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Capel wants more to roar like Lion Jack
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.
Hall hopes Hants win can spark league rise
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.
Rain wrecks Steelbacks hopes against Unicorns
Rain was the only winner at the County Ground after Northamptonshire Steelbacks' second Clydesdale Bank 40 game at home to the Unicorns was eventually abandoned without a result early on in their reply.
Capel's county eye magic touch in battle with Bears and Unicorns
A double-header against Warwickshire Bears and the Unicorns opens this year's Clydesdale Bank 40 competition for Northamptonshire Steelbacks over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Brooks named in Lions squad for Northampton visit
Jack Brooks has earned a place in the England Lions squad for their four day match against the West Indies at Northampton next month.
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MoreWebb 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.
