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Saracens v Northampton Saints: Full team news for the PREM Rugby Cup clash

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Saints to start new season with PREM Rugby Cup trip to Saracens

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Home start for Saints as they host Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher PREM opener

Saints are heading to Scotstoun Stadium in September (photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

'A stern test' - Saints add second away game to pre-season schedule

Charlie Savala is leaving Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Glasgow-bound Savala enjoyed his stay at Saints

Callum Chick is on his way to Saints (photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Dowson finally gets his man as Saints sign Newcastle skipper Chick

Callum Chick is moving to Saints (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Joining Saints is 'the perfect move' for Falcons No.8 Callum

Charlie Savala had to come off due to injury at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of Bristol Bears clash

Tom James was named man of the match at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Saints 'over the moon' as long-awaited league away win helps maintain momentum

The Falcons secured a try bonus point and a losing bonus point at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Dickens feels Falcons took 'big step forward' against Saints

Tom James led the charge at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle Falcons 34 Saints 35: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings
If you were a Saints fan sitting at home watching Friday night’s game at Newcastle Falcons, a sizeable sofa was essential.
Tom Vickers

Phil Dowson on arrival at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

'It's the joy of the game' - Dowson delighted as Saints hold on to beat Falcons

Tom James scored for Saints at Kingston Park (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Injury-hit Saints show fight as they claim long-awaited Premiership away win

Saints have not won a regular-season away game in the Gallagher Premiership since beating Exeter Chiefs back in January 2024 (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints: Big match preview

Burger Odendaal (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Friday's game

Manny Iyogun in action against Castres last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints have a 'point to prove' as they return to Premiership action

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson set for 'tough decisions' as Saints bid to get team selections right

Tom Litchfield scored when Saints beat Tigers under the Friday night lights in a cup clash back in November (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Friday night lights for Tigers clash as Saints' Premiership run-in is confirmed

George Hendy came off the bench to set up the winning try in last season's Gallagher Premiership final (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Final hero Hendy continues to take huge strides at Saints

Josh Kemeny scored on his return to action last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Kemeny can't wait for key games after successful comeback

Fin Smith steered Saints past Newcastle Falcons last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Fin reveals favourite game of 2024 as he targets another big year with Saints

Henry Walker made his Saints debut last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Walker shrugs off 'weird Christmas' as he makes strong start to life at Saints

Saints scored nine tries against Newcastle (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints 61 Newcastle Falcons 0: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Steve Diamond (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Diamond impressed with Saints' showing against Falcons

Saints had plenty to celebrate in the final game of 2024 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson quick to switch focus to big Bath battle after Saints flay Falcons

Trevor Davison got on the scoresheet against his former club (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints finish 2024 in style as they cruise to flawless win against Falcons

Tom Pearson in action against Saracens last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Pearson eager to help Saints bounce back in festive fixture

Fin Smith and Tom Pearson are house-mates (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Smith reveals pre-match plans ahead of Falcons clash
Due to Christmas being on a Wednesday this year, Saints' training schedule meant Friday was the only day available for the pre-match media session ahead of Saturday's clash with Newcastle Falcons.
Tom Vickers

Josh Kemeny returns to action this weekend (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Kemeny return a 'great pick-me-up' for Saints, says boss Dowson

Saints were beaten at Saracens last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons: Big match preview

Henry Walker (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

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

Alex Coles (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Coles is certain Saints will produce a big response against Falcons

Alex Mitchell (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mitchell insists Saints can still make 2025 a special year

Saints secured a fine win in South Africa last weekend (picture: Lewis Dean/Northampton Saints)

It's go-time for Saints as they seek to reignite title challenge at Saracens

Lee Dickson

Saints double-winner Dickson joins Newcastle Falcons coaching team

Alan Dickens (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Former Saints coach Dickens delighted to join Newcastle Falcons

Courtney Lawes (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints quintet on Premiership Rugby Awards shortlists

Ethan Waller (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Such a special person' - Dowson hails Ethan as Saints prop opts for retirement

Rory Hutchinson is desperate to celebrate more big moments with Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rory doesn't want any regrets as he agrees new contract with Saints

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Stormers coming to the Gardens - and Saints can't wait!

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

Saints bid to get preparations right as they seek fast start after break

Fin Smith (picture: Premiership Rugby)

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

Saints Under-18s beat Newcastle Falcons on Saturday (picture: Adam Gumbs)

Rafe runs riot as Saints Under-18s secure final spot for third successive year

cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Saints release statement to address links with investment from Saudi Arabia

Saints went into the break on the back of a win against Newcastle last weekend (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Saints eager to use break from action to get even better
Matt Ferguson says Saints are ready to use the Six Nations break to become even better.
Tom Vickers

Charlie Savala (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Savala ready to kick on at Saints after successful first start

Fly-half Louie Johnson impressed for Falcons (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Opposition view: Ward feels Falcons let Saints 'off the hook'

Saints beat Newcastle on Saturday (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 38 Newcastle Falcons 13: Tom Vickers' review and ratings

Juarno Augustus dived over for a try for Saints (photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Dowson salutes stand-in stars as Saints secure crucial victory against Newcastle

Burger Odendaal (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Odendaal ready to step up for Saints as they take on the Falcons

Tom James starts for Saints (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Newcastle Falcons: Big match preview

Rory Hutchinson will make his 150th Saints appearance as he starts at full-back (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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

Matt Ferguson (right) with Phil Dowson and Sam Vesty (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'A massive week' as Saints prepare to face 'absolutely ferocious' Falcons

Lewis Ludlam (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ferguson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of Newcastle Falcons clash

Phil Dowson (photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Selection debate as Saints coaches try to strike 'right balance'

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