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James Craig

Chunya Munga

Munga impressed by Saints coaches as he opts to sign on at the Gardens

Tom Collins was all smiles after scoring for Saints

Dowson salutes Saints' 'energy and bravery' as they battle to beat Bath

James Craig

Craig enjoying latest step on his Saints coaching journey

Sam Vesty

Saints will have 'a bit more of an edge' this season

Tom James was in the thick of the action

Dowson salutes Saints' character after win at Saracens

Phil Dowson and Sam Vesty

Saints confirm coaching team for next season as Boyd switches to advisory role

Leroy O'Neil and George Hendy (picture: Northampton Saints)

Saints add duo to Senior Academy as young forward departs

Tom Lockett (pictures: James Fitchew)

Saints promote five players to Senior Academy - and sign Nemani Nadolo's cousin!

Ethan Grayson

Six talented teens ready to take the next step at Saints

Saints forwards coach Phil Dowson

Zoom calls to Super Rugby side helping Saints coaches to 'upskill'

Alex Waller powered over for a crucial Saints try (pictures: Sharon Lucey)

Northampton Saints 15 Scarlets 11: Tom Vickers’ review and player ratings
The old adage that forwards win matches and backs decide the margin of victory certainly rang true at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday night.

James Craig can't wait to get stuck into Champions Cup action (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints bid to benefit from last season’s European education

HE'S BACK - George North hasn't played for Saints since scoring this try against Wasps back on March 27 (Picture: Dave Ikin)

North makes long-awaited return for Saints against Saracens

Phil Dowson (right) lifted the Aviva Premiership trophy with Saints last year

Phil Dowson’s Saints farewell interview: part two

Mike Haywood (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Craig hails ‘unbelievable’ Saints team-mate Haywood

BACK IN THE FRAME - Saints forwards Courtney Lawes and Tom Wood

Saints star Lawes returns to reach significant milestone against Harlequins

TRY GUY - Mike Haywood goes over for his score against Bath (Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

Bath 13 Northampton Saints 21 - Tom Vickers’ view and player ratings

Kahn Fotuali'i returns to the Saints starting line-up for Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Wasps

Full-back Tuala to make Saints debut in LV= Cup clash against Wasps

ENGLAND CALLING - Christian Day is on international duty (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints snap up Scotland lock on short-term deal

HOPING FOR GOOD NEWS - Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder (Picture: Sharon Lucey)

Saints boss Mallinder hoping for good news on fitness of second row trio

Saints chairman Tony Hewitt

Chairman Hewitt tells Saints fans to expect more good news on signings

NEW DEALS - Calum Clark and Alex Waller have committed to Saints (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints announce new deals for seven first-team players

BIG DECISION - Dylan Hartley has opted to remain at Saints (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Hartley: Saints loyalty more important than Montpellier money

IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE - Phil Dowson in action during Saints' win at Saracens (Picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Dowson delighted with Saints’ ‘great reaction’

WELCOME RETURN - James Craig starts for Saints against Saracens

Wilson wings in for Saints start against Saracens

OUTSTANDING - George Pisi was the Saints' star man in the win at London Irish (Picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Tom Vickers’ London Irish v Northampton Saints view and player ratings

SKIPPER - Ross McMillan will captain Saints in the Mobbs Memorial Match (Picture: Sharon Lucey)

McMillan to skipper Saints in Mobbs Memorial Match

BACK IN ACTION - Ben Foden

Saints trio set for comeback against Gloucester
Saints boss Jim Mallinder has confirmed that Ben Foden, Tom Collins and James Craig are all available for Saturday’s game against Gloucester.

ADDING TO HIS SQUAD - Jim Mallinder (Picture: Linda Dawson)

Saints bring in America star Dolan

INJURY BLOW - James Craig suffered a disclocated shoulder in last weekend's win against Gloucester (Picture: Linda Dawson)

Saints lock Craig to undergo shoulder surgery

PLENTY OF CHOICE - Saints boss Jim Mallinder

Selection dilemmas for Saints ahead of Leicester clash

BACK ON TRACK - James Craig had his fair share of injury problems last year, but has returned to action during pre-season (picture by Linda Dawson)

Craig putting his Saints injury problems behind him

Saints Q&A: Craig looks to get back on track

Tom Vickers’ Exeter v Saints preview: LV= Cup progression is a must

Mujati ruled out of crucial clash at Exeter