http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk Latest News and Reports from Northampton Saints en Copyright Northampton Saints 40 Fri, 16 May 2008 16:04:41 GMT http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4838.php If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be a radio presenter then you should head to the Northampton Town Show next weekend where you'll be able to have a go in Northants 96's interactive studio. Jagger and Woody will also be presenting their Saturday show from Franklin's Gardens and will be hosting 'A Tribute To Legends' on Saturday evening. Fri, 16 May 2008 16:03:48 GMT AC5F6ABCEEED494992D2CA615B5EF49B http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4837.php The Northampton Town Show organising committee is delighted to announce that two top West End singers, Glyn Kerslake and Helen Hobson, will be joining the London Pops Orchestra for 'That's Entertainment!', a picnic on the pitch extravaganza on Sunday, May 25th. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:12:53 GMT 472272F6F4A94C0A9199C582606E2E47 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4836.php The Summer Touch League, run by Northampton Saints, is only four weeks away from kicking off on Monday 9th June. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:43:30 GMT 50872E507E5A4B1C8E782CA3893DB78E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4835.php Northampton Saints today announced that the Phoenix IT Group has become one of the club's Elite Sponsors. Wed, 14 May 2008 15:12:49 GMT 2BB91D6107524F3581341B87789547AA http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4834.php Four of television's best-loved characters will be the stars of the Children's Marquee at the Northampton Town Show on the Bank Holiday weekend. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:20:17 GMT C61D004DC28448E68F84D561D5B2F5B1 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4833.php Another major Northampton company has offered their help and support to the Northampton Town Show, the organising committee has announced. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:36:34 GMT 1EE135D2D14D408CA7DAD4189F10E442 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4832.php Dylan Hartley will be heading back to New Zealand this summer after having been named in Martin Johnson's first England squad. Two players who will be joining the club in the summer - scrum-halves Ben Foden and Lee Dickson - have been selected in the England Saxons squad for the Churchill Cup in the USA and Canada. Other future Saints heading to North America are back rowers Neil Best and Roger Wilson, who have both been chosen in the Ireland 'A' Churchill Cup squad. Tue, 13 May 2008 10:24:41 GMT 8BCDDEBFC0A841F4A2C2F3813727A713 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4831.php Will Harries got his summer off the perfect start by starring in the Wales Sevens squad that won in Odense, Denmark, over the weekend. Mon, 12 May 2008 17:16:04 GMT 1C3B5DFBF01F4938BDE684BB7B1AE0FA http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4830.php The Northampton Town Show will make for the perfect Bank Holiday Saturday! The gates open at 10am on May 24th and fun and activities will be enjoyed across the Franklin's Gardens site. Mon, 12 May 2008 17:13:00 GMT 22E6D53CCA2A4A9E9CEA05B09AA72C6D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4829.php Academy number eight Rob Milligan is the second Saint to head to Argentina this summer. He will tour the country with the England Under 18s Development Squad. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:34:48 GMT D30C54A74C2A43D2A8CFFC09BC75B502 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4828.php The Northampton Town Show organising committee is asking for classic car owners across the county to come forward and display their own particular pride and joy at Franklin's Gardens during the Town Show on May 24th and 25th. Interested classic car owners should call Sian on 01604 599113 or email community@northamptonsaints.co.uk Thu, 08 May 2008 17:18:03 GMT A31ECD1D75A04C36926F8CBE81A1312F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4827.php Northampton Saints today announced that for the next four years the club's official teamwear supplier will be Rhino Rugby. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:55:54 GMT 105725AE1CA947C591E8C7EC6B521971 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4826.php Northampton Saints today announced that another of its Elite Sponsors, Netgear, has renewed its commitment to the club. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:28:39 GMT 3FDF0139F71C4F65A2B1EF9B9F7A138C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4825.php The National League One campaign may be over, but you can still be a part of the Saints this season with the three coaching courses, run in association with O2, that are being run this May. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:47:31 GMT 2D7418DACB7942EA8C6E11EF701E1A37 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4824.php Northampton Saints today announced that season ticket sales had hit the two thousand mark and urged season ticket holders to renew well in advance of the May 31st deadline. Wed, 07 May 2008 13:59:43 GMT BB2BCCC9DAC740A2BD23CDF5DEC4EF3C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4823.php Euan Murray heads to Argentina on tour next month as part of Scotland's 30-man squad named today. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:41 GMT CC0645CC0D0841BBBBA72B335465475B http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4822.php The Northampton Town Show concerts, presented by Northampton Saints, Travis Perkins and Carlsberg, are selling quickly, organisers said today. The fantastic weather over the Bank Holiday weekend has got the Northampton public in a party mood and ticket sales are already in four figures. