Northampton Saints

Get all the rugby news of the Northampton Saints of the Aviva Premiership.

  • Saturday, 8. September, 2012
    Northampton v Exeter preview

    Northampton v Exeter preview

    Exeter have made a positional switch to their starting XV for Sunday's Premiership clash against Northampton at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Sunday, 2. September, 2012
    Mallinder happy with lucky win

    Mallinder happy with lucky win

    Northampton coach Jim Mallinder admitted his side were "lucky to take the points" from their 24-19 win over Gloucester in the Premiership.

  • Saturday, 1. September, 2012
    Northampton hold on for victory

    Northampton hold on for victory

    Northampton held on to beat hosts Gloucester 24-19 in a thrilling finale at the Kingsholm, ending the game with only 13 men on the pitch.

  • Friday, 31. August, 2012
    Gloucester v Northampton preview

    Gloucester v Northampton preview

    Nigel Davies takes charge of Gloucester for the first time when they kick-off the new Premiership season against Northampton.

  • Thursday, 30. August, 2012
    Northampton trial for Freer

    Northampton trial for Freer

    Northampton have moved to replace Brett Sharman by offering a trial to Leeds Carnegie hooker Scott Freer.

  • Friday, 24. August, 2012
    Saints end Sharman contract

    Saints end Sharman contract

    Northampton have announced that hooker Brett Sharman has left the Aviva Premiership club.

  • Thursday, 23. August, 2012
    Saints investigate Sharman tweet

    Saints investigate Sharman tweet

    Northampton player Brett Sharman is under investigation by his club after posting an alleged racist tweet about double gold medalist Mo Farah.

  • Tuesday, 21. August, 2012
    Mallinder ready for tough season

    Mallinder ready for tough season

    Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is braced for the most challenging Aviva Premiership season yet.

  • Thursday, 16. August, 2012
    Saints defend Shepherd decision

    Saints defend Shepherd decision

    Northampton are standing by their decision to withdraw Australian Cameron Shepherd's contract.

  • Thursday, 16. August, 2012
    Shepherd taking legal action

    Shepherd taking legal action

    Cameron Shepherd is taking legal action against Northampton after the club terminated his contract for medical reasons.

  • Wednesday, 15. August, 2012
    Sale swoop for Shepherd

    Sale swoop for Shepherd

    Sale have signed Australia international Cameron Shepherd after Northampton pulled out of a deal to sign the full-back over fitness concerns.

  • Monday, 6. August, 2012
    Saints call off Shepherd move

    Saints call off Shepherd move

    Northampton have pulled the plug on Cameron Shepherd's move to Franklin's Gardens on medical advice.

  • Friday, 3. August, 2012
    Saints swoop for Wilson

    Saints swoop for Wilson

    Northampton have signed former Bourgoin, Highlanders and Chiefs centre James Wilson.

  • Monday, 23. July, 2012
    Tigers start against Sarries

    Tigers start against Sarries

    Holders Leicester Tigers will launch their LV=Cup defence against Aviva Premiership champions Saracens on the weekend of November 9-11.

  • Friday, 13. July, 2012
    Quins to open new season

    Quins to open new season

    Defending champions Harlequins will launch the new Premiership season against Wasps at Twickenham on September 1.