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It’s too early in the season to award Leinster the PRO14 title says the Scottish Rugby Union Performance Director, Jim Mallinder. Leo Cullen’s side are unbeaten so far this season and lead the way on 61 points in Conference A of the competition. However, the remaining games in the PRO14 were canceled in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic with …

While the search for a long-term replacement for former director of rugby Jim Mallinder continues, Northampton Saints have appointed veteran Australian coach Alan Gaffney as an interim technical coaching consultant. The vastly experienced Gaffney, who has most recently worked as the National Elite Programmes Coach with Rugby Australia, has prior experience coaching in the English Premiership having served as the …

Northampton Saints confirmed today that they have parted ways with long-serving director of rugby, Jim Mallinder. According to a statement on the club’s website, the board made the decision to oust Mallinder, who took over at Northampton in 2007 and whose decade-long stint at the club’s helm is the longest of any director in the entire Aviva Premiership, due to …

Wales and Northampton winger George North is to have a scan today after injuring his knee against Saracens and could miss the upcoming autumn internationals.

Wales and Ospreys fly-half Dan Biggar is set to quit Welsh rugby for English giants Northampton Saints, in a deal that would see him leave his home region according to Wales Online. The experienced number ten has been with the Ospreys for nearly a decade, and has made over 200 appearances for them since making his debut way back in …

Northampton Saints have announced new contract deals for eleven of their current squad. The Saints have been much maligned this season. Having finished rock bottom of their European Champions Cup pool, one would think that they would have been afforded more time to focus on their domestic campaign. A glance at the Guinness Premiership table quickly attests to the fact …

After a series of poor results, Richard Cockerill took the decision to step down as the Leicester Tigers’ Director of Rugby. In truth, the news did not come as too much of a surprise, as there had been intense speculation over his position in recent weeks. Indeed, the Daily Mail  even went so far as to claim that Cockerill could …

George North looks set to return to action on Friday following his latest layoff due to yet another head injury suffered against Leicester Tigers on December 3. Much has been made of the Wales international’s health since his mid-air collision with Adam Thompstone as having clearly been rendered unconscious by his resulting impact with the ground, North was allowed to …

With Northampton Saints facing the possibility of an EPCR investigation into the team they fielded against Leinster on Saturday evening, the issue of selecting perceived ‘weaker’ sides in Champions Cup fixtures has reared its head again, but is it right that teams should be forced to select their ‘best’ players? On the one hand for many outfits in the Champions …

Ailing Premiership and Champions Cup outfit Northampton Saints could be facing an investigation into an allegation of fielding a weakened team against Leinster on Saturday evening. English club Saints rested a number of first choice players for the trip to Dublin, including star names such as  Courtney Lawes, Tom Wood, Louis Picamoles and Luther Burrell. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), …

Controversy continues to surround the most recent head injury suffered by Northampton Saints and Wales international George North, with the Saints’ director of rugby Jim Mallinder finally admitting that mistakes were made in the handling of the incident during their Premiership clash with the Leicester Tigers. Having been challenged in mid-air by Adam Thompstone, North was seen to land heavily …

The pressure appears to be mounting on Richard Cockerill following the Leicester Tigers’ 38-0 drumming at the hands of Munster last weekend. Indeed, citing sources within the club, the Daily Mail even claimed that Saturday’s return fixture could very well decide the future of the Tigers’ Director of Rugby. Although Cockerill has found himself in this position before, the manner …

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has suggested that England hooker Dylan Hartley may need to leave Northamtpon in the wake of his red card against Leinster on Friday. Speaking on BT Sport, Dallaglio said that the England captain may need to consider a move away from Franklin’s Gardens given his lack of gametime under Jim Mallinder this season. “It’s all kind of …

The concussion controversy surrounding Northampton Saints winger George North took a new twist on Friday. The Welsh international landed heavily on his neck during last week’s defeat to Leicester Tigers, and despite looking for all the world like he had lost consciousness, he was assessed by Saints’ medical staff and allowed to return to the field just several minutes later. Northampton’s …

Wales have been hit by injuries to star players Liam Williams and George North before their Autumn international series which kicks off against Australia in two weeks, according to Wales Online. Williams, who has been in impressive form this season, limped off after only 15 minutes in the Scarlets’ 44-26 away defeat to reigning European Champions Saracens in their European …

Some Premiership coaches will not meet with Eddie Jones following England’s controversial training camp. The fallout following England’s controversial three day training camp in Brighton shows no sign abating, after a number of Premiership directors of rugby have stated their intention not to attend a pre-planned meeting with Eddie Jones ahead of the November series. Although there appears to be little …

England may have to look at alternatives ahead of the November internationals. Two of England’s key players are at risk of missing out on selection for the upcoming autumn series against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia. According to The Guardian, both Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell are struggling to shrug off back injuries as Eddie Jones prepares to name his …