James Craig

Angus Scott-Young (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scott-Young happy to step up in the second row for Saints

Tom Cruse (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Cruse set for 'really exciting challenge' as Saints forward gets coaching role

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson is so happy to keep his coaching team together

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Phil Dowson, Director of Rugby at Northampton Saints and Head Coach Sam Vesty, look on during the warm up prior to the Investec Champions Cup match between Northampton Saints and Aviron Bayonnais at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on January 12, 2024 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

'Complete confidence of our board' - Saints coaches sign new contracts

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson has 'huge hopes' for Lockett after forward extends Saints stay

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

Saints have confirmed their coaching team for next season, with Phil Dowson and Sam Vesty earning promotions.

Tom Vickers

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'

James Craig is Saints' new DPP manager

Retired lock Craig returns to Saints

James Craig left Saints this summer

Saints farewell interview: James Craig

James Craig wants to go into coaching

Saints lock Craig to call time on his playing career

David Ribbans missed the defeat to Bristol

Boyd reveals why Ribbans was ruled out of Saints' clash with Bristol

James Haskell is now ready to return for Saints (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints boss Boyd provides injury update ahead of Tigers clash

James Haskell is battling an ankle problem (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Boyd gives injury update before Saints' game at Gloucester

Ollie Sleightholme will make his Saints debut on Saturday (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints make 14 changes to matchday squad for Bristol cup clash

Cobus Reinach roars as Saints celebrate at Welford Road (pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

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Paul Hill starts for the first time since the defeat at Exeter in November (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Hill handed rare start as Saints travel to Tigers

Tom Stephenson will start for the Wanderers against Wasps (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Stephenson starts as Wanderers name strong side to face Wasps

Saints interim head coach Alan Dickens (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Dickens delivers injury update ahead of Saints' semi-final at Bath

Tom Collins returned from injury in the game at Sale Sharks on January 27 but has not featured for Saints since (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Lack of game time so frustrating for Saints squad members

Jamie Elliott dislocated his shoulder against Bristol in January 2017 and has been suffering with a hamstring problem in recent times (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Elliott back in full training at Saints as Waller and Burrell edge ever closer

Alan Dickens says winger Jamie Elliott is now back in full training at Saints.

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Juan Pablo Estelles scored twice for Saints (pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

Exeter Chiefs 43 Northampton Saints 28: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

James Craig has signed a new deal at Saints (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Craig signs new contract at Saints

James Craig will look to rule the skies for Saints at Sale (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Craig replaces Day as Saints head to Sale

FIRST START - Nafi Tuitavake

Tuitavake makes first start as Saints make nine changes for Montpellier trip

DUBLIN DATE - Kieran Brookes returns to the Saints team after his suspension

Big guns left at home as Saints ring the changes for trip to Leinster

FIT AGAIN - JJ Hanrahan

Hanrahan makes return from injury as Saints host Newcastle

James Craig made his Saints comeback on Saturday (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Craig desperate to push on after making his Saints comeback

Luther Burrell is fit to return this weekend (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Burrell's back for Saints' trip to Newcastle

James Craig has been handed an England Saxons call (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Saints trio get England Saxons call as Dickens secures coaching role

George North is not in Saints' matchday squad for the game at Saracens (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Saints without a host of stars for Saracens showdown

Courtney Lawes suffered an ankle injury in Saints' win at Saracens (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Lawes suffers ankle injury in Saints' win at Saracens

Ben Foden's Saints swatted Shane Geraghty's Irish away at the Gardens (picture: Sharon Lucey)

Coach Coventry says Irish were poor in thrashing at Saints

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

Northampton Saints 15 Scarlets 11: Tom Vickers’ review and player ratings

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

James Craig says Saints team-mate Mike Haywood is an ‘unbelievable’ talent.

Tom Vickers

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