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

Saturday, 22 May 2010

So Long and Thanks For All The Fish

It's a difficult time of year.  Rugby over (or just about), which is bad enough, but it is also time to say goodbye to players with have learnt to love over the season, and more.  The Saints are waving goodbye to a few.  Roll call for first team leavers:
Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe - Nacho is loved by the fans.  Recognisable from anywhere on the pitch by the fact that his socks are always aroound his ankles.  He has worked hard for the Saints and brought a lot of experience.  He will be missed but the joints were not able to keep up with what his massive heart wanted to do.
Juandre Kruger - a scary loss.  The best line-out player in the Premiership.  But a return to South Africa beckons where he hopes to get his international cap.  If he doesn't then someone over there needs to have their head examined.
Neil Best - moving to Worcester.  Some were surprised that the Beast would go there after their relegation.  I suspect he relishes the challenge of bringing them back up.  His reputation is of someone who doesn't always get on with his team mates, but he has been a star with the Saints.
Darren Morris - a brief time in the team.  Able to shore up the scrum hen needed.
Alan Dickens - never really challenging Dicko for the scrum half position but a reliable player.  And not leaving completely as he is joining the Academy coaching team.

Our thanks to these who have helped bring us so far.  Fondly remembered.

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