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:13:42 GMT 80AAA82D4C4149EDB1EB24F40A43FC02 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4819.php The Saints Rugby Store is now taking orders for the 2007/08 Double Winners commemorative t-shirt. The shirt, pictured below, will be in stock for mid-May. Adults £17.99 Size XS-4XL, Kids £14.99 Ages 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. Call 01604 599111 for more information. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:51:22 GMT A0FFA42D81A24A8CBD9E85290E0BD2E9 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4818.php Ben Foden has committed himself to his move to the Saints. Thu, 01 May 2008 15:28:26 GMT FB6AC1DC31924C8B98EAF1E5D92715E2 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4817.php The Northampton Town Show website is now online with all the latest news and information about the Show, which comes to Franklin's Gardens on Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th. All you need to do is visit www.northamptontownshow.co.uk! Thu, 01 May 2008 12:57:54 GMT BBCA5F05196E49B3BC02319FA2FF2408 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4816.php April's 1st XV Club prize winners were drawn at half-time of last Saturday's NL1 win over Launceston at the Gardens. The list is below and all prize winners will be contacted in writing shortly. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:34:24 GMT 86B39DB4D4E540C58BC5B42B7C9A27B0 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4814.php Last Monday saw the culmination of the O2 Kick, Pass and Run Challenge. All of the winners from each of the Saints' Premiership Rugby Academies, sponsored by O2, came to Franklin's Gardens to battle it out for a place at Twickenham. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:14:02 GMT BDFC90EA965847FDB21011D2F3D08B52 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4813.php Northampton Saints today confirmed the players who have left the club at the end of the 2007/08 season. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:02:59 GMT 1FB3C54F006D4ACCB0FA49E6BDC7939B http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4812.php At Tuesday' board meeting of England Rugby Limited (ERL), the board received and discussed the Independent auditors report on Northampton Saints . Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:30:43 GMT B3852663757C40609139043E9AC0E362 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4811.php Last night's Guinness 'A' League final also saw the first round of coaching in the Saints' Travis Perkins Community Project. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:02:28 GMT 19ACD4D2327647E88995A4CAE8867BF2 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4810.php It is only a few weeks until the Northampton Town Show at Franklin's Gardens! On Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th the entire site will be full of fun and frolics for all the family! Scroll down to see a detailed map of the site with what will be happening on both days. There are still some spaces left in the Arts and Crafts marquee - for more information call Trish or Rebecca on 01604 751543. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:48:44 GMT 4E237B99845F48A39CFC34DED137EEDA http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4809.php The Guinness 'A' League final spoils may have been shared at one leg apiece, but the Wanderers' 36-25 win at Franklin's Gardens wasn't enough to overturn a substantial deficit from last week's first leg and the tie finished with an aggregate score of Wanderers 39, London Wasps 59. Nevertheless there was the consolation of out-scoring the visitors by six tries to three with David Smith and Will Harries both crossing twice and Mark Hopley and Dave Ward getting the other scores. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:19:26 GMT 1616FF4721354599B077D1509755A2D5 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4808.php The Wanderers and London Wasps squads have been named for tonight's second leg of the Guinness 'A' League final at Franklin's Gardens. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:28:11 GMT 11B129A2D51F43F3BA46F4BCB4F4262E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4807.php Skipper Bruce Reihana was an understandably happy man after Saturday's final National League One win over Launceston, a success that saw the Saints achieve an unprecedented undefeated league and cup season. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:06:05 GMT FE30592039CF475CBAFADB4EF622F95A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4806.php Although promotion had been won several weeks ago there was plenty still riding on the final match of the 2007/08 National League One campaign. Saints needed the win for an unprecedented 35-match winning record, Launceston needed points to stay in the division for next season. By full-time however the afternoon had become about one man - Chris Ashton. His six tries set a new all-time record in the National Leagues. Saints scored 13 tries in all in their 81-0 victory with captain Bruce Reihana crossing four times. Mark Robinson, John Brake and Joe Ansbro all scored. Launceston's valiant efforts were not enough as results elsewhere combined with their defeat at the Gardens to send them into National League Two. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:50:25 GMT DBCDD3F1364041E6AC1469A55530DACC http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4805.php The Saints Rugby Store, Ticket Office and administration offices will be closed between 11am and 3pm on Monday, April 28th. