Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 25th May: Wasps Agree Deal For Veteran Back Row George Smith: Wasps have announced the signing of 111 time capped Wallaby George Smith from Lyon. Smith, 34, will be the newly Coventry based sides...
Tigers maul table-topping Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Leicester Tigers booked a Premiership semifinal date at The Rec against bath, with a 22-14 victory over Northampton Saints that was built on pack power. Leicester welcomed their Premiership rivals...
Saints book top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Luther Burrell and Lee Dickson both crossed over twice to secure Northampton Saints top spot in the Premiership this season, thanks to a 46-0 bonus-point triumph over London Welsh at Franklin's Gardens. Despite...
Ma'afu desperate to go out with a bang
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyNorthampton Saints had to wait 134 years to claim their first English title but winning trophies is all Salesi Ma'afu has ever known at Franklin's Gardens.
Saints cement top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Six Stephen Myler penalties and a wonderful Samu Manoa try got Northampton Saints back to winning ways as they picked up a 25-20 Premiership victory over Saracens at Stadium mk. Saints were by no means...
Northampton v Saracens (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership leaders Northampton Saints make three changes to their side for the visit of second-placed Saracens. Salesi Ma'afu and Courtney Lawes return to the pack, while Ahsee Tuala comes in...
Exeter v Northampton (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland's Jack Nowell returns to play at centre after he missed the win over Newcastle last week with a knock. Tom James makes way as Ian Whitten moves to the wing and Phil Dollman returns at...
Clermont outclass spiritless Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Northampton were put firmly in their place by Clermont as the French giants ran out all-too-comfortable 37-5 victors to advance to the European Cup semifinals. Three converted tries, including a brace...
Clermont Auvergne v Northampton (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsConcussed Northampton winger George North is replaced by Jamie Elliott for the European Champions Cup last-eight trip to Clermont Auvergne. England centre Luther Burrell is back in the 12...
Last-gasp Saints salvage draw at Gloucester
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumStephen Myler kicked a conversion deep into stoppage time to give Aviva Premiership champions Northampton a thrilling 33-33 draw at Kingsholm. Fly-half Myler added the extras to number eight Samu Manoa's...
