Friday 18 May 2012

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Jim Mallinder

Three-year extension for Saints boss Mallinder

Jim Mallinder has agreed a new three-year contract with Northampton Saints that keeps the director of rugby at Franklin's Gardens until at least the end of 2015.

Capel wants more to roar like Lion Jack

Jack Brooks celebrates taking a wicket for England Lions

David Capel hopes that more Northamptonshire players can follow in the footsteps of Jack Brooks after the fast bowler's impressive performance for the England Lions against the West Indies.

Boothroyd: We don't want boom and bust

Aidy Boothroyd

Aidy Boothrord has been quick to temper any expectations of mounting a promotion challenge that Northampton Town's supporters may have ahead of next season.

Saints play-off exit hard to take for Lamb

Ryan Lamb

Ryan Lamb held his hands up and admitted that Northampton Saints can only blame themselves after letting a place in the Aviva Premiership final slip from their grasp.

Roger, over and out

Roger Wilson (left) and Soane Tonga'uiha after the final whistle at the Stoop

There will be no fairytale ending for Roger Wilson's Northampton Saints career after Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-final defeat at Harlequins denied the popular Irishman one last shot at glory.

British belt can wait, says Spence

Jamie Spence knows he cannot afford to be distracted by talk of a potential British title fight somewhere along the line, ahead of Saturday's Midlands Area showdown with Amir Unsworth.

Reuben 'poetry in motion' to claim title after medical fears

Reuben Arrowsmith

Reuben Arrowsmith overcame a major health scare to clinch the Junior ABAE 63kg Class Four title with a dominant victory over Eunice Chaima after a day of drama.

Second win on spin leaves Gavin top

Oliver Gavin leads at Laguna Seca

Oliver Gavin leads the way in the American Le Mans Series GT class standings after picking up his second consecutive race victory in the six-hour Laguna Seca event.

Hard work pays off for Hulk

Nico Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg scored his second points finish of the year for Force India on Sunday after claiming tenth place in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Boothroyd delight as Johnson pens one-year deal

John Johnson

John Johnson has handed Northampton Town boss Aidy Boothroyd a boost by signing a new one-year contract that includes the option for a further year.

Mullins aiming to make his mark at Towcester

Well Green and Kevin Jones in winning form at Towcester. Pic by www.gjmultimedia.co.uk

Trainer Seamus Mullins could prove the man to follow at Towcester next Tuesday evening when the action gets underway at 5.45pm at the Northants track.

Saints stars set to face Barbarians

Stuart Lancaster

Five Northampton Saints players have been named in England's 27-man squad to face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday May 27.

Rebels chosen as new rugby league team nickname

Rugby

Northampton's new semi-professional rugby league team will be nicknamed 'Rebels' after being chosen in a public vote.

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Falcons swoop for Lawson

Falcons swoop for Lawson

Newcastle have signed Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson on a two-year deal.

Key GB pair included

Key GB pair included

Reading forward Alex Danson and Leicester defender Crista Cullen have both been named in Great Britain's Olympic squad after recent injury scares.

Webb confirms Rhinos exit

Webb confirms Rhinos exit

Leeds full-back Brent Webb will leave Headingley at the end of the season but team-mate Kylie Leuluai has put his retirement plans on hold.

Vieira: Gunners need to act fast

Vieira: Gunners need to act fast

Arsenal should have tied up Robin van Persie on a new deal long ago but do still have time to keep the sought-after forward, according to former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira.

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Three-year extension for Saints boss Mallinder

Jim Mallinder

Jim Mallinder has agreed a new three-year contract with Northampton Saints that keeps the director of rugby at Franklin's Gardens until at least the end of 2015.

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Boothroyd: We don't want boom and bust

Aidy Boothroyd

Aidy Boothrord has been quick to temper any expectations of mounting a promotion challenge that Northampton Town's supporters may have ahead of next season.

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Capel wants more to roar like Lion Jack

Jack Brooks celebrates taking a wicket for England Lions

David Capel hopes that more Northamptonshire players can follow in the footsteps of Jack Brooks after the fast bowler's impressive performance for the England Lions against the West Indies.