The Latest Breaking News from Phil Dowson

Inside Northampton Saints and how the best club in England plan to get even better

BEHIND THE SCENES: Ahead of the defence of their Prem title, Harry Latham-Coyle went behind-the-scenes to find out what makes Saints special

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Northampton lead Prem charge but history shows title defence will be no simple task

Boosted by retaining Henry Pollock, champions are eager to keep improving but a revitalised Saracens and Exeter should push them all the way

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Prem Rugby 2026-27: the essential club-by-club guide to the new season

Bath have a point to prove, Newcastle are shy of an A-lister and Aaron Wainwright could prove the signing of the summer at Welford Road

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Northampton seek ‘happy medium’ after Hearn claims Pollock worth £1m a year

Eddie Hearn is pushing for a seven-figure salary for his client, with Phil Dowson, Northampton’s director of rugby, saying ‘the appetite is for him to stay’ but ‘we have to make decisions based on our budget’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Northampton boss provides update on Henry Pollock contract talks after Eddie Hearn claim

Hearn had claimed that his first client in rugby is worth at least £1m a year

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Exeter threaten Northampton’s title ambitions in final where underdogs thrive

Despite finishing third in the regular season table Exeter Chiefs are confident they can cause an upset at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Visualisation and hunger to achieve: Henry Pollock reveals substance beneath the style

The back-row’s colossal performance in their Prem semi-final proves he is ready to come of age for Northampton against Exeter

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Henry Pollock says he is ‘far from the finished product’ but willing to learn

Pollock played an influential role in Northampton reaching Saturday’s Gallagher Prem final against Exeter.

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Alex Mitchell poised for surprise Prem final spot in Saints and England fitness boost

Alex Mitchell could return from a hamstring injury in Saturday’s Prem final as Steve Borthwick prepares to finalise his Nations Championship squad

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Tom Willis named Prem player of the season as Saracens do double at Rugby Awards

Noah Caluori is the breakthrough player of the season, while Phil Dowson has been rewarded for topping the table with Northampton Saints

The Independent UK · Jun 10