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:33:38 GMT F780E52E3DDB4F43B587B75A81321F77 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4804.php Director of rugby Jim Mallinder has warned of the dangers of taking tomorrow's game against Launceston for granted. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:33:18 GMT 1DD3C9383437423D8489EFA9C953673A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4798.php Northampton Saints today announced that four members of the Junior Saints Academy have been awarded full-time contracts with the Saints Senior Academy. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:58:11 GMT B2D3F5D467D44B74A3FD97A52E5EDFDF http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4797.php Whatever the result on Saturday afternoon, there will be plenty to celebrate at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday afternoon! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:52:35 GMT 4B972EE0872D4EAEB8498BE652352193 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4783.php Bruce Reihana was named the club's Player of the Year last night at the End of Season Awards Dinner. Chris Ashton capped off his first season in rugby union by scooping the awards for Young Player of the Season and Try of the Season. Kit man Kevin Buckby was named Clubman of the Year. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:19:23 GMT 12FEA2CB98A74B59BEE4C712D0E66C94 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4780.php Northampton Saints today announced that flanker Ben Lewitt and centre Neil Starling have committed themselves to the club by signing extensions to their contracts. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:21:17 GMT 5E67137B12CB47B39F4FB55CFBEA4CCB http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4779.php Time and tickets are running out for Saints supporters who want to come to the team's final National League One match of the season on Saturday afternoon against Launceston. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:52:02 GMT 21B8D100BDB044E6B18001DCAE36F9F6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4778.php The Northampton Town Show organising committee is delighted to announce the Northampton Chronicle and Echo and Northants 96 as the Show's media partners. The committee is also delighted with the progress of the show's programme. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:09:51 GMT 7EA963FCD6BB4B1E8AD91315E97FE0A4 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4777.php Northampton Saints is delighted to announce that Northampton B.B.O.B have been confirmed as the hosts for the Summer Touch League due to start on Monday, June 9th, 2008. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:48:32 GMT B97D4C0338E94602BF349820C1F98ADC http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4776.php London Wasps are in the driving seat of the Guinness 'A' League final at the halfway stage, having scored five tries in their 34-3 victory over the Wanderers at Dry Leas. The bulk of the scoring was in the first half, and the raft of Academy youngsters who saw action after the break came out of the game with plenty of credit. Barry Everitt kicked the Wanderers' only points with a first-half penalty. But the deficit is not insurmountable and the second leg at Franklin's Gardens next Monday is not to be missed. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:36:10 GMT BC020FABDBC14F74A5B275A2D08483EE http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4775.php Dave Ward leads the Wanderers this evening in the first leg of the Guinness 'A' League final against London Wasps. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:20:49 GMT E25177ADAE2046729F17C483F07CCD0A http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4774.php Everyone left Monks Lane smiling after Saints' last National League One road trip of the season. In scoring six tries in winning 40-22 the visitors maintained their unbeaten record. And in earning a try-scoring bonus point - becoming the first team to do so against the Saints in 2007/08 in the process - Newbury all but guaranteed their place in the division next season. Chris Ashton was happy too, his two tries moving him onto 35 for the season. Carlos Spencer, Joe Ansbro, Tom Smith and Ben Lewitt also crossed the line and Stephen Myler had a good day with the boot, overcoming a strong breeze to land five conversions. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:03:41 GMT D97C74D25A0040968857BF512C24822F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4773.php Director of rugby Jim Mallinder says that he is wary of the Newbury threat ahead of tomorrow's National League One match at Monks Lane. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:34:22 GMT C2A9DF67774F4680B9D58A48130F7A18 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4772.php The Guinness 'A' League final will be a battle of the Wanderers and London Wasps, with the first leg to be played at Henley's Dry Leas ground on Monday, April 21st, and the return leg at Franklin's Gardens on Monday, April 28th. Both games will kick off at 7:30pm. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:19:55 GMT D2455BDD265A4787807F6FFB88E13DC6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4771.php Northampton Saints today announced that season ticket sales for 2008/09 have already reached the one thousand mark after only a few days of going on sale. