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Archie McParland is looking forward to the new season (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints scrum-half Archie McParland

Tommy Freeman (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Try guy Freeman had full belief Saints would find a way to win PREM final

Fin Smith celebrated with a Tommy Freeman mask tucked in his shorts (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Saints star Smith admits title-winning season 'has not been the easiest'

Saints were crowned Gallagher PREM champions at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

CHAMPIONS! Saints grab Gallagher PREM glory as they see off Exeter Chiefs

Saints delivered Gallagher PREM glory for the second time in three seasons on Saturday (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 26 Exeter Chiefs 17: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Double boost for Exeter as wings are passed fit to face Saints in PREM final

Exeter won at Bath on Saturday afternoon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Confirmed: Saints to face Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher PREM final

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson discusses team selection decisions ahead of Harlequins clash

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Top-two spot takes priority over being PREM top dogs, says Saints boss Dowson

Sam Graham (centre) (photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Saints forward Graham happy to be unpopular as he seeks win against Bath

Sam Graham (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints forward Sam Graham
It seems Sam Graham can almost hear the clock ticking as his time at Saints starts to run out.
Tom Vickers

Tom Litchfield (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Litchfield making up for lost time as he continues to shine for Saints

Fraser Dingwall (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dingwall gives an insight into Saints' relentless attacking mindset

Rob Baxter (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Exeter boss Baxter 'a bit annoyed and angry' with himself

Phil Dowson (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Dowson discusses Saints' win at Exeter, Tom Litchfield and facing Bath again

Fin Smith was the late hero at Sandy Park (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Smith score seals win at Exeter and helps Saints strengthen grip on top-two spot

Ed Prowse (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints forwards relishing physical battle against Exeter

Saints were beaten at Sandy Park on Sunday afternoon (photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

'Step too far' for Saints in PREM Rugby Cup semi-final at Exeter

Archie McParland in action at Sandy Park (photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Injury blows for Saints as they bow out of PREM Rugby Cup at semi-final stage

Luke Green (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints players 'absolutely love coming into work every day'

Sam Vesty (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Let's go and get it', Vesty tells Saints ahead of cup semi-final

George Hendy came off the bench to deliver a stunning cameo last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to super-sub George Hendy

Josh Hodge (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Exeter full-back Hodge handed ban after seeing red against Saints

Alex Coles (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Alex outlines review process at Saints after dramatic Exeter draw

Edoardo Todaro scored on his PREM debut (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints hit by stunning Exeter comeback as PREM opener ends in a draw

Tom Litchfield (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Versatile back Litchfield loves winging it with Saints

Fin Smith shone against Exeter (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Smith helps Saints to ‘block it all out’ as they prove a point against Exeter

Rob Baxter (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Exeter 'took a step forward' in defeat at Saints
Director of rugby Rob Baxter believes his Exeter Chiefs side 'took a step forward' in their 30-24 defeat at Saints on Saturday evening.
Tom Vickers

Craig Maxwell-Keys dished out a red card to Niall Armstrong on Sunday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints fly-half Smith reflects on red card incident as Armstrong is suspended

Ehren Painter is a Saints Academy product (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Painter dreaming of Exeter glory as he gets set to face Saints for first time

Tommy Freeman scored for Saints during the first half

Two for Tommy as defiant Saints edge out Exeter

Aaron Hinkley has caught the eye since joining Saints

Hinkley has emerged from the shadows to star for Saints

Ehren Painter

Painter showcasing his huge potential at Saints

Ali Hepher

Opposition view: Future is bright for Exeter after success at Saints

Ehren Painter

Painter loves working with 'pretty unique' Saints prop Hill

Ian Vass

Enjoyment key as Saints show defensive improvement

Sam Vesty

Saints expected to get their mindset right against fired-up Sharks

Lewis Ludlam

Ludlam: Saints can do something special at Sandy Park

David Ribbans has a history of scoring at Welford Road

Saints draw confidence from recent Welford Road record

Franklin's Gardens hosted the 2019 Tyrrells Premier 15s final between Harlequins Ladies and Saracens Women

It's 'when, not if' Saints create a women's team, says Darbon

Francois van Wyk started for Saints at Sandy Park

More Sandy Park misery for Saints as they are smashed by Chiefs

Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Exeter ready to right some wrongs against Saints

Cobus Reinach is ready for the return to The Rec (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints seek two big performances in bid to secure some silverware

Jamie Gibson was in action for Saints (pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

No Christmas cheer for Saints as Chiefs show class at Gardens

Alan Dickens (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints have a '˜great opportunity' in Exeter showdown
Alan Dickens feels the Saints players have reacted well to the initial changes he has tried to make since taking over as interim head coach.
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Saints boss Jim Mallinder (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Mallinder knows Saints must improve in key areas

Ahsee Tuala's try helped Saints to beat Stade Franais in the Champions Cup play-off final (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Saints to face Champions Cup finalists in next season's competition

Jim Mallinder (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Mallinder confident Saints can get selection right for Montpellier clash

Harry Mallinder landed a nerveless late kick (pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

Harry the hero as Saints edge out Exeter

Jim Mallinder expects Saints to respond against Exeter (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Mallinder: Saints will come out fighting

Ben Foden felt Saints deserved more from their trip to Sandy Park (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Foden: Exeter scoreline an unfair reflection of Saints' showing

Lee Dickson scored for Saints at Sandy Park (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints slip to defeat at Sandy Park

Saints beat Scarlets on Saturday (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints go to Saracens in Champions Cup quarter-finals

Christian Day says Exeter Chiefs are now the real deal (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Chiefs are the real deal, says Saints lock Day

Saints forwards coach Dorian West is steeling his pack for the clash with Exeter (picture: Sharon Lucey)

West satisfied with Saints’ response ahead of Chiefs clash

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