Wednesday 16 May 2012

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Henry leads Phoenix to victory despite Baltic quit threat

WELLINGBOROUGH PHOENIX 98 CANARY WHARF BALTIC 73: Leon Henry and Daniel Turriccki led the way for Wellingborough Phoenix as they defeated league leaders Canary Wharf Baltic in a controversial contest that saw tensions boil over in the third period.

Short-handed Phoenix prove too much for Warriors

HERTFORDSHIRE WARRIORS 45 WELLINGBOROUGH PHOENIX 67: Phoenix ladies squad eased to a win against Hertfordshire with a strong second half display, despite going south shorthanded.

Perfect start to title defence for Phoenix ladies

Phoenix ladies opened their defence of the Division Two title with a convincing win against league newcomers Ipswich at Weavers on Sunday.

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Scotland's Shingler appeal rejected

Scotland's Shingler appeal rejected

Steven Shingler is tied to Wales and ineligible to play Test rugby for Scotland, the International Rugby Board's council has ruled in a unanimous decision.

Goal-line technology could start soon

Goal-line technology could start soon

Goal-line technology could be brought in halfway through next season, according to Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore.

Catalan sign Taia

Catalan sign Taia

Catalan Dragons have signed signed Newcastle Knights back rower Zeb Taia on a three-year contract.

Lawrie has motivation

Lawrie has motivation

Paul Lawrie aims to mark his 500th European Tour event this week at the Volvo World Match Play Championship by showing "there is a wee bit left in the tank yet".

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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.

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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.

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Hall hopes Hants win can spark league rise

Andrew Hall

Andrew Hall hopes that last week's 117 run victory over Hampshire in Division Two of the LV= County Championship will provide a platform for Northamptonshire to build on over the rest of the season.