Northampton Saints

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is expecting a 'decent ban' for Dylan Hartley after his red card for a swinging arm to the back of Sean O’Brien’s head during 37-10 defeat against Leinster at Franklin's Gardens.

Leinster consolidated their position at the top of the table after they secured a 10-37 bonus point win over Northampton Saints in their European Champions Cup game at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

England duo Tom Wood and Courtney Lawes have made a return to their Aviva Premiership club Northampton Saints ahead of their European Champions Cup clash against Leinster on Friday.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has urged Wales international George North to focus on his health instead of showing desperation for a quick return to the game.

Northampton Saints have announced that Wales international George North will not feature for the Aviva Premiership club until he gets clearance from independent experts on the series of head injuries he sustained in the last few months.

Adam Thompstone's try and 11-point contribution from Freddie Burns helped Leicester Tigers reclaim the fourth position in the table with a 19-11 win over Northampton Saints at Welford Road on Saturday.

Northampton Saints prop Kieran Brookes has been suspended for two weeks by the RFU disciplinary panel following his red-card sanction in the Aviva Premiership game against Newcastle Falcons at Franklin's Gardens last week.

Red card to Kieran Brookes costed Northampton Saints dearly as Newcastle Falcons scored a double try in the final quarter to win the Aviva Premiership encounter 16-22 at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.

Northampton Saints flanker Calum Clark has been handed a three-week ban by the Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel.

Worcester Warriors' unbeaten streak at home this season finally came to an end as Stephen Myler helped Northampton Saints come from behind and register a thrilling one-point victory at Sixways on Friday.

Northampton Saints held their nerve in a tight finish as they overcame second half resurgence from Gloucester to win their Aviva Premiership encounter 23-20 at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.

Northampton Saints left the Stade Pierre-Antoine battered and bruised after receiving a heavy 41-7 thrashing from Castres during the 2016-17 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage clash on Saturday.

George North's participation for Wales in the November Test against Australia has become doubtful after Northampton Saints mulling against the release of the wing.

England captain Dylan Hartley might make his first appearance in six weeks for his club Northampton Saints in the upcoming European Champions Cup game against Castres Olympique at Stade Pierre Antoine on Saturday.

With Aviva Premiership squads larger than ever, the Aviva A League is becoming more and more important for younger players as a means of pressing their claims for playing time with the senior team.

Fly-half Stephen Myler held his nerve to kick a last-minute penalty as Northampton Saints edged out Montpellier by 16-14 in the European Champions Cup encounter at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

Alofa Alofa scored the only try in the game as Harlequins registered their third win in the ongoing Aviva Premiership beating Northampton Saints by 20-9 at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

Harry Mallinder's late 77th minute penalty came to Saints' rescue as they managed to secure a closely fought 20-19 win against the Exeter Chiefs at the Franklin's Gardens during the 2016-17 English Premiership clash on Friday.

Northampton Saints coach Jim Mallinder has expressed confidence in his side to come out fighting against Exeter when they face the Devon based club at Franklin's Gardens during the 2016-17 English Premiership clash on next Friday.

Jimmy Gopperth was at the helm of Wasps advance as the Coventry side eased to the top of the 2016-17 English Premiership points table with a 15-20 win over Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.