The Saints has led the way in English rugby with the quality of our match day experience, and before most home games there is plenty more rugby to be seen with our famous tournaments.
Tournaments are held for all ages, from Under-7 right up to Under-16, including the Land Rover Premiership Cup for Under-11 and Under-12. Clubs come to Franklin's Gardens from across the east of England - and beyond! - to compete on the first team's training pitches, with the winners and runners-up receiving their prizes on the main pitch at half-time.
These tournaments have another purpose - the Saints Academy coaches will be watching and the best talent from Under-13 upwards may be invited back to train with one of Saints' Elite Player Development Groups. The full details of tournament dates in the 2011/12 season are listed below. If you are interested in taking part in a matchday tournament, email the Community team by clicking here
| DATE |
AGE GROUP |
SAINTS GAME |
WINNERS |
| Sa 17/09/2011 |
Under-15 |
L Irish (APR) |
Wellingborough |
| Sa 08/10/2011 |
Under-14 |
Exeter (APR) |
Old Scouts |
| Sa 15/10/2011 |
Under-8 |
Saracens (LV) |
ONs |
| Sa 29/10/2011 |
Under-11* |
Newcastle (APR) |
Banbury/L. Buckby (shared)
|
| Sa 21/01/2012 |
Under-10 |
Munster (HC) |
Sudbury |
| Sa 04/02/2012 |
Under-9 |
L Wasps (LV) |
|
| Sa 18/02/2012 |
Under-12* |
Sale Sharks (APR) |
|
| Sa 24/03/2012 |
Under-7 |
L Wasps (APR) |
|
APR - Aviva Premiership Rugby
HC - Heineken Cup
LV - LV= Cup
* denotes Land Rover Premiership Cup
** denotes J.P Morgan 7s Premier Rugby Cup
Match day coaching
If you are a junior rugby club, school or community group, you can receive coaching from the Saints Community team and players before the big match!
Availability may be limited due to tournament activity, but we will try to accommodate you as much as possible! Email the Community team for more information by clicking here
Group ticket deals
Even if it's not your birthday you can still have a party at Franklin's Gardens. For just £19 per child (min 6 children) you get a match ticket, welcomes in the match-day programme and from the stadium announcer, coaching session with Saints players, visit from Bernie, lunch in Heroes Bar and a goodie bag. There are also ticket offers for adults and non-participating children. Call the Community team on 01604 599113 or email them by clicking here.