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Early European exit can aid Saints in final, says Myler
Stephen Myler believes Saints’ early European exit can help them avoid more final heartache when they head to Twickenham on Saturday.
Leicester boss Cockerill refusing to underestimate Saints
Richard Cockerill is adamant Leicester won’t underestimate Saints at Twickenham - despite prevailing in the past seven meetings between the sides.
Barnes to referee Saints’ final clash with Tigers
Wayne Barnes will referee Saints’ Premiership grand final showdown with Leicester Tigers at Twickenham next Saturday.
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Waldouck set to be Saints’ only absentee for Premiership showpiece video
Jim Mallinder expects Dom Waldouck to be the only Saints absentee for next Saturday’s Premiership final showdown with Leicester.
Tigers legend Johnson says Saints can claim Premiership glory
Martin Johnson believes Premiership final new-boys Northampton Saints could extend Leicester Tigers’ Twickenham hoodoo later this month, with the memories of his own showpiece despair still fresh in his mind.
Dallaglio backs Tom Wood to fill void left by Robshaw video
World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is backing Tom Wood to fill the void left by Chris Robshaw’s absence when the Northampton Saint leads England in Argentina this summer.
Wood: Saints have to shock Tigers with intensity
Tom Wood wants Saints to shock Leicester with their intensity when the east midlands rivals square up at Twickenham on May 25.
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Manoa does the double at Saints’ awards night video
Samu Manoa swept up at Saints’ annual awards dinner on Monday night, claiming the players’ and supporters’ player of the year prizes.
Tom Vickers’ Saracens v Saints view and player ratings: Best yet from Mallinder’s men
Jim Mallinder called for a season’s best performance from Saints at Saracens on Sunday - and that was exactly what he got.
Manoa: Unity key to Saints’ win at Saracens
Samu Manoa hailed the unity in the Saints squad after they smashed Saracens to book a place at Twickenham.
Saints boss Mallinder: Season’s best needed to beat Saracens
Jim Mallinder says Saints should be proud of reaching the Premiership play-off semi-finals.
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Tom Vickers’ Saracens v Saints view: Belief the buzzword for Mallinder’s men
Any Saints fan wanting to remain in a positive state of mind ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Saracens would be well advised to avoid any statistics in the build-up to the game.
Saints centre Burrell can’t wait to sample semi-final action
Luther Burrell admits he’s like a kid at Christmas as he prepares to sample his first Premiership play-off semi-final.
Wilson given central role for Saints’ clash with Saracens
James Wilson will start at outside centre for Saints in their Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final at Saracens on Sunday.
Hartley urges Saints not to let hard work go to waste video
Dylan Hartley has urged his Saints team-mates not to let a season’s hard work go to waste when they square up to Saracens on Sunday.
Mallinder hoping Saints can emulate Cobblers video
Jim Mallinder says he was delighted to see Cobblers reach the play-off final and is now desperate for Saints to continue Northampton’s sporting success story.
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Saints think we are ‘fed off silver spoons’, says Saracens coach Sanderson
Saracens forwards coach Alex Sanderson is predicting a spicy affair at Allianz Park on Sunday, saying the Saints players feel his team are ‘fed off silver spoons’.
Setbacks have made Wood strong enough to be England skipper, says Mallinder
Jim Mallinder believes Tom Wood’s injury setbacks have helped the Saints flanker gather the strength to become England captain.
Saints star Wood to skipper England on Argentina tour
Saints flanker Tom Wood has been named England captain for this summer’s tour of Argentina.
Mercey says history counts for nothing ahead of Saracens showdown
Tom Mercey has told his Saints team-mates to forget the past when they travel to Saracens in the Premiership semi-final play-offs on Sunday.
Wilson unconcerned at Saints’ underdog tag ahead of Saracens semi-final
Utility back James Wilson has shrugged off the fact Saints go into Sunday’s Aviva Premiership semi-final at Saracens as underdogs.
Mallinder happy for Saints to venture into unknown at Saracens
Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder admits he and his players are taking a step into the unknown next Sunday when they take on Saracens in the Aviva Premiership semi-final at Allianz Park.
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Saints winger Pisi determined to end season on a high
The sun’s out and Ken Pisi admits he’s feeling more at home than ever at Saints.
Mallinder names strong Saints line-up for final-day clash at Quins
Saints have named a near full-strength team for their final Aviva Premiership match of the season at Harlequins on Saturday.
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Saints Flanker Clark on overcoming the Premiership’s top three video
Calum Clark took a step back and puffed out his cheeks in exasperation as the subject of taking on a top three side surfaced once again.
Tom Vickers’ Harlequins v Saints preview: Catch 22 for Mallinder’s men
Saints will be in something of a catch-22 situation when they head to The Stoop to take on Harlequins on Saturday afternoon.
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Mallinder: Wood must not dwell on Lions omission
Saints boss Jim Mallinder has urged Tom Wood not to dwell on his Lions omission.
Robson hoping Saints can continue feelgood factor
Allan Robson is hoping the Saints players can continue the club’s feelgood factor by finishing the current season in style.
Harlequins win would set us up for play-off bid, says Saints boss Mallinder
Jim Mallinder says victory at Harlequins on Saturday would stand Saints in good stead for their play-off push.
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Wilson backs fellow Kiwi Dickson to star for Saints
James Wilson has backed fellow Kiwi Glenn Dickson to be a big success at Saints.
Saints legend Grayson shortlisted for Worcester role
Saints legend Paul Grayson is reportedly on the shortlist to become Worcester Warriors’ new attack coach.
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Access all areas at Franklin’s Gardens as Saints open their doors
The Saints squad are preparing to give something back to their fans at a free Franklin’s Gardens open day on Saturday.
No Saints on Premiership player of the season shortlist
No Saints players have made it onto the list of nominees for this year’s Aviva Premiership player of the season award.
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Injured Waldouck not surprised to see Burrell shine for Saints
Dom Waldouck says it’s great to see Luther Burrell showing everyone what he can do at Saints.
Versatile Wilson likes being centre of attention for Saints
James Wilson admits he revelled in being the centre of attention in Saints’ superb win against Sale last Saturday.
Lawes hoping past play-off heartache can inspire Saints
Courtney Lawes wants Saints to use the heartache of past Premiership play-off semi-final defeats to drive them on to title glory this season.
Tom Vickers’ Saints v Sale view and player ratings: Saints enjoy end-of-season Sale
Saints fans could have been forgiven for singing ‘can we play you every week?’ at the conclusion of Saturday’s evisceration of Sale Sharks.
Diamond admits Sale were undone ‘physically and mentally’ by Saints
Sale boss Steve Diamond says his side couldn’t handle the psychological battle with Saints.
Saints boss Mallinder wary of relaxed and ‘dangerous’ Sale
Jim Mallinder believes it’s hard to know how Sale will approach Saturday’s game at Saints.
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