Glasgow defence coach Pete Murchie optimistic ahead of Northampton Saints clash Pete Murchie is feeling optimistic ahead of Glasgow Warriors' Champions Cup clash against Northampton Saints. The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023
Reinvented Tommy Freeman leads list of young England contenders at Northampton The versatile Freeman has performed well at outside centre and is back on England’s radar The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
Owen Farrell injury: Saracens star to be fit for Champions Cup opener at Bulls The fly-half missed the loss to Northampton with a knee complaint Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023
Mark McCall urges patchy Saracens to find some consistency after Northampton defeat Sarries missed the chance to go top of the Premiership as they fell to a third loss of the season Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023
Saracens 12-18 Northampton: Saints stun Sarries in bruising clash to end winning run Saracens clocked off too often to slip to an 18-12 home defeat by an elated Northampton outfit, condemned to their third Premiership loss of the season. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023
Absent Owen Farrell receives touching gesture from fans as impressive Northampton shock Saracens Saracens 12-18 Northampton Saints: The visitors secured a significant victory over a home side shorn of the England captain due to a knee injury The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2023
Sleightholme and Mitchell steer Northampton to victory at Saracens Tries from Ollie Sleightholme and Alex Mitchell earned Northampton an 18-12 victory at Saracens, in the absence of Owen Farrell The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023
RFU must step up and pay best players to stay in England, insists Lawes The former England captain Courtney Lawes says the game’s authorities have to acknowledge that top-level rugby is a short career and players should be paid what they are worth The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023
Marcus Smith and George Ford to face off in Six Nations audition as Harlequins host league leaders Sale Premiership clash could offer fly-half pair chance to stake England claim Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
Lawes rules out England return but would play for British & Irish Lions Courtney Lawes may have retired from international duty with England but he would play for the British & Irish Lions in Australia in 2025 if asked The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Northampton 36-33 Harlequins: Saints come out on top in ten-try thriller Quins sunk as Ollie Sleightholme stars in Gallagher Premiership clash Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
Ford and Russell on collision course with Sale and Bath poised for key duel Premiership leaders Sale are chasing an 11th consecutive home victory but their powerful opponents will prove no pushovers The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Ben Cohen interview: Rugby World Cup triumph with England helped me to channel personal pain Legendary Red Rose wing was a key part of Sir Clive Woodward's 2003 squad, winning the World Cup just three years after the death of his father Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023
Fin Smith: ‘Most kids watch cartoons. I used to watch Jonny Wilkinson’ Northampton fly-half is quietly confident despite the daunting prospect of a fast and furious east Midlands derby on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023 Fin Smith targets England debut next year having caught Steve Borthwick’s eye Borthwick was present at Franklin’s Gardens to watch Smith orchestrate Northampton’s 34-19 Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter on Sunday.
AAP · Nov 9, 2023 Rebels excited to have Tupou in Super Rugby ranks Melbourne's biggest signing Taniela Tupou will be at Super Rugby training early next month, with coach Kevin Foote looking to make the Rebels' scrum a weapon.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Barbarians’ Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the game against Wales in Cardiff.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023 Courtney Lawes: Why all-action hero will go down as one of England's very best A lineout natural, destructive tackler and breakdown master, retiring lock has been a fiend on the field but a friend to all off it
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Simon Raiwalui ‘in no doubt’ grieving Sam Matavesi will be ready to face England The Northampton hooker is set to appear in the second half of Sunday’s clash in Marseille.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Alex Mitchell is a vibrant, running No 9 who can make England more adventurous Steve Borthwick’s selection of scrum-half is fascinating – and a recognition that England need to move the dial on their game
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster 71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023 England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023 England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss