening's round of fixtures in the Summer Touch League have been postponed due to heavy rain this afternoon in Northampton. The third round of fixtures will now take place next Monday, July 14th, round 4 on July 21st and round 5 on July 28th. We apologise for any inconvenience. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:51:12 GMT 84AE30884D394169B8687263459B47DB http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4930.php Northampton Saints today announced their 2008/09 pre-season programme. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:50:19 GMT 75DC970E9B3445EB9F5FE8CC3182F1A9 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4929.php Over one thousand year six schoolchildren from across Northampton are descending on Franklin's Gardens today for a Festival of Sport as part of National School Sport Week. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:12:30 GMT 60611CBA478F417FA1EB9A1D1095CBB2 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4928.php Worcester Warriors are the Saints' first opponents in the 2008/09 Guinness Premiership. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:23:07 GMT 8E141575B9354B7EB15987F0E5C99AE7 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4927.php The Saints Community Department is delighted to announce that a girls-only coaching cource will be coming to Franklin's Gardens this summer. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:04:14 GMT 8812247B88E046D2AA1F72A2C84FDA06 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4926.php The 1st XV Club June prize draw was made in the Franklin's Gardens offices this week. The list is below and all winners will be notified in writing. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:41:43 GMT A3C9FA78106B4BEDAB44E7C166CB407D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4924.php Two Saints players have been named in the England Elite Player Squads named by Martin Johnson this morning. Dylan Hartley has retained his place in the Senior squad while Churchill Cup winner Ben Foden has been named once again in the Saxons squad. Each squad contains 32 players. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:39:10 GMT E70EB4EEAB9A4E13BBF52E759649D448 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4923.php Paul Diggin, John Brake and James Cannon joined young drivers from across Northamptonshire recently to improve their motoring skills at a CarKraft Eexperience at Silverstone. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:14:48 GMT CC447D8D0E404B989A0BF810B07634E9 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4922.php Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues today announced a loan agreement for full-back Will Harries for the 2008/09 season. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:02:57 GMT 6CBC1783F34246FAA70CA9E1BAA93CAF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4921.php Cycle4Cynthia, Northamptonshire's annual charity cycle ride, is back for the fifth year running - with cyclists and sponsorship expected to reach a record high thanks to new support from Northampton's Saints. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:55:41 GMT 8BB7AC29DF5940E09F6AF1D36B7C040B http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4920.php Northampton Saints today announced that director of rugby Jim Mallinder signed a new three-year contract, thereby extending his commitment to the club to at least the end of the 2010/11 season. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:13:43 GMT F984C0E4CB3F479D8A145B804156398F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4919.php Northampton Saints' new signing Scott Gray says that he has settled well into life at Franklin's Gardens and is relishing the hard work the squad is being put through this summer. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:15:24 GMT 2CF7F86106174B919226CF0FD6250B0B http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4913.php As part of the Saints' new kit deal with Rhino Rugby, and in anticipation of the club's return to the Guinness Premiership, the Saints Rugby Store will be undergoing a comprehensive refit from Monday, June 30th. There will be a Saints mini-store in the Saints Ticket Office during this period. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:03:17 GMT C7662ADCC74C46B7B384C513C14CC55A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4912.php The 1st XV May winners were drawn in the club's offices at the end of May. The full list is below and all winners will be contacted in writing. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:11:13 GMT B3DE4B6377DD40DA9505AEB40AE2C529 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4910.php The Saints face two trips to France in their return to European competition next season after having been pooled with Montpellier and Toulon in today's draw. The other opponents in Pool 2 will be Bristol, who the Saints also played in their last Challenge Cup campaign in 2005/06. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:30:40 GMT 42BF6C3E5BCD444BB99B99ACDE469BE1 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4909.php Ben Foden and Lee Dickson will bring Churchill Cup winners' medals home with them after coming off the bench to help England Saxons retain their title in Chicago this weekend. Roger Wilson and Neil Best helped Ireland 'A' overcome Argentina Pumas in the Plate final. But there was no such luck for Joe Gray as England Under-20 suffered their first defeat of the season to New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship final. