The Saints

The Saints are the Northampton rugby team. Having gone through some rough patches, including most recently relegation during the 2007/2008 season (they completed the year in National Division 1 with an unprecedented 35 wins from 35 games), they have rapidly come back through the combined powers of Jim Mallinder, Dorian West and Paul Grayson, alongside a strong combination of youth and experience.



EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP WINNERS 2009

LV= CUP WINNERS 2010

Heineken Cup Finalists 2011




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Northampton Saints News

Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Half time Bath 11 - Saints 8

Most expecting Bath to run away with this match, they have kept a strong team whereas the Saints are playing a lot of their second tier.  First half was tough.  Barry Everitt weak under the high ball and not having the positional sense that is needed.  But for most of it the Saints had it under control, even in the lead.  Digger got a try, as I expected.  And defence was strong despite repeated attacks from Bath.  So where did it go wrong?  Basically the last 5 minutes and two poor throw-ins from Brett Sharman.  From a strong position one throw-in stolen by Bath and the Saints booted back down into their 22.  Then a second mistake, another throw-in stolen by Bath and a try in the last seconds of the half.  So Bath go in, just in the lead.  What is Jim going to do, bring on the heavy guns or stick with the team on the pitch.  Hoping that Andy Long comes on for Brett to start the second half.

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