Best of enemies
1 decade ago by The TimesRivals go head-to-head for their clubs today in the play-off semi-finals before they do battle for World Cup places with England Tom Wood (Northampton Saints) v Maro Itoje (Saracens)Blind-side flanker Wood...
Northampton v Saracens (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints host Saracens in their Premiership play-off semi-final, which is a repeat of last year's final. Saints lifted the title last May following a 24-20 win after extra time. ...
England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukENGLAND today announced their extended training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Named as a 50-man group, the squad will meet up at Pennyhill Park on Monday, June 22 to begin preparing for the tournament...
Manu Tuilagi's idiocy might prove to be a blessing in disguise for England
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIs it a problem or a solution? Manu Tuilagi’s absence from the Rugby World Cup can be viewed in very different ways. Yes, in full fitness and in full flight Tuilagi is a devastating presence, but...
Leicester v Northampton: Premiership fear as Saints give big guns a rest
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsPremiership Rugby has expressed concern that Leicester’s “shot at redemption”, as their prop Dan Cole puts it, has been given a significant boost by the decision of Northampton to rest eight first-team...
Luther Burrell gives Exeter Chiefs hope by insisting Northampton...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoIn a boost to Exeter Chiefs' play-off hopes, Northampton centre Luther Burrell says there is no chance of Saints giving rivals Leicester Tigers an easy ride on Saturday. Champions Northampton already...
Northampton must beware Leicester's habit of finding form at just the right time
1 decade ago by The TelegraphA six-try win against London Welsh ensured that Northampton will finish top of the Aviva Premiership this season and secured the advantage of a home tie in the end of season play-offs. Without a rich...
Saints: Job not done yet
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Victory over London Welsh may have secured Northampton Saints top spot in the Premiership for the first time in their history, but Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder admits that feat will mean little unless...
Northampton 46 London Welsh 0, match report: Six-try victory secures Saints' first ever top-place finish
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsThe Saints march on. A six-try victory against London Welsh was achieved with the minimum of fuss to secure the club’s first top‑place finish and with it the all important home semi-final where...
Joy of six secures Northampton’s place on top of the pile
1 decade ago by The TimesNorthampton Saints 46 London Welsh 0 Northampton Saints will go into the Aviva Premiership play-offs as league leaders after finishing top of the table for the first time in their history courtesy...
