Northampton Saints

George North's "world-class" pedigree can drive Northampton's Aviva Premiership title charge now his Wales duty release wrangles are at an end, according to Jim Mallinder.

England internationals Ben Foden and Lee Dickson have agreed contract extensions at Northampton among five backs to sign new deals at the Aviva Premiership title challengers.

A last minute penalty from Stephen Myler gave Northampton a fortunate win at Adams Park.

It was agreed yesterday evening (Wednesday) that Northampton are to be fined £60,000 after releasing George North for Wales duty outside of the International Rugby Board’s designated Test window, Premiership Rugby has confirmed.

Northampton face a Premiership Rugby disciplinary panel in London today (Wednesday) for allowing wing George North to play for Wales against Australia outside the International Rugby Board’s autumn window.

Northampton have agreed new contracts for five of their first-team forwards, headed by England flanker Tom Wood.

Hardly an unknown given he won his 50th England cap in November, but Dylan Hartley is a growing force in Test rugby.

United States forward Cam Dolan has joined Northampton Saints as an injury-dispensation signing in the absence of James Craig.

Leinster surrendered their unbeaten record in this season's Heineken Cup as Northampton Saints won a low-scoring but absorbing contest at the Aviva Stadium.

Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints battled to a draw in one of the fiercest modern derbies in Premiership rugby. In the thick of it Lancaster would have been keeping watch on some of his charges.

Northampton Saints cruised past the Ospreys on Sunday afternoon at Franklins Gardens, falling just short of a bonus point with a 27-16 victory.

Watch as Leicester Tigers captain Toby Flood looks ahead to this weekend's Aviva Premiership derby clash with rivals Northampton Saints.

Billy Twelvetrees kicked a controversial last minute penalty to earn Gloucester their first victory of the season with a 26-24 win against play-off contenders Northampton Saints at Kingsholm.

TV viewers across the UK will be able to watch this Friday’s top Aviva Premiership Rugby clash between Harlequins and Northampton Saints, after BT announced today that it will make the game available via BT Sport on all major television platforms, regardless of subscription.

Watch action and interviews from Pool B of the J.P. Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s at Northampton where Newcastle and Leicester qualified for the final.

A selection of images showcasing the action as Newcastle Falcons won Pool B of the J.P. Morgan 7s Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series at Northampton's Franklin Gardens.

The Leicester Tigers made sure history didn’t repeat itself for a consecutive third year insecuring their 10thPremiership title yesterday

Youngsters attending a Premiership Rugby Academy were given the opportunity to learn from their heroes last week when Northampton Saints players Ben Foden, James Wilson and Sam Dickinson turned up to join in.

Premiership leaders Northampton Saints began their Heineken cup campaign on Sunday with a stunning comeback against Glasgow Warriors at a near full Franklins Gardens.

Northampton lock Courtney Lawes has suffered a setback in his bid to be fit for the new Aviva Premiership season.