Courtney Lawes

Chunya Munga loved his first season at Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers speaks to Saints lock Chunya Munga

Fin Smith impressed against Bedford Blues last Friday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mature Smith ready to take another step up at Saints this season

Josh Kemeny (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to new Saints star Josh Kemeny

Sam Matavesi has left Saints to join Lyon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Always a moving target' - Dowson discusses Saints recruitment

Henry Pollock shone for England Under-20s (photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Dowson backs Pollock and Co to step up for Saints in season ahead

Cobblers boss Jon Brady will be at the County Ground for Rob Keogh's testimonial T20 match on Sunday

Cobblers boss Brady signs on as Keogh and Lawes lock T20 horns!

Phil Dowson (right) won't be able to call on the services of Alex Moon, Alex Waller, Lewis Ludlam and Courtney Lawes next season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Waller's backing Saints to cope without departing stars

Alex Waller (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints farewell interview: Alex Waller

Saints are the champions of England (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 25 Bath 21: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Courtney Lawes lifted the Premiership trophy on his final Saints appearance (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lawes 'livid' and 'over the moon' after helping Saints to claim title

Courtney Lawes will skipper Saints at Twickenham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Bath: Full team news for the Gallagher Premiership final

Saints have named an unchanged side for the Gallagher Premiership final on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

Tom Vickers

Fin Smith (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 22 Saracens 20: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Courtney Lawes (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Important job is next week', insists Saints legend Lawes after semi-final win

Courtney Lawes produced a towering performance (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Dowson salutes Saints' 'big boys' as they help to defeat the champions

Fin Smith was the big winner at Wednesday night's awards do (photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

'An immense honour' - Saints star Smith claims big RPA award

Ollie Sleightholme (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Five Saints stars named in Premiership team of the season

Courtney Lawes (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints quintet on Premiership Rugby Awards shortlists

(left to right) Curtis Langdon, Courtney Lawes, Fin Smith, Joel Matavesi, George Hendy and Ollie Sleightholme (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Double delight for fly-half Smith as Saints hand out end-of-season awards

Saints were edged out at Croke Park (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Leinster 20 Northampton Saints 17: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Fin Smith (photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images for Investec)

Smith still isn't sure France star Dupont knows of him despite Saints heroics

Will Porter scored twice for Quins (photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Porter rubs salt in Saints wounds after Harlequins man Care escapes red card

Courtney Lawes returns to action for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Harlequins v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Saturday's game

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson: We've got guys who are desperate to come in and contribute

Ollie Sleightholme is Premiership player of the month for March (photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

Three in a row for Saints as Sleightholme scoops Premiership prize

Courtney Lawes and Fin Smith (photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Saints duo shortlisted for huge European award following Champions Cup displays

Courtney Lawes (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lawes reveals he played through the pain to propel Saints past Bulls

Fin Smith (photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Electric Saints batter Bulls to set up Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster

Courtney Lawes with the Premiership trophy in 2014 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Our man Tom Vickers pays tribute to departing Saints legend Courtney Lawes

If ever there was a player who epitomised the phrase ‘actions speak louder than words’, it’s Courtney Lawes.

Tom Vickers

Saints CEO Mark Darbon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints could not compete with 'transformational scale' of Lawes' offer

Courtney Lawes (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Family comes first as Lawes' summer switch from Saints to Brive is confirmed

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson salutes 'extraordinary' Lawes as Saints legend's next move is announced

Fin Smith (picture: Premiership Rugby)

Saints fly-half Smith claims Premiership player of the month prize

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints ready to do 'a couple of bits' of recruitment ahead of next season

Ollie Sleightholme in action for Saints against Newcastle (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Perfect 10 for Saints as they secure six-try success against Newcastle Falcons

Courtney Lawes shone again at Munster (picture: Claire Jones/RedHatPhoto.com)

Lawes gives his take on secret to Saints' recent success

Courtney Lawes (photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Darbon and Dowson discuss desire to keep Lawes at Saints

Courtney Lawes (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Bayonne: Full team news for Friday's clash

Courtney Lawes is the Gallagher Premiership player of the month for December (photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Gallagher)

Saints legend Lawes named Gallagher Premiership player of the month

Callum Braley (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Saturday's game

George Furbank led Saints to victory (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 21 Sale Sharks 17: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Temo Mayanavanua (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints lock Temo Mayanavanua

Courtney Lawes (picture: Ketan Shah)

'We'll be in discussions' - Saints so keen to keep Lawes beyond current season

Courtney Lawes (photo by Darren Staples / AFP) (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Lawes discusses secret to Saints' recent success after win against Toulon

Sam Graham showed his delight after Saints saw off Toulon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 22 Toulon 19: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Saints celebrated a superb win (photo by Darren Staples / AFP) (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Dowson: Saints' win against Toulon shows what a tight group we are

Phil Dowson says Saints' success against Toulon 'speaks volumes for what a tight group they are'.

Tom Vickers

Fin Smith getting stuck in against Glasgow (photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Saints Q&A: Fin Smith gives his take on the win at Glasgow Warriors

Alex Mitchell got back to stop Sebastian Cancelliere (photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Saints end winless Champions Cup streak with superb victory at Glasgow Warriors

Courtney Lawes at this week's media session (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Lawes yet to make any plans for next season

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson discusses injuries, Pollock and Saints' desire to 'get back on the horse'

Courtney Lawes was back in action for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lawes happy to be home as he returns to inspire a big Saints win

Courtney Lawes (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Exeter Chiefs: Full team news for Sunday's game

Trevor Davison missed the clash with Bath due to illness (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury and availability latest ahead of Exeter encounter

Courtney Lawes at England training on Wednesday (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'It's a joy!'- Dowson delighted to have Lawes available for Saints for longer

Lewis Ludlam (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Saints skipper Ludlam set to play a part for England against Argentina

Courtney Lawes (photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

'End of an era' as Saints legend Lawes gets set to call time on England career

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