# Northampton Saints

This year

2023

# Punishment

Munster's Jack O'Donoghue receives 3-week suspension

The 28-year-old was sent off during his side’s recent Champions Cup clash with Northampton

7.3k

Jan 19th 2023, 12:46 PM

# a hundred thousand phases

'You didn't need to say anything to him... It was literally just a nod and a high five'

The madness of Munster’s 42nd-phase drop-goal victory over Northampton in 2011 as told by one man in red, one man in green, and one man in the gantry.

34.4k

Jan 14th 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Ambition

Munster back playmakers to shine against Northampton and ignite their season

The province have rewarded Jack Crowley with his first start at inside centre after he linked up well with Joey Carbery last weekend.

20.1k

Dec 18th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Keep calm and carry on

Northampton looking to put Leicester hidings firmly behind them

Saints suffered two heavy defeats against their rivals in the regular league season and now come up against them in a playoff showdown.

5.1k

Jun 7th 2022, 6:42 PM

# Deja Vu

Ulster striving for their best form against familiar opponents following Munster defeat

The province’s attack coach Dan Soper has been speaking about their preparations for Sunday’s Champions Cup meeting with the Northampton Saints.

2.8k

Jan 12th 2022, 10:56 AM

All time

# The Saints Are Coming

Henderson returns from injury to captain Ulster against Northampton

The Ireland lock suffered a hamstring injury prior to last month’s victory against Argentina.

5.6k

Dec 16th 2021, 12:28 PM

# Final Four

'It is cup rugby, it is all or nothing, and the lads have risen to the occasion'

Ulster booked a place in their first European semi-finals for nine years with victory in Franklin’s Gardens.

12.3k

Apr 11th 2021, 10:16 AM

# marching on

Ulster progress to Challenge Cup semis with comeback win over Northampton

Dan McFarland’s side beat the Saints by eight points to secure place in the last four.

14.6k

Apr 10th 2021, 10:01 PM

# Ulster

McCloskey: 'It is a new goal for us - we'll try our best to win it'

Ulster face Northampton in tonight’s Challenge Cup quarter-final.

3.8k

Apr 10th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Hearing

Northampton's Wood cited for clearout on Van der Flier

The 34-year-old escaped punishment for the 70th-minute incident during which contact was made between his shoulder and the Leinster back row’s head.

13.1k

Dec 22nd 2020, 5:44 PM

# brotherly love

Ringrose returns for Leinster and Harry wins battle of the Byrne brothers

Ryan Baird starts a European game for the first time in the RDS Arena tomorrow and is joined by James Ryan in the second row.

12.1k

Dec 18th 2020, 12:13 PM

# Waiting Game

Biggar emerges as injury doubt for Wales after limping out of Northampton loss to Saracens

The 30-year-old lasted just 20 minutes into the Saints’ 27-21 defeat by the English champions.

5.4k

Feb 29th 2020, 7:44 PM

# case dismissed

Northampton Saints trio cleared following citings from defeat to Leinster

Lewis Bean, Andy Symons and Matt Proctor are all free to play after the complaints were dismissed.

5.0k

Dec 18th 2019, 6:41 PM

# dancing feet

'He goes out and expresses himself' - Plenty of praise as Larmour continues to flourish at 15

The versatile full-back’s form will please Andy Farrell ahead of his first Six Nations as Ireland head coach.

9.4k

Dec 16th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Room to improve

Cullen wants 7-try Leinster to be even more clinical

The province scored seven tries for the second week running, but the head coach was annoyed by the chances they left behind.

10.3k

Dec 14th 2019, 8:50 PM

# Seven Up

Ringrose bags another hat-trick as imperious Leinster roll over Saints again

Leo Cullen’s side scored seven tries against Northampton for the second week running.

31.8k

Dec 14th 2019, 7:08 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup

Kick-off at the Aviva Stadium is at 17:15.

34.1k

Dec 14th 2019, 4:15 PM

# Team news

Furlong and Ross Byrne in for Leinster's Champions Cup meeting with Saints

Scott Fardy captains the side at the Aviva Stadium in the absence of Johnny Sexton.

11.0k

Dec 13th 2019, 12:33 PM

# in his defence

Ringrose says his missed tackle statistics don't tell full story

The Leinster centre has argued his case after some defensive errors during last weekend’s defeat of Northampton Saints.

11.5k

Dec 11th 2019, 7:00 AM

# pillars of success

'Dev has been fantastic... you can see that he wants back into the national squad'

Leo Cullen’s side are thriving thanks to the presence of in-form men all over the pitch.