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:01:19 GMT 3DE126EFE15F4323807A7E8B94DD389D http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4770.php The club has been inundated with enquiries about the Guinness 'A' League finals, scheduled for April 21st and 28th. While the Northern Conference has been completed there have been complications in the Southern Conference and not all of the matches have been completed. Due to the number of postponed matches and the lack of available time at this last stage of the season to play those matches, Premier Rugby must make a decision on the awarding of points for those matches and that will materially affect the outcome of the Southern Conference. An announcement about the Wanderers' opponents should be made by the end of the week. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:52:46 GMT 41892996F12D4A1A8D6089E0A331E770 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4769.php There is plenty of travel and ticket advice for Saturday's National League One trip to Newbury Blues. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:42:46 GMT 25A0516EEC4B46B989901F9FCFBDFF53 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4768.php Northampton Saints today announced that from next season flanker Scott Gray will, subject to a medical, be a part of the club's first team squad. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:50:02 GMT 959A33F0F3DD4CAAAE93A565EB3A9038 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4767.php Is your memory of Saturday's EDF Energy National Trophy final a little hazy? Don't worry, because you can relive the day with TVNorthants! Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:02:24 GMT B194CDFF11EC4AC396FCAA37B87BE110 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4766.php If you haven't had enough of the Twickenham experience with the Saints, then take advantage of our special ticket offer for the 2008 Middlesex Sevens! Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:20:16 GMT B958E879AC3542B4A4DC81571AC154C2 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4765.php Northampton Saints today announced the signing of Alan Dickens from Saracens, as well as the departure of Johnny Howard. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:34:02 GMT 75293559930C44EFB646E18BF3D47536 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4764.php In the fervour surrounding the Saints' recent promotion to the Guinness Premiership and EDF Energy National Trophy win it has somewhat slipped under the radar that another member of the Saints Academy, sponsored by LIO, has won a Grand Slam with England. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT 15DD252DF98F498CBDDCD7FD3AC5045C http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4762.php To celebrate the tremendous history of Northampton Saints and our recent promotion to the Premiership, the Saints' 'Walk of Honour' has been created. All of the club's international players - from Edgar Mobbs to Euan Murray - will have a place on the 'Walk of Honour', which will be laid at Franklin's Gardens. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:45:58 GMT 53951423235B47DDAB691EE983DD03BA http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4761.php The Saints U19s maintained their unbeaten home record with a hard fought 23-22 win over Sale. The match was marred by an incident just three minutes into the game when centre Nick Greenhalgh and a Sale centre collided with the latter needing to be taken off the pitch by ambulance. The 40-minute delay had an effect on both teams who were clearly upset by seeing their team mates in such distress. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:56:04 GMT 682153F2B84B4A879AB27061A06C7AF3 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4760.php The Northampton Town Show will be rounded off in style thanks to two concerts presented by Northampton Saints, the Town Show Organising Committee has announced. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:57:43 GMT D981D9855F06424E8207B3ABFE6966B4 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4759.php The unbeaten run to the season's end continued this afternoon, as 15,000 ecstatic Saints fans roared their heroes to the EDF Energy National Trophy. Joe Ansbro and Paul Diggin scored the tries with Bruce Reihana kicking 14 points as Saints beat Exeter Chiefs 24-13. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:59:09 GMT 4E9A39C175B540B7AC6A505A57D06D95 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4758.php Jim Mallinder says that tomorrow's EDF Energy National Trophy final against Exeter Chiefs will be the toughest match of the Saints' season so far. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:06:58 GMT 3040C2A5E5994D63AD79DED68F87A2A6 http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4757.php Northampton Saints would like to make supporters aware of travel arrangements to and from Twickenham for Saturday's EDF Energy National Trophy final. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:07:01 GMT 9FAF081C40084C4D823CCD0AE4A2B43F http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4756.php The race is on to see who will succeed Mark Robinson as the Official Player of the Year - and you can help to decide who gets to take the trophy home on the Awards night, sponsored by 3 Counties Vehicle Hire, on 22nd April. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:41:06 GMT C9033F3E89334E2C9E617821BE8CF40E http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/3831_4755.php Northampton Saints are excited to announce the launch of Premiership Touch Rugby in Northamptonshire at the Town Show on Saturday 24th & 25th of May, with a 10-week summer league to follow starting on the 2nd June! Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:18:46 GMT 4DFB63BA24CF41A9B98671E915F8D8B8