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:45:38 GMT EEBAECFBDDA047A7B8B10BA390CD9AA6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4908.php Joe Gray is 80 minutes away from history after being named in the England Under-20 starting line-up for tomorrow evening's Junior World Championship final in Swansea. But after overcoming Australia and South Africa the hooker and his team mates now face the toughest challenge of all - reigning champions New Zealand. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:41:39 GMT 470361E2FB414DF99540ACB824448F88 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4907.php Northampton Saints today announced that Northampton Audi has become an Elite Sponsor of the club. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:22:00 GMT 6FF439224A354C4A93A8542103D2781A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4905.php Northampton Saints today confirmed that Stuart Friswell has joined the club for the 2008/09 season. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:47:53 GMT 2A5B50690C9444839066BA94108AC548 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4904.php The Travis Perkins Community Project is in full swing ahead of July's Tag Rugby festival at Franklin's Gardens. One of the latest schools to receive coaching (and a visit from Bernie!) is Thorplands Primary School in Northampton. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:27:57 GMT 98534B11660846768CE0B7DD9416D518 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4903.php Senior Academy hooker Joe Gray last night helped England U20 achieve another superb win over southern hemisphere opposition, this time South Africa in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior World Championship. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:12:48 GMT FE58693ECE9748A29AB205C768711C18 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4902.php Head of performance Nick Johnston is happy with the way that the players have applied themselves in the first few weeks of pre-season training, but says that there is a lot more hard work to come before the team returns to the Guinness Premiership in September. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:37:33 GMT 97234B36A8464D4D812975B2D32E21F1 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4901.php Joe Gray has retained his place in the England Under-20 starting line-up for this evening's IRB Junior World Championship semi-final against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park (9:10pm). Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:28:54 GMT 04A9DF04398944129015C3DFC86D8CE2 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4899.php After two weeks and eight games, the 18 teams entered into the Saints Summer Touch League have been grouped into three leagues ahead of the competition to win a place at Twickenham! Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:20:00 GMT 0B9E46587A604382954D37AABC62AF80 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4897.php There are a number of events coming up at Franklin's Gardens during the next few weeks. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:29:06 GMT 807E1B5B8EE945B6B5B24C2E437AD746 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4896.php It was a mixed weekend for Saints' international representatives - inevitable given that several were on opposing sides! Euan Murray, Ben Foden and Lee Dickson were all in winning squads, but the result of the weekend belonged to Joe Gray and the England Under-20 team, who beat Australia 18-13 to reach the semi-finals of the IRB World Championship in Wales. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:33:02 GMT 2A065E5EBB344469AE924471696801DF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4893.php The Saints today announced that Christian Day has joined the club ahead of its September return to the Guinness Premiership. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:35:58 GMT 392326335050455E80F88C1E31B4F945 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4892.php Neil Best, who will join the Saints ahead of the Guinness Premiership season, scored two tries in a man of the match performance for Ireland 'A' in their overnight win over the USA in the Barclays Churchill Cup. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:34:31 GMT 68173ECE9D07472284AFA8B2CC94D882 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4886.php England U20's overwhelmed Canada U20 at Rodney Parade last night, running in 9 tries in a comprehensive 60-18 victory. Young Saints star Courtney Lawes made his long-awaited debut in the second row and played the entire 80 minutes in the IRB Junior World Championship clash. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:45:09 GMT BE891EAF7DE74410ACE63E254EC7FA02 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4885.php Rising Saints stars Courtney Lawes and Joe Gray have been named in the England U20 side to face Canada at the IRB Junior World Championship at Rodney Parade this evening, kick off 5pm. For Lawes it's a first start after an injury hit campaign last season. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:21:28 GMT 088CA2A23DFA4A6A93F80C8B614A3964 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4884.php Northampton Saints Community Department have today confirmed details of their Summer coaching programme for 2008. There are limited places available on all the courses, all of which are aimed at 7-16 year olds (except the Basingbourn residential which is for ages 14-18). Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:19:53 GMT 04868EC0960544B78E938123C0EB700A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4883.php Euan Murray will start for Scotland in Saturday's first test against Argentina. