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Rugby Union: Northampton Saints motivated by words of critics

Tom Wood celebrates with Dylan Hartley (Picture: Andy Kearns)

Tom Wood is happy for the critics to keep writing Northampton Saints off as it will only serve to give them further motivation to go on and lift the Aviva Premiership title.

Rugby Union: Jim Mallinder hails Samu Manoa's efforts

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

Samu Manoa in the thick of the action against Saracens (Picture: Andy Kearns)

The director of rugby praised the part Manoa has played for Northampton Saints in recent weeks after his Man of the Match performance in Sunday’s Aviva Premiership semi-final victory over Saracens.

Rugby Union: Martin Johnson backs Northampton Saints for Premiership glory

Published: Wed 15 May 2013

The former Leicester Tigers and England lock believes Jim Mallinder’s men can beat his old side in the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham.

Rugby Union: Charity begins at home for Soane Tonga'uiha

Published: Tue 14 May 2013

Soane Tonga'uiha chases a loose ball (Picture: Andy Kearns)

The Northampton Saints prop was nominated for Aviva Community Player of the Season before helping his side into the Premiership final with victory over Saracens.

Rugby Union: Saracens v Northampton Saints in pictures

Published: Mon 13 May 2013

Relive Northampton Saints’ 27-13 victory over Saracens at Allianz Park in the Aviva Premiership semi-finals courtesy of Andy Kearn’s picture gallery.

Rugby Union: Saracens v Northampton Saints in pictures

Published: Mon 13 May 2013

Relive Northampton Saints’ 27-13 victory over Saracens at Allianz Park in the Aviva Premiership semi-finals courtesy of Andy Kearn’s picture gallery.

Rugby Union: Jim Mallinder delighted as Northampton Saints defy the odds

Published: Sun 12 May 2013

The director of rugby reveals he was buoyed by Wigan Athletic’s victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final to believe his side could overcome favourites Saracens in the Aviva Premiership semi-finals.

Rugby Union: Northampton Saints seal Aviva Premiership final place

Published: Sun 12 May 2013

Tries from Brian Mujati, Jamie Elliott and GJ Van Velze see Saints defeat Saracens 27-13 at Allianz Park, setting up a Twickenham final with Leicester Tigers on Saturday May 25.

Rugby Union: Jim Mallinder ready for Saracens showdown

Published: Fri 10 May 2013

The director of rugby is not fazed by the prospect of Northampton Saints having to travel to Saracens in Sunday’s Aviva Premiership semi-final as they look to end a run of defeats at this stage.