Northampton Saints

Captain Jonathan Thomas saw red as Worcester's winless run continued with a 30-14 defeat at Northampton, who reclaimed top spot in the Aviva Premiership table.

As the majority of the rugby world draws their focus towards the Six Nations and the highs and lows of the tournament – the Aviva Premiership is still in full flow, and it’s looking closer than ever…

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder savoured the 17-16 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park that took his side to the top of the Aviva Premiership.

Northampton ended their Heineken Cup pool with a 13-3 victory over French champions Castres but it took them until the final minute to break down a ferocious visiting defence.

George North marked his return to Wales in Northampton colours by scoring a brilliant breakaway try, but Saints' Heineken Cup quarter-final hopes were still dealt a major blow.

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder celebrated the finishing prowess of George North after the Wales wing conjured the key score in the 23-9 victory over Harlequins.

Wales wing George North propelled Northampton to the summit of the Aviva Premiership with the pivotal try in their showdown with Harlequins at Franklin's Gardens.

Northampton are determined to consolidate their relentless push towards securing a home tie in the Aviva Premiership play-offs when they host Harlequins on Friday night

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.