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:45:55 GMT 21D34842DAA646C59808BD3ACE65AA1D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4862.php Northampton Saints have opened their doors for business once more for new corporate clients keen to experience the high class corporate entertainment available at Franklin's Gardens in the Guinness Premiership next season. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:56:26 GMT 0BFAA3548DDC498EB97963409783450B http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4861.php Northampton Saints have announced an extension to the season ticket renewal deadline for supporters wishing to renew their existing season tickets. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:50:28 GMT FCE4BC909D37426CAC027C43A00F7E8F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4857.php Membership is now open for the 2008/09 Bernie's Gang! Sat, 24 May 2008 17:23:53 GMT E82092512DFF4BF4B68F57E8B84E483D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4856.php Northampton Saints today announced that Australian Super 14 outfit Western Force will visit Franklin's Gardens during the 2008/09 pre-season. Sat, 24 May 2008 17:19:48 GMT 2A6C7300FDFF4310A81CD9DF6B2D7EAF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4855.php There are only two weeks until the first ever Northampton Saints Summer Touch League. Teams are in training and eager to get the competition under way. BBOB are generously hosting the league, which runs for 10 weeks from Monday, June 9th. Sat, 24 May 2008 17:09:15 GMT 1F1F869EACE74716BFE70C3C99D8EE17 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4854.php There are only six days until the May 31st deadline for season ticket holders to guarantee that they will be in the same seat or terrace area for the Saints' return to the Guinness Premiership next season. Sat, 24 May 2008 16:52:09 GMT 0E48A997BA4B4F84B2DA13AFB59A11C6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4853.php The Town Show organising committee would like to reassure the Northampton public that regardless of the weather the Show will go ahead as normal this weekend. Fri, 23 May 2008 13:05:37 GMT E9F7F391AA7048008DEA67D0F580262D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4852.php The Saints has had a kit room clearout! This means that there are plenty of unique and memorable items now up for bidding on Saints Auctions. Top of the list are full kits from the EDF Energy National Trophy final, worn by Bruce Reihana, Dylan Hartley and Alex Rae. Fri, 23 May 2008 11:43:25 GMT A3C3C112932E4ACDA0173D570DB8CF7E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4851.php Will Harries has been rewarded for his good performances in Denmark two weeks ago with his first call-up to a Wales Sevens squad for an IRB Sevens World Series event. The Senior Academy full-back will head to Twickenham and Murrayfield during the next two weekends. Fri, 23 May 2008 09:42:02 GMT A6C010FC560949D8910A74CBD40968EB http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4850.php The stage in the stadium is being put togerther, the funfair is arriving bit by bit and the marquees are going up. Yes, it's only two days until the return of the Northampton Town Show! Franklin's Gardens is full of activity in anticipation of the biggest event of the year so far, and hopefully the first of many Town Shows at the ground. Thu, 22 May 2008 13:16:00 GMT B18680ACFCF446379F2617B969B7F87D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4849.php Northampton Saints today announced that two props have pen to paper ahead of the club's return to the Guinness Premiership. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:37:53 GMT 009E1785DF8646468B1E1655CEB68B2A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4848.php Saints have two players in the England Under-20 squad for next month's IRB World Championships in Wales. Grand Slam-winner Joe Gray has been joined in the squad by Courtney Lawes. Wed, 21 May 2008 10:12:15 GMT DDF7ED65101744958E160465A98D6518 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4847.php Northampton Saints today announced that season ticket sales have hit two major milestones in anticipation of top flight rugby to Franklin's Gardens. Wed, 21 May 2008 09:35:15 GMT 8B78EF0F6E2847448C7D16B1E2DAE855 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4846.php The Northampton Town Show organising committee is delighted to announce that Town Show will be opened by the Worshipful the Mayor Elect, Councillor Brian Markham, at 10:45am on Saturday, May 24th. He will be accompanied by the Mayoress Elect, Cllr Irene Markham. Tue, 20 May 2008 15:08:18 GMT 04D104414C2B4CA99A439588043BEC28 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4842.php Dylan Hartley is in line to face the Barbarians at Twickenham next month after having been named today in a strong 27 man England training squad. Mon, 19 May 2008 16:59:11 GMT B77D54B21C414EA49734260624B07741 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4841.php The Northampton Town Show stadium timetable has been announced today by the Show's organising committee. Groups from across the county will perform across the weekend in the main Franklin's Gardens stadium, such as the Northampton Cheerleading Academy, Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy and Icarus Falconry. The full timetable is below. The committee would also like to emphasise that there will be plenty of car parking available at Franklin's Gardens this weekend in the car parks off Edgar Mobbs Way. Mon, 19 May 2008 14:01:49 GMT 71B7E23D9CD441DDAB87F0DFE93A9980