Newcastle Falcons 10 Northampton Saints 35: George North secures Saints' bonus point at Kingston Park
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNorthampton returned to winning ways in the Aviva Premiership with an emphatic 35-10 triumph over Newcastle Falcons. The Saints had been stunned by Wasps last weekend, going down 20-16 -- but...
North try seals maximum for Saints
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyA 77th minute try from George North secured Northampton Saints a bonus-point 35-10 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Sunday. A strong start from the away side brought tries from Will...
Saints alive again
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby21 September 2014Saints had been stunned by Wasps last weekend, going down 20-16 - but they delivered an immediate response at Kingston Park. Tries from Will Hooley, Alex Waller and Ken...
Northampton losing to Wasps could be a blessing in disguise, says George Pisi ahead of Newcastle test
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIt will take a lot more than one defeat to dampen George Pisi’s spirits. Then again, Samoans are called 'the happy people’ and Pisi is a proud Samoan, despite having left for New Zealand aged...
Etzebeth's education continues
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyEben Etzebeth isn't your average 22-year-old. South Africa's young lock is viewed as absolutely pivotal to the team's future. That's not a status which is simply handed out either. In his 27 caps...
The Top 10 Boom Brothers Hits
1 decade ago by In The LooseNorthampton Saints pair Courtney Lawes and Samu Manoa have become so feared across the Premiership for their bone crunching tackles that they are now known as the Boom Brothers by some, with Lawes being...
Salary cap rise good for game
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby15 September 2014Premiership Rugby chief Mark McCafferty believes a second salary cap hike in as many years will help English clubs keep pace with big-spending French and Japanese counterparts. The...
Bok scores as Wasps sting Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps confirmed they would be a force to be reckoned with this season after a 20-16 win at home to defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Sunday. Tries in quick succession from Springbok...
Wasps hold on to edge champs
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWasps resisted a late comeback from Northampton Saints to claim a 20-16 Premiership victory at Adams Park on Sunday. Two tries in the space of as many minutes - from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell...
Launchbury urged to take on rivals
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby13 September 2014Launchbury will face England team-mate and World Cup squad rival Courtney Lawes when Wasps host champions Northampton in Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash. Rugby director...