7.8k

Dec 9th 2019, 5:00 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Northampton Saints v Leinster, Champions Cup

Relive all the action as Leo Cullen’s team struck for seven tries at Franklin’s Gardens.

33.4k

Dec 7th 2019, 12:47 PM

# Hanging up the boots

Ex-England captain Hartley retires at the age of 33

The hooker is the nation’s second-most capped player, having made 97 appearances.

12.9k

Nov 7th 2019, 1:32 PM

# Friendly

Leinster go three from three in pre-season with victory at Northampton

Leo Cullen’s side enjoyed another useful work-out at Franklin’s Gardens this evening.

16.8k

Sep 12th 2019, 9:24 PM

# summer schedule

Cullen's Leinster to play Champions Cup pool opponents in pre-season friendly

The Pro14 champions will continue their preparations for the new season with a trip to face Northampton Saints.

5.9k

Jul 19th 2019, 2:00 PM

# lock out

Six Nations over for England lock Lawes

The Northampton second row will be out for four weeks with a calf injury.

6.9k

Feb 25th 2019, 9:16 AM

# Friday Night Lights

Biggar-inspired Northampton stun Premiership leaders Exeter

The Welsh international scored 16 points as the Saints pulled off a big upset.

7.5k

Dec 28th 2018, 11:46 PM

# luckless

Wallabies centre Horne forced to retire a week after suffering arm injury

Northampton Saints confirmed the news this morning.

7.9k

Apr 21st 2018, 1:57 PM

# Saint to Sinner

George North punished by Northampton Saints for failing to show up for training

North was accused at the time by Alan Gaffney of not being interested in playing for the club he’s due to leave at the end of the season.

13.9k

Mar 20th 2018, 2:56 PM

# AWOL

Gaffney angry at North's Northampton no-show

“We picked a side who actually wanted to be out on the pitch and the best side for the game.”

16.7k

Mar 4th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Race Against Time

Blow for Wales as injury-stricken George North a doubt for Six Nations opener

The winger suffered a fresh injury that will require four weeks of rehabilitation.

4.0k

Jan 3rd 2018, 7:30 PM

# The Gaffer

Northampton appoint ex-Munster boss Gaffney following sacking of Mallinder

The 70-year-old Australian will oversee affairs at Franklin’s Gardens until the end of the season.

9.8k

Dec 29th 2017, 12:03 PM

# End of an era

Sort it early! Wales want to appoint Gatland's successor in 2018

The identity of his successor at the helm could be known more than a year before he is due to leave the role.

8.4k

Dec 24th 2017, 11:09 AM

# Contract Negotiations

Wales confident of keeping Gatland despite Northampton links

Northampton Saints may be interested in Warren Gatland, but Wales expect him to stay until his contract expires after the 2019 World Cup.

3.3k

Dec 21st 2017, 7:30 AM

# Garden fate

Northampton confirm interest in Gatland as a replacement for Mallinder

The Saints are searching for a new director of rugby after sacking Jim Mallinder last week.

7.7k

Dec 19th 2017, 12:54 PM

# Jim'll not fix it

Jim Mallinder sacked after over a decade in charge of Northampton Saints

Mallinder took the reins at Franklin’s Gardens in the summer of 2007 and later won the club’s first Premiership.

8.3k

Dec 12th 2017, 12:04 PM

# Vroom vroom

North is 'a Ferrari in the garage' but Northampton 'can't find the key'

Former Northampton Saints team manager Lennie Newman on George North’s departure.

8.2k

Nov 23rd 2017, 5:11 PM

# In the dock

England trio Hartley, Hughes and Marler facing bans after European citings

Indiscipline at club level could cost Eddie Jones three players for the November internationals.

8.7k

Oct 23rd 2017, 8:30 PM

# Garden's fate

Northampton sign Springbok flanker Brussow to fill Picamoles void

The 31-year-old flanker has made 23 appearances in the South African back row.

5.0k

Sep 13th 2017, 5:28 PM

# Premiership

Scintillating Saracens thrash Saints as London Irish return with thrilling Twickeham win

There were also wins for Wasps, Gloucester and Newcastle on the opening weekend of the new Premiership season.

8.0k

Sep 2nd 2017, 9:31 PM

# Champions Cup

14-man Northampton deliver magnificent comeback to claim play-off win over Stade

Ahsee Tuala scored the winning try to ensure the Saints’ place in next season’s competition.

6.6k

May 26th 2017, 11:58 PM