Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints is hopeful of Wales international George North been cleared to play for the upcoming Aviva Premiership clash against Sale Sharks on Friday.

Northampton rugby director Jim Mallinder stated that England captain Dylan Hartley has let his team down following a six-week ban to the hooker after last week's European Champions Cup encounter against Leinster.

As England skipper and Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley was banned for six weeks, let's take a look at five of the talking points.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie is hopeful that the investigation conducted on Northampton Saints wing George North's concussion can help the sport address head injuries.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie is confident that Dylan Hartley's conduct as England captain in last one-year will be taken into consideration while deciding his future as the skipper of the red rose team.

Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley is set to attend a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after his red-card incident in the European Champions Cup encounter last week at Franklin's Gardens.

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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.