Northampton Saints

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

  • Thursday, 24. May, 2012
    Evans honoured by fellow players

    Evans honoured by fellow players

    Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans will go into Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Leicester as the Players' Player of the Year.

  • Tuesday, 22. May, 2012
    Saints snap up Shepherd

    Saints snap up Shepherd

    Northampton have signed Australia international Cameron Shepherd as a direct replacement for the departing England wing Chris Ashton.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012
    Mallinder extends Saints deal

    Mallinder extends Saints deal

    Northampton rugby director Jim Mallinder has agreed a new contract to keep him at Franklin's Gardens until at least 2015.

  • Saturday, 12. May, 2012
    Quins boss hails hero Marler

    Quins boss hails hero Marler

    Joe Marler was hailed as a "unique talent" after his man-of-the-match performance in Harlequins' Premiership semi-final win over Northampton.

  • Saturday, 12. May, 2012
    Quins reach Premiership final

    Quins reach Premiership final

    Harlequins reached their first Aviva Premiership final with a 25-23 victory over Northampton, sealed by Joe Marler's late converted try.

  • Friday, 11. May, 2012
    Quins lose Care for semi-final

    Quins lose Care for semi-final

    Danny Care is out of Harlequins' Aviva Premiership semi-final clash with Northampton after failing to recover from a shoulder injury.

  • Friday, 11. May, 2012
    Cockerill wary of Sarries threat

    Cockerill wary of Sarries threat

    Saracens face one of the toughest tasks in English rugby on Saturday - but recent history suggests it is not one they should fear.

  • Friday, 11. May, 2012
    Harlequins v Northampton preview

    Harlequins v Northampton preview

    Table-toppers Harlequins will be looking to prove their superiority when they host Northampton in their play-off semi-final on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012
    Robshaw takes top honour

    Robshaw takes top honour

    Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw has been named Player of the Season at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards.

  • Sunday, 6. May, 2012

    Saints form cheers Mallinder

    Jim Mallinder believes Northampton are running into their best form in time for next Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-final tie at Harlequins.

  • Saturday, 5. May, 2012
    Saints sink Worcs to reach semis

    Saints sink Worcs to reach semis

    Northampton beat Worcester 42-14 to reach the Aviva Premiership play-off semi-finals for the third successive year on Saturday.

  • Friday, 4. May, 2012
    Saints unchanged for crunch clash

    Saints unchanged for crunch clash

    Northampton chief Jim Mallinder has named an unchanged line-up as the Saints look to seal a play-off spot against Worcester on Saturday (2pm).

  • Thursday, 3. May, 2012
    Robshaw up for award

    Robshaw up for award

    England captain Chris Robshaw is among three Harlequins players nominated for the Rugby Players' Association's top end-of-season award.

  • Wednesday, 2. May, 2012
    Injured Lawes to miss SA tour

    Injured Lawes to miss SA tour

    Northampton lock Courtney Lawes has become the latest forward to be ruled out of England's summer tour to South Africa due to a shin injury.

  • Thursday, 26. April, 2012
    Long set for Gloucester move

    Long set for Gloucester move

    Former England hooker Andy Long has agreed a deal to join Gloucester from Northampton in the summer.