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Elliott and Cato double up as Saints cruise into LV= Cup semis
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 57 LONDON WASPS 10: Northampton Saints booked their place in the semi-finals of this season's LV= Cup after they cruised past London Wasps at Franklin's Gardens, racking up a half century of points in a seven try rout of Dai Young's side.
Saints make eight changes for crucial Wasps clash
Jim Mallinder has made eight changes to the Northampton Saints starting line-up for the visit of London Wasps in their crucial final LV= Cup pool match on Saturday.
Dowson set to earn first England cap against Scotland
Phil Dowson is one of three players earning their first cap for England when they face Scotland in the Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday evening.
The countdown begins as Clarke eyes survival battle
By his own admission, Clarke Carlisle is facing a completely different challenge from anything else he has faced in his career so far after joining Northampton Town's battle to retain their place in the Football League.
Saints struck by Sharman knee injury setback
Saints hooker Brett Sharman faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines as the injury which saw him hobble out of last weekend's game with Bath is likely to require surgery.
It's Aidy...the loan arranger
The January transfer window may have closed on Tuesday, but Aidy Boothroyd has not completed his business just yet and is already eyeing further moves when the loan market re-opens next week.
Clark returns as boss plans cup sting
Jim Mallinder is confident that his reshuffled Saints side will rise to the task against Wasps on Saturday.
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Fed Cup triumph for GB
Judy Murray's Great Britain side completed a superb four days in Israel by beating Austria to reach the World Group II play-offs in the Fed Cup.
City ease to win over Fulham
Sergio Aguero ended his five-game barren streak by sending Manchester City on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham.
New-look England claim Calcutta Cup
England's new era began with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland's familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 downfall.
France too strong for Italy
France started their RBS 6 Nations campaign with an impressive 30-12 defeat of Italy in Paris.
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MoreElliott and Cato double up as Saints cruise into LV= Cup semis
NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 57 LONDON WASPS 10: Northampton Saints booked their place in the semi-finals of this season's LV= Cup after they cruised past London Wasps at Franklin's Gardens, racking up a half century of points in a seven try rout of Dai Young's side.
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MoreThe countdown begins as Clarke eyes survival battle
By his own admission, Clarke Carlisle is facing a completely different challenge from anything else he has faced in his career so far after joining Northampton Town's battle to retain their place in the Football League.
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A student from the University of Bedfordshire has been awarded Sky Sports Young Coach of the Year
