The Irish Times

Premiership player of the season Danny Cipriani eyes Tokyo

Gloucester’s controversial 10 is hoping for a place in England’s World Cup training squad

Thu May 23 2019 - 08:25

England want Mark McCall - but does he want the England job?

Saracens boss is favoured successor to Eddie Jones but prizing him away could be tricky

Tue May 14 2019 - 11:31

Ulster cannot reveal the name of their next coach

Province confirm they have secured the services of a new head of coaching

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 00:01

Former Ireland coach Alan Gaffney joins Northampton

He helped guide Ireland to a Six Nations Grand Slam and Leinster to the Heineken Cup

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 14:48

Champions Saracens roll over Northampton yet again

Mark McCall’s side run in eight tries at Franklin’s Gardens

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 20:03

Wales outhalf Dan Biggar signs for Northampton

Lions tourist will leave Ospreys for Franklin’s Gardens ahead of 2018/19 campaign

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 15:18

Rugby’s authorities criticised for failing to sanction Northampton

Club have opted against picking North for Friday’s Aviva Premiership clash with Sale

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 13:39

Stuart Lancaster well aware of Ireland factor in team selection

Leinster coach is well aware of the wishes of Joe Schmidt in resting certain players

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 06:00

All four provinces standing tall on European stage

Leinster primed for last-eight berth while Connacht and Ulster are firmly in the mix

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00

Connacht triumphed thanks to a try that never should have been

EPCR admit referee’s error in awarding late Connacht lineout; Northampton may face investigation into selection

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 16:41

Christmas time and Leinster run in nine in rout of Northampton

Adam Byrne and Isa Nacewa both go over twice as Saints completely outclassed

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 21:52

Leinster should cruise against apathetic Northampton

Saints manager Jim Mallinder looks to have put Europe on back-burner in team selection

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 15:55

Leinster bank positives ahead of home clash with Northampton

Saints in disarray after weekend hammering and pending suspension of Dylan Hartley

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 01:00

Brian O’Driscoll questions Dylan Hartley’s suitability as Lions captain

Northampton hooker set for another lengthy ban after swinging arm tackle on Seán O’Brien

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 14:20

Northampton have no complaints over Dylan Hartley red

Jim Mallinder accepts hooker will receive lengthy ban as Leo Cullen eyes Leinster ’s injuries

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 00:08

Away win at Northampton would be like gold dust for Leinster

Visitors have enough talent to finally register an overdue away victory in Europe

Fri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00

Saints eager to turn tables on Racing

Northampton believe they can turn last week’s 30-point defeat around

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 09:59

Bristol considering legal action against English Rugby Football Union

Club have refused to release Steve Borthwick so he can take up England forwards role

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 11:11

Andy Farrell denies undue influence over England selections

More recriminations as assistant coach faces fresh media inquisition on role

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 01:14

George North ‘fit and well’ for World Cup after head injury

Wales winger out of action since March after suffering concussion playing for Northampton

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 11:46

George North out until end of April after latest concussion

Wales and Northampton winger has suffered four head injuries in last five months

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 19:24

George North ruled out of Clermont game with another head injury

Northampton winger advised not to play again this season after third blow to head

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 14:31

Ben Foden ruled out for England and remainder of Northampton season

Teammate Courtney Lawes is due to undergo an ankle operation on Monday

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 16:04

Manu Tuilagi almost certainly ruled out of England’s Six Nations plans

Leicester centre suffers setback in his recovery from groin injury

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 11:37

JJ Hanrahan to quit Munster for Northampton Saints

Former young player of the year turns down Thomond deal and will leave at the end of the season

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 14:45

Ospreys fight back to earn draw at home to Racing Metro

French side draw level with Northampton after their demolition of Treviso

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 18:14

Feeling the hurt spurs on Northampton coach Jim Mallinder

Pool has narrowed and become more fraught and dependent on the next two games

Mon Dec 16 2013 - 01:00

Leinster lay down marker with stunning win

Northampton blown away at Franklin’s Gardens by three-time European champions

Sat Dec 07 2013 - 20:32

Callum Clark determined to make up for 2011 final defeat

‘It was one of my biggest disappointments in rugby and that certainly won’t change’

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 01:00

Cullen expects devil of a challenge from Northampton Saints

Last year Leinster lost their way in the Heineken Cup at this stage against Clermont

Tue Dec 03 2013 - 01:00